Soba History: From the Buckwheat to the Noodle
All About Soba Noodles While “soba” refers to the buckwheat grain, today soba is more synonymous with the buckwheat noodles enjoyed by...
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Kare Kare History & Its Multiple Origin Stories
Which Origin Theory Do You Believe? Kare Kare is one of the Philippines’s signature dishes that speaks of the country’s history and...
Filipino Adobo History, Plus Comparing the Adobos of the World
The Different Adobos Around the World & The History of the Filipino Adobo. Adobo is a food word familiar to Filipino and...
The Complex History of the Simple Carbonara
Carbonara and its Origin Stories. Carbonara is one of the world’s most iconic pasta dishes. It is a seemingly simple, yet there...
Oden History: Origins of Japan’s Winter Comfort Food
All About Japan’s Favorite Winter Dish. When winter hits, it’s all about soups, stews, and hot comfort food. In Japan, there is...
Fish and Chips History: Origins of the Fish and the Chips
And How They Came Together. Fish and Chips is one of the most iconic foods in British cuisine with origins centuries-old and...
Shabu Shabu History & a Timeline of its Origins
Origins & Popularity of the Japanese Hot Pot. Shabu shabu is another one of Japanese’s delicious specialties. Learn the shabu shabu history,...
French Dressing & Italian Dressing, Not Actually From France & Italy
Spoiler Alert: They’re Actually American. Much like German chocolate cake that’s not from Germany, French Dressing and Italian Dressing are not from...
Penne Vodka History: Is it from Italy or America?
Originally posted September 29, 2020 Penne Vodka History. Italian or American? Penne alla Vodka is a common menu item in Italian-American restaurants....
Sushi Roll History: The Evolution of the Sushi Roll in America
How America Popularized the Sushi Roll. When sushi first landed in the US, Americans could not fathom eating raw fish. Today, sushi...