Chicken and waffles! It’s soft and crunchy and sweet and savory and just ridiculous.
Is it a Southern food? Sort of.
Let’s dig into the history of chicken and waffles.
Category Archives: Food History
Food history: meatloaf
Today’s food history post is a versatile comfort food that has changed and adapted as necessary over the years: meatloaf.
Food history: canned tuna
In lieu of a fresh food wave in our country, canned food items such as soups or tuna fish have dropped some in sales.
But, canned tuna has been so popular for so long that even with this dip, it’s still holding fairly strong – for now.
Let’s check out the history of canned tuna.
Food history: Betty Crocker
Betty Crocker is somewhat akin to Santa Claus – they both have provided love and guidance to millions over the years, and they can both appreciate a good chocolate chip cookie.
And, they both don’t exist.
Food history: guacamole (and the avocado)
Reportedly, although guacamole is enjoyed all year, it’s particularly popular on Cinco de Mayo and the Super Bowl.
Will you be making this classic dip for the big game this weekend?
Let’s find out where guacamole originated.
Food history: fondue
I remember eating fondue often for dinner as a kid, but I feel like it has really gone by the wayside. I haven’t eaten it in years, never think to serve it at home, and I never come across recipes on Pinterest.
The Melting Pot restaurant, which I have never been to, seems to be the only one trying to bring this iconic dish back.
Let’s find out where fondue came from.
Difference between: currants and raisins
The difference between currants and raisins is more complex than one would at first assume.
Let’s check it out.
Food history: chicken noodle soup
Both chicken soup and noodle soup have been around for centuries, but it was Campbell’s who really brought the two together, culminating in the now famous chicken noodle soup.
But the name itself was an accident.
Food history: Bolognese sauce
These days, Bolognese sauce basically translates to any meat pasta sauce, but it used to have a more specific definition.
Food history: candy canes
Not much is known about the history of candy canes – at least, not much that is backed up by reliable historical records. But we’ll go over what we do know.
