The Food Holidays seem to get weirder and weirder as we approach July. You’d think that most would revolve around the grill during the hot summer months, but we’re still waist deep in sweet desserts and beverages. Remember, it’s all about moderation. Though we believe that indulging, occasionally, is a fundamental right. What would life… Continue reading This Week in Food History – 06/26/2017
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This Week in Food History – 06/19/2017
If you’ve been following this weekly exploration of Food Holidays, you may have noticed a pattern. Is it just us, or the ratio of sweets versus any other type of edible is rather high. We suspect there is deep psychology behind this, though we cannot claim to be experts on the topic. However, instinct points… Continue reading This Week in Food History – 06/19/2017
This Week in Food History – 05/22/2017
The fourth week of May, you’ll be happy to know, is National American Beer Week. The word “beer” comes from the Latin verb “bibere,” meaning “to drink.” The art of beer brewing in America dates back several centuries. In the 1580’s, Virginia colonists brewed their own ale from corn. In 1609, the words “Help… Continue reading This Week in Food History – 05/22/2017
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