Cynthia Clampitt
Author
Cynthia Clampitt is a writer, speaker, and food historian. She is the author of "Midwest Maize: How Corn Shaped the U.S. Heartland" and "Pigs, Pork, and Heartland Hogs." Her pursuit of history, food, and culture has taken her to 37 countries on 6 continents.
LATEST
The Spice That Was Worth Manhattan
Since its introduction to the Western world in the Middle Ages, nutmeg has fueled conflict and obsession.
Vanilla: Why the World’s Favorite Flavor Is Far From Plain
Chances are your vanilla flavoring is synthetic. Here’s what makes the real thing—the second-most expensive spice in the world—so special.
From the Roman Treasury to Every Table: The Surprising History of Black Pepper, the King of Spices
Plus: the difference between black, white, green, and pink peppercorns, and how to make the most of it in the kitchen.
