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Food Beginnings: St. Patrick’s Day

March 16, 2018
Food Beginnings: St. Patrick’s Day

Just your typical Sunday in Killarney, Ireland. This weekend, St. Patrick’s Day will be celebrated with a lot of Guinness, green food dye, and shamrock shakes. But you might be surprised to learn that the main dish Americans associate with…

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Food Beginnings: The Story of Sushi

July 21, 2017
Food Beginnings: The Story of Sushi

At my very first job in D.C. I learned the fascinating history behind combining rice and fish into one of my favorite meals. Here’s a closer look at the history of sushi, from its humble origins to street food to…

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Food Beginnings: The Buffalo Wing

February 2, 2017
Food Beginnings: The Buffalo Wing

It’s highly likely that one or two of you will be enjoying some good ol’ saucy Buffalo wings this Sunday during the Super Bowl. Last year Americans ate 1.3 BILLION Buffalo wings on the day of the Super Bowl. Billion.…

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Food Beginnings: Easter Eggs and a Bunny

March 22, 2016
Food Beginnings: Easter Eggs and a Bunny

This Sunday is Easter, when Christians will celebrate Jesus rising from the dead. Alongside this very religious holiday is a day full of chocolate rabbits, colorful eggs, and wicker baskets. And the Easter Bunny of course, who delivers candy and…

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Food Beginnings: King Cake

February 9, 2016
Food Beginnings: King Cake

This is the first post in a new series here at The District Table called Food Beginnings. I plan to occasionally highlight the history behind different foods and look into the story behind them. For my first feature, in honor…

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