From Ancient Lamps to My Focaccia: The Unsung Story of Olive Oil

From Ancient Lamps to My Focaccia: The Unsung Story of Olive Oil

You know how much I love baking focaccia. There’s just something magical about that chewy, airy bread, especially when it’s drizzled with good olive oil, fresh from the oven. It’s the kind of simple pleasure that makes my kitchen feel like the heart of our home. But lately, as I’ve been pouring that golden liquid, … Read more

The Loaf That Binds Us: What Bread Tells Us About Ourselves

The Loaf That Binds Us: What Bread Tells Us About Ourselves

You know that feeling when you pull a warm loaf of bread out of the oven? That incredible, earthy, comforting smell that just fills the whole house? For me, it’s right up there with the satisfaction of pulling a perfect carrot from the garden or picking a sun-warmed tomato. It’s the smell of sustenance, of … Read more

Come Over for Pork & Sauerkraut: A Taste of 18th-Century European Gatherings

Come Over for Pork & Sauerkraut: A Taste of 18th-Century European Gatherings

Hello fellow history enthusiasts! It’s Rowan here. You know, after spending years immersed in the archives, poring over dusty manuscripts from the 18th century, I’ve come to realize that history isn’t just found in grand pronouncements and battles. It’s also in the everyday, in the food people ate and the way they came together. Lately, … Read more