Delishtory Archive

How did a drink from Ethiopia take over the world—and what did it cost?

Throughout history, shellfish has gone from delicacy to trash to luxury again. Why is that?

Wine has been a status symbol throughout history, but why can the prices range so wildly today? Kae Lani dives into the history to find o ...

Around 2 billion people around the world regularly eat insects as part of their diet. Insects are nutritious, sustainable, and abundant. ...

Did you know that salt was once worth its own weight in gold? This deceptively simple ingredient is not only essential to life, it also h ...

There are over 100 types of beer around the world, each with their own unique flavor profile and history. Dive into the history of beer, ...

Discover the surprising history of ketchup’s journey from fermented fish sauce in China, to mushroom paste in England, to the tomat ...

Soul food began as a means of survival during the transatlantic slave trade. Here’s the story of how it became a beloved and comple ...

Vanilla is one of the most expensive spices in the world. That’s no surprise when you learn just how complicated it is to grow and ...

Rice is a staple crop around the world, but how did that come to be? And what’s actually the difference between all the rice variet ...

According to some Indigenous communities across the Americas, Corn is a holy crop and she has sisters: Beans and Squash. For these commun ...

War can have a huge impact on how and what we eat. From chicory coffee, to Spam, to M&M’s, many beloved ingredients, snacks, a ...

Cookies have a long history that goes back way further than you may think! From gingerbread to your favorite Girl Scout cookie, Kae Lani ...

When you think of Italian food, you probably think about pizza, bruschetta, or spaghetti. But tomatoes aren’t native to Italy. So w ...

There's nothing more retro than a jello salad, right?