Rachel Laudan

Why You Should Be Interested in Barbara Santich’s History of Australian Cuisine

By Rachel Laudan January 19, 2013 English Food, Food History, Food Politics, Globalization Then and Now No Comments

In a nutshell. Because it’s part of the history of Anglo cuisine. Between 1790 and 1930, the number of Anglos (that is, English speakers, including Americans) increased sixteen-fold, from 12…

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Ginger and Turmeric in Latin America? Update One

By Rachel Laudan December 28, 2012 Food History, Globalization Then and Now, Mexican Food 27 Comments

I had a query this week that I am throwing open to everyone: how, if at all, are ginger and turmeric used in Latin America?  And were they part of…

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Dairies, calves and beef

By Rachel Laudan October 30, 2012 Food Politics, Globalization Then and Now 1 Comment

I’ve been ruminating a bit on the relations between dairy and beef, following my last post on India as a big milk producer now also being a big beef exporter. …

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