Each year I try to make my Thanksgiving post about some aspect of that peculiarly American myth, the Thanksgiving story. Where the European Colonialists are called righteous Pilgrims, and the… [Continue Reading]
2022 Food as an Intangible Cultural Heritage
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was founded after WWII on November 1945, to contribute to global peace and security. One goal is global collaboration among nations, through… [Continue Reading]
Pasta Salads With European Flair
Here are some of the European and American variations of pasta salad I have made over the years. While relatively easy to make, there are specific ways to make a… [Continue Reading]
Truth on USA’s Food Nutrition Labeling
The food nutrition label, now on nearly all packaged foods in the USA, is vital to making informed and healthy decisions regarding food. Here is some of what I look… [Continue Reading]
We are Post Pandemic Drinkers
We all know alcohol is not the healthiest of drinks, but I do not think we know the extent of the dangers alcohol has introduced into our lives in general,… [Continue Reading]
American Cuisine + Culinary Inventions
Globally there are many cuisines, and each tells a story about a region, its land, plants, animals, and people. But I could never wrap my head around what an overall… [Continue Reading]
The Tea Business
There are a lot of sources for tea available to drinkers in the Western world. There are specialty stores that sell one brand of tea, perhaps also teaware, and will… [Continue Reading]
Legumes are a Nutritional Force
Legumes are a class of vegetables that include beans, peas, and lentils. They are an affordable, nutritious, satiating, and sustainable protein source that can help us tackle raising food costs,… [Continue Reading]
Add a Little Spice to our American Kitchens
This post is focusing on the spices, not herbs, that I keep on hand in my kitchen for cooking most American, Southern, Tex-Mex and “Americanized” international dishes. Spices are the… [Continue Reading]
Everyday Food That Can be Poisonous
All plants have some form of chemical or physical protection for themselves in their daily fight for survival. In food plants, some of those protections we may biologically experience as… [Continue Reading]
2021-2020 UNESCO Registered Food Culture
UNESCO has several lists promoting, or globally applauding various aspects of culture and the role of food. For instance, the Register of Good Safeguarding Practices, Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need… [Continue Reading]
My Personal Favorite Korean Dishes
I follow Maangchi and these recipes are based on hers. I have found her the easiest to follow, and with the best results. These are my favorite Korean dishes of… [Continue Reading]
Levant has Popular Vegan Carby Comfort Dishes
My middle-eastern friend, Jackie, sent me a text following the Lebanon’s Best + Tasty Breakfasts post. She loved it and even sent a link to her mother. Then she suggested… [Continue Reading]
