Where were we? Ah yes, as we’ve already discussed, July is National Hot Dog Month. It is also National Ice Cream Month. The inspiration for Ice Cream consisted in wine-based, not milk, chilled desserts only the wealthy could enjoy. A fruit-based frozen dessert known as “sorbet” was served in 16th and 17th century France and… Continue reading This Week in Food History – 07/10/2017
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This Week in Food History – 03/13/2017
March 13 is National Ginger Ale Day. Ginger Ale is a fairly young beverage. Its predecessor, ginger beer, was indeed an alcoholic beverage consumed in England in the 1800's. It was brewed from a concoction of water, lemon juice, ginger, sugar and a culture of fermented organisms similar to that used in Kombucha. The alcohol content was… Continue reading This Week in Food History – 03/13/2017
Pickles – Part 2 – Europe to Brooklyn and a Pickle Sandwich
In part 1, we made a 4000 year jump from antiquity to Thomas Jefferson's memories of his aunt's irresistible pickles. Another famous historical figure must be mentioned who was instrumental in introducing pickles to our tables. Christopher Columbus brought pickles to the New World. They were eaten on ships as a means to prevent scurvy.… Continue reading Pickles – Part 2 – Europe to Brooklyn and a Pickle Sandwich
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