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Brewer's: Food for Powder

Raw recruits levied in times of war. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Foods and WinesFood A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W…

Brewer's: Foods and Wines

Gastronomic curiosities. Foods. Sterlets from the Volga. Eels from the Tiber. Grouse from Scotland. Bustards from Sweden. Bears' feet from the Black Forest. Bison humps from America.…

Iconic Canadian Foods

Canada is known for many things, from the variety of wildlife to the friendly people who live there. But can you name some of the most iconic Canadian cuisine items that locals love?

Global Food Crisis

Food shortages and price increases spark violence and debate by Mark Hughes Food shortages have been reported worldwide. Related Links Year of the Potato Underreported…

Food Around the World

by Beth Rowen Related Links Fun Facts About Food Near and Far Feast and Fast Who grows the most? bobotie (…

Accidental Food Inventions

Great ideas that came from mistakes! By David Johnson Related Links Inventions & DiscoveriesChild InventorsRoundup of Recent Discoveries, 2002 Do you ever feel bad because you made…

sandwich, food

(Encyclopedia) sandwich, a piece of meat or other food placed between two slices of bread. Although food in this form has long been used, the term sandwich originated in the 18th cent. It is named…

organic food

(Encyclopedia) organic food, food raised without chemicals and processed without additives. Under standards adopted by the U.S. Agriculture Dept. (USDA) in 2000 and fully effective in 2002, synthetic…

milk, food

(Encyclopedia) milk, liquid secreted by the mammary glands of female mammals as food for their young. The milk of the cow is most widely used by humans, but the milk of the mare, goat, ewe, buffalo,…