Even while the U.S. was mired in the convenience foods of the 1950’s, the food revolution in the U.S. was starting to gather steam. Julia
Category: Food History
Italian Food Traditions Aren’t so Traditional
Are our concepts of Italian food traditions based on a lie? Apparently, many of those protected designations of origins and famous dishes with authentic roots
The Past is Not Prologue
When I was young, food was fuel. In my lower-middle class New England family in the 1950’s, a piece of well-done beef or meat loaf,
Where’s the Cheese?
Photo by Branson Decou from History in Pictures This woman knows how to live. A 5-6 ft. fresh baguette and 6 bottles of wine. This
Wine, Food, and Nostalgia
The world of food and wine thrives on nostalgia. Culinarians chase down heritage tomatoes, ferment their own vinegar, and learn to butcher hogs in the
Bacon: A Story of Rags to Riches
Although its moment in the spotlight may be fading, bacon, or its uncured sister pork belly, has enjoyed a lengthy starring role in the larder
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 