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 yesterday's food can inspire us in the kitchen today.
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StoryThe Story Behind 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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StoryWho 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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StorySpeakeasies, 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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StoryDiscover 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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StoryDiscover 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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StoryEating 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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StoryWhat'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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StoryThanksgiving, 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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StoryCary 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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StoryHalloween: 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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StoryEmily 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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StoryCivil 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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StoryDiscover 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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StoryOpera, 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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StoryBrave, 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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StoryUncover 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.
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