Rachel Laudan

The Potato Marches On

By Rachel Laudan August 24, 2015 Food History, Food Politics, Globalization Then and Now, Modern Food 8 Comments

The Chinese as potato eaters?  Oh yes, if Ms. Feng, former potato farmer turned potato promoter and the Chinese government have their way, according to a couple of fascinating pieces…

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I, Ennion, Master of Fire

By Rachel Laudan August 15, 2015 Food History, Food Politics, Food Processing, Cooking and Kitchens 4 Comments

I, Ennion, master of fire, put my signature to the products of my workshop.  I, Ennion, master of fire, created this blue two-handled cup from earth, fire, and salt.  …

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Fruits of the Oven: Pastries

By Rachel Laudan August 4, 2015 Adventures, Mainly Culinary, Food History, Food Politics, Food Processing, Cooking and Kitchens, Mexican Food 12 Comments

Today I’m posting a piece, “Letter from Mexico: Fruits of the Oven” that I wrote back in 2001 about a visit to a traditional bakery that made frutas de horno (pastries)…

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