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Iconic food and gustatory moments in history.
Cooking With My Nanas, Discover Family, Traditions, and Love In The Kitchen
The dawn of the second decade of the twenty-first century began with the hope and excitement attributed to the New Year. However, it became clear early on that this decade was different when covid-19 created a pandemic the likes of which, the world hadn’t seen since 1918.
By Chamein T Canton5 years ago in Feast
Dinner Party Reunion
All members of the Lewis and Clark expedition, please join us for an anniversary feast on this Friday September 25th, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. to celebrate the commencement of the Corps of Discovery of the American West. We will meet in Idaho at my cabin on the banks of the Snake River for dinner, with musical guest Turnpike Troubadours and an evening float down the beautiful Snake River. After which we will retire to our individual cabin bedrooms and meet again the following morning at 6:00 a.m. to spend the day fishing, hiking and horseback riding.
By Amber Nelson5 years ago in Feast
The Popularity of Coffee
Coffee has been around for a long time in fact, the popularity of coffee has been around since the 15th century. Coffeehouses were popular starting in 1646 in France, during the 1700's in Germany, and in Poland in the 18th century. A drink to have lasted this long has to be popular for a reason, right? Today, we drink coffee in many different ways including espresso, cappuccino, lattes are popular as well as Irish coffee, Turkish coffee, drinking it iced or hot it continues to be popular in many cultures and with all age groups.
By Laura Quintile5 years ago in Feast
My Mama & Her Hot Water Cornbread
In the South, we have many, many cooking recipes that you probably have never heard about. One of them is Hot-Water Cornbread. I'm pretty sure you haven't seen them in restaurants, either... not even in Southern restaurants. But just the same, this delicious type of bread was a staple at our home.
By Shirley Belk6 years ago in Feast
Do You Know Why Doughnuts Have Holes?
Most people love doughnut (also spelled donuts). However, they pick them up and eat them without knowing why the hole is there. Not all doughnuts have holes. The first doughnut made by the Dutch colonists in New Amsterdam didn't have holes. They were flat and looked like small pancakes flavored with nuts and fruits.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in Feast
Interesting Things to Know About Girl Scout Cookies
You cannot purchase the popular Girl Scout Cookies in grocery stores. You cannot buy them from Amazon, Target, Walmart, or any other store. Not only that but the cookies are not sold throughout the years. The cookies are usually sold only from January through April. During that short period of time, more than 1 million girls sell over 200 million packages of cookies and raise over $800 million.
By Margaret Minnicks6 years ago in Feast
Apple Pandowdy
When I was a kid growing up multiple decades ago my family ate dinner together at the dining room table. Back then people still did that. As far as I can tell, today many people eat their dinners together either on the couch in front of a TV or in their car.
By White Feather6 years ago in Feast
“The Art of Assemblage: A Healthy Alchemy for Fine Wines and Premium Olive Oils”
In the wine industry, when wine buyers are picking a bottle, a very important element taken often into consideration in the purchase decision is the identification of the grape varieties in which wines were elaborated from.
By Antonio Acuna Peterssen 6 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
