Where does food come from? I don’t mean agriculturally, anthropologically, geographically, or financially. I’m asking, quite literally, where does “food” come from? What is the etymology of the word? When the word “food” rolls off the tongue, it sounds similar to feed, fodder, and (from there) pasture. Germanic in origin, […]
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Top 5 Ways to Eat a Grapefruit
February is National Grapefruit Month. Loaded with lycopene and vitamin C, these orange orbs are among the healthiest fruits on earth. They can even be used as a natural skincare spa treatment. The grapefruit got its name because it grows in bunches—just like grapes. The New World was first introduced […]
Bibimbap: the real Super Bowl?
In less than a week, a cast of water birds and a herd of horses will meet in the Super Bowl. The game is the most important of the season. The stakes are high. Everyone will be watching. Yet, there is a problem. The name “Super Bowl” suggests that it […]
The Bold and the Beautiful
Nearly two years ago, I studied abroad in Italy. Florence became my home for a month as I learned a little, ate a lot, and drank even more. Of the many things I drank in those unassuming cafes along the Arno, there’s only one beverage that can claim supremacy.
Buckwheat is the New Black: 2014 Food Trends
The National Restaurant Association recently released its “2014 Culinary Forecast,” which includes various lists of trendy culinary happenings. As we say good riddance to the year of chocolate-dipped bacon, pork belly, and sliders of all kinds, we say hello to a tasty 2014. What does the new year have in […]
Famous Foods from Playoff Towns
The NFL playoffs descend on four cities next weekend, each of which has a distinctive culinary character. Regardless of whether or not their teams win, the people of Boston, Charlotte, Denver, and Seattle have a lot to celebrate when it comes to food. Boston Perhaps the most storied city in […]
5 New Year’s Food Resolutions
And so it has come to pass. The earth has completed yet another revolution around a gigantic flaming ball. It’s quite persistent, you know. After four billion times doing the same exact thing, you’d think it would try something new. Just because the earth is as annoyingly predictable as Jay […]
Recipe For Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
This is a great recipe for a fall dessert. It’s easy enough for beginner bakers, but it tastes so good that people will think you’re a pro. Plus, people are always impressed when you tell them you made them something from scratch. These cupcakes are moist and delicious, so make […]
Top 5 Worst Halloween Costumes
We all have Halloween horror stories from childhood. One year you were literally running from house to house just to get more candy than your best friend, only to find out that she scored an entire bag of Snickers from some lonely old man. Or how about when you were […]
This Week Is Devoted To Kraut
Love it or hate it, everyone has an opinion on sauerkraut. Personally, I love it. I think it is the only way to eat a brat or to have a proper Ruben (clearly I’m from Wisconsin). It all comes down the kraut quality. It has to have the perfect bit of […]