The Sociology of Food

Lemon Thumbprint Cookies

Maura — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:29:02 +0000

Thumbprint cookies are an American take on hallangrottor, Swedish for “raspberry cave.” You can fill these buttery shortbread cookies with anything, but I hope you’ll try lemon curd! Jump to Recipe “Walk towards the sunshine, and the shadows will fall behind you.” – Mary Engelbreit […]

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Summer Quiche

Maura — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 21:28:40 +0000

Quiche isn’t as traditionally French as you think. It’s actually German! Wherever it comes from, the egg, cheese, and veggie mixture can’t be beat. And this one is super special. Jump to Recipe “The differences between a tart, a pie, and a quiche are a […]

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Banoffee Pie

Maura — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:08:34 +0000

Banoffee Pie – banana and toffee and whipped cream on a salted brown butter graham cracker crust – will challenge your assumptions about British desserts. Jump to Recipe “Anyway, I didn’t invent it – it evolved.” – Ian Dowding Mostly, when you hear “British desserts,” […]

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Southern Macaroni and Cheese

Maura — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 12:51:57 +0000

Southern style macaroni and cheese is more than a side dish. It’s a cultural tradition. This one is extra cheesy, dreamy, and has a kick. Jump to Recipe “To understand the evolution of macaroni and cheese is to realize that pursuit of the ‘cheapest protein […]

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Fried Green Tomatoes

Maura — Sat, 13 Aug 2022 12:23:32 +0000

A movie made them seem like a Southern tradition – and now they are. This version provides a sweet tartness from buttermilk, a crunch from Panko, and a lot of spice. Jump to Recipe “You’re just a bee charmer, Idgie Threadgoode. That’s what you are, […]

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Buttermilk Blueberry Muffins

Maura — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 22:36:15 +0000

Blueberry muffins are an ultimate comfort food, something sociologists call a “nostalgic food” because they bring us back to feelings of happiness in simpler times. These buttermilk muffins with blueberry compote are extra-comfy. Jump to Recipe “To praise the blueberryis to praise the ordinary and […]

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Green Goddess Dressing

Maura — Sun, 17 Jul 2022 01:57:20 +0000

From Louis XIII to a 1920’s play to Mamie Eisenhower to Tik Tok, this dressing is meant for fame. My version has Greek yogurt, a whole lot of greens, and Serrano pepper kick. Jump to Recipe “This retro dressing never went away, but it keeps […]

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Birria Queso Tacos

Maura — Sat, 16 Jul 2022 17:18:10 +0000

Birria queso tacos are newer than you think, plunged into the spotlight by social media in the 2010’s. But like all tacos, they represent much more than a passing fad. Jump to Recipe “Tacos illustrate the modern invention of authenticity.” – Jeffrey Pilcher If you […]

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Blueberry Blueberry Pancakes

Maura — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 21:55:07 +0000

The social history of pancakes brings us from Ötzi the Iceman to dad’s weekend specialty. These are an ultra-special version, with blueberries everywhere! Jump to Recipe “Flitter me, flatter me floor, if you don’t give me pancakes, I’ll beat down your door.” – A chant, […]

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Fish & Chips

Maura — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 22:28:58 +0000

The national dish of England, brought by immigrants, and romanticized as a symbol of democratic unity – Fish & Chips is even more than it seems. Jump to Recipe “There was about fish-and-chips a sound democratic touch that no other food possessed; the poorest person […]

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