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From “The Work of the Devil” to Fast Food French Fries: The Wild Story of Potatoes
Since the first time they caught a ride on a Spanish ship from Peru, potatoes have taken the world on a wild journey. Feared as the “work of the devil”, hailed as the answer to starvation and cooked into a … Continue reading
How Salt Shaped Civilization: From the Roman Empire to the French Revolution
From the very first settlement in recorded history, early humans knew that to survive in the new age of agriculture, they’d need two things: access to water, and a source of salt. Without salt, our meats and vegetables wouldn’t last … Continue reading
The History of Ice Cream
Ice cream actually dates back way further than you might think. In this video we explore the history of ice cream, from the Tang Dynasty, all the way to the invention of the modern refrigerator. Sources: https://www.foodunfolded.com/article/… https://www.pbs.org/food/the-history-… https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_cream https://ice-cream.org/about-the-ice-c… … Continue reading
The History of Ice Cream with Dr Annie Gray
From its humble beginnings to the mass production of our favourite frozen dessert, food historian, Dr Annie Gray traces the history of ice cream as we launch a brand new flavour ahead of the summer season. Developed with the help … Continue reading
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