Now You Know

1.Is French Toast from France? 

No! It was invented at a roadside tavern near Albany, New York, in  1724, by a guy named Joseph French.

2.Did the Japanese invent Tempura?  

No! Tempura was introduced to Japan by Jesuit missionaries in 1585. The word “tempura” comes from the Portuguese word temporras which means “Friday,” the day when deep-fried fish was eaten.

3.Is "Alfredo" in fettuccini alfredo a real person?

Yes! In 1920, Roman restaurateur Alfredo di Lelio first whipped up this rich fettuccini in a cream, butter, and Parmesan cheese sauce.

4.Is banana tree a tree? 

No! Banana is a giant herb.

5.Is banana a berry?

Yes! Berries are identified as being many seeded with a fleshy inner layer. Have you not noticed this when you eat a banana?

6.Is there a difference between jam and jelly? 

Yes! Jelly is made from fruit juice, while jam is made from cooked whole fruit.

7.Is the entire strawberry a fruit? 

No! The tiny black seeds on the surface of the “berry” are the actual fruits. They are called “achenes” and each enclose a tiny seed.

8.Is cucumber really cool? 

Yes! The inside of a cucumber can be 20 degrees cooler than the outside air. Why? Cucumbers are about ninety five percent water.

9.Do holes on crackers have a purpose?  

While baking, such holes are needed for steam to escape, keeping the crackers flat and crisp. All crackers have holes, right?

10.Does peanut butter stick to the roof of your mouth? 

It does, right? The high protein content of peanut butter draws moisture from the mouth, making it sticky.

11. Chicken or egg?

source: WHY DO DONUTS HAVE HOLES? by Don Voorhees (2004)