Why Candles on a Cake Became a Birthday Tradition

For much of human history, birthdays were not the universally celebrated events they are today. In ancient times, if you weren’t part of the elite, your birthday was likely noted for astrological reasons rather than as a cause for the annual celebration. One of the earliest recorded mentions of a birthday celebration appears in...

French Toast’s True Roots – It’s Not From France

Contrary to popular belief, French toast did not originate in France. This delicious dish, made from stale bread soaked in a milk and egg mixture, and then fried, has a history that predates France as a nation. The roots of French toast stretch back to a time when wasting food was unimaginable, and finding...