Eric T. Jennings’s Vanilla: The History of an Extraordinary Bean shares the rich history behind the plant. In this Q&A, we talk with the author about Edmond Albius’s unique technique of... READ MORE| Yale University Press
How the humble TV dinner changed American life in the mid-20th century.| Mental Floss
Some restaurant chains overcome their hardships and even bankruptcies. Here's several chains that are making a strong comeback.| Daily Meal
Cracker Barrel's rebrand of the restaurant itself and its logo is causing online backlash, but what was the meaning of the original logo?| Food Republic - Restaurants, Reviews, Recipes, Cooking Tips
Tickets are now available for the inaugural Serve it Forth Food History Festival, sponsored by the excellent Netherton Foundry, on Saturday 18 October. Tickets are available via Eventbrite. They ar…| British Food: A History
I had a more substantive post planned for this week but I took a little detour and so here I am with menus. I started to write about my experience as a tour guide at the Phillips House of Historic New England, as I’m in my second year and I thought it was time for some reflection. …| streetsofsalem
The ultimate bar crawl of Old New York continues through a survey of classic bars and taverns that trace their origins from the 1850s through the 1880s. And this time we’re recording within two of America’s most famous establishments, joined by the people who know that history the best. In Part One, we introduced you… Read More The post Pete’s Tavern and McSorley’s Old Ale House: The Oldest Bars in New York City appeared first on The Bowery Boys: New York City History.| The Bowery Boys: New York City History
On the latest episode of The Gilded Gentleman, meet the man who helped create New York’s Gilded Age high society, a fussy and imperious Southerner who eventually found himself on the receiving end of snobbish scorn. The famous Mrs. Caroline Astor was credited with building and shaping the Gilded Age elite. But at her side and… Read More The post How Ward McAllister Helped Engineer Gilded Age High Society appeared first on The Bowery Boys: New York City History.| The Bowery Boys: New York City History
Once upon a time New York City oysters were not only plentiful and healthy in the harbor, they were an everyday, common food source. The original fast food! For that reason, the oyster could be an official New York City mascot. Oyster farming was a major occupation. Oyster houses were an incredibly common place for… Read More The post New York used to be the City of Oysters. Can it be again? appeared first on The Bowery Boys: New York City History.| The Bowery Boys: New York City History
The price of a fresh-caught grouper sandwich is a reflection of many factors including including fishing regulations, ingredient prices, and labor.| Tasting Table
The California ice cream brand Thrifty was in danger after its parent company, Rite-Aid, declared bankruptcy. The co-founders of Monster Energy saved it.| Tasting Table
Food history is typically shrouded in mystery with many claiming to be originators. But Los Angeles' oldest eatery for sure helped create this iconic sandwich.| Chowhound
Real quick Crab Louis can also be written as Crab Louie. I will be using Louis as it is the way I see it written most often. I have been wracking my brain on how and when I first heard of Crab Louis and I got nothing. I definitely knew of the recipe before this … Continue reading The History of Crab Louis or Louie| Quaint Cooking
This is another cake that I did not grow up with nor did either of my parents. Actually, I only came to know about Apricot Nectar Cake in an old 1960s article that mentions a popular cake recipe from a few years back made with nectar. Well that sent my spidey senses a tingling and … Continue reading The History of Apricot Nectar Cake| Quaint Cooking
I did grow up with Chex Party Mix. I remember it being part of early holiday celebrations. I can’t say who brought/made it but I do know it was there. I don’t know how it fell out of favor in my family holidays. I am assuming it was after we moved and my mother started … Continue reading The History of (Chex) Party Mixes| Quaint Cooking
Like many of these recipes I cover on my blog, I did not grow up with Tetrazzini. I know I would see it pop up in magazines and across the internet after Thanksgiving as a way to use up those turke…| Quaint Cooking
Hydrox cookies, introduced by Sunshine Biscuits as “Hydrox Biscuit Bon Bons” in 1908, were the original sandwich cookies in the United States. They were extremely popular and successful, virtually defining the category of sandwich cookie. Oreo cookies were introduced a scant four years later, in 1912. Through aggressive advertising, and rising consumer preference, Oreos soon ... Read more The post What Was the Difference Between Oreo and Hydrox Cookies? first appeared on CulinaryLore.| CulinaryLore
The first airline meals were served up, or handed out, by Handley Page Transport on it’s flights from London to Brussels, starting on October 11, 1919. These meals were simple prepackaged lunch boxes containing sandwiches and fruit. The meals were not handed out by a flight attendant, or stewardess, but by a cabin boy as ... Read more The post When Were the First Airline Meals Served During Flight? first appeared on CulinaryLore.| CulinaryLore
