Popcorn was domesticated in 5000 BCE by the Pre-Columbian indigenous people. It arrived in the American Southwest over 2500 years ago, but wasn’t found east of the Mississippi River until the early 1800s because of environmental and botanical variables. Prior to the 19th century, Midwestern soil couldn’t grow corn. The invention of the steel plow turned the Midwest into the corny oasis it is today. As popcorn popularity surged, various popcorn snacks were invented and it brought new intensity to movie theaters. During the Great Depression, popcorn was viewed as a luxury that even the lower class could afford1. Due to it’s fame, popping popcorn is the microwave’s number one use2.
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In 1789, waffle parties were introduced. At these parties, guests would enjoy waffles sweet, with molasses or maple syrup, or savory, with kidney stew5.
Today, waffles are a popular breakfast item across the United States.
There’s even a Waffle Day! Waffles are acknowledged on August 246! The first
Waffle House was created outside of Atlanta on Labor Day, 19557 and the chain
4 "Popcorn Board." Popcorn Board | Agricultural Marketing Service. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Dec. 2016
5 "The Nibble: Waffle History." The Nibble: Waffle History. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Dec. 2016.
6 "NATIONAL WAFFLE DAY – August 24." National Day Calendar. N.p., 2016. Web. 02 Dec. 2016.
7 @wafflehouse. "People Business." Waffle House. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Dec. 2016. now has 1700 restaurants in 25 states8. There are now homemade and frozen waffles, in addition to pre-made waffle mixes!
Although the exact founder of the french fry is unknown, the place of origin is typically accepted as either Belgium or France. Potatoes were first brought to Spain and Italy from Spanish excursions in Colombia. Historical variations claim that Belgium fried thin strips of potato when the rivers foze and it was difficult to retrieve fish. At the time, the Spanish controlled much of
The Popcorn Board was eventually created to increase knowledge …show more content…
In 1789, waffle parties were introduced. At these parties, guests would enjoy waffles sweet, with molasses or maple syrup, or savory, with kidney stew5.
Today, waffles are a popular breakfast item across the United States.
There’s even a Waffle Day! Waffles are acknowledged on August 246! The first
Waffle House was created outside of Atlanta on Labor Day, 19557 and the chain
4 "Popcorn Board." Popcorn Board | Agricultural Marketing Service. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Dec. 2016
5 "The Nibble: Waffle History." The Nibble: Waffle History. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Dec. 2016.
6 "NATIONAL WAFFLE DAY – August 24." National Day Calendar. N.p., 2016. Web. 02 Dec. 2016.
7 @wafflehouse. "People Business." Waffle House. N.p., n.d. Web. 02 Dec. 2016. now has 1700 restaurants in 25 states8. There are now homemade and frozen waffles, in addition to pre-made waffle mixes!
Although the exact founder of the french fry is unknown, the place of origin is typically accepted as either Belgium or France. Potatoes were first brought to Spain and Italy from Spanish excursions in Colombia. Historical variations claim that Belgium fried thin strips of potato when the rivers foze and it was difficult to retrieve fish. At the time, the Spanish controlled much of