A brief history of fish sauce, from Roman Times through to today’s use in many Southeast Asian cuisines. Pungent and delicious! Includes further reading.
Food History
Candlemas and Tamales:
An Introduction to Oaxaca
A brief history of Candlemas Day (El Dia de la Candelaria) in Oaxaca, as well as some of the delicious tamales that go hand in hand with the holiday.
A Brief History of Chili Peppers
Ever wondered where the spicy chili comes from? This post traces the history of chili peppers from Mexico to Portugal to the rest of the world.
A guide to tagines in Morocco
A photoessay of delicious eats from Morocco, focusing on tagine.