Readers of a food history blog might wonder why a site devoted to Downton Abbey recipes and Edwardian dinner parties would care about turfgrass. But anyone who has hosted a garden tea party, set up a croquet lawn for a summer gathering, or simply wanted the grounds outside their … [Read more...] about Prevent Lawn Problems Before They Start: A Prevention-First Guide to Healthy Turf
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Coastal Gastronomy and Wine Culture: Discovering Hidden Gem Vineyards of the Dalmatian Coast
Dalmatia is the kind of place where lunch has a way of stretching into the afternoon, especially when there’s fresh seafood on the table and a bottle of local wine being passed around. The Dalmatian Coast is certainly well known for its beaches, but when you look past all the … [Read more...] about Coastal Gastronomy and Wine Culture: Discovering Hidden Gem Vineyards of the Dalmatian Coast
Keep Your Kitchen Pest-Free: Prevention Strategies That Protect Your Home and Health
For readers of this site, the kitchen is sacred ground. It is where history gets simmered into soup, where Edwardian recipes get reimagined for modern tables, and where every ingredient is chosen with care. But a kitchen that produces beautiful food can also, without anyone … [Read more...] about Keep Your Kitchen Pest-Free: Prevention Strategies That Protect Your Home and Health
Best First Date Cuisines When You Do Not Know Their Food Preferences
About 6.7% of American adults have a diagnosed food allergy, and close to 24% live in a household affected by an allergy, intolerance, or sensitivity. Dinner is still the most common first date format at 30.3% of consumers, ahead of coffee at 23.7% and drinks at 12.3%. Booking a … [Read more...] about Best First Date Cuisines When You Do Not Know Their Food Preferences
The First Labor Day, 1882: What They Ate at the Picnic That Started the Holiday
The first Labor Day was Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City. Roughly 10,000 to 20,000 workers gave up a day of pay to march from City Hall Park up Broadway and Fifth Avenue, then gathered at Wendel’s Elm Park at 92nd Street and Ninth Avenue for a picnic. The U.S. … [Read more...] about The First Labor Day, 1882: What They Ate at the Picnic That Started the Holiday
