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All About Eggs Benedict
Written by Samuel Phineas Upham During the 1890s, there were two restaurants in New York that were posh and virtually ubiquitous with high-class city living. During this time, the Waldorf Astoria and Delmonico’s were each working on a recipe that would endure for ages since. Unfortunately, the story is somewhat shrouded in mystery. There are…
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Oats and Oatmeal
This article was written by Phineas Upham The cultivation of oats is a practice that dates back to 1,000 B.C. at least. Historians believe that oats were first grown and harvested in Central Europe, but the Greeks and Romans knew of them. According to Roman writings, oats were too coarse to be considered civilized food.…
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Renting a Car in Grand Cayman
If you’re headed to Grand Cayman, it’s suggested that you rent a car. Having your own set of wheels allows you to tackle your vacation at your own pace, and usually frees you up to see more parts of the island. It’s much faster than walking, and you can get GPS to help navigate new…
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The Ravioli
This article was written by Samuel Phineas Upham Stuffed pasta, from which ravioli claims heritage, likely originated during the medieval period of European history. There are cookbooks from that period in both Europe and the Middle East that document the creation of sweet and savory stuffed pastas. The sweet pastas were filled with honey, nuts,…
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Advantages of a rental car in the Cayman Islands
Written by Andys Rent-A-Car Car rentals cayman islands and Rent a car grand caymanare one of the many items that you can search online when looking for a rental car in the Cayman Islands. But is it really important for you to be getting a rental car during your stay? If money isn’t tight…
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Mayan Cuisine
Written by Samuel Phineas Upham Though they considered maize to be their staple food, Mayan cuisine is rich and varied. It contains foods with a long history, but most of our written evidence comes from a civilization that was already experiencing a period of decline. Evidence of maize can be found all over sites traditionally…
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The History of Goulash
This article was written by Phin Upham Goulash, spelled originally gulyas, is a thick soup or stew that can trace its roots back to 9th century Hungarian sheep herders. Even the name translates to English as “herdsmen.” Soup was a staple of these early farm hands because dried meat and vegetables were easy to transport.…
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Sushi: The Marriage of Rice and Fish
This article was written by Samuel Phineas Upham All sushi can trace its roots back to Southeast Asia, where the practice of pickling fish became popular. The mountain people of the region would pack their fish with rice to preserve it. The rice would produce lactic acid as it fermented, which stopped the fish from…
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Soup Throughout History
This article was written by Samuel Phineas Upham One of the oldest foods in the world is probably a part of the first course you order at any reputable restaurant. Soup, which is broadly defined as the end result of putting multiple ingredients into a pot of boiling water, has been a popular staple since…
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Carrots and Carrot Ale
Written by Phin Upham The carrot is what is known as an “old world” vegetable. It can trace its origins back to Afghanistan, but it is now found all over the world. The plant is most related to dill, celery and parsley, with a tiny and acrid root. The modern carrot took a long time…