gastrohistory

gastrohistory, 1 month ago to random

'A Roman-era shipwreck on the Spanish Mediterranean island of Mallorca was carrying a cargo of highly prized fish sauce when it sank around 1,700 years ago, a new study finds.' https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/romans/1700-year-old-roman-shipwreck-was-stuffed-to-the-gills-with-fish-sauce-when-it-sank #foodhistory #garum #foodarchaeology

gastrohistory, 3 months ago to random

An excellent article on pies for British #PieWeek by #foodhistorian Sam Bilton: 'Although it doesn’t sound very appetising, the contents of medieval pies were placed in pre-cooked 'coffyns' made from a paste of flour and water.' https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/inspire-me/a-history-of-the-english-pie/ #foodhistory #pies #sweet #savoury

gastrohistory, 5 months ago to random

Osage Chef Ben Jacobs Launched a Direct-to-Tribe Meal Delivery Service: Seed to Soul is bringing bison, wild rice, and other Native foods to those in need in Indian Country. https://www.saveur.com/culture/tocabe-seed-to-soul-meal-program/ #foodstudies #Indigenous #FirstNations #foodactivism

gastrohistory, 11 months ago to random

What I find sad is the fact that so many of these heat-resistant glass-ceramic manufacturers have stopped making all-glass storage boxes and other containers (I'm looking at you, #AnchorHocking) as many of use reduce our plastic use. https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2023/06/16/instant-brands-bankruptcy-pyrex-history/ #foodhistory #Pyrex