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
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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"…
Dining at the Wild Parties of Regency England
Max Miller recreates route cakes, a dry 19th-century treat popular at hectic social gatherings known as routes. Drawing on historical recipes from the Regency era, this episode explores the etiquette…
Making 2,000 Years Of Mustard
Tasting History with Max Miller
Eat Like a Medieval Nun
Hildegard of Bingen's Cookies of Joy