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History and Origins of Foods
Who ever thought of eating that? There is a history for everything and food is no exception. A big part of our daily lives, so come explore the culinary history of food and the wonderful facts and myths surrounding this fascinating subject.
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When was German gingerbread invented and who invented it?
The history of gingerbread goes back to the 9th century when traders traveling to China and India brought the spice to Europe. It became such a favorite that dishes of ground ginger were placed on the bar for patrons to sprinkle in their beer. It would be hard to say Germans invented gingerbread, but there are recipes dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries. That gingerbread was more like a candy than the cake-cookie varieties we have now.
Kielbasa sausage is simply Polish sausage , word "kielbasa" means sausage in Polish. Polish sausage is usually made of pork with spices and garlic and slowly smoked in the wood smoker.
Which country does Shepherd's Pie originate from?
The last name Shepard is of Anglo-Saxon origin. It is an occupational name for a shepherd from an Olde English pre 7th Century word "sceap", meaning sheep, and "hierde", which means herdsman.
Among the recorded examples of the name in London is the christening of Jone Shepherd in 1585. Samuell Shepherd was an early emigrant to the American colonies, leaving London on the "Defence" in July 1635, bound for New England.
A very distinctive Coat of Arms granted to a Shepherd family of Devonshire depicts a black shield, thereon three pascal lambs.
The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of William Sepherd, which was dated 1279 in Oxfordshire.
What did Sandy say ice cream was called in Texas?
Frozen cow juice.
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What do paraguayan people wear?
Paraguayan people wear many of the same styles of clothing that those in the United States and Europe wear. This is especially true in the cities. Our of the city women usually wear simple dresses with a shawl.
What food did they eat in 1960's?
Oh, dude, in the 1960s, people were chowing down on all kinds of groovy stuff like TV dinners, Jell-O salads, and casseroles galore. It was a time of convenience foods and retro recipes that would make your grandma proud. So, like, grab a fondue set and let's party like it's 1969!
When were melons first discovered?
Melons were "discovered" on the third day when God said, "Let there be..." and mature vegetation appeared all over the earth.
Where do different foods come from?
Most of the foods we eat in the US come from different countries. Here are some examples. The hot dog (the "frankfurter") was invented in Germany. Pizza and Pasta were invented in Italy. Hummus is from Greece, and so on.
Where did garlic first originate from?
Sources vary on this.
One source says that garlic is believed to have originated in West China, around the Tien Shan Mountains to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. From around 2000 BC, the Sumerians are thought to have brought garlic to China. From here, it then spread to Japan and Korea.
Another source pinpoints its origin to southwestern Siberia and central Asia, and that it spread to southern Europe from there.
toffee originally came from chocolate, the chocolate is heated up then softened
Is passion fruit a citrus fruit?
Passion fruit is actually not considered to be a citrus fruit. Oranges and lemons are considered to be citrus fruits.
Amish turkey is a dish the Amish make for their weddings. It is bread cubes and turkey ( or chicken) mixed with eggs, turkey broth, onions celery and is made in the oven. We make gravy and serve with it or the Amish make creamed celery as a side dish.
How does Samoa get their food?
its mainly raw fish, palusami (silver beet with coconut milk), kumara (sweet potatoe), taro, green bananas. chiken and potatoes. Typical island food. Traditionally food is prepared under the ground. It is called a 'umu'. Very delicious!!
Where to turnips originate from?
Turnip is a root crop or root vegetable that grows in tropic or polar regions. The crop was domesticated in India before 5th century BC.
What crops did the acadians grow when they came to Louisiana?
Cotton, soybeans, corn, wheat, grains, rice, sugarcane, sweet potatoes, and turf, a grassy substance.
Do English people eat fish and chips?
No because fish is a living thing so it can not be made but chips is british.
The arabs invented caramel
Arabs invented caramel first.Some people think in the 19 hundreds that the old folks just found things and created it.But no the Arabs created it.
Can you eat chicken on Good Friday?
You can't eat meat on Good Friday, but you only eat fish instead. But some say This is the kind of nonsense that makes Protestants laugh at Catholics. The Bible CLEARLY says that we are free to fast or not fast, eat meat or not eat meat, as we please. IT CLEARLY says that these kinds of "religious practices" are worthless and that God sees "good works" as nothing but "filthy rags."
Follow Jesus. Give Him your heart. That's all that counts. These kinds of questions reflect the kind of dead useless "religiosity" that Jesus came to ABOLISH!
Where were pizza pops first made?
The "PIZZA POP" was invented in Canada. Back in 1964 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, an entrepreneur named Paul Faraci began experimenting and testing a food product that would eventually become the standard in which everyone would try and copy - the Pizza Pop.
After months of experimenting and perfecting an acceptable product, Mr. Faraci opened a restaurant in Winnipeg and began selling his product over the counter. Demand of his product increased, and soon other restaurants were inquiring about this new "fast food" product. Wholesale sales then reached a point that he decided to close his restaurant and give all his attention to his new tasty product, the "PIZZA POP".
In order to expand further, Mr. Faraci took in two partners in 1975. They soon started selling to the retail trade. The sales went from $300,000 the first year and doubled each year until 1980, and this was only one product. Mr. Faraci wanted to expand the product line, a move his partners were not yet ready for, so he unwillingly sold out to his partners.
Mr. Faraci's partners then turned around and sold the company for a healthy profit to Pillsbury Foods. Mr. Faraci has been contacted by his former customers wanting to know if he would provide them with the original "PIZZA POP", (the product that is now being produced has been altered by the new producers, and does not have the same taste that was unique to the original "PIZZA POP") because the non-competition contractual period is over, Mr. Faraci and his family are looking at setting up production to produce the original "PIZZA POP".
What is the most popular food in Kentucky?
Most admit to liking Kentucky Fried Chicken and a rare few prefer Maine Lobster and Omaha beef, In truth some even go for McDonalds, or Pizza or Tacos or Thai or Chinese or Sushi or well it doesn't really matter because whatever you may want is surely available.
