Archeology and Taste
Eating the Ancient. Archaeology reveals the basics of ancient meals from old bones, cookware, and plant remains, but the flavor is more mysterious, as it was often influenced by seasonings, [...]
Eating a Rainbow, and the Role Ube Plays
Ube – pronounced “ooo - bay” – is shorthand for the purple yam, Dioscorea alata. Boiled and mashed, it becomes a tasty paste that is almost as synonymous with Filipino [...]
