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Iconic food and gustatory moments in history.
The Untold Story of Banana Bread
The Untold Story of Banana Bread Warning: Please read at your own risk. By the end of this essay you may have a huge craving for banana bread. Please read responsively. Now, how much do you know about banana bread? The moist loaf we all know and love has been through quite a lot throughout the years. From being introduced in the 1930s to where it stands today, banana bread has without a doubt undergone some intense changes. The sweet cake-like confection has become a comfort food for many, has experienced a splendid evolutionary process, and can even be a healthy treat with little modification.
Annie CrockettPublished 4 years ago in FeastHow Pound Cake Got Its Name
Some people believe pound cake got its name because it was originally sold by the pound. Some people think the inventor's last name was Pound. Other believe it cost a British pound to buy the delicious dessert. All of those are good guesses. However, none of them are correct. So, how did the pound cake get its name?
Margaret MinnicksPublished 4 years ago in FeastCooking With My Nanas, Discover Family, Traditions, and Love In The Kitchen
The dawn of the second decade of the twenty-first century began with the hope and excitement attributed to the New Year. However, it became clear early on that this decade was different when covid-19 created a pandemic the likes of which, the world hadn’t seen since 1918.
Chamein T CantonPublished 4 years ago in FeastDinner Party Reunion
All members of the Lewis and Clark expedition, please join us for an anniversary feast on this Friday September 25th, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. to celebrate the commencement of the Corps of Discovery of the American West. We will meet in Idaho at my cabin on the banks of the Snake River for dinner, with musical guest Turnpike Troubadours and an evening float down the beautiful Snake River. After which we will retire to our individual cabin bedrooms and meet again the following morning at 6:00 a.m. to spend the day fishing, hiking and horseback riding.
Amber NelsonPublished 4 years ago in FeastThe Popularity of Coffee
Coffee has been around for a long time in fact, the popularity of coffee has been around since the 15th century. Coffeehouses were popular starting in 1646 in France, during the 1700's in Germany, and in Poland in the 18th century. A drink to have lasted this long has to be popular for a reason, right? Today, we drink coffee in many different ways including espresso, cappuccino, lattes are popular as well as Irish coffee, Turkish coffee, drinking it iced or hot it continues to be popular in many cultures and with all age groups.
Laura QuintilePublished 4 years ago in FeastMy Mama & Her Hot Water Cornbread
In the South, we have many, many cooking recipes that you probably have never heard about. One of them is Hot-Water Cornbread. I'm pretty sure you haven't seen them in restaurants, either... not even in Southern restaurants. But just the same, this delicious type of bread was a staple at our home.
Shirley BelkPublished 4 years ago in FeastDo You Know Why Doughnuts Have Holes?
Most people love doughnut (also spelled donuts). However, they pick them up and eat them without knowing why the hole is there. Not all doughnuts have holes. The first doughnut made by the Dutch colonists in New Amsterdam didn't have holes. They were flat and looked like small pancakes flavored with nuts and fruits.
Margaret MinnicksPublished 4 years ago in FeastInteresting Things to Know About Girl Scout Cookies
You cannot purchase the popular Girl Scout Cookies in grocery stores. You cannot buy them from Amazon, Target, Walmart, or any other store. Not only that but the cookies are not sold throughout the years. The cookies are usually sold only from January through April. During that short period of time, more than 1 million girls sell over 200 million packages of cookies and raise over $800 million.
Margaret MinnicksPublished 4 years ago in FeastApple Pandowdy
When I was a kid growing up multiple decades ago my family ate dinner together at the dining room table. Back then people still did that. As far as I can tell, today many people eat their dinners together either on the couch in front of a TV or in their car.
White FeatherPublished 4 years ago in FeastPB & J
From old to young, transcending beyond gender and race we can all hold heads in unison and agree that this duo is the ultimate pairing that all pairings shall forever be compared to.
Julia AlfredPublished 4 years ago in Feast“The Art of Assemblage: A Healthy Alchemy for Fine Wines and Premium Olive Oils”
In the wine industry, when wine buyers are picking a bottle, a very important element taken often into consideration in the purchase decision is the identification of the grape varieties in which wines were elaborated from.
Antonio Acuna PeterssenPublished 4 years ago in FeastMake Tea Not War, But If It Spills Make Some Art
The history of tea is said to date back to ancient China, a long 5000 years ago when Emperor Shen Nung discovered tea when leaves from some tree blew into his pot of boiling water. He was transfixed by the pleasant smell and taste and discovered the tea's soothing effect on the body. From there on, tea spread to many places all over the world. Tea has been used for various medicinal purposes and many swear by its amazing effects.