The last time you broke open a package of cheddar, did you wonder where that cheese actually came from or how it came into existence? Chances are good that you were probably more interested in getting those slices on your bread or crackers than in the history of your cheese. However, cheese has a …
chocoholic (def): a person who has or claims to have an addiction to chocolate. Are you a chocoholic? Answer these questions to help find out. (Be honest.) * If you have more than two secret stashes of chocolate candy, you might be a chocoholic. * If your top three favorite candies all have chocolate …
Remember how glad you were when you were given fruit baskets as complementary gifts hotels? I’m sure you almost didn’t want to touch it, or even eat its contents. “It’s just too beautiful to be eaten” is your excuse why you don’t want to eat it. Don’t be so awestruck. Fruit baskets are easily …
Corn pollen more than 80,000 years old was found in Mexico. Proper popcorn was known in China, Sumatra, and India for at least 5000 years. Popped popcorn and kernels 5600 years old were discovered in the “Bat Cave” in New Mexico in 1948-1950. Popcorn kernels – ready to pop – were unearthed in ancient …
If you want to give a unique gift that is guarantee to be used an enjoyed by the recipient, consider a fruit basket. Fruit baskets are fabulous ways to provide your friend, family member, neighbor, co-worker, or client with a delicious — and healthy — treat that looks like a million bucks, but is …
It’s been a tool for diplomacy, a space-age way to keep astronauts’ teeth healthy and has been paired with some of America’s most famous icons. It’s chewing gum — and it may have been discovered when its modern day inventor was chewing on ways to reinvent the wheel. Thomas Adams, often referred to as …
Funny as it may sound, jelly beans do have a fascinating history. Jelly beans have been on the shelves of shops for around 100 years and have been enjoyed by young and old throughout the world. While jelly beans made their main appearance in the 1900’s, they have been about since the 17th century …
Beef jerky seems to cause extreme reactions in people. They either love it or hate it. I love it. Yes, eating beef jerky can be a marathon chewing experience. But I love the taste of it. It also helps me avoid eating too much junk food because after I eat a few pieces of …
Sunflower seeds contain large amounts of healthy fat acids and can be enjoyed fresh or used in bread and dishes. They are very popular in candy in deserts and many sunflower lovers make their own brine to spice up the taste of the sunflower seed. Creating your own brine is easy if you follow …