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10 Simple Questions to Get Your Family Talking About Culinary Heritage
Learn how to explore your own culinary heritage by asking family members these 10 simple (and fun) questions.
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A Jewish Food Journey: Discovering My Family Roots
Follow along on a Jewish Food Journey into one writer's culinary heritage and family history.
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Connecting Over Cookies: How to Bring Coworkers Together with Food
Starting a simple tradition can help you connect with your coworkers like never before! My team at work observes a special tradition each week, simply known as “cookie time.” Ask any of my coworkers, and they’ll tell you it’s serious business. In fact, we send each other reminder emails so no one misses out! It all started when a local Girl Scout troop donated several cases of surplus cookies to my workplace. Each division received an allotment, and most ate all of their cookies right away… but not my division. We collectively decided to make our cookies last as long as possible by opening one box per week, on Thursday…
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“Can I Please Feed You?” 4 Lessons About Food from Queer Eye Season 6
One of our favorite Netflix shows is Queer Eye. We’ve spent many hours of quality time watching the Fab Five guide people on journeys of personal growth. We love a show that gives us all the warm fuzzies and reminds us to take care of ourselves! While we love all five experts, we’re always excited to see Antoni Porowski cook with each episode’s hero. From low country boil to avocado and grapefruit salad, each new recipe provides an opportunity for growth and reflection. It’s not just about learning basic cooking skills. A lot of personal breakthroughs happen in the kitchen. Season 6, which dropped at the end of 2021, is…
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Connecting Across Cultures, One Dumpling at a Time
When I traveled to Italy, I had one goal: eat everything. I think I did a pretty good job of it. More specifically, I wanted to try as many local and regional specialties as I could. In Bologna, the capital of Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, that meant lots of cured meats, cheeses… and, of course, pasta. One of Emilia-Romagna’s signature pastas is tortellini. Stuffed with meat and cheese, they are traditionally served in broth (in brodo). There’s nothing fancy about it, but that’s what makes the dish mind-blowingly good. The night after I flew home, the jet lag was real and I didn’t feel like cooking. Instead, I ordered takeout from…
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How To Write Your Family Cookbook
Gather family recipes and write your family cookbook. Connect multiple generations through your those family recipes. Do you connect a particular dish or recipe with family events? Did your mother always make her version of “cereal mix” [Chex Mix] during the Christmas holidays? Did your family always have pecan pie at Thanksgiving? Wondering how to make that pecan pie like your grandmother? Creating a family cookbook that spans multiple generations is fabulous way to connect to your family. From contacting family members to gathering the recipes, the process of making a family cookbook is fun! Steps To Create Your Family Cookbook A family cookbook does not have to be complicate…
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Generations of Sweet Memories: The Love and Legacy Behind Cruze Farm Dairy
“I scream, you scream, we all scream for… ice cream!” Actually, in this case, we’re also screaming for pizza and milk. Here’s the deal… Few food businesses in Knoxville are as recognizable as Cruze Farm Dairy. When you see smiling girls in red and white gingham dresses, you know you’re getting more than a delicious treat- you’re supporting your neighbors. I (Sarah) have been a devoted Cruze Farm fan since my graduate school days at the University of Tennessee. Their ice cream was perfect for every occasion, from getting to know my classmates to celebrating a football win. When I moved back to Knoxville, it was one of the foods…
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French Food in Tennessee? Mais Oui! How Memories Built The French Market
Mealtime in France is almost always a social occasion. The French Market is bringing that sense of connection- plus some delicious food- to East Tennessee! There’s a town in West Tennessee called Paris… but if you want authentic Parisian food, you’ll have to head east to Knoxville! Food is one of the best ways to experience other cultures and places, even if you’re not able to travel. This is one of the main reasons Allen and Susan Tate opened The French Market Crêperie in downtown Knoxville. I (Sarah) sat down with Susan to learn more about how her food memories have shaped this local gem. A Lifelong Passion Susan learned…
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A Craving for Kreplach: Recreating a Favorite Hometown Food
Craving a special hometown food? Learn how to make one reader’s favorite kreplach, the traditional Jewish dumpling filled with meat. There’s just something about a deli that fills people with comfort and nostalgia. Maybe it’s the large portions of simple-yet-decadent food, or the fact that some delis (like the famous Katz’s) have been around for over a century. Either way, it’s no surprise that people don’t just go to delis for the food- they go for the memories, too. Delis- short for delicatessens- have been a mainstay of the American restaurant scene since the 1800s. German immigrants came to the US in large numbers, bringing with them foods such as…
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Looking For A Lovely Coffee Experience? Head To The Golden Roast
An exceptional coffee experience consists of a great cup of coffee and a warm, sociable atmosphere. The Golden Roast delivers it all! I (Lisa) love coffee. I don’t drink it to wake up. I drink coffee, because I love the taste. No sugar. No milk or creamer. Just black. ☕ You might say coffee is in our blood. Much to Sarah’s and my delight, I can trace our ancestry back to Barnabus Talbot, “coffee-man on Ivy Lane” in London, England. Turns out, coffee pre-dates tea in England. Our coffee roots run deep! Early English coffee houses were places to meet to talk over the news and debate the latest publications…
