2008-07-08 Fish Stories From a Fishead
Before you can cook fish, you gotta catch it. True stories. I swear it.
2007-03-12 Fie On Foie Gras Bans
The silliness of the foie gras ban movement.
The Invention of Barbecue
How did barbecue originate? There are many mythical stories of neanderthals coming upon burnt animals after a forest fire. Here is a similar explanation of the ancient Chinese discovery of barbecue told in an engaging, fanciful, and humorous tale in 1822 by English essayist Charles Lamb.
What Is Barbecue?
Barbecue is a hotly debated topic. Read here about a new definition of BBQ that is distinct from its legal definition. This new definition includes explanations of grilling, smoking and other terms, as well as a brief history of barbecue around the world.
The History Of The Hamburger
Here’s the fascinating story of how the hamburger became our national dish.