Scientists Unlock the Mysterious Origin of the Potato
First cultivated in the Andes Mountains of South America, the potato plant has long presented a mystery to botanists. Where did it come from?| CulinaryLore
First cultivated in the Andes Mountains of South America, the potato plant has long presented a mystery to botanists. Where did it come from?| CulinaryLore
Sometimes, when you complain about the food you ordered and your complaint isn't received positively and constructively, it's because of the way you complained.| CulinaryLore
Usually, when you buy fresh potatoes they seem clean. At other times, you may notice a small amount of visible dirt on the surface of the potato. Potatoes grow as a root under the soil, so they certainly are not clean when harvested. This variability in cleanliness makes people wonder whether commercial potatoes are washed ... Read more The post Are Potatoes Washed Before Being Sold? first appeared on CulinaryLore.| CulinaryLore
With egg costs skyrocketing, it's natural that people ask whether raising your own hens can save money on eggs. Is raising hens cheaper than buying eggs?| culinarylore.com
Hydrox cookies, introduced by Sunshine Biscuits as “Hydrox Biscuit Bon Bons” in 1908, were the original sandwich cookies in the United States. They were extremely popular and successful, virtually defining the category of sandwich cookie. Oreo cookies were introduced a scant four years later, in 1912. Through aggressive advertising, and rising consumer preference, Oreos soon ... Read more The post What Was the Difference Between Oreo and Hydrox Cookies? first appeared on CulinaryLore.| CulinaryLore
The first airline meals were served up, or handed out, by Handley Page Transport on it’s flights from London to Brussels, starting on October 11, 1919. These meals were simple prepackaged lunch boxes containing sandwiches and fruit. The meals were not handed out by a flight attendant, or stewardess, but by a cabin boy as ... Read more The post When Were the First Airline Meals Served During Flight? first appeared on CulinaryLore.| CulinaryLore
