Author: Sara Traynor

There’s a wide variety of food phrases in our lexicon. But where exactly do they come from? Us foodies here at So Yummy are going to use our noodles and figure out their origins. Farm to Table This food phrase isn’t too hard to parse. “Farm to table” is a popular description for organic, fresh food sourced directly from local farms. It’s gained a lot of traction in recent years, with restaurants dedicated to solely serving farm to table food. It supports local farmers and combats industrial farming. If you visit a farm to table restaurant, however, look into their…

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Nothing brings you back in time quite like discontinued cereal. Even though the cereals you loved as a kid are long gone, they live on in your memories (and in this blog post). Oreo O’s Oreo O’s are an interesting case. At the time of this writing, this cereal isn’t discontinued, though they do have quite the rocky history. They’re shaped like Cheerios and taste like cookies — the perfect combo. Unsurprisingly, they ruled the cereal scene in the late 90s and early 2000s. They got discontinued in 2007 (though they were still sold in South Korea). 10 years later,…

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During a quick midnight scroll, Ben Churchill’s Instagram page looks normal. But really, his page is full of amazing and bewitching food optical illusions. Here are some of our favorites. A Dirty Kitchen Sponge It’s one of his most well-known creations. Although this photo looks like the sponge you use to scrub the sink, it’s actually an olive oil sponge cake. Sponge cake? Sponge? We see what he did there. It’s topped with a mint crumb and served with foamed sweet milk and a toffee sauce. Delicious. Honestly, we wouldn’t have to be persuaded to dive into this delicious, sudsy masterpiece. Although it’s…

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Especially for professional athletes, pre-game meals can make the difference between a big win and a total loss. You might be shocked by what some of these pro athletes choose to eat. Ochocinco – McDonalds Many people think that a pre-game meal requires near-perfect nutrition, a nice balance of food groups, and a good source of energy. But not all pros agree. Chad Johnson, also known as Ochocinco for most of his NFL career, has always been a character. Ochocinco doesn’t even fly first class despite his success. His pre-game meal choice is much the same. His go-to was a…

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At first blush, it may be surprising to learn about the long history of food playing a role in conflict. But in fact, it’s quite commonplace. Here are all the times food started a war. Honey Sparked Conflict Between Missouri and Iowa In 1816, a surveyor set out to mark the border between Missouri and Iowa. Unfortunately, he made a mistake that led to some serious border conflicts. Missouri and Iowa both laid claim to a particular stretch of land that happened to contain trees laden with wild bees and honey. And those were valuable. Both states readied their militias,…

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