Ketchup is the most popular condiment in America. It is found in 97% of kitchens and most people consume on average 3 bottles per year. Interestingly, there is some sound reasoning behind the decision to consider Ketchup a vegetable. A mere 4 tablespoons provide nearly the same nutritional value as a medium tomato. Furthermore, very… Continue reading Ketchup
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Food Trends of 2018
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
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
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