The History of Meat Pies and My Inspired 14th Century Chicken, Bacon, and Fennel Pie
The name "pie" does not even appear until the 14th century and it is believed to be in reference to the Eurasian bird, magpies.
Indigenous Strawberry Bread and its Lasting Inspiration
The sweet, yet hearty bread would be made by crushing the fruit and mix with cornmeal, which would be baked or boiled.
Chicken Fricassee and Skillet Cornmeal Biscuits
Fricassee would even find itself on the table of the White House under the watchful eye of the 16th President, Abraham Lincoln.
The Legend of the Traditional Scottish Cocktail, Atholl Brose
The original recipe for Atholl Brose is unknown, but the variations reflect the details of the legend, each clan had their story and recipe.
Savory Vegetable Bread Pudding For Candlemas and St. Brigid's Day
My Savory Vegetable Bread Pudding combines the traditional ingredients that have been celebrated for Candlemas and St. Brigid's Day
Is it Mulled Wine or Wassail? While Pondering, Enjoy a Cup of my Warmed Mulled Apple Cider Sangria
Have you ever wondered the difference between mulled (or spiced) wine and wassail? I don't mean to burst your cinnamon bubble, but there...
Chicken and Dumplings
Chicken and Dumplings is a luscious pot of silky chicken soup with a hot biscuit layer on top.
New England Clam Chowder. The History of the Name, Origins, and a War?
The thick and hearty New England clam chowder often includes diced potatoes, pork, onions, celery, milk, butter, cream and a bay leaf.
Clarence Birdseye and a Brief History of Frozen Food
While working with the indigenous Inuit, Birdseye noticed that his companions almost immediately froze the fish they caught. When the fish l
Savory Pancakes and Bacon Jam. Why Not, It's Fat Tuesday
The pancakes would be made into rounds, as a symbol of the sun, in hopes that the suns image would banish the cold, dark days