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The first Oscars dinner in 1929 cost just $5. A far cry from today’s lavish feasts. Step behind the red carpet to explore the history of what’s really been served at the Academy Awards. #FoodHistory #FoodCulture #FoodHeritage #OscarMenu #AcademyAwardsHistory

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February 13, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Did you know potatoes once thought of as toxic and, blamed for disease? This humble spud has one of the strangest journeys in food history.
#Potatoes #FoodHistory #FoodCulture #FoodHeritage

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Why the Delicious Potato Was Once Feared
The humble Potato was once considered a toxic nightshades, blamed for disease, and rejected on religious grounds. The spud has one of the strangest journeys in food history.
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February 10, 2026 at 4:49 PM
I’ve always loved old cookbooks, but discovering the oldest cookbook, Apicius, opened my eyes to how Ancient Romans cooked, and displayed status. Discover the secrets that still inspire chefs. #OldestCookbooks, #FoodHistory #FoodCulture #FoodHeritage, #Apicius
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Apicius: The Oldest Cookbook That Shaped Modern Taste - foodculturebites.com
I’ve always loved old cookbooks, but discovering the oldest cookbook, Apicius, opened my eyes to how Ancient Romans cooked, and displayed status. Discover the secrets that still inspire chefs.
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February 3, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Afternoon tea existed long before the scone, yet it’s hard to imagine the ritual without one. I grew up with scones at my grandmother’s teas in Venezuela, a tradition brought over by my British family. #FoodHistory #FoodCulture #FoodHeritage #Scones
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Afternoon Tea Existed Before the Scone. So What Changed?
As a British national, I grew up with scones. This delicate pastry followed us to Venezuela to become the star of my grandmother's afternoon teas. I remember enjoying the round cake (with currants for an authentic taste) with family and friends. There was always a debate about what comes first: jam
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January 31, 2026 at 7:19 PM
The Silk Route intrigues me. What simmered in those caravans? Here's a story about food that secretly crossed borders. The Silk Route traded traded temptations that shaped culinary history. #FoodHistory #FoodCulture #FoodHeritage #SilkRoute

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The Hidden Stories and Scandals of the Silk Route Foods
Dinner and Desire. Ah, the Silk Route! The wonderful stories that emerge from the far east are full of fantasy and intrigue. We imagine shimmering bolts of fabric, camel caravans crossing moonlit deserts. Beautiful dancing princesses and merchants bargaining in hushed tones. But silk wasn’t the only seductive thing moving along those roads.  It
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January 30, 2026 at 4:28 PM
currants and often a subtle hint of rosewater. Baker and Presenter Meryl White (Grandma Abson's Traditional Baking) has a super recipe at grandmaabson.blogspot.com/2016/10/memo... Dairy cow Image courtesy of Keith Weller Public Domain #FoodHeritage #YorkshireCurdTart #Agriculture #Baking 4/4
Yorkshire Curd Tart is the tops
Next to   Yorkshire Puddings , homemade Yorkshire Curd Tart is prized above the rest in God’s own Country. Originally baked for Whitsun...
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January 29, 2026 at 1:59 PM
When my grandmother taught me to cook, I had no idea I was following a centuries-old tradition of women cooks whose names history forgot. Uncover the hidden legacy of women cooks. #WomenCooks #WomenChefs #FoodHistory #FoodCulture #FoodHeritage #FoodStories foodculturebites.com/women-cooks-...
January 27, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Afternoon tea existed long before the scone, yet it’s hard to imagine the ritual without one. I grew up with scones at my grandmother’s tea table in Venezuela, a tradition from my British family. #FoodHistory #FoodCulture #FoodHeritage #AfternoonTea #Scones
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Afternoon Tea Existed Before the Scone. So What Changed?
Afternoon tea existed long before the scone, yet it’s hard to imagine the ritual without one. I grew up with scones at my grandmother’s tea table in Venezuela, a tradition brought over by my British f...
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January 27, 2026 at 2:56 AM
Pass the bread! That warm freshly baked Sourdough is older than history, but baked for today. Why this bread keeps coming back to our tables and we never get tired of eating it!
#FoodHistory #FoodCulture #FoodHeritage #FoodStories #SourdoughBread

