Culinary History Archives - Quill of Grubs

Traditional Preservation Methods from Different Cultures: How the World Kept Food Fresh Before Refrigeration

Babatunde Olufemi4 weeks ago4 weeks ago013 mins

A historical review of traditional food preservation methods reveals that humans managed to maintain food longevity before the harnessing of electricity and invention of refrigeration. Nowadays, we seldom give afterthoughts to the sophisticated preservation methods available to us. Only a few centuries ago, human civilizations were not as technologically sophisticated, yet they managed to keep…

A globe surrounded by an array of diverse culinary delights

How Globalization is Shaping Modern Cuisine: Fusion, Innovation, and Cultural Exchanges

Babatunde Olufemi4 weeks ago4 weeks ago010 mins

Local cuisines around the world are evolving thanks to globalization and food creativity. In recent years, the probability of finding kimchi tacos, tandoori pizzas, and sushi burritos in one food court has gone higher. The lines that demarcate various culinary cultures are becoming increasingly blurred. Thanks to globalization, young people may mistake adopted cuisines for…

An alluringly presented modern dish of sushi

Exploring the Origins of Sushi: Where Tradition Meets Innovation

Babatunde Olufemi4 weeks ago4 weeks ago012 mins

The history of sushi reveals that it was not always a dish, but a method of fish preservation. Today, this symbol of culinary artistry has become a frontline on the menu of most Chinese restaurants around the world. The story of sushi’s emergence on the global culinary scene is a unique one. The craft, culture…

How the history of spice trade influenced the rise and fall of empires

Why Spices Were Once Worth More Than Gold

Babatunde Olufemi3 months ago3 months ago011 mins

Cues from the history of spice trade suggest there was a time when the little jar of spice sitting in your kitchen cupboard was worth enough to buy a piece of land. The high value of spices in ancient times reflects how much ancient civilizations cherished and coveted these items. It would also interest readers…

People waiting to buy street food from a roadside vendor

The Evolution of Street Food Around the World

Babatunde Olufemi4 months ago4 months ago011 mins

The evolution of street food is an easy part of human history to overlook. You know, it’s one of those things that just is, and we seldom bother to question it. From food carts in public places to snack stalls in the middle of a market, street food is a ubiquitous phenomenon in every culture…

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Culinary History

Traditional Preservation Methods from Different Cultures: How the World Kept Food Fresh Before Refrigeration

How Globalization is Shaping Modern Cuisine: Fusion, Innovation, and Cultural Exchanges

Exploring the Origins of Sushi: Where Tradition Meets Innovation

Why Spices Were Once Worth More Than Gold

The Evolution of Street Food Around the World