Food History

The nutritional value of instant ramen noodles has been debated over the past many years. Some say they are equivalent to eating j unk food every day and it is because we often associate soup or other hot foods to being nourishing and nutritional we... -

Those oh-so judgemental New York media know-it-alls are at it again.  They have once again decided to fan the fire of class warfare by picking on Southern food and those who cook it.  The last time I saw a group of people so convinced of their superiority... -

Vietnamese pho soup is very popular today in the United States because it is so very delicious and good for you, it is a rage in Southeast Asian cuisine just about everywhere you go! So what is pho soup? Most people when they say pho say it as "foe"... -

  During the era of the kings of France, bread was filled with a lima bean, and the person who found it in his bread would receive the gift that His Highness had prepared for the event. The idea was to place a lima bean in the bread dough, which was... -

Some of the most expensive foods in the world make you wonder what makes them so expensive. From the rarity of the ingredients to the sophisticated treatment of them and stellar presentation, there are many criteria that these foods have to comply with... -

You can include fruits as desserts in your spring party at ease. While meeting the daily requirement of including five portions of fruits, it will also serve as a healthy spring party food. There are various spring party ideas for including fruits. You... -

  Peanut butter is an eternal favorite among kids and adults alike. Its creamy and crunchy taste can drive a person and force him to do crazy things like eating the entire jar in one go or hiding it from his friends.... -

  The history of soft drinks is as interesting as the drink itself. Carbonated drink without any alcohol is called soft drink . Today you have numerous soft drinks in the market from different companies. We have colas, iced tea, lemonade,... -

This blog will tell you about all you wanted to know about Belgian chocolates . Now, you might think as to why we want to tell you specifically about these chocolates, when you are satisfied with your regular favorites – Cadburys or Hershey’s. The... -

What cities come to mind when I say 'quickly name America’s top foodie cities'. I think New York and Los Angeles are the ones that spring up first. Perhaps Chicago might be a third in the guesses but definitely not in the top two. However if you... -

    Sports drinks or energy boosters are the ‘in’ thing becoming a 5 billion dollar industry currently and growing. The history of sports drinks is interesting lets learn how this concept came into existence. Sports drinks were... -

It is surprising to think of New York City as the brunch capital of America but that is exactly how it has been described by Crain in New York Business. Alisa Roth, associated with the Marketplace elaborates on the topic of America’s brunch capital... -

  Each of us will have our own versions of top 10 soups. But have you ever thought about what would be the top 10 soups in the history of mankind? The Stew, a congregation of Chicago Tribune’s good eating and dining staffs, has... -

Cassava roots are the starchy root vegetables produced by cassava plants. The cassava plants are also known as manioc, casava or yuca. These plants are mostly grown in South America, where they are widely cultivated for its edible, starchy, tuber like root... -

It was interesting to read about how burrito became the taste of America . All these years I have thought that burrito was an out-and-out American dish. But dwelling deep into its history I came to know that burritos actually originated in Mexico and... -

Cheese making is considered to an art. The right texture, taste and flavor are important aspects that need to be considered during cheese making and have been prevalent right from the ancient ages. The history of cheese making can be traced back to the times... -

You will be amazed to know that garlic has been a part of many cultures for thousands of years. History of garlic use can be traced back to the time when the Giza pyramids were built. Garlic was given to labors in Egypt who were building the pyramids. It was... -

If we start talking about the history and uses of mustard we will find that there are numerous things to discuss on this topic. Its uses are not just confined to hot dog mustard or deli sandwiches with Dijon mustard. Mustard is valued for its culinary as well... -

White wines are good to drink and also used in the kitchen to pep up food recipes. Cooking in white wine is not a new concept as white cooking wines add to the flavor of various cuisines and have been popular since the Roman and Greek periods. White cooking... -

  Yes, the crunchy-munchy little popcorn, that has become so much a part of our daily lives has many interesting historical stories associated with it. Let’s take a trip down the historical lane leading to History of Popcorn – the World’s... -

