How often do you think about the history of utensils? What inspired our ancestors to create each of these eating tools? Were they always used in the same way we use them today?
Posted by Kristen Lepage on Jan 21, 2020
Category: History
Where Does Popcorn Come From?
Have you ever wondered where popcorn comes from? When I was a kid, I used to think that I could dry out the corn kernels from my summertime corn-on-the-cob and use them to make popcorn. When I finally got the guts to dry out the kernels and pop them, they burned and got stuck to… Read More >
Posted by Mackenzie Fraser on Apr 10, 2015
Salt is Fascinating — A Pinch of History!
There it sits on your kitchen table, waiting for your next mealtime meeting. And though you probably give it no thought as you sprinkle it onto your plate, salt is fascinating. Salt and Our Bodies Why do we eat it? Other than that it’s downright delicious, our bodies need it. Salt is essential. It regulates… Read More >
Posted by Gwen Watson on Sep 26, 2014
Where Do Apples Really Come From?
GourmetGiftBaskets.com calls New Hampshire home, and with fall coming up fast, that means two fun activities for New England: leaf peeping and apple picking! Our neighbor state, Massachusetts, is home to Johnny Appleseed himself, the legendary pioneer who brought apple trees and nurseries to large parts of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. There is nothing… Read More >
Posted by Gwen Watson on Sep 8, 2014
Facts About Ketchup
Ketchup facts you never knew. Despite popular misconceptions, ketchup is no new commodity. Its history started in the 1690s when the Chinese concocted a pickled fish and spices mixture. They called this koe-chip, which means the brine of pickled fish (it’s come far, huh?). This sauce made its way to the tables of British explorers… Read More >
Posted by Gwen Watson on Aug 1, 2014
The History of April Fools’ Day
….The actual origins of April Fools’ Day are foggy at best. Most accept the idea that April Fools’ Day came out of the switch to the Gregorian calendar in the 16th century. Literary buffs, however, will sometimes argue that Chaucer made mention of April Fools’ Day in his famous “Canterbury Tales,” written more than a… Read More >
Posted by Melody on Apr 1, 2011