Food History (Page 3)

The Surprisingly Little-Known History of White Rice in Korea

Long Reads

The Surprisingly Little-Known History of White Rice in Korea

How Japan had everything to do with the most important ingredient in Korean cuisine today.

by: Irene Yoo|March 13, 2019
Saucepan Blondies Are the Easiest-Ever Weekend Treat

Cookie

Saucepan Blondies Are the Easiest-Ever Weekend Treat

How the sweetest cookies came from hard times.

by: Anne Byrn|September 28, 2018
Why Thousands of Oyster Shells Are Being Dumped Into New York Harbor

Oyster

Why Thousands of Oyster Shells Are Being Dumped Into New York Harbor

One organization's quest to restore the oyster capital of the world.

by: Valerio Farris|August  9, 2018
She Survived the Great Depression—Then, at 91, Became a YouTube Star

Profiles

She Survived the Great Depression—Then, at 91, Became a YouTube Star

How Clara Cannucciari found viral fame cooking online.

by: Valerio Farris|June 22, 2018
Remembering Barbara Kafka, Whose Roast Chicken Changed Everything

Chicken

Remembering Barbara Kafka, Whose Roast Chicken Changed Everything

"When in doubt, roast a chicken."

by: Valerio Farris|June  5, 2018
Here’s What It Was Like to Eat Out in 1859

Food News

Here’s What It Was Like to Eat Out in 1859

A close(ish) read of what may be The New York Times' first restaurant review.

by: Valerio Farris|May 23, 2018
The First Famous Home Cook Turns 310 Today

British

The First Famous Home Cook Turns 310 Today

The cooking legend at the center of today's Google Doodle.

by: Valerio Farris|March 28, 2018
For a Brief, Brief Moment Ketchup Was Green

Sauce

For a Brief, Brief Moment Ketchup Was Green

Investigating a supermarket splendor of the early aughts.

by: Valerio Farris|March  9, 2018
This Cooking Legend Is Getting the Award She Deserves

Middle Eastern

This Cooking Legend Is Getting the Award She Deserves

So we’ve compiled all her recipes our site has to offer.

by: Valerio Farris|March  5, 2018
The Tricky, Twisty History of Flour Tortillas

Jewish

The Tricky, Twisty History of Flour Tortillas

Are they Mexican? Or Tex-Mex? Or Spanish? Or Jewish?

by: Emma Laperruque|March  3, 2018
All the Aphrodisiac Recipes You Didn’t Know You Needed

Valentine's Day

All the Aphrodisiac Recipes You Didn’t Know You Needed

Regardless of whether they’re fact or fiction.

by: Valerio Farris|February 13, 2018
Are Sliders Just Mini Sandwiches?

Burger

Are Sliders Just Mini Sandwiches?

Chorizo-potato and eggplant-parm face off.

by: Emma Laperruque|February  2, 2018
The Sweet-Savory Peruvian Bread "Pudding" Time (Almost) Forgot

South American

The Sweet-Savory Peruvian Bread "Pudding" Time (Almost) Forgot

Meet ranfañote, a dessert-y snack that's made a comeback in Lima.

by: Carlos C. Olaechea|January 22, 2018
You Know French Onion Soup—But Do You Know Its (Less Fussy) Tuscan Mother?

Italian

You Know French Onion Soup—But Do You Know Its (Less Fussy) Tuscan Mother?

A simpler, just as onion-y, bowl of comfort.

by: Emiko|January 19, 2018

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