Roman culture is considered a juggernaut of the Ancient World. We previously touched on the Persian Empire and Greeks, and how their massive trades shaped the ingredients present during their time. The Romans, took this …
Recipes
Strabo’s testimony on an Iberian Stew
Ah, Europe. We touched on this for a short while at the beginning of our tour, as we explored Greece. We then leaped into the Persia empire and continued east until we arrived at the …
How to make Red Beans and (Wild) Rice
This week’s meal is really basic – Almost too basic. Red Beans and Rice. We all of have had it before (At least if you are from North America), but a variation of it existed …
How to make a hearty Corn Porridge with Bison
As we’ve travelled around the world with food, we have been able to explore so many different foods and textures. When we came to the Americas, we were excited to get back to foods we …
Exploring the Coahuiltecan: How to make a Duck Egg Frittata
Have you ever had a day where you wanted breakfast for dinner? Who determines what foods are held to what time period? Well, this week, we are breaking that trend with a Duck Egg Frittata, …
How to make a Peruvian Pumpkin Cake
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How to make an Aztec feast: Muscovy Duck Tamales
For our exit from Central America, we went big – Focusing on Tamales made with shredded Muscovy Duck. This dish has quite a bit of history, and we tried to capture it throughout this dish. …
How to make perfect Venison Steaks with Chayote Salad
As we continue our journey north through Central America; we stopped to explore the culture of the Olmec. While studying the “Rubber People”, we were able to put together a beautiful dish of Venison Steaks …
Let’s make a Mayan Chili
This week, we are back with an unbelievably tasty and easy-to-make Mayan Chili. This dish uses authentic ingredients for pre-Columbian life in Mayan culture, along with the heartiness to make the last few weeks of …
How to make a Peruvian Stew – Influenced by Inca Culture
This week, we have moved forward to Peru. As we round-out of trip to South America, we get to enjoy the flavors and variety of Peru – Specifically, how it would have fit into Inca …