Learn the history behind the sandwich, from the Hillel Sandwich to the Earl of Sandwich to the Reuben, and everything in between…. Read More

Learn about the influence of food and drink on the literature of Charles Dickens. Victorian era food, A Christmas Carol, Oliver Twist, literary food…. Read More

Learn the history of cereal and milk, the beloved American breakfast food, and try five cereal-inspired recipes from my favorite food blogs…. Read More

In America, turkey is the centerpiece for our biggest food holiday celebration: Thanksgiving. Brush up on your turkey trivia here!… Read More

The history of Halloween food, candy sharing, carved pumpkins, and home made trick-or-treats on ToriAvey.com!… Read More

When Columbus reached the Americas in 1492, he encountered a native cuisine unfamiliar to Europeans. As two cultures converged, a new food culture developed…. Read More

Learn the ancient history of sushi, from the 4th Century to modern sushi bars. Includes 5 sushi recipes to make at home…. Read More

Learn about the life of Julia Child, the first food celebrity, and her influence on the American culinary landscape…. Read More

Learn the history of pasta, a story over 5,000 years old that starts in China, journeys to Italy, and enters the New World. … Read More

Learn the history of ice cream, from Biblical times to present day- the evolution from iced drinks to sharabt, kulfi, sorbet, fromage and gelato… Read More

Learn about the history of barbecue & grilling, the difference between the two, and the evolution of barbecue through the centuries…. Read More

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away!” Find out why Benjamin Franklin is both a Founding Father and a Founding Foodie of America…. Read More

Emily Dickinson is best known as one of the greatest poets in American history. But did you know that she loved to cook and bake?… Read More

Celebrating Lucille Ball and her show I Love Lucy on what would have been her 100th birthday. Find out what Lucy’s favorite food was…. Read More

Read about the history of pie in America. Pie is a national symbol of abundance, and an important (and tasty!) part of our food heritage…. Read More

The history of the doughnut goes back centuries, long before the discovery of the New World. Learn the story behind this popular breakfast treat…. Read More