Tomato Sandwich (1910s, Southern USA)
The first published mention of a tomato sandwich comes from a man’s description of his lunch in a 1911 Virginia Chronicle article. So they have… Read More »Tomato Sandwich (1910s, Southern USA)
Risotto (Northern Italy)
Risotto has a similar start to rice pilaf, which also begins by toasting rice with vegetables. Things take a turn for the different once the… Read More »Risotto (Northern Italy)
BLT Sandwich (1940s)
Check out The Food Timeline or The Nibble for more history on this classic sandwich. We also have a recipe for an “enhanced” version of… Read More »BLT Sandwich (1940s)
Beer Cheese Mac n Cheese
Fun fact: this dish uses a light (white) roux, which is also the base thickener for gravy and béchamel sauce – one of the French… Read More »Beer Cheese Mac n Cheese