Food History

Picnic History, from Elitist Flex to Humble Rom...

Let’s go on a picnic! I’m celebrating the warmer weather by taking things outdoors and appreciating the simpler side of entertaining. I would love it if you’d join me.

Picnic History, from Elitist Flex to Humble Rom...

Let’s go on a picnic! I’m celebrating the warmer weather by taking things outdoors and appreciating the simpler side of entertaining. I would love it if you’d join me.

Fruit Cake - The Most Hated Holiday Dessert

The most hated dessert you’ll ever love. Fruitcake began its life as the world’s first energy bar, sustaining Roman troops as they traveled. Later in the 15th century, it was...

Fruit Cake - The Most Hated Holiday Dessert

The most hated dessert you’ll ever love. Fruitcake began its life as the world’s first energy bar, sustaining Roman troops as they traveled. Later in the 15th century, it was...

America’s Sweetheart, Pumpkin

It’s pumpkin spice season! Celebrate with me as I explore pumpkin history with some of the vintage recipes I found in my community cookbooks.

America’s Sweetheart, Pumpkin

It’s pumpkin spice season! Celebrate with me as I explore pumpkin history with some of the vintage recipes I found in my community cookbooks.

Vintage Pickle Recipes

I’m craving pickles! Let’s make some vintage recipes.

Vintage Pickle Recipes

I’m craving pickles! Let’s make some vintage recipes.

Vintage Cobbler Recipes

Cobblers are the king of humble desserts!

Vintage Cobbler Recipes

Cobblers are the king of humble desserts!

Vintage Casseroles

You can’t talk about vintage American cooking without talking about casseroles - the most loved and hated food ever made in a home kitchen.

Vintage Casseroles

You can’t talk about vintage American cooking without talking about casseroles - the most loved and hated food ever made in a home kitchen.