Winston Churchill could be very demanding and picky about food. In fact, he could be downright overbearing on the subject. Some of his visits to America are legendary in regards to food, among other things, alcohol being chief (prohibition, be damned). The most famous Winston Churchill food story from America is the hilarious “white meat” ... Read more The post The Winston Churchill White Meat Incident first appeared on CulinaryLore.| CulinaryLore
If you like making Thai food at home, or other Southeast Asian foods, you have probably used Kaffir lime fruit or leaves in your dishes. The zest and leaves are especially used in Thai cooking. As time goes by, you may stop hearing the fruit and leaves being called kaffir. Learn more about why you ... Read more The post Why Is Kaffir Lime Considered a Racist Name for the Fruit? first appeared on CulinaryLore.| CulinaryLore
McDonald's is releasing a new line of breakfast sandwiches with a tongue-tingling surprise, but this isn't the Golden Arches' first foray into spicy breakfast.| Chowhound
Neanderthals used heat and water to extract fat from bones 125,000 years ago, revealing advanced food processing skills.| Archaeology News Online Magazine
Although Texas and Oklahoma-style chili can be similar in a number of ways, they also have their share of differences that go beyond the obvious.| Food Republic
I’m so thrilled to share that I’ve been asked to join the collective of thirty of the most incredible food writers for a new platform called Scribehound. It’s a place where we can share things we are excited about with people who really love food and words. The comments section is where it is all going to be at, you can contribute to the discussion too, together with all of us.| Emiko Davies
Fried crab claws, a local favorite in its birthplace of Mobile, Alabama, are made with the best part of the crab, which has been battered and fried.| Daily Meal
The official state meat pie of Louisiana, the Natchitoches meat pie, reflects the colorful mix of cultures that are woven together in the history of the region| Food Republic
Dalgona may be having a moment thanks to Squid Game, but this classic candy has a long and cherished history, not to mention it's super easy to make.| Food Republic
Here I am with my annual reminder about how unusual American Thanksgiving is as a national meal. As nations were created from the eighteenth century on, all kinds of readily… The post The Anti-Aristocratic Thanksgiving Meal appeared first on Rachel Laudan.| Rachel Laudan
[A slightly edited version of a piece I originally published on October 31st, 2015] Every year of the fifteen I lived in Mexico I enjoyed seeing graves decorated with flowers,…| Rachel Laudan
Mexican gumbo? You be the judge of my twist on the classic Louisiana gumbo dish. Cultural Appropriation? I don’t think so, because I’m naming boundaries and giving them their due. I love exploring new flavors and re-imagining dishes. That’s how cuisine evolves and I think […] The post Mexican Gumbo? My Twist On The Louisiana Classic appeared first on Adán Medrano.| Adán Medrano
If you've tasted both karaage and American fried chicken several times, chances are you've picked up on the differences already. Here is what sets them apart.| The Daily Meal
Plenty of your favorite dishes have unique origins. If you're a fan of fried seafood, especially clams, you should know their invention started with a joke.| The Daily Meal
Ammini Ramachandran passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on Friday 16th August. She was 81. Her evocative, yet meticulous accounts of the vegetarian cuisine of her native Kerala,…| Rachel Laudan
If you have leftover hot dogs, combine them with beans to make a whole new meal. Beanie weenies are a convenient retro staple dating back to World War II.| The Daily Meal
If you've never heard of tomato soup cake, soufflé salad, or bologna cake, then it's likely you haven't heard of these other popular foods from the '50s.| Tasting Table
At one time Pizza Hut was the nation's top purchaser of kale. This may seem baffling considering they never made a kale pizza or even a kale salad.| Tasting Table
Coriander went from ancient staple to persona non grata.| Atlas Obscura
Huevos Rancheros, a traditional Mexican breakfast dish that has inspired poetry, songs, novels. Recipe uses fresh Serrano salsa and crisped potatoes. Saucy!| Adán Medrano
How about trying some exotic flavors in a really simple to make stew? Moroccan lamb tagine with its combination of sweet and savory flavors is one dish that is hard to resist and easy to make. #lamb| Analida's Ethnic Spoon
For a national meal, Thanksgiving is really rather extraordinary. It is not a public event, it is not showy, it is a home-cooked meal of ordinary ingredients shared by the…| Rachel Laudan
In the 1990s, with its booming culture of culinary newsletters, Johan Mathieson's stood out.| Rachel Laudan
A series of vignettes recounting stories of jerk cooking: from slavery-era origins in Jamaica, to the Windrush generation arriving in London.| 1Dish4TheRoad
Tabouleh is a refreshing Middle Eastern salad dish with bulgur wheat, parsley, red onion, tomatoes, lemon juice and mint. A zesty, refreshing parsley salad that is nutritious.| Analida's Ethnic Spoon
Get a comprehensive guide to sushi with all the tips, tricks, and facts you need. Let all your questions answered about this beloved dish! Read more!| Skull Creek Boathouse
Today, we are going over the rich history of brunch, where it started, where it's going, and how we perfected it at Skull Creek Boathouse.| Skull Creek Boathouse