This begins our newest segment: an exploration of food facts, inventions and oddities presented in random food bites to nourish the mind and imagination. Enjoy. Early eateries consisted in simple Inns offering a bed and a warm meal to travelers. The concept dates back to the ninth century, CE. There was no menu, but rather… Continue reading The First Restaurants
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This Week in Food History – 12/25/2017
Here in America, Christmas Dinner is as traditional as the 4th of July picnic. In truth, there is as much diversity in the ways of feasting on the 25th as there are people of foreign origin. This becomes interesting as we mingle and share traditions from our respective heritage. There is no doubt that it… Continue reading This Week in Food History – 12/25/2017
This Week in Food History – 12/18/2017
December began with National Pie Day and, fittingly so, will conclude with Champagne. More about this on the 31st. By the end of the month, we will have celebrated 16 desserts, treats and candies. This comes as no surprise as we have well established by now that the National Food Holidays calendar is obviously heavy… Continue reading This Week in Food History – 12/18/2017
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