Do you know why we eat turkey at Christmas? Why are they called French fries? Which ancient civilisation prized chocolate so highly they used it as currency? We’re serving up the fascinating stories, flavours, and traditions that makes food the world’s most talked-about subject, one delicious bite at a time.
Food History
Food History
From haggis to hamburgers and caviar to crisps, here’s the inside scoop on the history of your favourite food (and some you've never heard of!)
Food History
From haggis to hamburgers and caviar to crisps, here’s the inside scoop on the history of your favourite food (and some you've never heard of!)
Do you know why we eat turkey at Christmas? Why are they called French fries? Which ancient civilisation prized chocolate so highly they used it as currency? We’re serving up the fascinating stories, flavours, and traditions that makes food the world’s most talked-about subject, one delicious bite at a time.
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Roots, Rhythm, and Recipes: A Brief History of Soul Food
It’s one of America’s oldest cuisines, but what is soul food and where does it come from? Let’s dig deep into the roots of soul food.
Stalls, Stories, and Smart Eats: Britain’s Street Food Phenomenon
Street food feels like the hottest trend in British eating, but it's actually one of the oldest. This is the story behind British street food.
Cold Comfort: The Delicious History of Ice Cream
Did Marco Polo bring ice-cream to Europe from China, and did King Charles I have his own personal ice-cream maker? This is the inside scoop on the story of ice cream.
From Tyres to Tables: The Unexpected Story of The Michelin Guide
From two brothers who sold tyres to the world’s most revered culinary award. This is the fascinating journey of the Michelin Guide.
Carving Out A Classic: The Story of the Sunday Roast
The Sunday roast is an absolutely iconic British staple, but when did the tradition start? Tuck into the juicy history of this very British classic.
Hand‑Wrapped Heritage: The Tamales That Tell Mexico’s Story
An icon of Latin American cuisine that dates back thousands of years, but what exactly are tamales? Let’s find out.
Lamb, Loaves, and Legend: The Easter Feast
Easter is a veritable hotbed of foodie traditions, but how did the Easter feast begin, and why does Greek bread have an egg baked into the crust? Let’s find out.
Shell-ebrate in Style: The Easter Egg Story
Eggs have been decorated for 60,000 years, and have been associated with new life for millennia, but who decided to make them from chocolate and fill them with treats?
Empire of Eating: The Dishes That Built Rome’s Table
Roman food is more than just a Caesar salad, it's almost three thousand years of serving emperors, plebeians and popes. This is the story of food in Rome.
Born in the Streets: The Bold, Beautiful Bites of Naples
Think Naples, think pizza, but the Neapolitans have so much more to offer than a mere Margherita. This is the story of food in Naples.
The Comfort Capital: Why Bologna Became Italy’s Home of Hearty Eating
The city that defined the soul of Italian comfort cuisine. This is the story of food in Bologna.
From Lagoon to Table: The Seafaring Flavours of Venice
How did a city of sailors and traders shape the tastes of Europe? This is the story of food in Venice.