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Civil War Cooking: What the Union Soldiers Ate

Blogger Tori Avey examines the food and challenges involved in feeding the Union army during the Civil War. Continue

Discover the History of Sushi

Join Tori Avey as she explores the history of sushi, and shares some great recipes to make your own. Continue

The Peach Melba

Opera, Escoffier, and Peaches: The Story Behind the Peach Melba

Read the fascinating account of how the peach melba came to be and get the original recipe. Continue

Brave, Curious, Bright and Fearless: A Tribute to Julia Child

Tori Avey pays tribute to the fearless nature of Julia Child in The History Kitchen. Continue

Uncover The History of Pasta

What is the history of pasta? Pasta lovers will love this look at the history at one of most widely used foods on Earth. Continue

Explore The Delicious History of Ice Cream

Explore the history of ice cream in this new column “The History Kitchen” by culinary anthropologist Tori Avey. Continue

What is “The History Kitchen”?

Food blogger Tori Avey explains how her interest in culinary anthrology led to a new food blog. Continue

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