From New York to Montreal: What’s in a Bagel?Find out just how these two delicious (and different) schools of bagel making came to be.Read more
Spaghetti and Its SaucesFew meals can be as pleasurable. But the stories behind your basic carbonara, puttanesca and bolognese sauces are anything but simple.Read more
How Hershey’s Chocolate Helped Power Allied Troops During WWIIIn search of a lightweight, nutritious and high‑energy snack for soldiers, the U.S. Army turned to Hershey. The results weren’t exactly a sweet treat.Read more
Bottoms Up: The Salty History of the MargaritaRevisit the delicious history of this refreshing drink.Read more
Airplane Food, From Sandwiches to Smoked SalmonThe story of airplane food in many ways parallels that of commercial aviation itself.Read more
Food for Thought: The Seder PlateTake a look at the stories behind the bitter herb, the egg and other common Passover foods.Read more
Beans and Greens: The History of VegetarianismThis week, we’re looking at the ancient origins of vegetarianism.Read more
Delightful, Delicious DumplingsFrom Italian ravioli, to Polish piroshky, to Chinese pot stickers, the humble dumpling is beloved by eaters around the world.Read more
Graham and Kellogg: The Health‑Crazed Men Behind Our Kitchen FavoritesDid you know that both graham crackers and corn flakes can trace their roots back to two 19th century health nuts?Read more
The Goods on BrunchThis week we’ll investigate the history of this unique meal, from its origins in the United Kingdom to its popularity here in the United States.Read more
Going Paleo: What Prehistoric Man Actually AteHow does our modern take on the Paleo diet compare to what our ancestors actually ate?Read more
The Surprisingly Sufficient Viking DietWhat did these warriors eat to survive in such a forbidding landscape?Read more