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The Origins of the Frappé

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Written in Commemoration of Frappé Day. Most of us have tried a version of one.  Some of you may not admit enjoying such a pretty drink…  A frappé is simply a cold and/or blended drink, typically including ice or ice cream, and a variety of other ingredients to taste, including coffee, vanilla, or a syrup. If you have [...]

Chewing Gum : A Short History

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It has always mystified me, the concept that what I am eating, at some point in our past, had never been eaten before.  Each and every little bit of food, every tiny delicacy savored, had to be tried, for the very first time, by someone. Throughout our gastronomic history, our species has been populated with [...]

Apple Dumpling Day

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Today’s dopodomani blog entry is our very first guest submission, by the one and only Gary Arbaugh, my good friend and a wonderful man. Please visit his network, NostalgiaHD! It is that time of year again, when the days begin to shorten, the nights bring a chill and the leaves start to turn. It’s time [...]

Donuts : A History

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September 14th is Cream-filled Donuts Day.  Hope you enjoy the post, and stick around for the recipe at the end! Introduction of the “Oily Cake” In America’s early Colonial days, a variety of strange and wonderful new foods began making an appearance, along with the new settlers bringing them over from their homelands.  Dutch immigrants [...]

Trail Mix : A Short History

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Next time you are standing in the grocery aisle, contemplating a healthier snack option, take a moment to ponder upon the timeless trail mix.  I say timeless, because trail mix is thousands of years old. Ancient nomadic tribes used to mix up dried berries, fruits, nuts and meats together. Trail mix was (and is) high [...]

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