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Iconic food and gustatory moments in history.

Make Tea Not War, But If It Spills Make Some Art. Top Story - June 2020.
The history of tea is said to date back to ancient China, a long 5000 years ago when Emperor Shen Nung discovered tea when leaves from some tree blew into his pot of boiling water. He was transfixed by the pleasant smell and taste and discovered the tea's soothing effect on the body. From there on, tea spread to many places all over the world. Tea has been used for various medicinal purposes and many swear by its amazing effects.
By Marwah6 years ago in Feast
Health benefits of honey and pollen.
Honey alone is a common and in specifically in ancient Egypt like many countries around the world has been used in all classes, sweetening food was just the start of it. Well known for its medicinal properties and has been used for so by the Assyrians, Greeks, and in many other cultures.
By Ruby Estelle 6 years ago in Feast
Aunt Jemima Getting a Name Change and New Image
On Wednesday, June 16, 2020, Quakers Oats announced the company is changing the name and image of Aunt Jemima that has been around for 130 years. The company stated it recognizes that the origins of the breakfast products are based on a racial stereotype.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in Feast
5 Legendary Chocolate Products That Vanished & Why
It sort of feels like a dream sometimes, doesn't it? When you picture the wrapper of a chocolate from memories past, and almost taste the cocoa on the tip of your tongue? Once you're engulfed in those old school flavours – you stop to question the origins of the product, only to realise that it actually hasn't been around for a while, and the chances of acquiring one are near impossible.
By Jord Tury6 years ago in Feast
St. Patrick's Day
I absolutely did NOT eat this traditional St. Patrick's Day meal growing up. I was a picky eater and went through a couple years as a vegetarian. My grandmother and grandfather frequently ate out and ordered this. After I learned to drive, my grandmother and I went out to eat and she indulged in Irish coffee with her lunch, but I did not fully appreciate this food until my late teen years. Now I love it! My son's birthday falls a couple days before this favorite Irish Holiday of mine and I have always tried to buy all the cool Irish things I could! Between his birthday and until the end of May, I love my Irish and Mardi Gras themed party stuff! I actually have my birthday and my other sons birthday in May, so I just spend a lot of time between March first and May planning, buying, and eating! I can be totally honest about myself...I'm a foodie! In the worst sense. This love includes anything Mediterranean, South American, French, Italian, desserts from anywhere in the world, American Chinese is one of our favorites and they keep coming up with new dishes all the time! I don't think I could handle the traditional Chinese or Japanese foods. I tried Sushi as a child, since one of my babysitters was Japanese, and I still like to try new foods. But if something new is too unusual, I will try anything vegan, stick with rice, and I won't try anything with fish or meat...I'm picky still. But of course, then there is this traditional Irish meal I love every year!
By Lady Sunday6 years ago in Feast
Food that Conquered the world; Spartan Black Broth
Everyone knows the legend of Leonidas and his brave 300, dying in glory against the unending onslaught of the Persian Empire under Xerxes. It has been immortalised in songs, poems, books for millennia, and then of course a very successful film.
By Danny Kane6 years ago in Feast
Tasting History!
While growing up, I was the kid that chose to be a shut-in. Instead of going outside to embark on new pretend adventures or dabble in childish mischief, I wanted to sit indoors and listen to my grandparents stories.
By Lady Tsuru 6 years ago in Feast
Tea
In the world of tea, most people are only informed on Green, Black, Herbal, Matcha, and White tea. It is when you get further into it or even just brush the top of the knowledge that you find out there are more kinds of tea. Oolongs, Roibos, Yellow (which is very rare), Pu’erh, Sencha, blends, and Heichas are all different types of tea. The amazing thing is that they all come from the same type of plant. What makes them different is how they are processed. The only ones that are the exceptions are the herbals and blends, as they rarely have any actual tea leaves in them.
By Rachel Anderson7 years ago in Feast
Foods and Drinks that Came About by Accident. Top Story - May 2019.
It is amazing how many popular foods and drinks are available for consumption today that were created by accident. Little do most people know that many of those items were not invented by deliberate design but by an accident that caught the inventor by surprise.
By Margaret Minnicks7 years ago in Feast
Coffee vs. Chocolate
I love coffee almost as much as I love chocolate. Now, I drink about two cups of coffee a day, whereas chocolate is more of holiday thing. I buy chocolate for Valentine's, Easter, Halloween, and Christmas. Then again, when it's on sale after the holidays, too. I know I can't survive without either of my favorite vices for any length of time.
By Verona Jones7 years ago in Feast
True Tea Culture
Tea is the most consumed beverage in the world after water. In Britain, it’s a part of our daily lives and has played an essential role in shaping British society as it exists today. That being said, tea is a very personal experience. How do you take your tea? With milk? Sugar? Which one comes first? Some say milk while others say tea. Each cuppa is designed to meet the specifications of the person who’ll be enjoying it. While tea is a staple in our culture and various other cultures around the world, one question remains prominent: Do you prefer bagged tea or loose leaf tea?
By John Romanov7 years ago in Feast
Beautifully Infused Addictions
To some, coffee is an essential drug, a dark liquid used to jolt the brain and scare away headaches and fatigue, while others are drawn to the fragrant soothing of tinted teas which offer a decent fix for exhaustion. Both coffee and tea have strong social standings in our world today, but if put up against each other, which would reign supreme and which would be left steaming? Whether you enjoy the drinks cold and sweet, or hot and traditional, here are some pros and cons to help you choose between these addictive beverages, including diverse histories, health benefits and distinctly different flavours.
By Quinn Q7 years ago in Feast