Food History (Page 10)

She Was a Soul Food Sensation. Then, 19 Years Ago, She Disappeared.
Long Reads

She Was a Soul Food Sensation. Then, 19 Years Ago, She Disappeared.

What happened to Princess Pamela?

by:  Mayukh Sen
February  2, 2017
The Hidden Wartime Origins of Mushroom Coffee
Food Biz

The Hidden Wartime Origins of Mushroom Coffee

The latest "superfood fad" was already big—in 1940s Finland

by:  Mayukh Sen
February  1, 2017
Remembering Veronica Steele, the Mother of Irish Farmhouse Cheese
Farms

Remembering Veronica Steele, the Mother of Irish Farmhouse Cheese

A salute to the Irish trailblazer, whose name you should know

by:  Mayukh Sen
January 23, 2017
What Can We Expect From Donald Trump's Secretary of Agriculture Pick?
Farms

What Can We Expect From Donald Trump's Secretary of Agriculture Pick...

A brief primer on nominee Sonny Perdue and the USDA

by:  Samantha Weiss Hills
January 19, 2017
How Many Times Did I Almost Walk Out of This New Movie About McDonald's?
Film

How Many Times Did I Almost Walk Out of This New Movie About McDonald...

Why 'The Founder' fails as a parable of capitalist hunger

by:  Mayukh Sen
January 19, 2017
What Two 200-Year-Old Books Can Teach Us About Southern Cuisine
Food Biz

What Two 200-Year-Old Books Can Teach Us About Southern Cuisine

Including one that's fictional

by:  Mayukh Sen
January 18, 2017
Want to Know Edna Lewis? Start By Cooking Her Food
Southern

Want to Know Edna Lewis? Start By Cooking Her Food

Make her shrimp grits and sweet potato casserole this weekend

by:  Mayukh Sen
January 13, 2017
The Scholar of Indian Cuisine More of Us Should Know
Long Reads

The Scholar of Indian Cuisine More of Us Should Know

Meet Colleen Taylor Sen, who mined ancient texts to understand Indian food

by:  Mayukh Sen
January 12, 2017
There's So Much More to Indian Beverages Than Tea & Lassi
Alcohol-Free Drinks

There's So Much More to Indian Beverages Than Tea & Lassi

And for a jolt of freshness in the depths of winter, start with these 3

by:  Annada Rathi
January  3, 2017
The World’s First Celeb Chef, and His "Lost" Christmastime Pie
Dessert

The World’s First Celeb Chef, and His "Lost" Christmastime Pie

But now it's found! And you can make it.

by:  Allison Robicelli
December 20, 2016
Anyone Remember Sydney, the First—and Best—Dunkaroos Mascot?
Pop Culture

Anyone Remember Sydney, the First—and Best—Dunkaroos Mascot?

Move over, "Duncan." Whoever you are.

by:  Mayukh Sen
December 14, 2016
In 1984, These Oreos Were Almost As Big As Your Head
Pop Culture

In 1984, These Oreos Were Almost As Big As Your Head

How could the Oreo Big Stuf be discontinued with a commercial like this?

by:  Mayukh Sen
December  7, 2016
When Did Ghee Go Mainstream?
Wellness

When Did Ghee Go Mainstream?

Elaine Khosrova, author of 'Butter: A Rich History,' has some thoughts.

by:  Mayukh Sen
November 28, 2016
Here's Where Cool Whip Was on a 1969 Thanksgiving Table
Ice Cream/Frozen Desserts

Here's Where Cool Whip Was on a 1969 Thanksgiving Table

Will it be on yours in 2016? Hm...

by:  Mayukh Sen
November 23, 2016

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