Was Colonel Sanders a real colonel?
Colonel Sanders was really a colonel, but not a military colonel. "Kentucky Colonel" is an honorary title awarded to an individual in Kentucky by the...
What are “Extra Fancy” apples?
"Extra Fancy" is a USDA grade for classifying apples. Below are the different USDA grades an apple can be:
U.S. Extra Fancy Grade: "Extra Fancy" apples...
Why are pretzels brown?
No one can say for sure why pretzels were originally made to appear brown. However, I can tell you what makes them brown.
The distinct...
Why did pistachios used to be dyed red (or pink)?
Pistachios used to be dyed red (or pink) to cover blemishes and imperfections created during the harvesting process.
If you have no idea what red...
What vegetables are in vegetable oil?
Vegetable oil (a.k.a. vegetable fat) is the fat extracted mostly from the seeds of plants/vegetables. I always assumed vegetable oil was extracted from the core...