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Sourdough Bread: Older Than History, Trendier Than Ever
Sourdough bread is older than history, baked for today. Why this bread keeps coming back to our tables and we never get tired of eating it!
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January 23, 2026 at 4:56 PM
I have been eating Portuguese food long before I understood its history. When I visited Portugal I learned that salt cod, and vinho verde carry centuries of survival, and faith.
#FoodHistory #FoodCulture #FoodHeritage #FoodStories #PortugueseFood

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Salt Cod, and Green Wine: The History of Portuguese Food
I have been eating Portuguese food long before I understood its history. On my last visit I learned that salt cod, and Vinho Verde carry centuries of survival. From preserved Bacalhau to desserts made...
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January 20, 2026 at 3:37 PM
What did they eat 4,000 Years Ago? Learn about the oldest recorded recipes. From Sumerian beer to Babylonian stews, discover how ancient Mesopotamians shaped early food and drink culture.
#foodheritage #foodhistory #foodculture #foodculturebites #recipes
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The Oldest Recorded Recipe - What Did They Eat 4,000 Years Ago?
Sumerian beer and Babylonian stews. Discover the world’s oldest recorded recipe and explore how ancient Mesopotamians shaped the beginnings of food and drink culture.
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January 19, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Delis are places for family and community. These meeting points helped immigrants find their footing in second homes. Hand-sliced pastrami and knishes helped shape American culture.
#FoodHistory #FoodCulture #FoodHeritage #Delis #DeliCounters
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How Delis Became American Legends Behind the Counter
Delis make you think of family gathering and community. These meeting points helped immigrants find their footing in second homes filled with familiar smells and language.
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January 17, 2026 at 1:40 AM
Do you love food history and the stories hidden in everyday meals? I share a collection of articles in my Flipboard magazine. Come and where culture, flavor, and history meet.

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Food Traditions, History & Recipes | @JanetteSpeyer
Explore the rich history and global traditions behind the foods we love. From royal banquets to street snacks, FoodCultureBites dives deep into flavor, culture, and story.
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January 14, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Peranakan cuisine is a story of heritage, centuries of fusion, blending Chinese, Malay, and Indonesian traditions into something uniquely its own 🏮🌶️

#PeranakanFood #PeranakanCuisine #UmamiWorld #Nyonya #StraitsChinese #FoodHeritage #EatWithYourEyes #CulinaryJourney #SpiceAndSoul #TasteOfPenana
December 24, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Golden broth, soft chicken, and the scent of turmeric and lime. 🍗💛
Soto Ayam, Indonesia’s soul-soothing comfort, light yet rich, simple yet unforgettable.
A bowl that tastes like home. 🇮🇩

#SotoAyam #IndonesianFood #UmamiWorld #IndonesianCuisine #AsianFlavors #FoodHeritage #StreetFoodIndones
December 24, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Wok smoke, prawn broth, and a squeeze of lime. 🔥🍋

Hokkien Mee, Singapore’s smoky noodle classic.
Rich, umami, and tangled in nostalgia.

A dish that tastes like home. 🇸🇬✨
#HokkienMee #SingaporeFood #SingaporeanCuisine #UmamiWorld #WokHei #StreetFoodSingapore #AsianFlavors #FoodHeritage #E
December 24, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Malaysia tastes like nowhere else 🍛
Every bite tells a story of migration, spice, and soul. 🌶️🥥✨

#MalaysianFood #UmamiWorld #StreetFoodMalaysia #NasiLemak #MeeGorengMamak #NasiKandar #Rendang #AsamLaksa #FoodHeritage #EatWithYourEyes #AsianFlavors #MalaysianCuisine #FlavorMap
December 24, 2025 at 3:01 AM