A TO Z CHALLLENGE: LETTER Z

Some of the things found in the world today actually have been around for quite some time. Here's a look at some food items that have been around since the 1800's.  Did YOU know when these items were created/invented?

Zuppa inglese

ZUPPA INGLESE: A sponge-like Italian dessert cake made with liqueur, custard or cream, and optional toppings.

ZANDER FISH: A fish, closely related to perch, found in freshwater and brackish waters of Europe and Western Asia.

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A TO Z CHALLLENGE: LETTER Y

Some of the things found in the world today actually have been around for quite some time. Here's a look at some food items that have been around since the 1800's.  Did YOU know when these items were created/invented?

Yakitori

YAKITORI: A Japanese dish of roasted bite size pieces of chicken and other items on bamboo skewers.

YARG: A semi-hard cheese made from Friesian cows from Cornwall, England and wrapped in nettle leaves.

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A TO Z CHALLLENGE: LETTER X

Some of the things found in the world today actually have been around for quite some time. Here's a look at some food items that have been around since the 1800's.  Did YOU know when these items were created/invented?

Xigua watermelon

XIGUA WATERMELON: A small roundish melon with deep green stripes on a lighter green skin. 

XACUTI CURRY WITH CHICKEN: An Indian dish made with hot and sour chicken, spices, and coconut milk.

 

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A TO Z CHALLLENGE: LETTER W

Some of the things found in the world today actually have been around for quite some time. Here's a look at some food items that have been around since the 1800's.  Did YOU know when these items were created/invented?

water-souchy

WATER-SOUCHY:  A watery soup made from various small fish (bones and all), parsley roots, a little wine, and vinegar if available.

WENSLEDALE CHEESE: A fresh, mild cheese made in England since 1150 by Cistercian monks.

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A TO Z CHALLLENGE: LETTER V

Some of the things found in the world today actually have been around for quite some time. Here's a look at some food items that have been around since the 1800's.  Did YOU know when these items were created/invented?

Victoria sandwich

VICTORIA SANDWICH: A light, dessert sandwich made from sponge cake and layered with fruit jam and/or cream filling.

VOL-AU-VENT: A small puff paste shell filled with a savory meat mixture usually with a sauce.

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A TO Z CHALLLENGE: LETTER U

Some of the things found in the world today actually have been around for quite some time. Here's a look at some food items that have been around since the 1800's.  Did YOU know when these items were created/invented?

ugli fruit

UGLI FRUIT: A cross between a grapefruit, a tangerine, and a Seville orange.

UPSIDE DOWN CAKE: A cake which is served upside down in order to display the various layers of fruit placed on the bottom of the pan before adding the cake batter on top. 

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A TO Z CHALLLENGE: LETTER T

Some of the things found in the world today actually have been around for quite some time. Here's a look at some food items that have been around since the 1800's.  Did YOU know when these items were created/invented?

tapioca

TAPIOCA: The root of the Cassava plant, when processed into flakes, seeds, or flour, can be used as a thickening agent, for puddings, or for making tapioca bread.

TEA CAKE: A large, flat and round sweet yeast-raised bun, often containing currants and served with tea during late afternoon.

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A TO Z CHALLLENGE: LETTER S

Some of the things found in the world today actually have been around for quite some time. Here's a look at some food items that have been around since the 1800's.  Did YOU know when these items were created/invented?

SALSIFY: A plant from the daisy family with a long roots which can be cooked like parsnips and edible leaves which can be used at a garnish.

SMOKING BISHOP: A type of mulled wine, punch, or wassail.

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A TO Z CHALLLENGE: LETTER Q

Some of the things found in the world today actually have been around for quite some time. Here's a look at some food items that have been around since the 1800's.  Did YOU know when these items were created/invented?

QUINCE: A yellow fruit from an Asian tree used for making jams & jellies.

QUAKER OATS: A grain, once cooked, could be eaten with milk and/or fruit added as a substitute for breakfast meats.

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A TO Z CHALLLENGE: LETTER P

Some of the things found in the world today actually have been around for quite some time. Here's a look at some food items that have been around since the 1800's.  Did YOU know when these items were created/invented?

pigs feet

PIGS FEET: Pork hooves cooked with tomatoes, in stews, or even pickled in vinegar brine.