  If you are quite a regular in the kitchen and have a knack for baking, chances are you are already familiar with guar gum. For those who are still waiting to discover this ingredient, let me introduce it as white powdery edible substance,... -

  What is a falafel and  what is the history of falafel?  Most readers may have heard about falafel and have eaten it too, while there may be a few who haven’t heard about it.  What is Falafel? These are fried balls or patties... -

The medlar , might seem to be a new entry to the list of known fruits; but being an ancient fruit it brings blast from the past . In Europe, medlar is traditionally related with the festivity of Christmas, since it is consumed as a popular dessert. This ... -

Goji Berries are the berries from China, which are also renowned as berries with a significant placebo effect . It has been seen that people consuming more Goji berries have been identified with certain uniqueness. The berries with placebo effect, ... -

December 16 th is yet another of those days that celebrate specific food items. The history of national chocolate covered anything day will involve a lot of research as it is not particularly well known. However, it is certainly a day for all you... -

p { margin-bottom: 0.21cm; } The History of Brownie Day: It turns out that there's quite a bit of history baked inside that hot, fudgy little brownie. National Brownie Day is celebrated on December 8 th of every year in the United States... -

  The Kwanzaa celebrations associte a very deep meaning to Muhindi .  Here is a brief on the importance and significance of Muhindi    Kwanzaa is an African-American celebration that begins on December 26th. It was... -

  The concept of the Yule Goat has a lot of history and tradition attached to it. Here is a brief.    The Yule Goat is a part of the Northern European and Scandinavian christmas celebrations and is a goat figure made from... -

p { margin-bottom: 0.21cm; } We now have a new reason that contributes to America's obesity; movie popcorn. I know how you feel. What can possibly be wrong with those flavorful popcorns, that innocently teases your olfactory and gustatory... -

While many of the meat lovers cherish the delicate taste of a myriad of meat preparations, I am sure very few of them have knowledge on – what is the history of butchers . The history of butchers is certainly as old as the human civilization, as in... -

Halloween is a festival celebrating celebrated every year on October 31, the eve of All Saints. It is done in most Western countries, but is more representative in the United States. In this country, brought by Irish immigrants, she arrived in the... -

The refreshing goodness that fresh mint leaves add to any drink or any dish is distinct and almost unmatchable by any other herbs. While much of this freshness depends on the knowing the right technique of preserving them, a lot of it also depends on knowing ... -

  Are you a patron of sour cream? Do you love ladling your chilli bowl with a huge dollop of sour cream? Read on to know some interesting facts about sour cream and learn more about your favourite topping.       ... -

The history of vodka is still a subject of debate amongst the Polish and the Russians, with both claiming its origin to their land. But all this hoopla surrounding its origin has not limited vodka to stay within the confines of these countries; rather it... -

A vodka in history has been as early as 17th century, when it was first brought to Russia by some merchants of Lithuania. Till that point of time, Russians were much fonder of mead and beer. You will get a clear picture on the journey of vodka till today,... -

The evolution of the coffee house is an interesting story and today, I will narrate to you how the coffee house was born. If today, someone asks you - how do you idealise a coffee house, you would most naturally start picturing a cozy place with comfy... -

Come October and its time for the Jack-o-lantern and the day of Halloween! When you are making your Jack –o- Lantern haven’t you wondered about the History of Pumpkin as food. Where this sweet vegetable was first found and who found it are just a few... -

The history of garlic is a story of multiple rejections and then acceptance. Yes, garlic has had a rough ride but eventually the story has a pleasing and aromatic ending! Garlic is now an integral part of world cuisine and is used extensively in various... -

Who doesn’t love honey?? I, for one, have always loved honey and have always been curious about the wonderful history of honey as food . Here is some interesting info I have picked up:       It is believed that honey has been around... -

Pizza, Pizza, Pizza!!! I simply had to have a slice of a yummy and filling pepperoni Pizza snd kept nagging my last Tuesday that I drove my hubby crazy. Strangely it was when I was helping myself to a pizza that I wondered about the history of pizza as food... -