50 Random Facts List #121 - Page 2 of 2 - Fact Republic
1. Sylvester Graham invented graham crackers as part of a radical vegetarian diet meant to curb the desire to masturbate. 2. Romans may have invented the burger, called Isicia Omentata, over 1,500 years ago which was made with minced meat, pepper, wine, pine nuts and a rich fish-based sauce called garum. The Romans also introduced the first fast food restaurants, called a thermopolium, that sold hot ready-to-eat food.
Ranking The Meals Historical Societies Actually Ate
Food has always played a central role in humanity's culture. Milestones, celebrations, funerals - food is present at each. It can provide comfort or can muster intrigue. It can show one's wealth and status, or just do the bare minimum of satisfying one's hunger. Over the millennia, how we eat has changed. There were no preservatives back in the days of ancient Greece. ... #historicalcuisine #foodculture #ancientmeals #historicaldining #vintagerecipes #culinaryhistory #oldworldcooking #ediblepast