Tori Avey Recipes
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StoryMark Twain: A Little Bill of Fare
Twain's A Tramp Abroad lists foods that Twains character missed fiercely during his European travels. This section is often referred to as…
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StoryDiscover the History of Beets
Beets are most commonly a dark red color, and often a divisive ingredient amongst vegetable eaters.
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StoryHistory in a Jar: The Story of Pickles
Pickles have been around for thousands of years, dating as far back as 2030 BC when cucumbers were pickled in the Tigris Valley.
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Side DishJudy Garland's Vegetable Salad
Learn more about Judy Garland's life and her affinity for this vegetable salad recipe on The History Kitchen blog.
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StoryJudy Garland and Her Favorite Vegetable Salad
The incomparable actress also had an affinity for one vegetable salad. Learn more about her life from PBS Food.
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StoryGet Cinco de Mayo Recipes for a Festive Celebration
Cinco de Mayo has become a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. Let your menu match the spirit of the occasion!
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StoryGet Vegetarian Ashkenazi Passover Recipes
Passover has many dietary restrictions that are further complicated for non-meat eaters. Tori Avey shares her meatless Seder suggestions.
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StoryMagical Mushrooms: The Allure of Edible Fungi
The reputation of mushrooms have varied over history before it became a common ingredient.
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StoryLearn Why These 10 Foods Are Edible Aphrodisiacs
Learn about ten foods and their love-inducing properties - obviously chocolate and strawberries are on the list.
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StoryFrom Pythagorean to Pescatarian The Evolution of Vegetarianism
Vegetarianism isn't a trend. It is part of America's history, and has changed over time.
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DessertGingerbread Cookies
Get a tutorial on how to decorate cookies with royal icing.
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The History of Gingerbread
Before you build your holiday gingerbread house, find out what's behind the molasses and brown sugar.
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DessertMary Poppins Zodiac Cake
Adapted from Mary Poppins in the Kitchen by P.L. Travers
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StoryWho Was P.L. Travers, Author of Mary Poppins?
The History Kitchen dispels myths about the author and get a recipe from her Mary Poppins cookbook.
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StoryThanksgivukkah Recipes: Once-In-A-Lifetime Holiday
How do you combine Hanukkah and Thanksgiving when the two overlap? We have a collection of recipe ideas.
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StoryPopcorn: A "Pop" History
Discover the history of popcorn. This movie favorite existed in the American Southwest before it rose in popularity across the country.