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All About Mutabbal

Most people have at least heard of baba ganoush, which is an Arabic dish made of eggplant with a few other vegetables …

Cooking on Wagon Trains

This article was written by Samuel Phineas Upham The year of 1840, Oregon saw only about 150 settlers in the area. The …

Cheesecakes Through History

This article was written by Phin Upham Cheesecake is the prime example of the ingenuity and stubbornness of humans, especially as it …

The Frankfurter

This article was written by Phin Upham The American hot dog, staple of baseball, traces its roots back to Austrian immigrants who …

The Roots of Horseradish

This article was written by Phin Upham Horseradish is the herb of many uses. It’s simultaneously been used an aphrodisiac, a bitter …

A Bio of DJ Shadow

Written by Samuel Phineas Upham, Josh Davis, otherwise known as DJ Shadow, is known for developing a style of hip hop that …

The Apricot: an Origin Story

This article was written by Phin Upham For much of its contemporary life, the apricot was assumed to be a form of …

Ice Cream Can Be Good For You

  Sure, it’s fattening, but is there anything about this delicious frozen treat that can be good for you? Yes, plenty! Ice …

The Cultivation of Dates

Written by Samuel Phineas Upham Dates were first cultivated in the Middle East, in hot climates where most plants would not be …