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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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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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On the Road Again! 5 Fun Ideas for Your Next Foodie Adventure
Create your own foodie adventure with these 5 fun ideas. Whether you are traveling or having a staycation, explore new foods and experiences. We don’t know about you, but when we travel, there’s one thing we always look forward to most: FOOD!!! Whether we’re traveling for business or vacation, our whole family loves researching the best food our destinations have to offer. Sarah and her dad are especially thorough, spending hours on Yelp and food blogs and occasionally making spreadsheets. It sounds intense, but it pays off! It turns out we’re far from alone- in fact, there are travelers who plan their ENTIRE trips around food! Honestly, we can’t believe…
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A Taste of Alaska: Memories of Favorite Comfort Foods
Tastes of comfort foods bring back delicious childhood memories. Crowberries and fish pie reflect the Alaskan food culture of today’s contributor. Here at The Food Memory Project, we spend a lot of time talking about food’s unique ability to transport us to other places and times. All it takes is one bite of a certain dish, and suddenly you’re back in your grandparents’ kitchen, on a trip around the world, or at your favorite hometown restaurant. It’s cheaper than buying a plane ticket and easier than building a time machine! One of the most fun parts of this blog is learning about food traditions from all over the United States…
