Stories tagged ‘The History Kitchen’
Join Tori Avey as she explores the story behind the food why we eat what we eat, how the foods of different cultures have evolved, and how yesterdays food can inspire us in the kitchen today.
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Katharine Hepburn's Favorite Brownie Recipe
The legendary Oscar-winning actress also had a sweet tooth, and we have the recipe to prove it! Don't forget her baking tip...
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Who Was Betty Crocker?
Synonymous with baking, Betty Crocker actually started out as a "kitchen confidante," but she was never a real person.
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Speakeasies, Sofas, and the History of Finger Foods
Where did finger food come from anyway? Before you serve some mini-snacks at your next gathering, find out where it all started.
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Discover the History of Chicken and Waffles
Did you know fried, savory chicken was first combined with sweet, fluffy waffles was the 1600s? It has tasted great ever since.
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Discover the History of the Sandwich
You know you have a favorite one, but where did sandwiches originate? The Earl of Sandwich doesn't get all the credit...
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Eating and Drinking With Charles Dickens
The beloved English author wrote about food so vividly because he grew up so simply, and felt compassion for those less fortunate.
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What's for Breakfast? Discover the History of Cereal
Find out where your food came from the next time you sit down to a big bowl. How did the Kellogg families and others change the industry.
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Thanksgiving, Lincoln and Pumpkin Pudding
Despite earlier origins, Thanksgiving took its modern shape during Abraham Lincoln's presidency. Try a pudding recipe his wife enjoyed.
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Cary Grant's Oven-Barbecued Chicken
Did you know the famed actor had a passion for chicken? Tori Avey shares his recipe and potentially the dish's inspiration.
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Halloween: A Foodie History
Learn the spooky history behind your favorite Halloween snacks and foods and get a recipe for devil's food cupcakes.
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Emily Dickinson: A Poet in the Kitchen
Emily Dickinson was a great American poet, but did you know she was also an accomplished cook? Try one of her recipes and learn more.
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Civil War Cooking: What the Union Soldiers Ate
Blogger Tori Avey examines the food and challenges involved in feeding the Union army during the Civil War.
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Discover the History of Sushi
Join Tori Avey as she explores the history of sushi, and shares some great recipes to make your own.
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Opera, Escoffier, and Peaches: The Story Behind the Peach Melba
Read the fascinating account of how the peach melba came to be and get the original recipe.
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Brave, Curious, Bright and Fearless: A Tribute to Julia Child
Tori Avey pays tribute to the fearless nature of Julia Child in The History Kitchen.
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Uncover The History of Pasta
What is the history of pasta? Pasta lovers will love this look at the history at one of most widely used foods on Earth.