Cotton candy, also called candy floss or fairy floss is a favorite at fairs, carnivals, festivals, and circuses around the world. It is so named because of its resemblance to the seed-encasing cotton fibers. Cotton candy consists of spun sugar, flavoring, and food coloring. Hot, liquefied sugar is forced through small holes in the spinning machine, allowing it to solidify into minute strands... Read more
What is a cornucopia? Also called the Horn of plenty, it is a decorative object or motif used to symbolize abundance. The first cornucopias were curved goat horns overflowing with produce and grain. Later, baskets woven in this shape were used... Read more
Milkshakes are dessert beverages made from ice cream and milk. The term "milkshake" was first used in 1885, and early milkshakes contained alcohol. Before the invention of the electric blender, milkshake ingredients had to be crushed and stirred by hand. The popularity of the milkshake increased as blenders and refrigerators became available in the early 1990s... Read more
For centuries, the potato has been one of the most important food sources in the world. It is native to the Andres Mountains of South America and is a distant relative of the tomato. It is thought that the potato was domesticated nearly 2,000 years ago, and it entered European markets during the 1500s. It is also called a tater or spud... Read more
Did you know that pearls are not ordinary rocks or mere beads made by man? Pearls are actually made by an ocean animal called an oyster. How does an oyster make a pearl.. Read more
By the 1400s, bakers were shaping gingerbread into lifelike figurines. These were given as gifts on special events, such as weddings or religious holidays... Read more
A pumpkin patch is a garden used for growing pumpkins. Each year, millions of children across North America look forward to visiting a local pumpkin patch. There, they can often play in corn mazes and... Read more
Popsicles, also called ice pops, freezer pops, or ice lollies, are frozen snacks on a stick for... Read more
Lemonade is a favorite summertime beverage. Popular culture - including the iconic Peanuts cartoons - often features children selling lemonade from roadside lemonade... Read more
Sushi has been described as "seasoned rice that is shaped," or as rice, meat, and vegetables rolled in a sheet of dried seaweed. The presentation of the dish - how it looks - is considered to be very... Read more
The word cookie comes from a Dutch word meaning "little cake." Cookies are generally flat sweet pastries. Outside of North America, cookies are often called... Read more
Do you like to drink coffee? Surveys have shown that 83 percent of adults in the United States do so regularly. Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the... Read more
Candy, sometimes called confectionary or confections, can refer to any sweet edible treat. People have been making candies for a long time. Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics show that candy was being made... Read more
Cheese is a favorite addition to hamburgers, sandwiches, nachos, salads, pasta, and more. This versatile dairy product has been a part of the human diet for... Read more
Many people love hamburgers. While the exact origins of this fast food sandwich are unknown, it is likely that German... Read more
Broccoli - is it one of your favorite foods? Many people, kids and grown ups alike, would answer that question with... Read more
Do you like to eat burritos? Many people across North America enjoy burritos. For centuries, people across... Read more
The banana is a familiar fruit. In fact, it is one of the most important food crops in the world. Bananas grow... Read more
Acorns are the nut or fruit produced by the oak tree. Acorns have a distinct appearance from other nuts, with a characteristic... Read more
Milk cartons and similar cardboard beverage containers are a familiar sight at schools, grocery stores, and likely in your... Read more