Potato chips are a beloved snack enjoyed worldwide, but have you ever wondered about their origin? This crispy, salty treat has a fascinating history that dates back to the mid-19th century. Let's dive into how potato chips started as the saratoga chip to become the popular snack … [Read more...] about The Crispy Chronicle: Unraveling the Delicious History of Potato Chips
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Food Safety History: From the Gilded Age and Beyond
Food safety has been a historical issue. Ensuring food safety throughout the supply chain is important in promoting public health. However, safety practices keep changing due to modern innovations and societal changes. While traditional preservation methods were relied on … [Read more...] about Food Safety History: From the Gilded Age and Beyond
Feb. 2nd is Groundhog Day: A Quirky American Tradition
Groundhog Day is an American tradition from 1887 during The Gilded Age (1870s - 1900). The superstitious observance began in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania – where Punxsutawney Phil got his name and started as a rodent meteorologist. Each year on Feb. 2, thousands of spectators … [Read more...] about Feb. 2nd is Groundhog Day: A Quirky American Tradition
Twelfth Night Cake: A Tale of Traditions from England to America’s Gilded Age
Commemorating the Feast of Epiphany on January 6th, Twelfth Night signifies the conclusion of the Twelve Days of Christmas. Twelfth Night Cake symbolizes the search for the baby Jesus by the Three Wise Men: a delightful confection steeped in tradition, holds roots that traverse … [Read more...] about Twelfth Night Cake: A Tale of Traditions from England to America’s Gilded Age
The Gilded Age Returns with Lavish Meals and Intriguing Drama Downstairs
The highly anticipated second season of HBO's historical drama The Gilded Age premiered this week, transporting viewers back to the extravagant world of New York City's upper crust in the late 19th century. While the wealthy characters upstairs get the lavish costumes and … [Read more...] about The Gilded Age Returns with Lavish Meals and Intriguing Drama Downstairs