The Origins of Halloween Candy
Halloween has been a holiday for centuries, and its origins are steeped in history. It is believed that Halloween began as a pagan festival honoring… Read More »The Origins of Halloween Candy
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Who Invented the Modern Donut?
Over the years, donuts have become a distinctly “Western” food passion. This passion spread all of North America, up into the far reaches of Canada.… Read More »Who Invented the Modern Donut?
Meet the Worlds Oldest Pizza: Antica Pizzeria
It is considered the “yeast of life” and a known as a source of “happy eating,” the pizza quickly became a favourite food from east… Read More »Meet the Worlds Oldest Pizza: Antica Pizzeria
Most Valuable Fruit Series: Square Watermelon
By now based on our most valuable fruit series it has become apparent that it is in Japan, where the most costly fruit is produced.… Read More »Most Valuable Fruit Series: Square Watermelon
Most Valuable Fruit Series: Ruby Roman Grapes
Despite their name, Ruby Roman Grapes are grown in Japan. Each grape comes in the size of a ping-pong ball, meaning that they are already… Read More »Most Valuable Fruit Series: Ruby Roman Grapes
Most Valuable Fruit Series: Sembikiya Queen Strawberries
In Japan, there is a cultural tradition of giving mid-year (July) and end-of-year (December) gifts to those to whom you are indebted. Food is often… Read More »Most Valuable Fruit Series: Sembikiya Queen Strawberries
Most Valuable Fruit Series: The Aussie Finger Lime
Australian finger limes are a species of citrus fruit that are native to rainforests of the central eastern coast of Australia. They are long and… Read More »Most Valuable Fruit Series: The Aussie Finger Lime
How King Corn Became the Worlds Most Important Crop
You know by now, that staple foods are those that constitute the majority of a particular diet, and supply virtually all or most of the… Read More »How King Corn Became the Worlds Most Important Crop
What Makes Resilient Wheat the Worlds 2nd Most Important Crop
The rundown: Wheat covers more of the earth than any other crop. It’s a resilient crop, growing in the dry and cold climates where rice… Read More »What Makes Resilient Wheat the Worlds 2nd Most Important Crop
How Thirsty Rice Became the Worlds 3rd Most Important Crop
In our previous article, we pointed out that staple foods are those that constitute the majority of a particular diet, and generally supply virtually all… Read More »How Thirsty Rice Became the Worlds 3rd Most Important Crop