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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… Continue
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. Continue
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. Continue
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. Continue
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. Continue
Halloween: A Foodie History
Tori Avey shares the spooky history behind your favorite Halloween traditions. Continue
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. Continue
Civil War Cooking: What the Union Soldiers Ate
On her website The History Kitchen, Tori Avey explores the story behind the food – why we eat what we eat, how the recipes of different cultures have evolved, and how yesterday’s food can inspire us in the kitchen today. … Continue















