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Wednesday, 3 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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Pizza
The first pizzeria was opened in 1830 in Naples.
At first, it was a stand for peddlers, established in 1738. Officially opened in 1830, the Antica Pizzeria Port’Alba operates to this day.
Parmesan
Parmigiano Reggiano is the most imitated Italian cheese in the world.
The phenomenon of counterfeiting is widespread in the United States, the first non-EU market for thi ...
Hot dog
The longest hot dog was prepared in the town of Flensburg, Germany, in 2017. It was 218,7 meters long.
After taking measurements, the hot dog was cut into smaller sections and distributed among spectators. Because of its length, they consumed approximately 8 meters of the dish, leaving 210 untouched.
Kimchi
There are two types of kimchi: seasonal and winter.
Seasonal kimchi requires vegetables available at a given time of the year.
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 ...
Maple syrup
Maple juice is harvested in the spring.
Already in early spring, the sap begins to flow abundantly through the trees. Before vegetation begi ...
Cheesecake
Cheesecake was a cake used in religious rituals and as food for participants in the Olympic Games.
Perhaps Aegimus wrote a book about cheesecake because he was concerned with the diet of Olympic athl ...
Sushi
International Sushi Day is celebrated on June 18th worldwide.
Sushi has been gaining popularity around the world since the 1960s and nowadays is one of the most favored dishes.
Kombucha
Recently, kombucha has begun to return to favor.
Growing awareness and knowledge of healthy eating, and the importance of proper intestinal flora, ha ...
Churro
Traditional churros are typically served with chocolate.
Churros probably made their way to Latin America with the conquistadors in the 16th century. In turn ...