by Stowaway Magazine | Feb 20, 2017 | Culture, Four Corners, Winter 2017
Known for its sweet taste, honey is as versatile as it is delicious. People have taken advantage of this ingredient for thousands of years, in uses ranging from medicinal cough remedies to savory sauces. Honey remains a staple food in cultures across the world. The...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jul 2, 2016 | Culture, Eats, Spring 2016
When Columbus crossed the Atlantic Ocean in 1492, he expected to find the riches and spices of the West Indies. To their dismay, they returned to Spain without the treasures they had anticipated. However, one of their many discoveries impacted the...
by Stowaway Magazine | Sep 17, 2015 | Culture, Eats, Fall 2015
Not all pizzas are created equal. Delivered or picked up, gourmet or mass-produced, frozen or fresh—pizza is for everyone. Pizza has become a classic and quintessential American food. We eat pizza at birthday parties as kids, for late night snacks as students, and for...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jul 1, 2014 | Culture, Eats, Four Corners, Summer 2014
It may surprise you to learn that eggplant is not what it seems: this native Indian plant is actually a fruit! Eggplant has had many uses throughout history; for example, women in ancient China created a dye out of eggplant skins to polish their teeth to a shiny gray....