The Mushroom That Tastes Like Fried Chicken
If you thought mushrooms were just for topping pizzas or stirring into risotto, think again. In the wild, there’s a fungus that has earned a mouth-watering nickname: “the fried chicken…
When Ketchup Was Sold as Medicine
From Condiment to Cure-All Today, ketchup is the king of condiments—synonymous with burgers, fries, and backyard BBQs. But in the early 1800s, ketchup wasn’t even made from tomatoes. It was…
The Inventor of the Pringles Can is Buried in One
It’s one of those quirky facts that feels like an urban legend—until you find out it’s completely true. The man who designed the iconic Pringles potato chip can is, in…
Carrots Were Originally Purple, Not Orange
When you picture a carrot, you probably imagine a bright orange root vegetable. But if you hopped into a time machine and visited a medieval market, you’d find something quite…
The Oldest Known Written Recipe is for Beer
When we talk about the origins of food and drink, most people think of bread, stew, or wine. But the oldest known written recipe in human history? It’s for beer—a…
Apples are a Better Alternative to Coffee
Coffee stereo-typically would be everyone’s choice as an energy booster for your body and stimulant to wake you up in the morning. But did you know that an apple can…
The science of making a perfect cup of tea
Drinking Tea is a favourite Australian pastime and no matter what the season, tea is something to drink to relax, take a break and reinvigorate. Everyone has an opinion on…
Oranges were actually originally green in colour
So what came first the fruit – orange or the colour – orange? This is an interesting question and the fruit “Orange” actually plays a very important part in the…
Fruit or Vegetable. What’s the difference?
What’s the Difference Between a Fruit and a Vegetable? Did you know that Pumpkin is actually a fruit? In this article, we will explain why this is the case and…
Why does Coffee make you Poop?
Most of us out there today love to start the day with a cup of coffee, but with this cup of coffee often comes almost an immediate side effect of…