The hottest Food history Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways

Kitchen Project #126: Lemon Drizzle Cake

Kitchen Projects • 2220 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24

Lemon drizzle cake is a classic and beloved teatime treat
Using lemon curd in a lemon drizzle cake can enhance the flavor and texture
Creating a crunchy sugar top is essential for a true lemon drizzle cake

My wife's garbanzos from the south of Spain

Longer Tables with José Andrés • 1533 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24

🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Cooking techniques Food history Traditional dishes

The recipe is Garbanzos con Espinacas, a classic stew from the south of Spain.
The dish includes garbanzos and spinach, influenced by historical migration and flavors like cumin and saffron.
You can use canned garbanzos for a quicker meal, or soak and cook dried garbanzos for better taste and texture.

A Salady Sandwich and a Sandwichy Salad

The Department of Salad: Official Bulletin • 2299 implied HN points • 25 Sep 23

🍲 Food & Drink Food history Cooking Food culture

Barry Enderwick is known for his obsession with sandwiches, showcasing vintage and modern sandwiches on various platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
Enderwick's sandwich videos are short, sweet, and rated, often adding modern elements to vintage recipes for today's tastes.
Despite his multi-platform presence, Enderwick remains humble, not selling anything, but aiming to provide a positive, uplifting 'video snack' for his audience.

The State of Modern Salad Making 🥬

The Department of Salad: Official Bulletin • 1690 implied HN points • 18 Sep 23

🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Cooking techniques Food history

Salad making is evolving and breaking traditional norms
There is a growing interest in diverse salad recipes and salad literature
Imaginative and creative approaches to salad making are gaining attention

Kitchen Project #118: Crispy Apple Custard Pie

Kitchen Projects • 1081 implied HN points • 22 Oct 23

🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Cooking techniques Food history Desserts

Apples come in a variety of flavors and textures, making them versatile for baking.
Understanding the ripening schedules of fruits can help in preserving their freshness and flavors.
When making apple pie with filo pastry, pre-cooking the apples to prevent sogginess and incorporating custard can result in a delicious and crispy dessert.

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Persimmons: eat cautiously, vote enthusiastically

INDIGNITY • 275 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24

🍲 Food & Drink Food history Recipes Ingredients Cuisine

Maryland Senate considering naming persimmons the state fruit
Persimmons are native trees in Maryland, grow in various habitats, and attract wildlife for seed distribution
Native persimmons are small, extremely astringent fruits that require careful handling before consumption

Vittles Reviews: I'm Seeing Doubles

Vittles • 146 implied HN points • 08 Mar 24

🍲 Food & Drink Restaurant Reviews Food history Culinary culture

The story of Tawa Roti and Roti Joupa highlights the journey of the
The importance of authenticity and tradition in maintaining the legacy of a business like Roti Joupa
The significance of family and community in the success and continuation of food establishments like Roti Joupa and Tawa Roti

It's story time: Let's cook with the Nebraskan First Ladies

Food is Stupid • 275 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24

🍲 Food & Drink Cooking Recipes Food history

The post is about cooking with Nebraskan First Ladies
The recipes are old-fashioned Midwestern food like olive wreath mold and cat food casserole
The cookbook is a compilation of recipes from 1867 to 1967

#20: Finding a forgotten flavour of chips

Pea Bee • 113 implied HN points • 03 Mar 24

🍲 Food & Drink Food history Nostalgia

The search for a forgotten flavor of chips led to a journey through old blogs, archives, and random discoveries.
Discovering the missing flavor brought a mix of nostalgia, satisfaction, and the joy of finally solving a mystery.
Unintended discoveries like old marketing strategies and technologies enlivened the search experience, making it more than just finding a chip flavor.

Leftovers of the Gods

So Here’s a Thing • 983 implied HN points • 08 Mar 23

🍲 Food & Drink Food history Food culture Traditional dishes

Cobb Salad, chicken wings, and nachos were all accidental food creations
Food inventions often come from spontaneous actions rather than planned recipes
The creativity of creating new dishes can stem from making use of leftovers and available ingredients

no. 80: marvels of noodle cookery

let them eat cake • 119 implied HN points • 18 Feb 24

🍲 Food & Drink Cuisine Food history Food experiences

Singaporean Hokkien mee is a unique dish, blending egg noodles and rice vermicelli braised in pork and seafood stock.
The history of Nam Sing Hokkien Fried Mee reflects the evolution of hawker culture in Singapore, from street vendors to modernized food courts.
The interconnectedness of hawker operations across generations and locations highlights the tradition and family legacies within Singaporean cuisine.

Calabaza Stuffed With The Original Rice-A-Roni Recipe...

illyanna Maisonet's Newsletter • 275 implied HN points • 10 Oct 23

🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Food culture Food history

The post shares a recipe for Calabaza Stuffed With The Original Rice-A-Roni.
Paid subscribers get access to exclusive content like recipe videos and Instagram close friends list.
There's a $20 discount on annual subscriptions for the newsletter.

