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Saturday, 1 August 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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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 ...
Beer
Hops enhance beer flavor as a condiment.
Due to its intense flavor and aroma, typically very little is added. Two parameters that are taken i ...
Beer
According to the Brewers Association, there are 79 beer styles in the world.
These styles are grouped into 15 families and fall into one of two categories: Ale (top-fermented beer) and Lager (bottom-fermented beer).
Wagyū Beef
There are about two million purebred Wagyū cows in the world.
96% of them are in Japan, most of the remaining are bred in Australia.
Mozzarella
Mozzarella, which is made from cow's milk, is called Fior di latte.
The cost of producing such cheese is lower. Unless the mozzarella is clearly labeled as being of buf ...
Eggs
The most expensive eggs in the world are Faberge eggs.
These are gem-studded Easter eggs, hiding costly surprises inside. They were created in the 19th century in St. Petersburg, by the Faberge family jewelry company.
Kimchi
The word kimchi is so popular in Korea that it is used when taking pictures to make people smile.
Beer
The Blau Monuments–Sumerian inscribed stones dating back 6,000 years–depict women making beer from spelt.
In the Sumerian culture, beer production was toiled by women, as brewing was under the protection of ...
Coffee
The first European to describe coffee was the German botanist and traveler Leonhard Rauwolf.
His records show that coffee may have reached Europe as early as the 16th century thanks to imports by two East India companies: the British and the Dutch.
Churro
In Spain, churros are most often eaten at two times of the day.
They can form the basis of a sweet breakfast, but an equally popular time to indulge in this treat i ...