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Tuesday, 14 October 2025
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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Cheddar
Cheese making dates back at least to the 12th century.
From that time, more precisely from 1170, there is a document confirming the purchase of cheese by the court of King Henry II. At that time, 4640 kilograms were ordered.
Halva
Despite being a high-calorie product, halva is very beneficial.
Although it contains 468,9 kcal in 100 grams, it has a high nutritional content of beneficial fatty ...
Wagyū Beef
Cattle breeding began in Japan around the 2nd century.
Until the mid-19th century, cattle in this country served only a utilitarian function; their meat wa ...
Pizza
The original pizza was square.
Maple syrup
Canada is the world market leader in the production of maple syrup - in the world, it produces 71% of pure maple syrup, 91% of which is produced in the Quebec Province.
In terms of consumption, the United States is the leader.
Sushi
According to renowned Japanese chef Hiroko Shimbo, sushi comes in six types.
They are: Chirazizushi (scattered); Inarizushi (pouch of fried tofu, and no fish in the filling); M ...
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 ...
Kimchi
The key ingredients of kimchi are napa cabbage, radish, carrot, garlic, chili pepper, onion, ginger, pepper, mustard, watercress, salt and sugar, sometimes accompanied by salted shrimp, anchovies or other seafood.
Sometimes soy sauce and sesame are added to the pickle.
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.
Cheddar
As it matures, its flavor becomes more pronounced.
It can be kept in the refrigerator for several weeks. Just remember to wrap it in paper so it does n ...