Food History Archives

Celebrating the Season with Gingerbread! Did you know December 12 is Gingerbread House Day? It is the day families and friends come...

Tis the Season for Sweets & Treats! Christmas is not complete without the iconic candy cane. It is the most loved Christmas...

Do You Actually Like Eggnog?? Eggnog is a classic Christmas drink that’s creamy, spicy, and spiked. There are those that love it...

All About the Layered Sticky Rice Cake. The Christmas season is here and that means enjoying all the seasonal sweets – like...

The History of (Almost) Everyone’s Favorite Protein. Did you know that chickens were originally not raised to be eaten? Today, chicken is...

Origins & Expert Tips to Win the Wishbone. It’s that time of year to start fighting over who gets to pull the...

History of the First Thanksgiving & Why Turkeys are Eaten. For many Americans, one of the biggest meals of the year is...

The Origins of a Thanksgiving Favorite. It’s that time of year to look forward to all the season’s desserts. Do you prefer...

From America to Europe and back to America. Pumpkins were first served by Native Americans to early colonists resulting in the love...

All About the Iconic Halloween Candy. If there is one candy that can represent Halloween, that would almost certainly be the candy...

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