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Jamaican Jerk

  • by Chef Rick Powless
  • Posted on August 9, 2016August 17, 2016

When one thinks of Jamaica a few things come to mind: white sandy beaches, Reggae…

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The Banana Split

  • by Chef Rick Powless
  • Posted on August 8, 2016August 17, 2016

Soda fountains were very competitive in the early 1900’s.  They were always trying to outdo…

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The Toothpick

  • by Chef Rick Powless
  • Posted on August 7, 2016August 17, 2016

The toothpick is a simple instrument with a simple purpose. We might not give it…

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The Bagel

  • by Chef Rick Powless
  • Posted on August 6, 2016August 17, 2016

Who hasn’t started their day with a bagel! Bagel history dates back to 1783, according…

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Blue Cheese

  • by Chef Rick Powless
  • Posted on August 5, 2016August 17, 2016

Blue cheese is believed to have been discovered by accident, when cheeses were stored in…

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Balsamic Vinegar

  • by Chef Rick Powless
  • Posted on August 4, 2016August 17, 2016

The beginnings of balsamic vinegar-making date back as far as the 11th century.  It was…

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The Fig Newton

  • by Chef Rick Powless
  • Posted on August 3, 2016August 17, 2016

Fig Newtons were created in 1891 by the Kennedy Biscuit Works in Cambridge port, Massachusetts.…

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V8 Vegetable Juice

  • by Chef Rick Powless
  • Posted on August 2, 2016August 17, 2016

V8 was invented in 1933 by a W.G. Peacock in Evanston, Illinois. But it didn’t…

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The Origin of Nestlé’s

  • by Chef Rick Powless
  • Posted on August 1, 2016August 17, 2016

Did you know that the Nestlé’s haven’t owned the company since 1875? Interestingly enough, the company that…

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The Snickers Candy Bar

  • by Chef Rick Powless
  • Posted on July 31, 2016August 17, 2016

The creator of the world’s most popular candy bar was named Frank Mars.  Mars’ favorite…

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