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Tuesday, 1 September 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
Dishes similar to pizza were known in antiquity.
There are records of Persian soldiers in the 6th century BC and ancient Greeks, who baked flatbreads with added cheese, herbs, and dates.
Parmesan
"Kings" are also called cheeses of particular types.
Halloumi - the king of cooking cheeses Maroilles - the king of strong cheeses Västerbotten - the ki ...
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.
Pizza
The original pizza was square.
Sushi
Until 1923, sushi was primarily served as street food.
After the 1923 earthquake that struck Japan, owning a restaurant became more accessible due to a rapid drop in property prices, and such estates gained popularity.
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
In 1900, in the United States, the Hills Bros. company began packaging coffee in vacuum packs.
This procedure helped prolong the freshness of the coffee and was the driving force behind subsequen ...
Coffee
The first coffee plantations in Brazil were established in 1719.
The Portuguese stole coffee seedlings from Guyana and established plantations in Brazil, making coff ...
Kimchi
Preparation of kimchi is very simple, it is the same way as any fermentation of vegetables.
A special blend of spices for kimchi can be purchased online.
Wagyū Beef
To classify beef as Wagyū, each animal must undergo DNA testing.
Specimens that have 100% Japanese breed genes are considered full-blooded, those that have at least ...