When the first leaf of autumn falls and the first gust of cool wind comes, we all know that the holidays are just around the corner. Before Christmas arrives, Thanksgiving is celebrated all over the United States and Canada. And since pumpkins and squash were grown by the Natives, they brought these to the first […]
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Authentic Paella, Bouillabaisse, and the Biryani all have one ingredient in common. But did you know that their common ingredient was once more expensive than gold? Saffron comes from the Crocus sativus plant. These plants cannot grow in the wild hence must be cultivated by humans. Saffron is expensive because it takes about 1,000 flowers
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Many traditional Asian dishes make use of chili peppers. One variant was even named chinense because it was believed to have originated in China. But did you know where chili peppers actually come from? Asian regions such as India, China, and Thailand are known for their spicy dishes, but they only discovered and used chili
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Most of us are familiar with Cheez-Its and their square shape. But over the years, Cheez-Its have changed. Are these baked crackers still square? The iconic cracker got a slight makeover instead of the regular one-by-one-inch squares. Cheez-Its are now 1.02 by 0.94 inches. This means that Cheez-Its are rectangles now. How Did Cheez-Its Start? Green
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One of the few foods that are considered quintessentially American is the hot dog. While it is difficult to pinpoint who actually invented this popular snack, experts say that it originated from Europe. But did you know there is a National Hot Dog and Sausage Council? The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council is located
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If there’s anything the Lone Star State is famous for, it’s their perfectly smoked and seasoned barbecue. Briskets, ribs, sausages, and more, if you’ve been to Texas, you’d know how perfect these are. But did you know you can actually take a course on Texas Barbecue? You can take a course on Texas Barbecue at
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Remember those flat pieces of u-shaped plastic attached to your bread bags? They’re called Bread Clips and often show the price and expiry date of your bread. But did you ever wonder how the nifty clip was invented? Floyd G. Paxton invented the bread clip while he was on a flight home in 1952. He
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The Ratatouille movie introduced the ratatouille dish itself. With the eye-pleasing and appetizing animation of the title-based food, many viewers become intrigued as to who designed the widely famous ratatouille. Thomas Keller, an acclaimed chef who owns the famous restaurant The French Laundry, designed the ratatouille dish, including the elegant and modern layering of the
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Trees are some of the amazing things on our planet. They don’t move, but they are classified as living organisms. In addition to this, they are highly beneficial to humans. But have you heard about the Jabuticaba tree? What makes it so unusual? The Jabuticaba Tree or the Brazilian Grape Tree is unique for growing
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Who can ever resist a batch of freshly baked homemade cookies? Every first of October, Americans celebrate National Homemade Cookie Day by making a delicious batch of cookies at home. But did you know how many cookies the average American eats? According to statistics, the average American consumes around 3 or more cookies a day,
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