Americans once survived on squirrel pie, whiskey and homemade cheese after British imports dried up

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This article explores the culinary traditions of America's Founding Fathers and colonial-era dining, examining how social class and status w

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British Exchange Student Shares Stories of American Food Culture with Schoolmates

A British exchange student returning from the U.S. entertains his schoolmates with stories about American food, describing the use of salt,

George Washington's Mount Vernon Distillery and Its Role in Reviving American Whiskey

This article explores George Washington's lesser-known legacy as a distiller at Mount Vernon, where he operated one of the largest whiskey d

How Mary Randolph's 1824 Cookbook Created American Regional Cuisine by Blending Enslaved Cooks' Traditions with European and Indigenous Influences

This article explores how Mary Randolph's 1824 cookbook, "The Virginia House-Wife," fundamentally shaped American regional cuisine, particul

Jay Rayner reviews Appalachia, London: ‘A refreshed take on the London American restaurant’