Tag Archives: food
In Sweden, bakeries like RC Chocolat at Stockholm’s Arlanda Airport offer “sourdough hotels,” caring…
5 Mouthwatering Pizza Facts That Might Surprise You
How much do we love pizza? A lot. On any given day, around 13% of Americans devour a slice (or three). Among males aged 6 to 19, that number jumps to a saucy 25%. But there’s more to this beloved dish than melting cheese and baked crust. From its humble origins in Naples to a… Read More »
The Brink of Starvation- The Inspiring Tale of Inventing Instant Ramen
Ah, instant ramen: friend to starving students and broke individuals everywhere. A convenient and delicious source of cheap calories, it is the perfect meal for getting through exam season or stretching a dollar until the next paycheque arrives. Available in a dizzying array of styles and flavours, instant ramen is enjoyed all around the world,… Read More »
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How do They Make Decaf Coffee and Tea and Non-Alcoholic Beer and Wine?
Caffeine. Alcohol. Nicotine. These are the three most widely-consumed drugs in the world. Every day, around 80% of the world’s population – around 6.4 billion people – consumes caffeine – typically in the form of coffee, tea, or cola – with the average consumer’s daily intake being around 200 milligrams. Meanwhile, 32.5% of the world’s… Read More »
6 Facts About Red Lobster: A Dive Into the Rise, Fall, and Legacy of a Seafood
Red Lobster used to represent casual fine dining for many families across the United States. It simply had a special place in people’s hearts, often reserved for big nights, such as prom dinners or fun family nights. With candles on tables and cocktails in those really cool signature glasses, Red Lobster felt fancy but still… Read More »
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In 18th-century France, Antoine-Augustin Parmentier sought to promote the consumption of potatoes,…
How Do They Actually Measure the Heat of Hot Peppers?
In September 2013, food critic Matt Gross sat down at the Second Annual New York City Hot Sauce Expo and prepared to face a daunting challenge. Before him on the table lay three small, dark red, shrivelled peppers, which he was to eat as quickly as he could. Gross, a veteran spice connoisseur or “chilihead”,… Read More »
From Zero to One Thousand to Zero- The Rise and Fall of Howard Johnson’s
In the modern world, if you step out your door and travel to neighboring cities or even countries, you’ll generally be greeted by a slew of familiar food related franchises for your respective region, with some of the most popular in the world today including McDonald’s, Subway, Starbucks, KFC, Dunkin, and the like. In all… Read More »