Category: History of Food

• From Olmecs to Cadbury: A History of Chocolate

  

  Chocolate is a product that can be found in pretty much every cupboard. It is one of our favourite sweet treats, but few of us probably think twice about the history of chocolate when we’re having a craving. This unassuming product has been consumed for over 3,000 years, and the sweet chocolate bars that we…

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  October 3, 2021

  History of Food

  American History, Ancient History, Aztecs, Chocolate, Early Modern, Early Modern Europe, Food, Food History, Georgian, history, History of Food, Mayan, Native American, Victorian England

• A History of Food: Easter Cuisines around Europe

  

  Today is the day before Easter and around the world people – Christians and non-believers alike – are preparing to celebrate tomorrow. Whether it’s by eating a pile of chocolate Easter Eggs or having a big meal with family, everyone will have their own traditions. But as Easter has been celebrated for just shy of…

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  April 11, 2020

  History of Food, Seasonal

  Easter, English History, Food, Food History, history, History of Food, Italian History, Medieval, Medieval Europe, Polish History, Scandinavian History

• When Pineapples Were The Height Of Luxury

  

  If you go to a supermarket in a developed country today, then you will find aisles upon aisles of fresh fruit and vegetables imported from all over the world. Carrots, potatoes, broccoli, lettuce, apples, bananas, pears, peppers, avocado, lychees, pineapples. A whole pineapple will usually set you back about £1 in the UK. Whilst pineapples…

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  March 15, 2019

  History of Food

  Colonialism, Early Modern, Early Modern Europe, Empire, European History, Farming, Fruit, Georgian, history, New World, Pineapple, Victorian, Wealth