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Today is January 30, 2026 / /
The history of Pumpkin Pie Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Pumpkin Pie? Today we are delving into the history behind a Thanksgiving classic: pumpkin pie! Pumpkins were first cultivated in Central America around 5,500 B.C. They were introduced to England and Europe when explorers brought samples back with them and Continue Reading »
Follow us on our social channels! The history of Blondies Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Blondies? Fannie Farmer’s 1896 Boston Cooking-School Cook Book included a recipe for “brownies,” but the dessert didn’t contain any chocolate and was instead much more similar to what we think of as blondies. Like many Continue Reading »
Follow us on our social channels! The history of Minute Maid Orange Juice Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Minute Maid Orange Juice? In 1945, the U.S. Army ordered 500,000 pounds of powdered orange juice from the Florida Foods Corporation. However, the war ended before the product could ship, so in Continue Reading »
The history of Zucchini Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Zucchini? Like all squash varieties, zucchini have their roots in North and Central America. However, modern zucchini wasn’t developed until the second half of the 19th century in northern Italy. Because they were developed by Italian growers, they are known in Continue Reading »
The history of Pumpkin Pie Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Pumpkin Pie? Today we are delving into the history behind a Thanksgiving classic: pumpkin pie! Pumpkins were first cultivated in Central America around 5,500 B.C. They were introduced to England and Europe when explorers brought samples back with them and Continue Reading »
The history of Brazil Nuts Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Brazil Nuts? Brazil nuts come from the Bertholletia excelsa tree, which grows in the Amazon Rainforest and can live for over 500 years. While they’re referred to as “nuts,” Brazil nuts aren’t actually nuts at all — they’re seeds. Moreover, they have Continue Reading »
The history of Split Pea Soup Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Split Pea Soup? Split pea soup originated in ancient Greece and we have evidence that the soup was sold on city streets around the 4th or 5th century BCE. The ancient Romans learned how to make the dish from Continue Reading »
The history of Parsnips Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Parsnips? Parsnips are native to parts of Europe and Asia. They were widely used by the ancient Romans. There are even records of Emperor Tiberius accepting parsnips as part of a tribute provided by the people of what is now Germany. Continue Reading »
The history of Poblano Peppers Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Poblano Peppers? Poblano Peppers (Capsicum annuum) originated in or near Cholula, an ancient city located in Puebla, Mexico. It’s widely believed that poblano peppers were consumed as early as 700 AD and were part of the diet of the Aztecs. Poblano Continue Reading »
The history of Blood Oranges Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Blood Oranges? Blood oranges are native to Sicily and have been a staple in Sicilian agriculture since at least the 9th century. Sicily was once part of the Roman Empire, but blood oranges didn’t emerge until the region came under Continue Reading »
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