Hydrox cookies, introduced by Sunshine Biscuits as “Hydrox Biscuit Bon Bons” in 1908, were the original sandwich cookies in the United States. They were extremely popular and successful, virtually defining the category of sandwich cookies. Oreo cookies were introduced a scant four years later, in 1912. Through aggressive advertising and rising consumer preference, Oreos soon … Read more
The first airline meals were served up, or handed out, by Handley Page Transport on it’s flights from London to Brussels, starting on October 11, 1919. These meals were simple prepackaged lunch boxes containing sandwiches and fruit. The meals were not handed out by a flight attendant, or stewardess, but by a cabin boy as … Read more
Sometimes things food-related pop into my head unbidden. Today, the word pomato made an appearance. Pomato? Where had I heard that? I looked it up and then remembered that I had started some research into this subject a few years ago. Most likely, I was distracted by some shiny object or another before writing anything … Read more
McDonald’s customers often feel that a McDonald’s fountain Coca-Cola is better than other fountain Cokes. Why is this? First, I can tell you that McDonald’s fountain Coke is not likely to be liked better than a cold Coca-Cola straight out of the bottle or can, without ice. Ice is the key. It is rumored that … Read more
Winston Churchill could be very demanding and picky about food. In fact, he could be downright overbearing on the subject. Some of his visits to America are legendary in regards to food, among other things, alcohol being chief (prohibition, be damned). The most famous Winston Churchill food story from America is the hilarious “white meat” … Read more
If you like making Thai food at home, or other Southeast Asian foods, you have probably used Kaffir lime fruit or leaves in your dishes. The zest and leaves are especially used in Thai cooking. As time goes by, you may stop hearing the fruit and leaves being called kaffir. Learn more about why you … Read more