From the mid 1950’s to early 2000’s, television and newsprint advertisements contributed much to our imagination and cravings and the shaping of food trends. Social media took over in recent years, especially with the increasing popularity of highly visual platforms such as Snapchat, Instagram and Facebook. For the first time in the history of mass… Continue reading Food Trends of 2018
Category: Food Facts & Lore
The Egg Carton
The proverb, “Necessity is the mother of invention,” comes to mind. Indeed, the concept of the egg carton was inspired by necessity rather than mercantile intentions. The original idea took root in the mind of a newsprint publisher, once upon an ordinary day, when he overheard a conversation between a hotel manager and a farm… Continue reading The Egg Carton
The First Restaurants
This begins our newest segment: an exploration of food facts, inventions and oddities presented in random food bites to nourish the mind and imagination. Enjoy. Early eateries consisted in simple Inns offering a bed and a warm meal to travelers. The concept dates back to the ninth century, CE. There was no menu, but rather… Continue reading The First Restaurants
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