Did you ever wonder, as you cracked open a lobster or peeled away the layers of an artichoke, who discovered the different foods we eat? As you popped that chocolate kiss into your mouth, did you ever question where chocolate came from? Each of the foods we eat has a history - a secret life that we know nothing about. Take a lighthearted look at these foods and find out why we eat what we eat.
LINKS TO BBQ
BBQ beyond our borders. Peek at barbecue traditions around the world, from Jamaica (where the word “barbecue” was born) to South Africa (where sausages are grilling).
THE PLEASURE OF PICNICS
Explore the delicious history of picnics, from Victorian etiquette for romance to curious gadgets of the 1950s.
TEST-KITCHEN TALES
Discover the post WWII boom in commercial food production and the test kitchens that fueled its success, starting with Swanson's ready-to-eat chicken pot pie, TV dinners and the birth of Kellogg’s Rice Krispies.
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