Food History (Page 5)

The Astronomical Success Story of Lipton Onion Soup Mix
Culture

The Astronomical Success Story of Lipton Onion Soup Mix

How French onion dip became a national symbol for the American dream.

by:  Mara Weinraub
November 15, 2019
The Miraculous History of Peru's Most Sacred Dessert
Peruvian

The Miraculous History of Peru's Most Sacred Dessert

For many Peruvians in October, Turrón de Doña Pepa has a sweet and layered story, tied closely with...

by:  Carlos C. Olaechea
October 28, 2019
The Story of France’s Most Extraordinary Pastry
Travel

The Story of France’s Most Extraordinary Pastry

Unlike daintier pastries like the macaron, the kouign-amann is beautiful in its rustic simplicity;...

by:  Caitlin Gunther
October 17, 2019
These 5 Classic French Foods Were Created by Mistake
French

These 5 Classic French Foods Were Created by Mistake

Bon appétit!

by:  Bernadette Machard de Gramont
September 20, 2019
The Weirdly Untraceable Origin Story of Ants on a Log
Culture

The Weirdly Untraceable Origin Story of Ants on a Log

While the practice of stuffing celery began in the early 20th century as a party app, it didn’t become...

by:  Mara Weinraub
September 12, 2019
The Little-Known Immigrant History of the California Roll
Long Reads

The Little-Known Immigrant History of the California Roll

Behind the most ubiquitous sushi dish in North America, and the man who invented it.

by:  Isabella Kulkarni
May  1, 2019
How One Woman's 'Magically Delicious' Pot Brownies Changed History
Pop Culture

How One Woman's 'Magically Delicious' Pot Brownies Changed History

Meet Brownie Mary.

by:  Erin Alexander
April 17, 2019
The Surprisingly Little-Known History of White Rice in Korea
Long Reads

The Surprisingly Little-Known History of White Rice in Korea

How Japan had everything to do with the most important ingredient in Korean cuisine today.

by:  Irene Yoo
March 13, 2019
Saucepan Blondies Are the Easiest-Ever Weekend Treat
Cookie

Saucepan Blondies Are the Easiest-Ever Weekend Treat

How the sweetest cookies came from hard times.

by:  Anne Byrn
September 28, 2018
Why Thousands of Oyster Shells Are Being Dumped Into New York Harbor
New York City

Why Thousands of Oyster Shells Are Being Dumped Into New York Harbor...

One organization's quest to restore the oyster capital of the world.

by:  Valerio Farris
August  9, 2018
She Survived the Great Depression—Then, at 91, Became a YouTube Star
Profiles

She Survived the Great Depression—Then, at 91, Became a YouTube Star...

How Clara Cannucciari found viral fame cooking online.

by:  Valerio Farris
June 22, 2018
Remembering Barbara Kafka, Whose Roast Chicken Changed Everything
Chicken

Remembering Barbara Kafka, Whose Roast Chicken Changed Everything

"When in doubt, roast a chicken."

by:  Valerio Farris
June  5, 2018
Here’s What It Was Like to Eat Out in 1859
Food News

Here’s What It Was Like to Eat Out in 1859

A close(ish) read of what may be The New York Times' first restaurant review.

by:  Valerio Farris
May 23, 2018
The First Famous Home Cook Turns 310 Today
British

The First Famous Home Cook Turns 310 Today

The cooking legend at the center of today's Google Doodle.

by:  Valerio Farris
March 28, 2018

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