Survival World on MSN

An ancient food preservation technique fed civilizations for thousands of years, but it still comes with serious tradeoffs

For thousands of years, humans have relied on creative methods to preserve food in the face of harsh environments and limited ...
Kanan Badalov on MSN

How ancient cooking beats modern ovens

Tandoor roasting uses radiant heat to cook chickens evenly from all sides. Clay walls hold temperature in a way modern ovens ...
Greek Reporter

The Desserts Ancient Greeks Couldn’t Get Enough Of

Ancient Greek sweets and desserts, from honey cakes to sesame treats, played a key role during festivals and in daily life.
Greek Reporter

The Origin of Waffles: From Ancient Greece to Your Breakfast Plate

Waffles are one of the oldest treats. The history of waffles goes back to Ancient Greece and a type of bread called obleios ...
Mongabay

Villagers in Sumatra bring ancient forest flavors back to the table

Women living around the 7th-century Muaro Jambi temple complex in Sumatra, Indonesia, have revived ancient ingredients and cooking techniques to serve one-of-a-kind meals to visitors. Their dishes are ...
Missoulian

First date: Recipes from ancient Rome surface thousands of years later in cooking class

Ask Jake Morton how to make a fresh marinara sauce, and he'll tell you quick, without a cookbook. He's the pasta and pizza coordinator for the Good Food Store and knows about modern Italian cooking.
The Union

BriarPatch Food Co-op: Out with the old, in with the stew

When the temperature drops, stews step up. Few dishes deliver quite the same one-pot magic: cozy aromas, layered flavors and ...