Green Bean Casserole: How a Simple Side Became a Thanksgiving Icon
This year, an estimated 20 million American households will be serving Campbell’s classic green bean casserole as part of their Thanksgiving festivities.
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Slices of the Past—The Cold Cuts That Filled Our Lunchboxes
In the 1940s through the ’60s, a trip to the grocery store wasn’t complete without a stop at the cold-cut case. Bologna, olive loaf, and liverwurst were more than sandwich fillings—they were part of the rhythm of everyday life.
Bean Pie: The Forgotten Poor Man’s Delight With a Twist
Pinto bean pie, a uniquely Southern dessert that found a home in Appalachian cooking, is reminiscent of sweet potato or pumpkin pie.
Chicken and Dumplings: Comfort Food with Deep Roots
Chicken and dumplings carries a history as rich as the broth it’s cooked in. From European kitchens to Southern farm tables, this humble yet celebratory dish has been simmering in American culture for generations.
Brunswick Stew: A Southern Classic
Brunswick stew’s rich history blends folklore, regional pride, and a good dose of friendly rivalry over who made it first—proof that a bowl of stew can be as much about heritage as it is about flavor.
A Maryland Classic: White Potato Pie
White potato pie has been a cherished Maryland dessert, particularly on the Eastern Shore, for generations.
Grandma’s Watermelon Rind Pickles
From family farm gatherings to centuries of culinary tradition, watermelon rind pickles tell a story of resourcefulness, resilience, and sweet-sour summertime flavor.
The Forgotten Apple Pie of New England
Before apple pie became the patriotic symbol we know today, early American cooks baked something far more old-world and unexpected: Marlborough Pie. This forgotten New England favorite was made, remarkably, with apples on the verge of spoiling.
The Lost World of Gooseberries
Gooseberries live in that curious category of half-memory, passed down through family stories of a past I never knew. And though gooseberries have all but vanished from most American kitchens, the memory of them lingers.
Once a Dairy Darling, Cottage Cheese Makes a Comeback
From farmhouse kitchens to 1970s diet plates, this humble, curdy concoction has long been a quiet staple of American food culture. Though it fell out of favor during the yogurt craze, its story is one of surprising resilience, and its comeback is nothing short of remarkable.
