Though cock-a-leekie is considered Scotland’s official soup, it was adapted from a French recipe using chicken, broth and onions through replacing the latter with its gentler taxonomic relative, the leek, which has been widely cultivated in Scotland since the Middle Ages. Though the first recorded instance of this change dates

The word “trifle” was first used in a culinary context in 1585, appearing in The Good Husvvifes Ievvell, a cookbook by English author Thomas Dawson. The term referred to a thick cream flavoured with sugar, ginger and rosewater. By the middle 18th century, the recipe evolved to entail setting biscuits

As 2024 winds down, we’re reflecting on another incredible year of sharing the stories, art, culture, and nightlife that make the Bay Area so unique. BrokeAssStuart.com wouldn’t be what it is without you—our community of readers, supporters, and believers in independent media. This year, instead of asking you to join Patreon

By James Conrad. The rich, creamy comfort casserole á la Johnny Marzetti was invented in 1896 by Teresa Marzetti, an Italian-born cook and restaurant co-owner then living in Columbus, Ohio, who named the dish after her brother-in-law. Before long, it became the flagship dish of the Marzettis’ namesake restaurant, and

By James Conrad. Egg drop soup is commonly associated with Chinese culture and may have been known to the ancients. According to archaeological evidence, keeping fowl for eggs has been documented in China as early as 1400 B.C.E. It is also a quick and easy dish to make, and a

By James Conrad. Picadillo, pronounced “peek-a-dee-yo,” is a traditional dish native to the Spanish-speaking world, particularly Central and South America, as well as the Philippines. Though its age and specific origin is unclear, the name derives from the Spanish verb “picar,” meaning “to mince.” Though it can be eaten alone,

Saigon Sandwich is a San Francisco treasure I’ll reminisce about well into old age. I’m already nostalgic for it because it feels like a relic of the past, a time when a good meal didn’t break the bank. But they’re here in the Tenderloin, open for business every day from

This Friday, November 4th, 40+ artists will showcase over 140 of their work at Foreign Lens in North Beach during a group show called “The Dust That Binds Us”. The opening will align with the monthly First Friday event in the neighborhood, North Beach Art walk. While the art walk

Guest Writer: Nicole Ski Every weekend and even weeknights there have been more and more concerts to go to. People are back out and celebrating or dancing their troubles away. I’m in a crew of misfit single girls who like to find the best spot for live music. It’s so