Tag: foods
How Salt is Made
From the sea to your salt shaker, a 3rd generation farming family in Cape May, NJ, is hand-harvesting salt from the Atlantic Ocean for your bathtub and dinner table. Greenhouses that used to grow vegetables and flowers are now using the power of the sun...
What Is Kosher Salt, and Why Do (American) Chefs Love It?
Kosher salt or kitchen salt is coarse edible salt usually without common additives such as iodine, typically used in cooking and not at the table.
15 Memorable Party Food Favorites From the 1920’s We Abandoned
The 1920s were a time of culinary innovation, introducing unforgettable party favorites like finger sandwiches and chicken a la King. As we look back, what made these dishes so special that we now abandon them? Join us as we explore 15 memorable party foo...
The Black Foods That Shaped Thanksgiving
Discover the fascinating history and evolution of Thanksgiving dinner traditions in Black households. Have you ever wondered what makes Thanksgiving foods so special and culturally significant for African Americans or why the enslaved celebrated Thanksgiv...
Red Beans and Rice: The Roots
Behind the Recipe, Millie Peartree talks with food historian, Maricel, to learn the cross-cultural history of a dish that we know and love as a hallmark of Louisiana Creole cuisine- red beans and rice.
20 Forgotten Recipes Your Grandma Could Make in Just 10 Minutes!
The smell of fluffy pancakes and scrambled eggs would make anyone salivate. Who knew how to make perfect pancakes in under 10 minutes better than our grandmothers? Let's look at some quick, famous recipes that our grandmothers made in 10 minutes.
Top 10 Soul Food and Black Owned Restaurants in Orlando, Florida
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Grandpa's Old Breakfast Recipes You'll Wish You Knew Sooner
Grandpas are known for making sure the dining table was set and stacked with hearty breakfasts for us. Let’s go through some dishes they used to cook up to ensure our day got off to the right start!
20 Budget-Friendly Recipes That Got Us Through the Great Depression!
To say the Great Depression changed the way Americans ate would be an understatement. Times were tough in the 1930s and people had to be creative with the few ingredients they could find and afford. Let’s take a look at them now!
Discontinued Costco Food Court Items We Desperately Miss
Pining for a Polish dog? Got a craving for churros? Well, bad luck — because you won't be getting them fresh at Costco anymore. Let's pour one out for the fallen heroes of the food court.
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at America’s Boba Boom
CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent met with entrepreneurs helping to grow bubble tea's popularity in the U.S. David Fan, Andrew Chau and Bin Chen founded US Boba Company.
Here's What People Ate To Survive During The Dust Bowl!
The Dust Bowl era was one of America's toughest times, but people still had to keep their tummies full. Here are 20 foods that kept folks going through this challenging period, and you’ll be surprised to see how creative people got with their meals!
The Rich, Chocolatey History of Nesquik
Nestle may be a behemoth company, but, they sure brought us a tasty drink that 'quikly' became a favorite drink for generations of kids and adults alike! today on Weird History Food, we will delve into the origins of the OG chocolate drink (brought back t...
The Craziest Fried Fair Foods For The Truly Brave
Every Summer the season of county fairs rolls around! 'Fairs' have a long tradition spanning eons, apparently, but only in the recent years, the most decadent addition has come to the fair: Deep Fried Fair Foods! In our amazing day and age, fairs have tak...
The Death Of Chain Restaurants
For many many years, people have enjoyed he idea of taking a roadtrip and being able to stop along the way at their favorite restaurant. The consistency of brands such as Olive Garden, Applebee's, Cracker Barrel, McDonalds's etc., and yet, over time, and...