Today is March 16, 2026 / /
Today is March 16, 2026 / /
Weird Fruit Over Which To Say Shehechiyanu The OU here in Israel published a list of fruits that require a shehecheyanu (sic) when first eaten in their season. We looked at the list and were amazed. Here is a list of all the fruit we had to look up. Now you won’t have to! Peruvian Continue Reading »
The history of Cheddar Cheese Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Cheddar Cheese? Cheddar cheese dates back to the 12th century in England. According to legend, a milkmaid left out a pair of milk and returned to discover a pail full of cheddar, but this is likely just a story. However, Continue Reading »
The history of Sparkling Water Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Sparkling Water? Ancient Romans first coined the phrase “soda fountain” (aqua saltare) to describe naturally-occurring mineral waters that bubbled up from the Earth and were often thought to have healing properties. People in 17th century England had similar beliefs about Continue Reading »
The history of Cheddar Cheese Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Cheddar Cheese? Cheddar cheese dates back to the 12th century in England. According to legend, a milkmaid left out a pair of milk and returned to discover a pail full of cheddar, but this is likely just a story. However, Continue Reading »
A Brief History of Egg Salad The concept of egg salad dates back to ancient times, when eggs were a staple food in many cultures. The ancient Romans, for example, were known to have eaten a dish called “patina,” which consisted of eggs, vegetables, and spices. Similarly, in medieval Europe, eggs were a common ingredient Continue Reading »
Do you ever wonder who first thought of Tootsie Rolls? Tootsie Rolls were created by an Austrian immigrant named Leo Hirschfield, who started selling the candies in Brooklyn in 1896 for just 1 cent each. In 1905, Hirschfield opened a factory in New York City, but the candies were still delivered via horse and buggy. Continue Reading »
The history of Polar Seltzer Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Polar Seltzer? In 1882, Polar Beverages opened its doors as a sparkling water company in Worcester, Massachusetts. Founder and bartender Dennis Crowley continued to perfect his sparkling water recipe over the next few decades, thinking that it would help him Continue Reading »
The history of Tootsie Rolls Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Tootsie Rolls? Tootsie Rolls were created by an Austrian immigrant named Leo Hirschfield, who started selling the candies in Brooklyn in 1896 for just 1 cent each. In 1905, Hirschfield opened a factory in New York City, but the candies Continue Reading »
The history of Vlasic Pickles Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Vlasic Pickles? Frank Vlasic immigrated to the United States in 1912 and settled in Michigan. There, he worked at a car foundry and after saving up, he opened a creamery business in Detroit. After some time, he turned the business Continue Reading »
The history of Milky Way Bars Today’s Object Do you ever wonder who first thought of Milky Way Bars? With Halloween just around the corner, we’re delving into the history behind Milky Way bars. The Mars company claims that Milky Way bars were created by Frank Mars along with his son. However, his son Forrest Continue Reading »
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