humanity
Humanity topics include pieces on the real lives of chefs, professionals, amateurs, inspiring youth, influencers, and general feel good human stories in the Feast food sphere.
The Legendary Potato Soup. Top Story - October 2023.
Like many great legends, our soup starts with the humblest of beginnings: A scrappy bag of potatoes (already seeding) and a long-forgotten onion. The year was 1993, the location was Mad Manchester and little did we four house-sharing students realise that these past-their-best ingredients were set to become the foodstuffs of alchemic legend.
By Caroline Jane2 years ago in Feast
Split-Rail Chili
Everyone who knows me is well aware that food is my love language. So, it's no surprise that in times of celebration or hardship, my friends and family offer up delicious homemade delicacies to honor whatever circumstances life has thrown my direction. I have received many gorgeous dishes over the years as a token of love and support: my mama's insane cooking (too many meals to mention); nourishing homemade chicken bone broth from my dear friend, Hannah; my mother-in-law's delicious, gooey cinnamon rolls; and my cousin Joy's authentic Italian Pasta e Fagioli (perfected during her time living in Italy). The mouth-watering list goes on and on. Consistently, the aromas, beautiful textures, colors, flavors, and infusion of love that goes into preparing the dish always warm my soul. It is true for me that when you feed my belly, you feed my heart.
By Kristen Balyeat2 years ago in Feast
Single Mom. Georgia Heat. Icebox Cake. Top Story - October 2023.
Growing up with a single mom in Marietta, GA was tough. My twin brother and I would see our dad every other weekend and then spend two weeks in the summer with him. Unfortunately, mom was bitter and this caused her to lash out at us, berating him and whoever he was with. After a while, we would just stop saying anything about our time with him but this made the atmosphere at home so dark and depressing. This summer was hot and we had just returned from our two weeks with Dad in Florida and our air conditioning was not keeping up with the sweaty Georgia heat. We were not looking forward to the onslaught of mom’s ranting about dad when mom came out of the kitchen with a smile on her face. “I made your favorite,” she said. “Favorite what?” was all I could think. She went back into the kitchen and brought out a plate my grandmother handed down to her and perched on top was a big mound of Icebox cake. “Your grandmother used to make this for us in the summers – they call it Icebox cake because we would put it in the icebox to keep cold back before refrigerators,” she said proudly. She sliced off two large pieces for us both – careful to cut across the cake so the result was a zebra stripe effect that made it look even better. “Some people just keep it in the fridge,” she continued, “…but I like it better in the freezer. Plus, it lasts longer!” It didn’t last longer with us. Next thing I know we are going back for seconds, and mom had the sense to put it back before we could devour it. Simple. Cold. Refreshing. Fun. I forgot about how hot it was, and mom focused on putting a smile on our faces instead of interrogating us. What a wonderful, simple treat that was.
By James Schaeffer2 years ago in Feast
Grandma's Healing Recipe: Chicken and Dumplings for the Soul
In the darkest of moments, when life seemed to have thrown all its chaos at me, I received a comforting dish that not only nourished my body but also my soul. It was a dish that my grandmother, a woman of incredible strength and warmth, used to prepare – her famous Chicken and Dumplings.
By Sulley Samira 2 years ago in Feast
Aunt Mary's Christmas fruit cake
My Aunt Mary is the kindest soul you will ever meet on this earth, besides my mother, rest her soul. She lived in a tiny apartment in Brooklyn N.Y. for forty years, and absolutely refused to move or allow anyone to relocate her. Yet that tiny apartment has seen more love and kindness than any palace or mansion could ever accommodate. She just kept on giving and giving until only an act of nature could uproot her. During the Coronavirus outbreak, she was forced to leave and go live with her daughter.
By Novel Allen2 years ago in Feast
The Shocking Truth Behind the High Cost of Food
"Boy, when did food get so expensive?" If you've ever had this thought while grocery shopping, you're not alone. Many of us have experienced sticker shock at the checkout counter as the cost of food seems to keep climbing. While the price of basic necessities continues to rise, there are some food items that have always maintained exorbitant price points. In this article, we'll delve into the astonishing reasons behind the high cost of certain supermarket mainstays, such as olive oil, saffron, vanilla, and chocolate. Get ready to be amazed by the incredible stories behind these pricey pantry staples.
By Undercover Scorpio 2 years ago in Feast
Campfire Battle Fodder. Runner-Up in Nourished Challenge.
Above the roar of a crashing sea, high on the cliffs above Tintagel Bay, we latter-day warriors laid down our arms to watch the sun sink into the lilac horizon beyond Merlin's Cove. Battered and bruised, our armour dented, but our pride pulsing, the day's heat rose from us as a haze laced with chain oil, sweat, and patchouli straight into the salty-sweet air of a crisp and welcome night.
By Caroline Jane2 years ago in Feast
National Coffee Day!
You knew that I was going to write about this one, didn’t you? You knew that this one is right up my particular alley… I heard that Friday, September 29, 2023, was going to be the official National Coffee Day in North America (there is also the International Coffee Day on October 1st, and I will write a little more about the java joy to come). And I was ready for it.
By Kendall Defoe 2 years ago in Feast
Training your heart and muscles could be instrumental in maintaining brain health during old age.
People in the oldest stage of life who regularly engage in aerobic activities and strength training exercises perform better on cognitive tests than those who are either sedentary or participate only in aerobic exercise. That is the key finding of our new study, published in the journal GeroScience.
By Md Ramzan Ali2 years ago in Feast
