A Taste of History

Cooking Techniques | Recipes | History of Healthy Eating

I took an interest in cooking at a young age, learning from both my mother on our hobby farm and my grandmother, Mary Jo Dathe. Both inspired me to follow my passion for cooking and learn about culinary arts. Join me as I explore recipes from across the ages and cooking techniques handed down through generations.

What Our Ancestors Ate (and Why It Matters)

Long before nutrition labels and diet trends, our ancestors relied on what the land, seasons, and their ingenuity provided. Their diets weren’t perfect—but many of the foods they ate and cultivated played a crucial role in improving health, sustaining energy, and allowing civilizations to grow.

R. A. Fletcher

Jan 283 min read

You Don’t Have To Be A Chef To Be A Good Cook

Cooking can feel intimidating. Between celebrity chefs, complicated recipes, and perfectly styled meals on social media, it’s easy to believe that great cooking is reserved for professionals. The truth is much simpler. You don’t need any fancy equipment or special training to learn how to cook well. What you need is an understanding of a few fundamental cooking methods and techniques—and the confidence to use them. By starting small with the foundational components of cooking

R. A. Fletcher

Jan 214 min read