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.
Coca-Cola Addiction
There’s something eerily powerful about Coca-Cola. One sip, and you're hooked. It’s the classic drink of summer barbecues, fast-food meals, late-night cravings, and nostalgic memories. But why is Coca-Cola so addictive? Is it the taste? The fizz? The branding? Or is there something more biochemical at play? Let’s crack open the can and get to the bottom of one of the most persistent obsessions in modern consumer culture
By Kristen Orkoshneli6 months ago in Feast
Who Invented Ice Cream?
According to popular legend, ice cream was invented by the ancient Chinese, brought to Italy by Marco Polo, to France by Catherine de Medici, and thence to America by Thomas Jefferson. The truth, however, about summer’s favorite chilled dairy treat is a bit more difficult to pin down.
By Kristen Orkoshneli6 months ago in Feast
THE MAN WHO SLICED TIME
I was eating a toasted gluten free, everything bagel that was sliced so nicely. As I was sipping coffee, munching, on my bagel, and reading the news on MSN I saw an article about the inventor of the automated bread slicer in 1928. I researched the article, read more about the invention, and found out Wonder Bread was the first sliced bread loaf sold in 1928. July 7, 1928, was the inventor's birthday and the birthday of Otto's Bread Slicer. Enjoy history with a SyFy, for fun, fictional vs truth story!
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 6 months ago in Feast
Why Joey Chestnut’s 2025 Comeback Could Be His Most Iconic Hot Dog Contest Ever
For years, Joey Chestnut has been the undisputed king of competitive eating. With jaw-dropping world records and countless Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest titles under his belt, he's a Fourth of July tradition all by himself. But 2025 is different. This year, Chestnut didn’t just return to Coney Island to win, he returned to reclaim a legacy that nearly slipped through his ketchup-stained fingers.
By Bevy Osuos6 months ago in Feast
Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 2025: Start Time, Where to Watch, and Joey Chestnut’s Return
Every Independence Day, thousands of fans turn their attention to Coney Island, where Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest serves up the most jaw-dropping display of competitive eating. This year, the 2025 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest is even more highly anticipated, and for good reason: Joey Chestnut is back. After being sidelined from last year’s competition due to a controversial sponsorship conflict, the king of competitive eating is stepping back onto the stage.
By Bevy Osuos6 months ago in Feast
The Sound of Her Own Wings. AI-Generated.
Amara lived in a quiet apartment wedged between louder lives. In school, she was the one teachers forgot to call on, the friend who always gave up her turn, the daughter who never raised her voice. She had been taught, in both words and silences, that being agreeable was the safest way to live. The safest way to be loved.
By Atifa Iqbalzada7 months ago in Feast
The kitchen That Saved Me from Grief
I grew up in a home filled with silence-the kind of silence that follows shouting, breaking things, and tears held back because someone stronger is always watching. My father was emotionally and physically abusive toward my mother. He never allowed her to have a voice, and for years, neither did I.
By MelCreates7 months ago in Feast
"A Super Sunday with Chicken Biryani"
There's something magical about Sundays in South Africa-what we fondly call Super Sunday. In most households the country, this day is reserved for meals that go beyond just nourishment. It's about heritage, community, and slowing down to enjoy Flavors that connect us to our roots.
By MelCreates7 months ago in Feast
Charity for Education: Empowering Futures Through Giving
The Power of Education in Breaking the Poverty Cycle Education is a basic human right and one of the most effective weapons against the cycle of poverty. For the children of underserved communities, a quality education can be the difference between a life of struggle and a future full of promise. Education helps people develop skills, earn improved employment, and enhance the economic well-being of communities as a whole. Donating to charity, particularly those centered around education, directly helps put people out of poverty and contribute to the creation of a better world.
By John Smith7 months ago in Feast
Need Donation for Medical Treatment: How to Raise Funds and Where to Get Help
Why Medical Donations Are Required Nowadays Increase in Healthcare Cost in India The price of healthcare in India has risen exponentially over the last ten years. From diagnostic tests to lifesaving operations, the cost of medical treatment can reach lakhs of rupees, thereby being an enormous strain on families. Even with technological and service enhancements, affordability is the largest impediment to utilization.
By John Smith8 months ago in Feast
