History

Learn the foods that Lewis and Clark ate on their Corps of Discovery Expedition. Read More

Learn the history of coffee from its early Arabian roots to modern-day Starbucks, and try five unique coffee-inspired recipes. Read More

Betty Crocker is a household name in the American kitchen. Who was she, and how did she inspire millions of home cooks? Read all about it here! Read More

Learn the story behind Ferrero’s Nutella hazelnut chocolate spread, from Italy during World War II to its introduction to the U.S., and beyond Read More

Learn how finger foods became a part of American food culture, with a history dating back to 18th century France. Canapés, cocktail appetizers. Read More

Explore the history of fried chicken, waffles, and the unlikely pairing of chicken and waffles. How this soul food favorite became popular in America. Read More

Learn the history behind the sandwich, from the Hillel Sandwich to the Earl of Sandwich to the Reuben, and everything in between. Read More

Learn about the influence of food and drink on the literature of Charles Dickens. Victorian era food, A Christmas Carol, Oliver Twist, literary food. Read More

Learn the history of cereal and milk, the beloved American breakfast food, and try five cereal-inspired recipes from my favorite food blogs. Read More

Did you know that Big Bird’s costume is made from 4,000 turkey feathers? Or that female turkeys do not say “gobble gobble”? In America, turkey is the centerpiece for our biggest food holiday celebration: Thanksgiving. But what do we really … Read More

Halloween is one of the only holidays where we don’t gather around the dinner table for a big family meal. That said, Halloween involves many food traditions, some with ancient roots. Pumpkins are carved, kids bob for apples, and candy … Read More

When Columbus reached the Americas in 1492, he encountered a native cuisine unfamiliar to Europeans. As two cultures converged, a new food culture developed. Read More

Learn the ancient history of sushi, from the 4th Century to modern sushi bars, on The History Kitchen. Includes 5 sushi recipes to make at home. Read More

Learn about the life of Julia Child, the first food celebrity, and her influence on the American culinary landscape. Read More

Learn the history of pasta, a story over 5,000 years old that starts in China, journeys to Italy, and enters the New World. Read More

Learn the history of ice cream, from Biblical times to present day- the evolution from iced drinks to sharabt, kulfi, sorbet, fromage and gelato Read More

Learn about the history of barbecue & grilling, the difference between the two, and the evolution of barbecue through the centuries. Read More

A list of fun and interesting American historical food facts for President’s Day featuring George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, JFK and more! Read More

Tori Avey, The Shiksa in the Kitchen, cooks historical recipes for President’s Day on ABC 7Live. Recipes for Washington, Lincoln, and Jefferson. Read More

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away!” Find out why Benjamin Franklin is both a Founding Father and a Founding Foodie of America. Read More