PANACHE JELLY: A multi-colored, multi-layered jelly shaped in various molds and made from different fruits.

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A TO Z CHALLLENGE: LETTER O

Some of the things found in the world today actually have been around for quite some time. Here's a look at some food items that have been around since the 1800's.  Did YOU know when these items were created/invented?

orangeade

ORANGEADE: Orange flavored carbonated beverage sold at soda fountains in drugstores.

OYSTER STEW: A soup based meal made from whole oysters, milk or cream, butter, and seasonings.

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A TO Z CHALLLENGE: LETTER N

Some of the things found in the world today actually have been around for quite some time. Here's a look at some food items that have been around since the 1800's.  Did YOU know when these items were created/invented?

nesselrode pudding

NESSELRODE PUDDING: A frozen custard dessert made with candied chestnuts and rum.
 
NECCO CANDY WAFERS: A confectionery treat shaped like small circular wafers.

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A TO Z CHALLLENGE: LETTER M

Some of the things found in the world today actually have been around for quite some time. Here's a look at some food items that have been around since the 1800's.  Did YOU know when these items were created/invented?

MOCK OYSTERS: Fried corn fritters shaped like oysters or mushrooms dipped in egg and bread crumbs.

MARROW PUDDING: A dessert made with toasted bread, raisins, bone marrow, and ginger spiced custard baked in a crust.

Blurb: Addie comes from a long line of readers or "story catchers" as her family likes to call themselves. Every time Addie tries to catch a story on her own the wiggly words play tricks on her. She tries different ways to make those words sit still but it will take a little faith for Addie to become the next STORY CATCHER.

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A TO Z CHALLLENGE: LETTER K

Some of the things found in the world today actually have been around for quite some time. Here's a look at some food items that have been around since the 1800's.  Did YOU know when these items were created/invented?

ketchup

KETCHUP: A spicy sauce made mainly from tomatoes and vinegar with other spices sometimes added.

KNACKWURST: A smoked sausage, originally coming from Germany, made of ground veal, ground pork, and fresh garlic stuffed into hog casings.

Blurb: Addie comes from a long line of readers or "story catchers" as her family likes to call themselves. Every time Addie tries to catch a story on her own the wiggly words play tricks on her. She tries different ways to make those words sit still but it will take a little faith for Addie to become the next STORY CATCHER.

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A TO Z CHALLLENGE: LETTER J

Some of the things found in the world today actually have been around for quite some time. Here's a look at some food items that have been around since the 1800's.  Did YOU know when these items were created/invented?

Johnnycakes

JOHNNYCAKE: A flat cake made from cornmeal and water or milk, fried on a griddle or in a frying pan.

JULEP: A mixed drink made from alcohol, sugar, water, and usually mint leaves.

Blurb: Addie comes from a long line of readers or "story catchers" as her family likes to call themselves. Every time Addie tries to catch a story on her own the wiggly words play tricks on her. She tries different ways to make those words sit still but it will take a little faith for Addie to become the next STORY CATCHER.

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A TO Z CHALLLENGE: LETTER I

Some of the things found in the world today actually have been around for quite some time. Here's a look at some food items that have been around since the 1800's.  Did YOU know when these items were created/invented?

Indian pudding

INDIAN PUDDING: A baked pudding made from cornmeal, molasses, milk, sugar, ginger, and other spices.

ICE CREAM: A frozen, sweet dessert made from milk, cream, sugar and sugar with flavors or fruit sometimes added.

Blurb: Addie comes from a long line of readers or "story catchers" as her family likes to call themselves. Every time Addie tries to catch a story on her own the wiggly words play tricks on her. She tries different ways to make those words sit still but it will take a little faith for Addie to become the next STORY CATCHER.

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A TO Z CHALLLENGE: LETTER H

Some of the things found in the world today actually have been around for quite some time. Here's a look at some food items that have been around since the 1800's.  Did YOU know when these items were created/invented?

hog & hominy

HOG & HOMINY: A simple dish of pork and boiled corn.

HOT DOGS: A small cooked sausage usually wrapped in a bun.

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