OMG! Cinnamon Rolls! They originated in Sweden in the 1920s, born from a love for coffee breaks (fika) paired with sweet, spiced treats. Known as kanelbulle, they’ve become a global icon. Sweden celebrates Kanelbullens dag every Oct #CinnamonRollLove #Kanelbulle #FoodHistory #FikaVibes #SweetTreats

Xmas cookies trace their origins to medieval Europe, where spiced treats marked festive occasions. The tradition of baking them as a family came to America with European immigrants. Today, they’re a holiday staple, often decorated with icing and festive colors. #cookies #Chrismas #food #baking

Galets Soup: A Catalan XmasTradition
This dates back to the 19th century, when Italian pasta made its way to Catalonia and became a holiday staple. The shell-shaped galets, often stuffed with meat, are served in a rich broth, warming hearts and homes every Christmas. Tbe best ones? My mom’s! 😋

Vitello tonnato, a Piedmontese classic, pairs tender veal with a silky tuna-caper sauce. Surprisingly, this land-and-sea delight dates back to the 18th century. Timeless, bold, and irresistibly Italian!

Donuts! 😋 A #sweet treat with Dutch roots, dating back to the 17th century. 🍩
The iconic ring shape? Credited to sailor Hanson Gregory in 1847. Did u know the first donut machine wowed crowds at the 1934 World’s Fair? Amazing one @greatbasinbirds.bsky.social
#FoodHistory #DessertLovers #breakfast

Legend has it that Peking Duck was first perfected in the imperial kitchens of the Yuan Dynasty (13th century) and became a royal favorite in the Ming Dynasty. 🌟 Crispy skin, tender meat, and centuries of tradition—Peking Duck is a masterpiece of Chinese cuisine. 😋
#PekingDuck #ChineseCuisine #Food

Churros, a Spanish classic, are fried dough made from flour, water, and salt, often dipped in hot chocolate. Latin American versions are often stuffed with dulce de leche! I just love them with hot chocolate! #morning
#Churros #FoodHistory #SweetTreats #bluesky #SpanishCuisine

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Crispy, golden, and straight from Andalusian Spain) recipies book🍆✨ Eggplant chips with honey trace back to Córdoba, blending Arab flavors with Spanish tradition since the Moorish era. If they are in the menu, I need to order them! #AndalusianFlavors #food #CórdobaEats #FoodHistory #SweetAndSavory

The Croissant 🥐
Born in Vienna in 1683 to celebrate victory over the Ottomans, the croissant became a French icon in the 19th century. By the 20th century, fillings like chocolate made it 😋
This one’s pistachio-filled. Who’s ready for breakfast?
#FoodHistory #foodlover #CroissantLovers #BlueskyEats

Burrata Salad
This dish brings together Italian freshness with the creamy indulgence of burrata, a cheese from Apulia, Italy, created in the 1950s to repurpose mozzarella scraps. Did you know its creamy center is called stracciatella?

#TasteOfItaly #ItalianCuisine #BurrataLovers #FoodieFacts

When did we start eating fruit for breakfast? Ancient Greeks enjoyed it, but the modern fruit bowl emerged with 20th-century healthy eating trends. Here, an amazing one from @foodplanesetc.bsky.social 🍓🥝 #FoodHistory #BreakfastTraditions #HealthyLiving”

Oeufs mayo: A simple yet divine French classic of hard-boiled eggs topped with creamy homemade mayo. The mayo is the secret! Perfect as a starter or snack anytime. Origin: Parisian bistros, 19th century. Fun fact: It even has its own championship! 🥚 #FrenchCuisine #OeufsMayo #FoodHistory #food

Escalivada with anchovies is a Catalan classic, blending smoky fire-roasted eggplants, peppers, and tomatoes with the savory kick of anchovies. Named after “escalivar” (to roast over flames), it began as a zero-waste dish in wood-fired ovens. A perfect balance of land and sea on a plate!

Turkey Gumbo. A variation of the traditional Louisiana gumbo, a dish rooted in Creole and Cajun cuisines with African, French, Spanish, and Native American. Lot of cultures in one dish. Looks yammy @lauren.rotatingsandwiches.com

CINNAMON ROLL /KANELBULLE. Originated in Scandinavia (Sweden). With roots dating back to the 17th century, became popular in the 1920s. The American version, larger and topped with icing, developed when European immigrants adapted it. In Sweden, there’s even a national kanelbulle day! October 4t 😋

Melanzane alla parmigiana. Originates from southern Italy, particularly Sicily and Naples, where eggplants were introduced by the Arabs. The dish combines layers of fried eggplant, tomato sauce, and cheese, baked together. It is a staple of Mediterranean Italian cuisine and it is delicious!