The Hot Dog: An American Icon
Brianna LeCompte
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
The hot dog is known as a staple at summer cookouts in America. But the origins of the food may predate the United States by several millennia.
Category: Food
How the Mimosa Became a Brunch Staple
Brianna LeCompte
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Nothing says brunch like a bubbly, refreshing Mimosa. Over the years, this super simple cocktail has gained a massive fanbase and spawned countless “spin-off” beverages inspired by the original recipe.
The Surprising Story of Cinco de Mayo
Brianna LeCompte
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Cinco de Mayo is a holiday that celebrates the Mexican army’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War on May 5, 1862.
How Marketing and Convenience Made Cereal the Most Popular Breakfast Food
Brianna LeCompte
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Did you know that March 7th is National Cereal Day? In honor of the holiday, let’s take a look at some facts surrounding this breakfast staple. A light breakfast James Caleb Jackson is credited with inventing the first manufactured dry breakfast cereal in 1863. The cereal, which he named Granula,
Is Popcorn the World’s Oldest Snack Food?
Brianna LeCompte
Saturday, January 16, 2021
An ancient snack Corn has long been a staple food in the Americas, and the history of popcorn runs deep throughout the region. The oldest known popcorn was discovered in New Mexico in 1948, when Herbert Dick and Earle Smith discovered individually popped kernels that have since been carbon-dated
Do You Have a Bottle of Gin in Your Medicine Cabinet?
Brianna LeCompte
Thursday, December 17, 2020
When it comes to spirits, gin might just be the most polarizing liquor of them all. Let’s take a look at the medicinal roots of this drink, and see which countries are the biggest gin cheerleaders today.
How Cookies Evolved from a Kitchen Byproduct to a Multi-Billion Dollar Industry
Brianna LeCompte
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
With the holidays quickly approaching, many of us are preparing for one of the most delicious traditions of the season – baking cookies. Let’s take a look back at how these sweet treats have evolved over the years.
The Slow and Steady Evolution of the Cappuccino
Brianna LeCompte
Sunday, November 8, 2020
Given the popularity of large coffee shop chains, recent years have seen the invention of many trendy new coffee concoctions. But you’ll find some classics on most menus as well — for instance, the cappuccino has origins that date back hundreds of years.
Love It or Hate It, Candy Corn is a Marketing Success-Story that Spans Over 100 Years
Brianna LeCompte
Thursday, October 22, 2020
Candy corn might just be one of the most divisive treats of all-time. So, what’s the deal with this polarizing candy?
5 St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails You Need to Try
Brianna LeCompte
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
St. Patrick’s Day is one of the biggest drinking holidays of the year. Of course, green beer is the iconic drink of choice for lots of people celebrating St. Paddy. But if you want to switch things up this year, here are a few other St. Patrick’s Day cocktails to