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Wednesday, 10 June 2026
15 facts about french fries
15 facts about french fries
Not so French after all
It is not known where the fries come from. Some say from France, others, Belgium. Whatever the truth, one thing is certain–they are delicious, and pro ...

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Kombucha
The development of trade between China and Europe also contributed to the appearance on the continent not only of tea but also of the tea mushroom.
The fermented tea drink was more easily adopted n the eastern part of Europe, where the tradition of ...
Eggs
There are various ways to prepare bird eggs.
We usually eat them fried, boiled, or as an accompaniment to other dishes. In different parts of the ...
Coffee
In 1554, the first coffee shop opened in Istanbul.
In the 16th century, the Ottoman Empire, as a trade intermediary, became a coffee power.
Eggs
The largest bird eggs come from ostriches.
An ostrich egg weighs between 1.2 and 2 kg, its length ranges from 13.3 to 17 cm, and the shell can ...
Maple syrup
The Native Americans claim that this skill of obtaining maple syrup was accidentally passed on to them by the gods.
Legend has it that the Iroquois’ Chief Woksis threw his tomahawk into a maple tree on a winter day. ...
Hot dog
The origin of the hot dog remains a mystery to this day.
It was probably invented by two Austro-Hungarian citizens, Emil Reichel and Sam Ladany, after they m ...
Honey
Honey is produced by bees of the genus Apis and stingless bees (Melipona - a tribe in the bee family, which includes about 250 species found in the tropics or subtropics).
They carry flower nectar or honeydew to the hives. Under the influence of enzymes and formic acid, s ...
Cheddar
The addition of annatto to cheddar affects its flavor.
Cheeses containing the coloring agent have a sweet, slightly nutty aftertaste.
Wagyū Beef
Japan's Wagyū beef brands compete in the Wagyū Olympics.
The battle is fought for prestige between the biggest players, the absolute top of which are: Kobe, ...
Eggs
The egg is one of the staple foods.
As a rich source of nutrients, it forms the basis of many dishes. We most often and preferably reach ...