By Phineas Upham Egg nog goes as far back as the 16th century, but not in any form that was written down. For a long time, the preparation of egg nog was akin to a family secret. The closest we have to early recipes is something called “posset.” Syllabub was another English drink that was
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This article was written by Phineas Upham Cyber Cafes are not so different from the concept of the 17th century coffee house. Even today, some might scoff at the idea of going into a public space in order to connect with someone miles away. Yet we’ve been doing this for centuries every time we read
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This article was written by Phin Upham Go to any Super Bowl party and you’re bound to find a bowl of Chex Mix. It’s a salty, and sometimes sweet mix of various things one might find in the pantry. After World War II, the US was fairly prosperous. A generation of “Baby Boomers” had returned
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This article was written by Phineas Upham The Baked Alaska is not a fish dish, it’s one part pastry and one part ice cream. It’s usually served warm and can be encased in either dough or meringue. Early iterations of the dessert date back to the 19th century, when chefs began experimenting with things like
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