Happy Pączki Day!
Shrove Tuesday, more commonly known as Fat Tuesday, is a day in the Christian tradition that marks the end of the time before Lent. In this blog post, CHM curator … Learn More
Tag: food history
Orange Cider at the 1893 World’s Fair: Drink of the Gods or Soul-Destroying Concoction?
CHM research and insights analyst Marissa Croft teams up with YouTuber Kaz Rowe to share a tale of two ciders at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. Recipes for both ciders … Learn More
The Chicago Origins of Leaf Brands Candy
In many Western countries, December 6 (December 19 in Eastern Christian traditions) marks the Feast of St. Nicholas of Bari, Bishop of Myra. Known in his lifetime for his advocacy … Learn More
Foods of the 1893 World’s Fair
Chicago has undoubtedly become one of the culinary epicenters of the world. The city’s location in the middle of the country and its diverse communities make it easy to find … Learn More
Author Talk | Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites
Get a taste of Chicago’s food history with coauthors Monica Eng and David Hammond.
Pizza, Chicago Style
It’s National Deep Dish Pizza Day! Where will you be ordering from tonight? Modern pizza is reputed to have started in Naples in 1889 when Raffaele Esposito created the “Pizza Margherita,” with tomato, … Learn More
Heather Bilandic’s Potato/Leek Soup
Michael A. Bilandic became mayor after the death of Richard J. Daley in 1976. During his 1979 election campaign, Bilandic emphasized his ethnic and family loyalties with this brochure that … Learn More
Say Cheese!
For National Mac and Cheese Day, we’re highlighting a local company whose name is synonymous with cheese—Kraft. Founded in 1903 by James L. Kraft, it started as a cheese-delivery business … Learn More