How to make Viking Meatballs
We’re back from our holiday break. We spent the time sleeping, baking, entertaining ArchaeoBaby (Far more work than imagined) and most of all: Contracting a virus from one of our rare social gatherings, leading to …
How to make Xocolatl – Aztec Cocoa
It’s that time of the year again – where the cold chill makes you crave something warm – and full of chocolate. Chocolate comes from the Cocoa Beans, which we have evidence was cultivated for …
How to make a Peruvian Baked Potatoes
Ah, Peru. This isn’t the first time we’ve ventured here during our journey around the world, and it won’t be the last. This time, we are focusing on those Autumn foods that make you long …
How to make traditional Hawaiian Tuna Steaks
To kick-off our week into the Pacific Autumn, I have to say – I love the idea of Hawaiian Tuna Steaks. When you think about it – It draws in ideas of tropical foods: Tuna …
How to make steamed pork dumplings
This week we move on to China, where we are making steamed pork dumplings. This is one of those recipes that I have made before on my own and didn’t even realize I was using …
How to make Ancient Indian Lemon Rice
We have been on a bit of rice kick here these last few weeks. It’s one of the most versatile components to dishes and is native to multiple countries. Not to mention, in the context …
How to make a Persian Lamb Biryani
It may come as a surprise to you; but one of India’s most famous dishes, Lamb Biryani, has its origins in the Middle East. Biryani, from the Persian word “birinj” or “birian”, means to fry …
Why breastfeeding is impacting the podcast
I know – this is a headline you never expected to read. Breastfeeding is impacting the podcast? Well, as you probably know – The Archaeologist and I had a baby in June 2023. ArchaeoBaby is …
How to celebrate the Harvest in South Africa
This week’s recipe takes us to South Africa, focusing on cuisine of the Bantu-speakers, with the ingredients available to them. The Bantu-speakers, or Bantu Peoples, are ancestors of many modern day South Africans. They moved …
How to make a Barley & Lentil Stew with Ostrich
Welcome back to Dining through Time, for our second trip around the World! This time, we are eating seasonally for select regions around the world, focusing on pre-1492 c.e. trade routes. This week, we’re starting …