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
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Chicken Soup… Myth or Fact?
Chicken Soup will cure your cold; veggies make you strong and bold. Grandma's chicken soup. A healing comfort for centuries across Europe and America, one that retains a strong presence in the collective memories of folks who grew up in the 20th century and before. But do these remedies mean anything to younger generations anymore?… Continue reading Chicken Soup… Myth or Fact?
Of Traditional Meals & Beliefs About Food
We are about to partake of one of the most honored traditional meals in America. This brings to mind countless thoughts about dining, table manners and food-related beliefs. Because food is so closely related to human relations and traditions, it makes perfect sense that it would also inspire beliefs, even superstitions. Food beliefs are not… Continue reading Of Traditional Meals & Beliefs About Food
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