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Food History

Pie Across an Ocean: How the British Empire Baked Its Way Around the World

From Cornish pasties to Jamaican patties, samosas to meat pies, the British Empire left behind a trail of crust. Explore how migration, adaptation, and appetite shaped one of the world’s most portable foods.

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America’s Original Barbecue

Long before smokers and sauce bottles, barbecue started underground. Explore the roots of American pit cooking, the science behind it, and how to recreate it yourself with patience, fire, and a shovel.

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