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Iconic food and gustatory moments in history.

Spain's 'white gold' super-drink
Stretching across the drying room in a vast, rippled expanse, the tiger nuts seemed almost like desert dunes. I'd come to Valencia towards the end of their harvesting and found the sight of this immense volume – hundreds upon thousands, perhaps even millions – impressive. Singling one out, however, I was surprised to discover a small, wrinkled form that looked distinctly less inspiring. Where tiger nuts are concerned, it turns out, appearances really are deceiving.
By Sweet Holdeman3 years ago in Feast
The UK's heritage apple renaissance
Tom Adams is a detective. But he doesn't track criminals – his targets are "lost" apple varieties hiding unsuspected in orchards around the UK, and his work taps into a renewed British passion for its rich larder of heritage apples.
By Pavlak Montoro3 years ago in Feast
Ep 2: Homegrown Thanksgiving '23
This is the third entry documenting our 14-month challenge to ourselves to prepare a Thanksgiving meal made entirely of food and ingredients grown, harvested, hunted and produced right here on Fain-XX Farm. Regardless of the outcome, subsequent entries, photos, recipes and social media posts will be arranged into a book format for publication.
By The Bantering Welshman3 years ago in Feast
The food legacy of a Holocaust survivor
A mere block from Budapest's mammoth Keleti railway station sits Tibor Rosenstein's eponymous restaurant. The entrance comes off a quiet, unassuming residential corner far from the city's traditional culinary hubs. But like a temple, Rosenstein Restaurant stands alone as a monument to historical Jewish-Hungarian cuisine – drawing celebrities, television personalities and Jewish gastronomic globetrotters eager for a taste of the past.
By Gay3 years ago in Feast
A Brief History of Sofrito and How to Make It (Puerto Rican Style)
Sofrito is a staple in Puerto Rican cuisine. It is a base sauce made of onions, peppers, garlic, cilantro, and sometimes tomato sauce. Traditionally, sofrito is made fresh and in small batches because it only has a shelf life of a few days. However, you can freeze it in an ice cube tray and use one cube as needed.
By Edy Zoo 3 years ago in Feast
The Feast of the Seven Fishes
One of my favorite childhood memories is Christmas Eve dinner, or Vigilia—the vigil, as the Italians call it. We always went to my aunt’s home, and all our cousins were there.
By Jim DeLillo3 years ago in Feast
A Brief History of Ice Cream & Tips on How to Best Enjoy It On a Cool Day
What’s better than ice cream on a hot day? OK, maybe not *better*, but ice cream on a cool day is pretty darn good too. In fact, why should temperature have anything to do with it? Ice cream is delicious all year round!
By Edy Zoo 3 years ago in Feast
Chocolate: The Good, the Bad and the Bitter
It's pretty common knowledge that chocolate made its appearance among the Aztecs as a beverage for kings. The cacao beans, from which the beverage was derived, were highly valued and used as a form of currency. When Hernando Cortez, a ruthless conqueror, set his sights on the Aztec nation, he was introduced to the bitter drink by King Montezuma. Cortez proceeded to pillage their country and take over their lands, which included the cacao plant.
By k eleanor3 years ago in Feast
The “Success factors" of the world’s largest selling biscuit company
A brand born before its country emerged as an independent nation. How does it become the world’s largest biscuit-selling company?
By Avinash mada3 years ago in Feast
Swiss Chicken Wings(瑞士雞翼)
Introduction Chicken wings are so popular in Hong Kong that they are commonly served in the Hong Kong restaurants. Many Hongkongers cook chicken wings with various cooking methods and serve them during various social gatherings and festivals such as Christmas, birthdays, dinner and parties.
By Sharon Hong Kong3 years ago in Feast
The String to My Sindhi Heritage
“But why do we celebrate it?” I asked, frustrated that my parents couldn’t answer a simple question I had about Thadri, a cultural/religious celebration practiced in our family.
By Manisha Dhalani3 years ago in Feast
Unique McDonald's Menu Items From Around The World
McDonald's is easily the most recognizable and popular fast food worldwide. With over 38,000 locations, it's pretty safe to say that almost everyone on the planet has at least heard of or eaten at a McDonald's. But did you know that each country has their own unique menu items?
By Jenika Enoch3 years ago in Feast