What do you think of when you hear American food? Do you have something in mind such as apple pie or do you think that there may not be such a thing as American food? Rarely do we even think about what is considered American food. It can be somewhat easy to think of a … Continue reading Stereotypical American Food
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Culinary Souvenirs for the Time Traveler
In my last few posts, I have discussed the value of foods being brought back in time for the time traveler looking for a gold and silver alternative. There are some foods that have value in reverse to the ones previously mentioned. These foodstuffs were cheaper in eras past than in the modern world. These … Continue reading Culinary Souvenirs for the Time Traveler
More than Spices: Foods for Time Travel
In my last post, I discussed the possibility of spices as an addition to a time traveler's wealth. Since they are fairly shelf stable, they are a good option for a currency alternative. If refrigeration or existent technology were not issues, there are plenty of other foods that hold value in history. Some are somewhat … Continue reading More than Spices: Foods for Time Travel
Spices: A Time Traveler’s Treasure
Often today, we don't really think much of herbs and spices. We might have chives, mint, or basil in small pots on our windowsill or in the kitchen. There may be a cabinet or shelf that holds the spices in the house. If we run out, we buy more for relatively cheap. Even saffron, the … Continue reading Spices: A Time Traveler’s Treasure
Weird Food Favorites
Weird foods and food combinations often become the subject of social media posts in both laughter and debate. Certain food combinations are beloved by some and derided by others. Some have never been heard of outside of a particular area. These foods can be deeply defended as being okay and others are just somehow seem … Continue reading Weird Food Favorites
Gardens: Shows of Wealth and Power
When watching Monty Don's Italian Gardens, great gardens showcased in and around Rome reveal an era where many of the most powerful men at the time showed off their power through building grand gardens. Monty Don expresses the idea that the era was probably the only one in history where the better and bigger the … Continue reading Gardens: Shows of Wealth and Power
Beautiful and Useful
Utility: the usefulness/practicality of an item. How useful is it? That is very much we as a society focus on. It must be practical. Why would we want to have a frivolous item? In today's world we can't afford silly things. We have student loans that drag on us in most if not every aspect … Continue reading Beautiful and Useful
Regional Ingredients and Foods
In today's world, it is difficult to find foods that haven't traveled far beyond their origins. However, there are ingredients that are used in specific ways, mainly out of necessity. While the ingredient may be common, the way it is prepared may not be. Are there foods that you feel are common to your area … Continue reading Regional Ingredients and Foods
Retro Recipes and Tastes
My favorite YouTube channels to watch are ones that try weird and often retro recipes. I enjoy reading old cookbooks and housekeeping guides. My last birthday gift was a Betty Crocker 1970s Recipe Card Box. I am not the only one who loves watching these recipes being tried and tasted. Why is that we enjoy … Continue reading Retro Recipes and Tastes
Moving with Biodegradable Packaging
As someone close to me moves to another state using plastic trunks rather than cardboard boxes to contain their things, I think about the world of packaging. I had dealt with packing materials in my last job and was made aware of the mechanics of shipping products across the country and the world. While we … Continue reading Moving with Biodegradable Packaging
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