Why is it called Welsh Rabbit (Rarebit)?
Is it Welsh? Maybe. The Welsh certainly had a reputation for loving toasted cheese that precedes “Welsh rarebit” as a dish, so it’s possible, but we’ll likely never know if…
The Original Fettuccine Alfredo with No Cream
Max Miller recreates the historic Roman dish using only handmade pasta, high-quality butter, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. The episode explores the fascinating story of Alfredo di Lelio and the 1920s Hollywood honeymooners…
First Class Breakfast on the Titanic
tasting history
Table Manners in the Ottoman Empire – Acem Pilav
Tasting History
Why Vampires Hate Garlic
A Transylvanian Recipe from 1580
Vienna’s Iconic Chocolate Cake
Max Miller investigates the contentious history behind Vienna's famous chocolate dessert, testing a 19th-century recipe against modern versions. This culinary journey explores a long-standing legal battle over the official "original"…
Making 2,000 Years Of Mustard
Tasting History with Max Miller
Eat Like a Medieval Nun
Hildegard of Bingen's Cookies of Joy
The Noble Origins of Afternoon Tea
Max Miller recreates a historical recipe for Victoria sandwiches from Isabella Beeton’s 1861 book, Book of Household Management. The episode explores the origins of afternoon tea, tracing its custom to…