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A roasted whole turkey on a platter on a rustic wooden table

Why We Eat Turkey at Thanksgiving and When It Started

The 1621 harvest meal probably featured venison and wild fowl, not a roast turkey. The bird got its seat at the table more than two centuries later.

Clara Bennett · September 3, 2026 · 10 min read

A Roman style meal on terracotta dishes with flatbread, olives, salted fish and honeyed cheese

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What the Ancient Romans Really Put on Their Food

Forget salt and pepper. Ancient Romans built their entire flavor palette around fermented fish sauce, reduced grape must, and an herb that no longer exists.

Elena Rossi · September 1, 2026 · 10 min read