Bringing History To Your Plate
The Knead Feed blog explores the world of food through the eyes of a professional chef. The universal language of food transcends culture, age, and ethnicity and gives us a way to communicate on the most primal level. Let’s bring food to life by looking at the history of specific ingredients, the cultures that use them, and how those ingredients are transformed onto our plates.
I’ve always been fascinated by food and its historical context. There is always a human story behind every dish or ingredient. How was your Quinoa grown? How many hands had to touch it before it reaches our plates? Join The Knead Feed for an in-depth look at where our food originates and the stories that make us human.
From A Mojito To The Cuba Libre: A Culture Of Cocktails
the Mojito is intoxicatingly fresh and light, but how did this humble drink come to be one of the most popular beachside drinks around the world?
The Tale Of Two Piscos
The Rise of Peruvian Pisco South America may not be the first continent that springs to mind, when you’re talking about brandy. Hailing from Peru and
Tomato Confit: It Goes Great With Everything
From salads to cioppino this needs to be in your recipe repertoire. Confit is a technique developed by the French as a method of preservation, today it’s a great source of flavor.
Gracious Grapes and Bio-dynamic Wine
As people continue to lean towards eating a healthier diet, reducing their carbon footprint and living in more sustainable ways, it make sense that the
How to Cook Barley: From Stew to Celebrated Brew
Barley is one of the most underrated ancient grains in the culinary repertoire. Let’s look at how to cook barley and its benefits.
Coral Bleaching and The Dire Consequences
Coral reefs are the ocean’s most diverse and complex ecosystems, supporting 25% of all marine life. They are the backbone of the worlds underwater eco-systems,
Crab Cakes With A Mediterranean Twist
Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes and Early Crabbers Crab cakes take many forms around the world, but the origins are rooted in the East Coast of
Top 10 Secrets From Professional Kitchens
Learn the top 10 secrets from professional kitchens to your home.
Tracking The Mystery Of Maize and Evolution of Corn
The story of corn dates back 10,000 years and is the most prevalent crop in our modern food system. The history of maize across different cultures.
Cioppino The San Francisco Treat
Everyone knows the best Cioppino is from San Francisco. This Fishermans stew is a culinary classic. Let’s take a look at the history of this famed dish and where to find the best cioppino
The History of Mezcal and Its Tradition Of Life
Mezcal has a smoky flavor and is usually served straight for the drinker to sip on. Agave fields are scattered throughout the area.
The Heritage of Honey
Honey predates human history, so how did humans first learn about honey? it’s safe to say that it was a lesson that had a huge impact.
Exploring The Journey of Gin: A Cure-All Wonder Tonic?
What’s the difference between distilled gin and non-distilled gin? Well, first we should look at the history and genesis of this controversial spirit. Some alcohol
We’ve Got The Golden Milk Ticket
What Is Golden Milk? The Golden Milk that has traveled across the ocean to western cultures is based on a traditional Ayurvedic drink that has
Your Guide To The Best Regional Thai Dishes and 7 Must-Try Classics
Navigating the regions and fragrant foods of Thailand I passed two years living and traveling in Thailand and Southeast Asia it shaped my love of
What Makes Cuban Coffee So Good?
Cuban Coffee production dates back to the 18th century when José Antonio Gelabert and french farmers were escaping the revolution in nearby Haiti.
The Agricultural Revolution and The Impact on Our Food
For over two and a half million years our ancestors ate from the local areas they roamed, hunted game, fowl and other wild animals. The transition from hunter-gathers to farmers and controlled agriculture starts around 10,000 years ago.
The Legacy of Lentils And How to Cook
Lentils are used throughout the culinary landscape in every culture. I wanted to explore how to cook lentils and the legacy of these inspired legumes.
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