A Bloody Mary mixes vodka, tomato juice and a combination of spices and is nicknamed the "world’s most complex cocktail." The cocktail’s origin has a varied history linking back to Queen Mary I of England, Hollywood star Mary Pickford and a Chicago bartender. No matter where the drink got its name, it is a popular hangover cure.
Today we know this lovely drink as double espresso, hot milk, and foam, yet it only became popular outside Italy in the 1930s when it was served in cafés in Austria and Germany. The name is inspired by Capuchin friars due to the color of their red-brown robes, as well as their hoods (aka, "little cappuccio.")
Soy Sauce originated in China between the second and fifth centuries. Salt was an expensive commodity and soy sauce was a less expensive way to add salty flavor to a dish. Today, the condiment is used around the world and is available in hundreds of various flavors and varieties.
Barbecue sauce (BBQ sauce) is used to flavor, marinate, baste and top meats. This popular condiment varies widely in spiciness, sweetness and tang. Even the base for the sauce varies from vinegar and mustard to tomato. Either way, a good barbecue sauce can add amazing flavor to a backyard barbecue.
Oh, the simplicity of a cornmeal-battered hot dog on a stick! Many folks claim its invention but it was patented in 1927 by Mr. S.S. Jenkins of Buffalo, NY. Over 630,000 are sold annually at the Texas State Fair. And yellow mustard is the preferred condiment! Eat up!
The six pack emerged in the 1950s and has become a symbol of relaxation with good friends. Breweries originally sold bottles in crates of 12, but grocery stores found that the 6-pack fit better in a paper grocery bag. Enjoy responsibly and remember to recycle!
The egg has long been considered a symbol of hope, potential and new possibilities. But sometimes it can just be a great way to start your day, especially when it is served as a morning meal with crisp slices of bacon.
Deviled eggs are a popular appetizer during holidays. The dish dates back to Ancient Rome when it was served as a first course for the wealthy. Countries around the world serve deviled eggs using a wide variety of ingredients to make the dish distinctive to their culture.
The art of winemaking was perfected around 3000 B.C. in ancient Egypt, and it spread around the world. Grapes are crushed, their juice fermented, and eventually the wine is bottled for consumers. Once considered to be a gift from the gods, wine is enjoyed at celebrations large and small.
This delightful drink is loved the world over. The Mayans and Aztecs took it straight with chilis, and the Europeans added the sugar and milk. In Spain, hot chocolate and churros is a traditional breakfast; in Nigeria, it’s called "tea." Cocoa is filled with antioxidants, aids with digestion and can lift bad moods—the ultimate comfort food!
This heavenly fruit dip was invented by the Aztecs in Mexico, and can be as simple as mashing ripe avocados & tomatoes with sea salt. Over 45 million pounds of avocado will be eaten on Super Bowl Sunday. Apollo 11 astronauts brought guacamole & chips with them into space. Pass the guac!
"Strained pineapple" is a sweet concoction of rum, coconut cream/milk and pineapple juice, served in a hurricane glass, garnished with a pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry. Robert Cofresi, Puerto Rican pirate, gave this drink to his crew to boost their morale. Today it’s the national drink of Puerto Rico, and is celebrated annually on July 10th.
