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Joan Russell
Food History and Culture



US Halloween History and Healthy Treats
Halloween is a holiday in October known for costumes, candy, trick or treating, and parties. Start a new trend this year, serve healthy...
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Oct 27, 20234 min read
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Ways To Celebrate National Pasta Month All Year
October is National Pasta Month, and you will find it's a great time for you try new recipes from different countries and regions of the...
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Oct 24, 20232 min read
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Vegetarian Awareness Month-October
Photo Source: Health Jade Not everyone wants to become a vegetarian but adding more fresh fruit and vegetables to your diet will improve...
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Oct 18, 20235 min read
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How to Celebrate National Curry Week in the US
Curry in Camden Market London: Wix Media National Curry Week is celebrated in the UK from October 2-9. The holiday recognizes Indian...
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Oct 5, 20234 min read
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Ways to Enjoy National Coffee Day
Photo Source: Moments of Introspection Sept. 2017 Coffee Shop: Media From Wix A Brief History Animation Source: Giphy...
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Sep 28, 20233 min read
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The Benefits of Regenerative Farming
Gif Source: Giphy Regenerative farming is a way of farming that is promoted by the World Economic Forum. This type of farming focuses on...
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Sep 23, 20234 min read
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Sriracha Sauce An International Condiment
Early History Sriracha Sauce originated in Thailand with a woman named Thanom Chakkapak that made the sauce in the town of Si Racha. Her...
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Sep 18, 20234 min read
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How Dietitians Help People With Eating Disorders
Source: Democrat and Chronicle Dangers of Eating Disorders Eating disorders threaten your physical and mental health and we know they are...
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Sep 12, 20233 min read
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Chef Alice Waters And The Farm to Table Movement
Chef Alice Waters Photo Source Wilkipedia Chef Alice Waters participated in political and social movements in the 1960s when she attended...
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Aug 30, 20234 min read
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Chef Antonia Klugman Creates Italian Seasonal Dishes
Photo Source: Diggtia It Antonia Klugmann grew up with two grandmothers that cooked Italian dishes. One was Sicilian and the other...
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Aug 22, 20233 min read
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How to Create A Healthy Mediterranean Charcuterie Board
You might want to create a healthy charcuterie board for a family dinner or entertaining. When you make your own at home you can control...
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Aug 17, 20232 min read
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Cooking Helped Chef David Chang Cope with Depression
Photo Source: Flicker/David Shankbone Chef David Chang despite being a famous chef and successful suffers from depression, bipolar...
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Aug 9, 20233 min read
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Chef Bryant Terry And Vegan Soul Food
Photo Source: Generation Food Project Chef Bryant Terry spent most of his childhood living and working on his grandfather's...
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Aug 3, 20233 min read
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What is A Healthy Breakfast?
What exactly is a healthy breakfast you may ask? Most of us really do not know. There are many benefits to eating a healthy breakfast....
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Jul 30, 20234 min read
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Carolina Cruz Tackles Climate Change and Improving Growing Table Grapes in Chile
Women in Agriculture Animation Source: Wix Carolina Cruz, president of the Research Commission for Development of Table Grapes in Chile...
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Jul 25, 20232 min read
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Chef Massimo Bottura Has Re-Invented The Soup Kitchen
Chef Massimo Bottura believes in reducing food waste and cooking sustainably. Born and raised in Moderna Italy he looks at food in a...
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Jul 22, 20232 min read
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National Eggplant Month
A Brief History July is National Eggplant Month. It's a chance for you to try some new eggplant recipes or order them at a restaurant....
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Jul 14, 20234 min read
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National Anti-Boredom Month For Kids and Adults
Source: Wikipedia Animations Source: Arthur PBS/Giphy Summer often turns into many long boring days when adults and kids at home do not...
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Jul 8, 20232 min read
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National Childhood Obesity Week
Photo Source: Amazing World of Science With Mr. Green National Childhood Obesity Week is July 3 -9 and started in 2011 in the UK. The...
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Jul 4, 20234 min read
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The Benefits and Risks of Lab Grown Meat, Poultry, and Seafood
You may have heard of lab grown food a new industry for created meat, poultry and seafood. You might have reacted with horror or fear...
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Jul 2, 20235 min read
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