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A Brie(f) History of Cheese

    Before empires and royalty, before pottery and writing, before metal tools and weapons – there was cheese. As early as 8000 BCE, Neolithic farmers began a legacy of cheesemaking almost as old as civilization. Today, the world produces roughly 22 billion kilograms of cheese a year, shipped and consumed around the globe. Paul Kindstedt shares the history of one of our oldest and most beloved foods.

    Marshmallowy Peeps Coffee Creamer

      International Delight, the makers of different flavored creamers have unleashed “Peeps Sweet Marshmallow.” Creamer has never tasted so cute. They are available for a limited time until Easter and they will hop away from shelves till next year.

      Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Lovemojis

        Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Nothing like Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Lovemojis to tell your significant other or loved ones that you love them one time a year by fattening them up with chocolates.

        Nutty Gripe: No Grapes or Nuts in Grape-Nuts Cereal

          Throughout the years, cereal companies have made many claims. Corn Flakes was branded as a masturbation deterrent when first created. Well, it did not stop eaters from doing the dirty deed. Post’s Grape-Nuts cereal one would think there are either grapes or nuts inside the box. It has only four ingredients: whole grain wheat flour, malted barley flour, salt, and dried yeast.

          The Irony of Spinach

            People think spinach has lots of iron. But it also has lots of oxalic acids, which binds iron. If you eat too much raw spinach, you’ll develop an iron deficiency.

            Bacon Flavored Cotton Candy?

              Wait a cotton picking minute! Did you say bacon cotton candy? What is the world coming to? Bacon cotton candy is not exactly new but Charms which is owned by Tootsie Roll is getting traction with their latest offering. My taste buds are conflicted. Sugar and bacon! How can you say no?

              The Origin of Pepsi-Cola

                You might be surprised to learn that “Pepsi” comes from the word “dyspepsia.” Pepsi was originally marketed as a fountain drink that would aid in digestion and boost your energy.

                Christmas Clamdy Candy Canes

                  Gimmicky candy canes are nothing new to the novelty company Archie McPhee. This year they have unveiled candy canes that taste like clams. Clamdy Canes look like a hit this year. Past favorites included such candy canes as Pickle Candy Canes, Bacon Candy Canes, and Krampus Candy Canes.