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Kitchen Myths - facts and fiction about food and cooking by Dr Peter Aitken

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About Kitchen Myths

Kitchen Myths – Facts and Fiction about Food, Cooking, and Nutrition

Myths About: History and Culture

Myths and misunderstandings about the history and origins of food in human cultures.

Marco Polo leaving for China

Pasta Was Brought From China to Italy by Marco Polo

History and Culture, Ingredients | 9 Oct 26

Corned beef and cabbage recipe

Corned Beef and Cabbage is Traditional in Ireland

History and Culture, Ingredients | 29 Sep 26

Harvesting wild rice

All Wild Rice is the Same

Ingredients, History and Culture | 25 Sep 26

Cowboys asking about beans in the chili

Real Chili Does Not Contain Beans or Tomatoes

Ingredients, History and Culture | 22 Sep 26

Fishermen commenting on lobsters washed up on beach

Lobster has Always Been a Luxury Food

Ingredients, History and Culture | 31 Aug 26

Caesar orders a salad

Caesar Salad was Invented by Julius Caesar

History and Culture | 3 Mar 26