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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 Sign for Muddy Pond Shop, John Guenther and family I was...
Will The Real Cinnamon Please Stand Up!
Will The Real Cinnamon Please Stand Up! Cinnamon Sticks (wikipedia) When enjoying cinnamon, a staple in food stores large and...
"Chocolate Talk Bits and Nips – True Treats Candy"
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...
My Grandmother's Purse Project: David Klein, Inventor of the Jelly Belly
David Klein Inventor of the Jelly Belly In the summer of 1952, when I was 6 years old, I started...
The Remarkable Journey of the Jelly Bean
The Remarkable Journey of the Jelly Bean The history of the jelly bean is remarkable, crossing cultures and centuries, finding...
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