Does Black Forest ham come from a black forest?
Black Forest ham, or Schwarzwälder Schinken in German, is a variety of dry-cured smoked ham that comes from the hind leg of a pig....
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No one can say for sure why pretzels were originally made to appear brown.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...