KIMBERLY VOSS PhD, is an associate professor at the University of Central Florida. She blogs at womenspagehistory.com. She is the author of The Food Section (Rowman & Littlefield, 2014) and a co-author of Mad Men & Working Women (Peter Lang, 2014) With Memorial Day just behind us, it is the perfect time to pour a … Continue reading
I now publicly admit to loathing one of the healthiest foods on the planet: watermelon. There is no choking incident, childhood seed-spitting torture, or other random trauma with this nutrient-packed fruit in my past, but I have avoided it for decades nonetheless. I will not eat it in its natural state, or in the form of candy, margaritas, juice, gum, or a carved out punchbowl. With all due respect to Mr. Twain’s quote above, I simply do not get it.
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An outstanding summer starter with surprise ingredients. Refrigerate to let the flavors blend. Continue reading
The Lewis & Clark Cookbook: Historic Recipes from the Corps of Discovery & Jefferson’s America was written by Leslie Mansfield and published in 2002 by Celestial Arts. It is a fascinating look at food that would have been common during that time, with updated recipes for the modern kitchen and the modern palate. “Another gift … Continue reading
SYLVIA LOVELY According to the oldest man on the planet at 111, the secret to long life is twofold: (1) Don’t have children (score me a big zero so far) and (2) Don’t eat too much (skip strike two and go directly to strike 3, baby). As the baby boomers age, causing a resultant rise … Continue reading
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