The Oldest Cooking Tools in History
And How They Were Used Introduction Cooking is an essential part of human civilization,…
Turn-of-the-Century Mock Turtle Soup
A Taste of 1900s Dinner During the early 1900s, Mock Turtle Soup was a…
Depression-Era Peanut Butter Bread – A No-Egg Wonder
A Taste of 1930s Breakfast During the Great Depression (1929–1939), families had to stretch…
Old-Fashioned Vinegar Pie
The Great Depression Dessert A Taste of 1930s During the Great Depression, families had…
Lost Cooking Methods
How People Baked Bread Without an Oven Introduction Before the invention of modern ovens,…
How Food Symbolism in Shakespeare’s Plays Reveals Hidden Meanings
Introduction William Shakespeare’s plays are filled with rich symbolism, and food is no exception.…
Post-War Spam and Pineapple Casserole
A Taste of 1950s Dinner The 1950s were a time of post-war prosperity, convenience…
1920s Flapper-Style Chicken à la King
A Taste of 1920s Dinner The 1920s were a time of elegance, indulgence, and…
Banned Foods in History
What People Were Forbidden to Eat Introduction Throughout history, governments, religious institutions, and cultural…