humanity
Humanity topics include pieces on the real lives of chefs, professionals, amateurs, inspiring youth, influencers, and general feel good human stories in the Feast food sphere.
Turkish Lunch Adventure
I have eaten MREs that could legally be classified as war crimes. I have eaten chow hall “eggs” that were definitely poured out of a five‑gallon bucket labeled Product . I have eaten vending machine sandwiches that tasted like they had been assembled by someone who had only heard rumors about food. But nothing—absolutely nothing—compares to the meal I had in 2000 at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, when me and my friend Franki B walked off gate guard duty and straight into a stranger’s house like two feral raccoons who had decided to try our luck indoors.
By Syl De'Vilabout 17 hours ago in Feast
Must-Have Event Features That Increase Attendance and Participation
Creating a memorable event requires more than booking a venue and inviting guests. Whether it's a corporate conference, fundraiser, trade show or private celebration, successful events are designed around attendee experience. The right features encourage guests to register, stay engaged and actively participate throughout the event. Industry professionals share eight strategies that consistently increase attendance and improve participation.
By Dan Woodland2 months ago in Feast
Wild Rice Hotdish and Chickens
Wild Rice from this year's harvest. Makes a delicious hot dish or casserole for a potluck or catered meal. It would be catered by a friend. It was for a friends' son-in-laws funeral. Potlucks aren't like the potlucks of old. When she asked if I might make the wild rice hotdish, how could I say no.
By Denise E Lindquist2 months ago in Feast
Researchers uncover the underlying mechanics of word propagation.
The term "roly-poly," which refers to the little, grey crustacean that curls into a ball, was exclusive to the South in the 1950s. The term had swept the nation forty-five years later. No textbook taught it, and no broadcaster promoted it.
By Francis Dami4 months ago in Feast
Confessions of an Adult Picky Eater
Let me ask everyone a question: How many of you are proud picky eaters? It's okay. I'm not here to judge. Yours truly has been a picky eater for over 30 years. Between 25 to 30 percent of adults self-identify themselves as picky eaters. The very first food I disliked as a kid was orange chicken. One night for dinner, I had Chinese food, which I loved and still love to this day, and a small amount of orange chicken. For some reason, it (meaning the orange chicken) made me gag. I took a few bites of it and to me, it was gross. That was the moment I became a picky eater. Ever since then, I haven't had it and refuse to order it. I made a lengthy list of the list of foods that I will and will never eat in my head. The following foods I'll share on this list isn't every single one, but a handful. Feel free to share in the comments below what foods you personally like and dislike. Without further ado, let's start with the foods I'll eat.
By Mark Wesley Pritchard 5 months ago in Feast
The $80,000 Mac & Cheese Scandal: A Story of Opportunity, Integrity, and the Cost of Cutting Corners
There’s a phrase Vusi Thembekwayo often leans on: “Opportunity does not build character—it reveals it.” And somewhere in Texas, inside the fluorescent-lit efficiency of a Chick-fil-A kitchen, that truth unfolded—not with drama, not with noise, but with something as ordinary as mac and cheese.
By Omasanjuwa Ogharandukun5 months ago in Feast
I Learned the Hard Way That Every Hunger Isn't A Need For Food. Top Story - April 2026.
There was a time in my teenage years when I was always hungry — or at least, that’s what I believed. I would eat, get up from the table, and still feel that familiar ache. My aunt eventually grew tired of hearing me say the words “I’m hungry.”
By Margaret Minnicks5 months ago in Feast
