This week, we looked back with rose-colored glasses at the world's first restaurant, the glory days of air travel and the history of fusion. We also examined the present state of American food media under a somewhat harsh spotlight. We traveled the globe from Sweden to Vietnam and landed right back at one of our favorite spots: New York City.
It was a whirlwind of a week: just the way we like. Here are the seven stories that really captured our attention:
NPR illuminates another surprising historical fact:
Mexico's been doing fusion for 500 years. The story and recipe for
crepas, the Mexican version of crepes, shines a light on the meaning—or lack— of
authenticity when it comes to food.
Lots of food for thought, as it were, for the weekend—enjoy!
On August 18th, 2015, 26-year-old Kim Tucci had the surprise of her life: she and her husband, proud parents of three children, found out that they were expecting quintuplets! And after a good pregnancy, on January 28th, Tucci gave birth to her five darlings: Tiffany, Penelope, Beatrix, Allie, and Keith. Australian photographer Erin Elizabeth Hoskins was there to capture it all.
Some might say that Kim should have known–after all, she was eating 6,000 calories per day while pregnant! Others are amazed that it took her just 2 minutes to deliver all 5 babies (OK, fine, it was a caesarian section , but it still sounds impressive!).
Now, the Tucci family needs a special car that can seat nine, as even a regular visit to the doctor presently requires three automobiles. Kim’s grandmother, Denis, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help the family raise money, so after taking a look at the pictures below, make consider going and making a contribution!
The first parcels of the property were acquired in 1990 by Johnny Morris, the founder of Bass Pro Shops. The park is managed by the Dogwood Canyon Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting the canyon’s natural plant and wildlife environment.
The Foundation promotes environmental conservation by maintaining the park and providing the public with an unspoiled setting for exploration and the enjoyment of various outdoor activities.
The purposes of the Dogwood Canyon Foundation are to promote natural conservation and preservation, and to preserve the natural environment and its wildlife and plant life by acquiring and maintaining ecologically significant, undeveloped land and preserving it for the benefit of the general public. To achieve its purpose, the Foundation owns, operates and maintains the Dogwood Canyon Nature Park.
More info: dogwoodcanyon.org
"Preserve, promote, and protect the natural environment of the canyon’s wildlife and plant life."