Preparing your culinary journey through time
Test your food history knowledge
How much of what you "know" about food history is actually true? Guess whether each statement is a myth or fact, then click to reveal the answer!
Origins
"Marco Polo brought pasta from China to Italy"
Fear & Superstition
"Europeans thought tomatoes were poisonous"
Origins
"Fortune cookies are a traditional Chinese dessert"
Propaganda
"Carrots improve your eyesight"
Definitions
"Sushi means raw fish"
Origins
"The Earl of Sandwich invented the sandwich"
Legends
"Coffee was discovered by dancing goats"
Origins
"Caesar salad was named after Julius Caesar"
Preservation
"Spicy food was used to hide rotten meat"
Currency
"Aztecs used chocolate as currency"
Safety
"MSG is harmful and causes "Chinese Restaurant Syndrome""
Preservation
"Twinkies last forever"
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