Velveeta’s mac and cheese claims that it takes three and a half minutes to prepare. But this Florida woman says no, and is suing the manufacturer for $5 million. Amanda Ramirez from Hialeah filed suit against Kraft Heinz Food Company, for a proposed $5 million. The class action lawsuit filed claims that food producer’s of …
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Ah, William Shakespeare! The Bard is one of, if not the most influential writer in the English language. Today, 400 years after his death, we still quote his works and for a good reason. But not all the language in his writings has survived the passing of time — namely the insults. Shakespeare’s characters often …
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Happy Thanksgiving from Oddee, everybody! Whether you’ve already enjoyed your dinner or your bird is still in the oven, turkeys are a mainstay at American tables on this day. But despite its integral role in modern Thanksgiving celebrations, too few people know all that much about this bird. Considering that 46 million of them sacrifice …
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This is the last of the fun facts about the Amish. But if you didn’t read them yet, here is Fun Facts about the Amish: Part One and Fun Facts about the Amish: Part Two. Some Tech is Okay The common thought is that Amish people don’t use technology, or at least that’s what …
Have you read, Fun Facts about the Amish: Part One? Because this is part two. Be Good Amish people follow life rules dictated by their Ordnung and they believe being good is a lifestyle. Christians start their good life after baptism where the Amish start their lifestyle of doing good the minute they are born. …
We’ve all heard of the Amish, but what do we really know about their culture? Some of them use electricity, does that shock you? Here are a bunch of other Amish fun facts. Vacation is a Yes The Amish go on vacation, just like the rest of us. A popular destination out of their local …
There’s no sugarcoating it — nature is cruel. Many animals commit horrendous violence, rape, and many other questionable acts, but it’s what they have to do to survive. But then there are the animals that do horrible things for no apparent reason. There are animals out there that will engage in completely unnecessary cruelty and …
Did you read The History of American Cheese: Part One? Because this is part two. Cheese History Cheese is such a loved food, to revolutionize it, it’s crazy. Kraft knew he needed a long lasting product that was resistant to spoilage. Kraft began playing around with pasteurization. The process started with wine but back then …
If you haven’t read The History of American Cheese: Part One and The History of American Cheese: Part Two, you’ll get the history of this article. Because this is part three. Legalities Kraft had a legal patent meaning he had the right to practice something and the right to prevent anyone else from doing it. …
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The average American eats 40 pounds of cheese a year. From nachos to spray cheese, most of us grew up with American singles. But at the dawn of 20th century, it doesn’t exist. Early Days of Cheese Cheese is a $144 billion empire. But in the early 1900s, more Americans than ever working long hours …