Of the five primary taste sensations, sweet is arguably the most pleasurable, which is why most folks take an immediate liking to it. It can take years for us to appreciate salty, sour, bitter, or savory foods, but what kid doesn’t love a lollipop? The reason most of us enjoy sweets isn’t just ... Views: 551
America’s love affair with chocolate began in the early 20th century. Though it had been around for thousands of years, it was not readily available to average people before the Industrial Revolution. When the Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bar was introduced in 1900, it ushered in a golden age of ... Views: 970
Halloween is easily the biggest candy holiday of the year in America. Trick-or-treaters can help themselves to over 2 billion dollars worth of sweets, on what has become the second largest commercial holiday in the U.S. behind Christmas. But Halloween isn’t the only time we consume candy. In ... Views: 997
Looking to blow everyone’s socks off at your next party? Ditch the typical brownies and cupcake fare for some seriously good candy boxes. A great party doesn’t come together overnight, and so you’re sure to have lots of planning on your hands in order to kick it up a notch. Let’s say you’re ... Views: 764
The diet of ancient peoples was not a particularly interesting or appetizing one. They ate what they could grow, what they could forage, and what they could kill. Their food sources varied from region to region as the result of climate and landscape. But one thing holds true for most of our ... Views: 636
According to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), American children eat too much sugar. Although their intake has decreased in recent years, they remain far above dietary guidelines. On average, kids get around 16 percent of their calories from sugar. Most ... Views: 585