Food History

Sporadic investigations into the history behind some recipes we’ve made

History of : Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkins are something to be celebrated. Like potatoes, they were brought back from ‘the New World’ in the sixteenth century and began their long rise…

History of : Saint Lucia Buns

These golden treats are eaten on December 13th, brightening up dark winter days. But just how did they come to be associated with Saint Lucia…

History of : Paneer

Paneer has come to be a staple of Indian cuisine, used in dishes from rich curries like mattar paneer to sweet treats like Ras Malai.…

History of : Pan de Muerto

Pan de Muerto is now a staple for Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations in Mexico and beyond. The tradition, however, has…