Viktoria Slowikowska on PexelsGarlic has been used as medicine for most of recorded human history. Ancient Egyptian papyri from around 1550 BCE list it as a treatment for everything from headaches to tumors. Greek physician…
The Dishes That Handle The Ride. Potlucks are intended to be relaxed, which is likely why bringing the wrong dish can complicate things unexpectedly. A dish that seemed perfect on your counter might soften, separate,…
We’d Be Nothing Without These Foods. Long before freeze-dried camping meals and vacuum-sealed energy bars existed, expanding the map required a special kind of culinary stubbornness. Early adventurers could not exactly pull over for fast…
You’ll Desperately Miss These Snacks. Long before any of us had to worry about inflation, credit scores, or balancing a real-world bank account, children operated within a highly sophisticated economic system right at the elementary…
Fast Family Dinners When You're Out Of Time. When the kids are hungry, tired, and demanding dinner this instant, parents can feel especially stretched thin. That's why, as a working parent, you need to have…
Temperature Can Make or Break a Drink. Ever had eggnog warm? Or a glass of orange juice served hot? Probably not; both options sound pretty terrible. There's a reason why some beverages are best enjoyed…
Some Cookbooks Push Boundaries While Others Stay Comfortable. Cookbooks serve different purposes depending on the audience they're trying to reach. Some encourage readers to experiment with unfamiliar ingredients, advanced techniques, and new culinary traditions, while…
Food Pride Gets Personal Fast. Americans can disagree politely about plenty of things, but regional food isn't always one of them. Once barbecue sauce, pizza crust, chili, bagels, hot dogs, or clam chowder enters the…
The Decade That Wasn't Afraid To Experiment. The 1970s produced some questionable food trends, but it also gave us plenty of hearty, comforting entrees that deserve another look. Home cooks embraced convenience, restaurants experimented with…
