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Saturday, 18 July 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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French fries
French fries were first described in an 1856 cookbook.
The book Cookery for Maids and All Work by E. Warren gave a recipe for French fried potatoes. The re ...
Maple syrup
The Indigenous peoples from the Northeast of North America were the first to obtain maple syrup.
This happened long before the arrival of Europeans, as evidenced by archaeological sources and tradition.
Cheddar
The addition of annatto to cheddar affects its flavor.
Cheeses containing the coloring agent have a sweet, slightly nutty aftertaste.
Hot dog
The Americans consume about 155 million hot dogs each year on Independence Day.
Coffee
Coffee, Coffea is a genus of evergreen shrubs and trees in the marzipan family (Rubiaceane).
The beans derived from the coffee fruit, which are previously subjected to a process of roasting and later grinding, produce a beverage called coffee.
Maple syrup
The process of obtaining maple juice has also been improved.
In 2009, scientists from the University of Vermont unveiled a new type of tap that prevents sap back ...
Eggs
World Egg Day falls on the second Friday in October.
In many cultures around the world, the egg symbolizes new life, the triumph of life over death, a pe ...
Maple syrup
In order to extract sap from a maple tree, it must be around 30 to 40 years old.
Depending on the diameter of the trunk, from one to three holes are drilled in it and taps are placed in them. The tree is used to obtain sap until it is over 100 years old.
Maple syrup
It is less caloric than white sugar or honey.
It contains small amounts of protein and fat. Since it does not contain any preservatives, it can be ...
Parmesan
Parmigiano Reggiano is dubbed the "king of cheeses."
Several cheeses bear this title. It is an informal title for which there is no uniform definition, b ...