Food History

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1950s family actively engaged in home canning of fruits and vegetables in a bright, traditional kitchen setting.

6 Forgotten Food Habits From Past Decades

In the 1950s, over 60% of American households regularly canned their own fruits and vegetables, a practice now almost entirely relegated to niche hobbyists, according to National Canning Association A

Mateo Reyes·September 13, 2026

Ancient Egyptian brewery scene with a modern brewer observing a fermentation vessel, symbolizing the connection between historical and contemporary fermentation practices.

Culinary Trends

What Is Fermentation and Why Does Its History Matter?

In 2018, a fascinating project set out to rebrew an Egyptian beer from the time of the Pharaohs.

Mateo Reyes·July 16, 2026

A rustic kitchen table filled with diverse heirloom dishes, bathed in warm sunlight, symbolizing the rich heritage of traditional cooking.

Culinary Trends

What Are Heirloom Recipes and Why Do They Influence Culinary Trends?

Fabio Parasecoli spent years conducting fieldwork across seven countries—from the United States to India—to understand how the simple act of labeling "traditional foods" became a complex global compet

Mateo Reyes·June 3, 2026