Homemade Hamburger Helper...

illyanna Maisonet's Newsletter • 432 implied HN points • 07 Mar 23

🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Food history Cooking tips Food culture Restaurant Reviews

The post shares a recipe for Homemade Hamburger Helper
The recipe includes ingredients like ground beef, pasta, and seasonings
The author adds a personal touch by sharing memories of their Mami making similar dishes

Enter the Chicken Burger

The Melt by Jason Diamond • 294 implied HN points • 01 Aug 23

🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Food history Food culture

The Stork Club was a famous nightclub in Manhattan where the elite socialized from 1929 to 1965.
The Stork Club's menu was known for its continental cuisine created by French chef Gustave Reynaud.
The recipe for a chicken burger served at the Stork Club included chicken meat, butter, and cream, and was broiled with fresh bread crumbs.

The Squeeze Inn: Where the cheese skirt was invented.

illyanna Maisonet's Newsletter • 275 implied HN points • 14 Mar 23

🍲 Food & Drink Restaurants Food history Cuisine

The Squeeze Inn is where the cheese skirt was invented
Owner of popular Puerto Rican restaurant La Casita Blanca passed away
Puerto Rican food historian Cruz Miguel Ortiz Cuandra died

Jacket potatoes - a humbling story

The ZIPster • 17 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24

🍲 Food & Drink Food history Food culture Recipes Food Industry Food Trends

The author rediscovered the joy of a simple jacket potato meal and its history, showcasing how food preferences can change over time.
Recipe boxes with step-by-step instructions can offer variety and reduce food waste, making meal preparation easier for those not fond of cooking.
The story also touches on the evolution of food trends, from the humble jacket potato shops to modern gourmet takes on this classic dish, reflecting changing consumer preferences.

🐟 Food Find Friday - Jan 12, 2024

Mister Branzino's Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24

🍲 Food & Drink Food history Cooking tips

Mister Branzino explores food finds weekly, sharing interesting discoveries from the past 7 days.
National Quitter's Day is real, happening around January, when many people struggle to stick to their new year resolutions.
Caesar salad, often associated with Italian-American cuisine, is actually a Mexican invention from Tijuana, sparking a food historical war.

Trial By Error

Murder, She Cooked • 78 implied HN points • 01 Mar 23

🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Food history Cookbooks TV shows Food culture

Jessica from Murder, She Wrote is chosen as the jury foreman and impresses others with her keen analysis skills.
Despite objections, Jessica stays firm and thoroughly assesses all angles of the case.
In this episode of Murder, She Wrote, there is no consumption of food or drink, which is a rare occurrence for the show.

Say cheese

Lizzie Wrote This • 58 implied HN points • 11 Jun 23

🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Lifestyle Food culture Food history

The author has a strong aversion to cheese, finding it repulsive and difficult to eat.
Despite trying to accept some cheeses in small doses, the author's dislike of cheese remains deep-rooted.
The author's aversion to cheese is seen as a unique part of their identity, sparking reflection on personal preferences and environmental impact.

everyday pie

let them eat cake • 139 implied HN points • 13 Jul 22

🍲 Food & Drink Cooking Recipes Baking Food history Newsletter

The author reflects on the joy and significance of making and eating pies regularly, emphasizing the value of repetition in learning and creating a continuous narrative.
Repetition in cooking allows for skill-building and a deepening connection to the food, turning each pie into a meaningful chapter in a personal culinary history.
The author suggests two other newsletters for readers interested in similar content, highlighting the admiration for the scholarship in one and the comforting nature of the content in the other.

The art of changing perceptions

Creative Samba • 19 implied HN points • 14 Jul 23

🍲 Food & Drink Food history Culinary culture

Changing perceptions is more impactful than changing reality
The story about fish branding and pollack becoming popular in Britain is fascinating
Personal anecdotes can provide powerful insights and connections for readers

Momofuku CPG, Dana Tanner OMG, Anne-Sophie Pic cristal OG, and more...

Family Meal • 19 implied HN points • 24 Mar 23

🍲 Food & Drink Restaurants Food Media Cuisine Food history Scholarship

Momofuku expanded from a restaurant to a consumer packaged goods brand with new funding
Restaurant owner Dana Tanner faced controversy for keeping her restaurant open during the pandemic
Denver restaurateur Frank Schultz is involved in a lawsuit with his mother, his co-owner

The Haves and the Havents Part 5

Carefree Sketches • 39 implied HN points • 02 Jan 22

🍲 Food & Drink Food history Food culture

Food preferences of the wealthy often have historical origins tied to times of scarcity or risk, where consuming aged or rare delicacies was a necessity that evolved into a symbol of extravagance.
The pursuit of unique and potentially dangerous foods represents a delicate balance between risk and reward, highlighting the connection between life, death, and culinary indulgence.
Food culture and gastronomic experiences are often shaped by historical challenges and reflective of societies where indulgence is a luxury reserved for the well-off.