Potato Chips History
Legends of the Crisp. Potato chips, or crisps if that’s how you prefer to call them, are loved around the world. They...
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Halo Halo History & Origins of the Famous Filipino Dessert
The History of the Philippines in a Cold, Sweet Bowl. They say you can taste a country’s culture in their dishes. That...
Spanish Tortilla History: Tales of Spain’s National Dish
Tales & Legends of the Real History of Tortilla Española. Spanish Tortilla, or tortilla española or tortilla de patatas, can be found...
Bagel History: Origin Stories of Your Favorite Morning Bread
Unknown Origin, Possibly Histories. Bagels are one of the most loved breakfast breads, lunch breads, or anytime breads, really. Learn the two...
French Toast History, its Timeline & Origins
Possibly not French or even from France. French Toast has a long history in the form of many names from various cultures....
Bulgogi History: Origins of Korea’s Famous Dish
All About Korea’s Popular Beef Dish. Among Korea’s most known and popular dishes is bulgogi – the thinly-sliced marinated beef that’s so...
Macaroon versus Macaron – They’re Different, But Also Kind of Related
Know What’s What. Two different desserts often mispronounced. And yet, they are actually related! Learn the similarities and differences between macaroon versus...
Sandwich History: The Sandwich Before the “Sandwich”
The Sandwich before the “Sandwich”. The sandwich history comes with a fun story about how the sandwich was named. And even before...
Apple Pie History: Not Quite “As American as Apple Pie”
The Real History of Apple Pie. Two food facts about apple pie: 1) apples did not originate in the Americas and 2)...
Chocolate Chip Cookie History
Origins of America’s Favorite Cookie. The history of the cookie begins in 7th century Persia where sugar cane was first grown. Bakers...