New Haven, Connecticut, USA, December 1900 A small lunch wagon that sells steak sandwiches to local factory workers in tiny New Haven, Connecticut, has served what they are calling a “hamburger,” which was hastily made for a man who dashed … Read More
Des Plaines, Chicago, April 15, 1955 A fast-food outlet in suburban Chicago is doing a remarkable trade and celebrated its second anniversary today. The outlook of owner/manager Ray Kroc is reflected in his objection to a local reporter’s usage of … Read More
Nothing beats a good homemade dip. Be it for an aperitif or as a small greeting from the kitchen, for starters, or as a snack. Nothing beats a good homemade dip. Be it for an aperitif or as a small … Read More
An important staple during hard, difficult times During the second world war with shortages of food supplies, people didn’t have enough food to support their families. The only item that was accessible and available to a lot of people was … Read More
Die Zentren für die Kontrolle und Prävention von Krankheiten (CDC), warnten uns dass aufgrund der unvermeidlichen Ausbreitung des Coronavirus-Stammes COVID-19 “die Störung des Alltags schwerwiegend sein könnte”. Übersetzung: Früher oder später werden unsere Uber Eats- und Postmates-Konten möglicherweise geschlossen, ähnlich … Read More
Did you know that garlic is a natural miracle cure ?! Why should you add as much garlic to your body? This nutrient-rich tuber prevents tumor growth and prevents breast cancer. It is superior to penicillin and other drugs against … Read More
The name Max Havelaar stands for fair trade products from the southern part of the world such as coffee, cocoa, bananas, and other exotic fruits. That is well known. But who was this Max Havelaar? So much in we know: … Read More
Is it American or Dutch? Whoever invented the Donat is unclear. The American Captain Hanson Crockett Gregory (1832-1921) claimed to be the author of this famous sweet fabrication. The Dutch, too, because there is evidence that … Read More
Back in 1998, we decided to go on a trip to Guyana, a country on the South American continent, situated between Venezuela and Brazil, to visit relatives living there. Here are pointers about that country: The first people to reach … Read More
This is one of the most beautiful restaurants and hotels that I had the pleasure of experiencing! I thought by visiting Fredy Girardet and Auberge de L’ile of the Troisgros Brothers I just about had the top of the line, … Read More
