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Author: Stephanie Butler
Unscrambling the Thousand-Year Egg
They may not really be 1,000 years old, but century eggs have a long history.
A Spot of Curry: Anglo-Indian Cuisine
Explore the strong influence of Indian cuisine on the English food scene, and try out a recipe for mulligatawny soup.
Dangerous Foods
From maggot-infested cheese to the exotic puffer fish, adventurous eaters have their pick of risky delicacies.
Ode to a Haggis: The History of Scotland’s National Dish
Get the rich history behind a dish many love to hate.
Easter Foods, From Lamb to Eggs
How did lamb, eggs and chocolate become part of the Easter tradition?
Matzo, Matzo, Matzo: A Passover Tradition
The plain Passover flatbread known as matzo shows its sweeter side.
Corned Beef and Cabbage: As Irish as Spaghetti and Meatballs
Corned beef and cabbage may be the classic St. Patrick’s Day meal, but that doesn’t mean it’s traditionally Irish.
A Brief History of Chopsticks
From their humble beginnings as cooking utensils to paper-wrapped bamboo sets at the sushi counter, there’s more to chopsticks than meets the eye.
Celebrating Valentine’s Day With a Box of Chocolates
Where does the tradition of presenting loved ones with Valentine’s Day chocolates come from?
Off the Spice Rack: The Story of Pepper
Once a highly valuable spice, pepper has influenced regional cuisine the world over.
Off the Spice Rack: The Story of Salt
Not just tasty but essential for life, salt has a long and tumultuous history all its own.
Hoppin’ John: A New Year’s Tradition
In the Southern United States, Hoppin’ John—a simple, delicious dish of peas, pork and rice—is standard New Year’s fare.
