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The Guy Who Invented Chewing Gum – A Life of Many Firsts

John Bacon Curtis was the one who started it all – he ushered in the world of chewing gum, bringing...

So Much Resin, So Much Time: The First Chewing Gums Ever

So Much Resin, So Much Time: The First Chewing Gums Ever Throughout history, people have chewed tree resins: they were...

Ancient Confections: The Secret to Harmony? Who Says?

Ancient Confections: The Secret to Harmony? Who Says? Who knew that two ancient confectionery ingredients could provide evidence that 1....

The Amazing and Mighty Date

The Amazing and Mighty Date If you love sweets, ancient history, ancient symbols, and the miracle of certain plants…then you...

My Grandmother’s Purse: John Guenther: Muddy Pond Sorghum Mill

My Grandmother’s Purse: John Guenther: Muddy Pond Sorghum Mill I was born and raised in Canada. Up there we were...

Will The Real Cinnamon Please Stand Up!

Will The Real Cinnamon Please Stand Up! When enjoying cinnamon, a staple in food stores large and small, you’re actually...

Chocolate Talk Bits and Nips

Chocolate Talk Bits and Nips I attended a talk on the history of chocolate at the historic Dumbarton House in...

A Quick Look at the Early Days of the Honey Bee

A Quick Look at the Early Days of the Honey Bee The honey bee, the quintessential American insect, is actually...

The Triumph, Defeats, and Ultimate Victory of the Sorghum Syrup

The Triumph, Defeats, and Ultimate Victory of the Sorghum Syrup Most people don’t know sorghum syrup, but it’s an American...

Anita Smith – My Grandmother’s Purse…1930’s

I was the first grandchild in my family, and being the oldest, I was the only grandchild for years. When Easter came around I would go to my grandmother’s house. This was around 1935 through 1938...