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.
How to Make Chicken Parm With Double Crunch
Want to know how to make double crunch chicken parm? Check out the latest recipe with a print ready, step by step guide and video!
How to Make Vietnamese Egg Coffee!?
Vietnamese egg coffee is rumored to have originated in 1946 in northern Vietnam. A young bartender/barista by the name Giang concocted the idea.
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
Tiki Drinks: From Bootlegging To Cultural Icon
Tiki Drinks began, not on the tropical islands of Polynesia, but in California with a couple of Americans who fell in love with the culture.
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
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.
Sazerac: An American Cocktail Story
The Sazerac is the official cocktail of New Orleans, and It dates back to the 1830s and invented out of Creole traditions.
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.
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 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.
Top 10 Secrets From Professional Kitchens
Learn the top 10 secrets from professional kitchens to your home.
Indoor Vertical Farming And The Future Of Organic Permaculture
Greenhouse emissions from current agricultural farming techniques account for an estimated 33% of the carbon emitted into the ozone every year, thats the world’s second
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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