Tag: foods
Who Invented Pretzels?
Americans love pretzels, consuming around 181 million every year. But where do pretzels come from? Can we really credit one country with this tasty invention? Also, why do Philly pretzels look like that?
How Civilization Was Created By Bread
Bread is the stuff of life, and i has a LOONG and storied role in the story of humans. Today on Weird History Food, we are going back in time to he beginnings of bread! Form ancient Mesopotamia all the way up to a most favorite 2020 Pandemic Era pasttime.
The Seafood Queen of Harlem
Chef Tami Treadwell, known as “The Seafood Lady” to her customers, serves up soul food and Black excellence to the people of Harlem with her food truck Harlem Seafood Soul.
Beyond the Wok: The Story of Chop Suey in America
Chop suey is a dish from American Chinese cuisine and other forms of overseas Chinese cuisine, generally consisting of meat and eggs, cooked quickly with vegetables such as bean sprouts, cabbage and celery.
The Ingredient in Almost Everything You Eat
Dig into the science of soy, and discover what makes soybeans such versatile plants and whether it’s healthy for you and the planet.
What Food was Served at Wild West Saloons?
"Baked Pork and Beans" from the book "Cooking for Profit by Jessup Whitehead, 1886"
Red, Yellow, and Green Curry, and How Thai Restaurants Took Over the World
Red, Yellow, and Green Curry- the so-called "Stoplight" Curries at the center of overseas Thai menus- are, to fans around the world, presented as a single category.
The Big Lies You've Been Believing About Cheese
The cheese landscape is punctuated by myths and legends, only some of which hold any water. Want to know which stories have as many holes in them as Swiss cheese? These are some of the top contenders for cheesiest myth.
How Chilis Got Spicy (and Why We Love the Burn)
Today, chilis are the most widely cultivated spice crop in the world - grown everywhere from their native home in the Americas to Europe, Africa, and Asia. But how and why did chilis evolve this weird, fiery trick in the first place? And why did we learn...
The History of Ukrainian Borsch
Borscht is a sour soup, made with meat stock, vegetables and seasonings, common in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. In English, the word borscht is most often associated with the soup's variant of Ukrainian origin, made with red beetroots as one of the m...
How an Indian Stew Shaped the Modern World: From Cleopatra to Queen Elizabeth
What is "curry"? How do you define a category that includes so many of the world’s most beloved dishes- from Thailand to India, Africa to the Caribbean?
How To Make The Famous Goldie Falafel With Michael Solomonov
Michael Solomonov, Israeli chef and restaurateur, visits the MUNCHIES Test Kitchen to show us his take on the classic falafel wrap. Beautifully fried falafel is stuffed into a soft pita and topped with crunchy cabbage, tomato, and cucumber.
The Flavorful Story of Vanilla
With so many of us staying at home these days and spending more time in the kitchen, vanilla sales, of all things, are booming.
20 Famous Dinners That Have FADED Into History!
Curious about the iconic dishes that are not often found on our dinner tables today?
Lilac Flower Jam: Simple Spring Scent Recipe
Indulge in the delicate essence of spring with this easy Lilac Flower Jam recipe! Join in this quick tutorial to learn how to capture the essence of lilacs in a sweet, fragrant jam. With just a few simple steps, you'll be able to preserve the essence of s...