One might hesitate on their last bite of KitKat if they’ve known that chocolate was of high value back in the Mayan times. With its use in the marketplace and as a tribute to their kings, it’s evident that the Mayan economy was partially dependent on their cacao supply. Chocolate was a valuable form of […]
What Was The Currency Used by the Ancient Mayan Civilization? Read More »
Chick-Fil-A started its rise in the food industry by licensing its chicken Chick-Fil-A sandwich to over fifty dining establishments. Some of those restaurants included Waffle House. Soon after Waffle House terminated its contract with the Chick-Fil-A creator, Samuel Cathy, he slowly converted Chick-Fil-A into its very own stand-alone establishment with over 2600 stores all over
How Was Chick-Fil-A Established? Read More »
Mac ‘n’ cheese, macaroni cheese, cheesy pasta – these are the most common names for Kraft’s Macaroni and Cheese. In Canada, it is known and loved as the KD. Canadians eat more Kraft macaroni and cheese than anyone else in the world. According to records, they consume about 55% more than Americans, who come in
Which Country Consumes The Most Kraft Mac and Cheese? Read More »
While McDonald’s has been around since the late 40s, it was only in 1963 when they officially made Ronald McDonald the corporation’s face. But where is this famous clown now? The McDonald’s Corporation quietly phased out their iconic mascot, Ronald McDonald; after the 2016 clown scare videos started going viral, clowns really started to scare
What Happened to Ronald McDonald? Read More »
The American fast-food chain is well-known for its burgers, fries, and vibrant golden arches logo. For years, they have been known to be the world’s largest restaurant chain, having a branch in 119 nations. But did you know they attempted to go the healthy route by selling salads? In 2004, McDonald’s tried to encourage its
Did McDonald’s Sell an Adult “Happy Meal”? Read More »
Popcorn- a staple snack that everyone would want to get their hands on every time they go out to the theaters or maybe even when watching a movie at home, but- have you ever wondered if there are any other snacks out there that undergo the same process that popcorns do which is, of course,
What Other Grains Can Be Popped Besides Popcorn? Read More »
Truffles are found in different regions, but the elite often seeks out the white truffle variants. A sprinkle of this delight can transform your dish altogether. The white truffle, or “Trifola d’Alba Madonna” (Truffle of the White Mother), is extremely expensive. A pound of this gastronomic delicacy can sell as much as $3,600. This explains
Why Are White Truffle Farmers Secretive About Their Business? Read More »
The Guinness World Records is well-known for giving recognition to the most bizarre activities and oddities. We’ve seen the longest fingernails, the fastest wheelie bin, and yes, the tallest M&M stack. But how many do you need to stack to break the world record? You need to stack six M&M’s to break the current world
How Many M&M’s Do You Need to Stack to Beat the World Record? Read More »
Food fraud: Do you really know what fish species you are eating? A Taste of the Sea When you buy fish from a store, or when you are served a fish dish in a restaurant, you expect to get what the label says or to eat what you ordered. Unfortunately, the reality is sometimes far
The best legal advice is often an apology In 2008, Maple Leaf Foods of Toronto had a disaster on its hands after an outbreak of the listeria bacteria in some of its packaged meat products. Lunchmeat manufactured and packaged in Toronto under the Burns and Maple Leaf brands was infected, and there were nine confirmed
