- Potato chips were invented in Saratoga Springs in 1853 by chef George Crum. They were a mocking response to a patron who complained that his French fries were too thick
- Saffron, made from the dried stamens of cultivated crocus flowers, is the most expensive cooking spice.
- Swiss Steak, Chop Suey, Russian Dressing, and a Hamburger all originated in the US.
- Tequila is made from the root of the blue agave cactus.
- The first ring donuts were produced in 1847 by a 15 year old baker’s apprentice, Hanson Gregory, who knocked the soggy center out of a fried doughnut.
- The hamburger was invented in 1900 by Louis Lassen. He ground beef, broiled it, and served it between two pieces of toast.
- The hottest chile in the world is the habanero.
- The vintage date on a bottle of wine indicates the year the grapes were picked, not the year of bottling.
Some Awesome Food Facts/Trivia
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