Hot and spicy food has been a part of the human diet for over 6000 years. Many cultures use a variety of spices as staples in the diet. For example, cayenne pepper is a common spice used in Cajun, Thai, Russian, Tex Mex and Asian cuisines, just to name a few. Besides the flavors that hot...
Popcorn has been around for centuries. It is one of six main varieties of corn. (The others are pod, sweet, flour, dent, and flint.) Popcorn originated in Mexico, but eventually made its way north. In 1948, archaeologists in the state of New Mexico discovered ancient popcorn ears that were at least...
International Beer Day is a global celebration of beer, taking place in pubs, breweries, and back yards all over the world -- It's a day for beer lovers everywhere to raise a toast to our brewers and bartenders, and rejoice in the greatness of beer! International Beer Day (IBD) is an August...
Also known as “soft serve,” this swirled delight is served using a special machine. Ice cream vendors also use a special technique to double the amount of air in soft ice cream, which creates its light, smooth texture. 1934, Tom Carvel, the founder of the Carvel brand and franchise,...
This holiday is for enjoying rum punch! Rum punch is a age old recipe that dates way back. So on Rum Punch Day; why not have yourself a punch party and try a bowl of rum punch between friends. Rum is made by distilling fermented sugar from sugar cane and is fermented from 'cane juice,...