This video discusses the significance of Millet, a valuable crop cultivated in Asia and Africa for thousands of years. It explores the different species of Millet, their origins, and their adaptability to various climates and soil...

Ketchup is one of the world's most popular condiments. This sweet and tangy sauce usually has a tomato base these days, but the original ketchup (or ke-tsiap) was a pickled fish sauce! Learn more about ketchup and try making it at home.

French fries are a common name for sliced, fried potatoes. Learn how the dish got its name and watch a French fry cooking demonstration.

Which countries produce the most maize and what do they use it for? Learn about the many uses of maize from food to fuel.<b<br/>r/>

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Learn how to make a couple buckwheat recipes beyond the usual pancakes and porridge.<b<br/>r/>

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Maize comes in many forms from corn on the cob to polenta. Learn how to make a salad and a breakfast porridge dish using maize.<b<br/>r/>

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Spelt is a chewy and flavorful grain. Learn a few ways to cook spelt.<b<br/>r/>

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Sorbet is an icy dessert that's usually sweetened with fruit, honey or sugar. It is different from ice cream in that it does not include any dairy products. Learn about the history of sorbet and try making berry sorbet!

In addition to providing nutrients to fuel our bodies, sorghum is also proving to be a useful crop in generating non-fossil fuels. Learn how sorghum stalks can be converted and burned to generate energy.<b<br/>r/>

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This video provides a description and overview of the grain teff, highlighting its origins in Ethiopia and its potential as a crop for fighting famine. It discusses the history of teff, its cultivation and growth requirements, as well...

Learn about the uses of the buckwheat plant - from plaster to salad!<b<br/>r/>

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This video explores the evolution of agriculture and the significant role that common wheat has played in human history. From the discovery of grass as a food source to the crossbreeding and cultivation of different wheat varieties, it...

This video provides a brief history and overview of bulgur, a type of processed wheat grain. Learn how scientists have increased the nutritional value of bulgur to be used in disaster relief.<b<br/>r/>

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Weird History Food is taking you around the United States to find (almost) every variety of pizza this great land has to offer. Everyone knows what goes into the perfect pizza: dough, tomato sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, and your...

Learn about rice-based stories, ceremonies, and sayings from Southeast Asia to the West.<b<br/>r/>

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Hambugers are made by mixing minced meat with spices, then forming the meat into patties and cooking it on a grill or stove. While the hamburger is often considered an American food, it's believed to have originated in Germany. Learn...

In this video, we explore the fascinating history and significance of barley. We learn about how this grain played important roles in various native and early cultures, and how it managed to survive and thrive throughout centuries. We...

Weird History Food is getting cheesy, covering the history of Velveeta. Everyone's favorite party dip for tortilla chips has a longer history than one would expect. Coming from the dairy mind of Emil Frey, Velveeta has changed a lot over...

Weird History Food is here for your lunch meat needs. The history of bologna or baloney has a storied history both in both Italy as well as America, which, thanks to German immigrants, gave the rise to American kids' favorite TV jingle...

Cheese is a dairy product made by coagulating ceisin in milk to separate it from the whey. Learn more about the dairy product and how to make your own cheese!

From the archives: Ann Vileisis talks about the need to start making connections between our consumption of food, and all the interrelated social, health, and environmental consequences that occur.

From the archives: A conversation with author Ann Vileisis about her book, "Kitchen Literacy", a historical look at how we viewed our food and why. Part 1.

From the archives: PART 2—Continuing our conversation with Ann Vileisis, author of Kitchen Literacy, she explains how over time we became gradually disconnected from how foods were produced and where they originated.

The pretzel is a style of braided or knotted bread that became popular in Europe over a thousand years ago. No one knows who invented the pretzel, but it is believed to have come from either Italy or Germany. Learn more about the bread...