Tag: food
1919 Barbecue Boss Shared His Massive Pit Recipe for Feeding 1,000 People
In 1919, Chattanooga’s Charlie Willingham was known as a man who understood barbecue on a grand scale. To Willingham, pit barbecue was not a quick…
Cheese in Ancient Rome: A Staple of Soldiers, Feasts, and the Gods
When we think of Ancient Rome, grand architecture, gladiators, and conquests often come to mind. But behind the empire’s military might and cultural legacy lies…
4 Historical Facts About Sandwiches
The first time I heard about the origin of sandwiches, it was in fourth grade. The teacher told the class the story of the Earl…
10 Strange Apple Superstitions From the Past
The apple tree and its fruit have been the center of superstitions and magical folklore for centuries. The fruit is associated with love, divination, good…
9 Weird and Wonderful Things You Can Do With Chocolate
If you thought chocolate was just for eating, think again. While we all love a chocolate treat, chocolate can be used for more than fulfilling…
Candy Recipe For Maple Creams 1917
The great thing about many old recipes is their simplicity. This recipe for maple creams is very easy to make and it was published during…
Orange Crafts From 1922
People in the past loved playing with food just as much as the folks on Pinterest do today. However, the crafts you see these days…
Clay Butter and Earth Bread
Would you use clay butter on earth baked bread? It might sound gross on the surface, but dirt is everywhere and, since the article below…
Heinz the Pickle King
We know Heinz as the ketchup brand, but the originator of the Heinz brand was actually called the Pickle King. When he was a boy,…
Origin Of The Mint Julep
Don’t know what all to do with the mint you have growing in your garden? How about making some mint juleps on a hot, summer…
