Epoch Foods

The Cherokee Chefs Bringing Back North America’s Lost Cuisine Researching traditional foods led them to the revelations of an archaeological dig in Kentucky.

These are an ancient Egyptian sweet snack. Rekhmire’s Tiger Nut Cones. I used organic tiger nuts, organic medjool dates, and honey purchased during a brief stay in Dubai. I also added a small amount of cinnamon. The tiger nuts themselves are interesting; when soaked in hot water, drained, and ground up, they’re reminiscent of coconut flour. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/ancient-egyptian-recipes.amp

This article is about an interesting and delicious not-so-secret ingredient I’ve been using. Meet piper longum, or “long pepper.” I’ve used it in Lucanian Sausage and Coriander Lentils.

How Black Pepper Won Europe From a Tastier Pepper Europe fell in love with long pepper before black pepper came to dominate spice cabinets.

This is an experimental loaf of bread inspired by archeological findings at Pompeii. Half spelt flour and half whole wheat, sourdough starter, olive oil, sea salt, and nigella seeds.