Just as there are many flavors and variations of barbecue sauce flavors, so are the stories of barbecue’s origin… According to Food Product Design, new evidence that barbecued meats were enjoyed by royalty and the rich as far back as 700 B.C. The first scientifically documented proof of barbecued meat consumption comes from the tomb of … Continue reading
Americans might have only recently begun their love affair with salsa, but the condiment’s roots can be traced to ancient times, extending as far back as the Aztec civilization. “Salsa” translates literally as “sauce,” and encompasses a wide variety of forms. When most Americans speak of “salsa,” they are typically referring to a condiment made … Continue reading
Like many food products, there seems to be a variety of stories relative to the origination ofmustard. The name “mustard” is derived from a Latin word “must” which was an unfermented grape wine made potent and fiery with the addition of ground mustard seed. Some stories reference the Chinese growing mustard for more than 3,000 years, while others say … Continue reading
Information about a wide variety of flavorful condiments from all over the globe. What is soy sauce? Soy sauce has been used in culinary applications for more than 2,500 years. Still, it is surprising to see what soy has been used in lately — one example is in a salad dressing that can be used … Continue reading
What Your Salad Style Says About Your Personality When it comes to salad dressings, a Market Facts survey¹ for the Association for Dressings & Sauces says, the way you use salad dressing says a lot about your personality. Are you a dipper, topper, or a mixer? Dippers: people who dip their greens into their salad dressing. … Continue reading
Your salad style has a lot to do with your zodiac sign. How accurate is your salad sign? A survey¹ commissioned by the Association for Dressings and Sauces reveals the following: Aquarians tend to be “team-players.” As such, they prefer the most popular salad dressing flavor, Ranch. Aquarians are most likely of all polled to try … Continue reading
A survey¹ commissioned by The Association for Dressings and Sauces reveals some interesting facts about consumers and condiment sauces. In this survey of 1,000 Americans completed by Synovate, salsa and ketchup tied for the favorite condiment with mayonnaise, salad dressing and barbecue sauce close behind. Mustard was the second favorite choice. Find out what your favorite condiment … Continue reading
The Root with Flavor: Horseradish Horseradish is a perennial plant first grown in Egypt in 1500 B.C. It slowly made its way across central Europe to the United States. The Germans called the root meerrettich, or sea radish, because of its tendency to grow near water. By 1640 A.D., English peasants were consuming horseradish, and by … Continue reading
