Food

The Story Behind Celebrate America's favorite snack food with this whimsical glass ornament. It was carefully mouth-blown into a finely crafted mold. Then a hot solution of shiny liquid silver was poured inside. Finally, the ornament was hand-painted...

Kurt Adlers Noble Gems Almond Butter jar glass ornament is a fun addition to your holiday decor or Christmas tree. It features a jar of smooth organic almond butter with a brown lid.

The Story Behind The egg has long been considered a symbol of hope, potential and new possibilities. But sometimes it can just be a great way to start your day, especially when it is served as a morning meal with crisp slices of bacon. Measurements: 3.75...

Wild cherries are indigenous to the North American continent making cherry pie a truly American dessert. To show off the colorful filling, the cherry pie is usually made with a lattice crust. The crust looks like basket weaving with its fancy, sugar...

The pea can be traced all the way back to 4800 BC in Egypt. Thomas Jefferson introduced English peas to the United States and grew them on his estate. The Peapod protects the delicate peas inside and is usually discarded, except with the more delicate...

The Story Behind Oh, the convenience of this dairy delight! Unlike it s big brother the sundae, this treat can be sipped through a straw. Is this a beverage to be eaten with burgers and fries, or a dessert to be savored at the end of the meal? You...

The Story Behind Popcorn has been enjoyed for thousands of years in the Americas where it originated. Today, popcorn is a popular snack at the movies, county fairs, and at any casual event. The Popcorn ornament serves as a wonderful reminder of all the...

The Story Behind When life gives you lemons, make lemonade! The lemon is prized for its vibrant yellow color as a beautiful addition to any holiday or culinary display. It has a sour taste, however, so the tart flavor of a lemon, like life itself, is...

The Story Behind This tasty tomato-based condiment is so beloved, it can be found in 97% of American homes. Heinz started selling ketchup in 1876 and is still the market leader. It can be used to enhance your favorite hot dog, burger and fries. Open a...

The Story Behind Who knew that grinding a legume could create such a tasty food? It tastes fantastic in cookies, pairs well with chocolate and bananas, is exotic in Thai cuisine and brings back childhood memories as the classic PB&J sandwich. Or just...

Ice cream is an especially delicious treat. However, if it is not enjoyed quickly, it soon melts and disappears. This glass Ice Cream Carton ornament reminds us to enjoy and appreciate what we have today because it may be gone tomorrow.

The kitchen is the heart of the home. Meals, desserts and snacks are prepared with love and fondness each day but especially around the holidays. Cooks have been using appliances in the kitchen for decades to make the work easier, including the hand...

The Story Behind This tasty, pungent herb has been used for centuries as a flavorful spice and a miraculous healing drug. Garlic is credited with neutralizing a scorpion s sting, curing earaches, and warding off vampires. This Garlic ornament carries a...

Food trucks were once known for serving cheap greasy food. Today, food trucks are popping up around the country serving some of the tastiest and healthiest plates around. Food trucks offer variety and novelty, are fast, and are often healthier and...

The Story Behind Oh, the simplicity of a cornmeal-battered hot dog on a stick! Many folks claim it's invention but it was patented in 1927 by Mr. S.S. Jenkins of Buffalo, NY. Over 630,000 are sold annually at the Texas State Fair. And yellow mustard is...

The Story Behind Long ago, strawberries were served at festivals and special occasions for peace and prosperity. The indulgence of chocolate combined with a fresh strawberry creates a favorite mouth-watering dessert popular today. Measurements: 3 X 2.25...

The Story Behind Delicious and slightly exotic, American Chinese cuisine is extremely popular in the United States. In fact, there are nearly three times as many Chinese restaurants in the U.S. as there are McDonalds! Instantly recognizable, uniquely...

The Story Behind The history of cheese predates recorded history. Cheese is valued for its long shelf life and high levels of fat, protein and calcium. With hundreds of varieties, it is hard to choose just one. This ornament is a perfect gift for a...

The Story Behind Cannoli is an Italian pastry that means "little tube". The tube-shaped pastry dough is fried then filled with a sweet, creamy filling as dessert. Recipes are handed down from generation to generation, filling the stomachs and hearts of...

The Story Behind It s not really a baby cabbage, but it's from the same family. The edible sprout was grown near Brussels, Belgium & the French brought them to Louisiana in the 18th century. There are numerous ways to prepare this healthy & tasty...

Celebrate the coffee lover in your life with this coffee cup features a white cup with saying "Happiness Is A Cup Of Coffee" and a red ribbon hanger. FREE personalization with purchase! Make your gift a personal one by customizing with a name and/or date...

The Story Behind The bagel originates in Poland. Traditionally, they were formed by hand, boiled and then baked. Today, there are numerous flavors and styles that vary as much as the cities they re from. The dense, chewy inside and crisp exterior is a...

The Story Behind Bacon, a staple breakfast food often paired with eggs, seems to go in and out of favor in the culinary world. It currently is experiencing a dramatic increase in popularity. Now, it is even found in sweet foods such as donuts and ice...

The Story Behind Legend has it that the first avocado was eaten by a Mayan Princess in Mexico around 300 B.C. It is also known as the alligator pear which describes the fruit s texture and pear shape. This beautiful glass ornament was carefully crafted...

Are tomatoes a fruit or a vegetable? Either way, tomatoes are delicious and nutritious! Tomatoes are botanically a fruit but used in cooking as a vegetable. Early glassblowers enjoyed making tomato ornaments because of their vibrant colors and they re...

The Story Behind A cone-shaped temaki sushi, is a family favorite, made from a rolled cone of seaweed that is wrapped around rice and fillings. A platter is presented, and each person can make a handroll with favorite fillings. Measurements: 1.5 X 1.5 X...

Sweetly spicy and flavorful Pumpkin pie is a traditional and favorite dessert at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. Rich, ripe orange pumpkins are associated with the bountiful harvest, so as we eat our pumpkin pie, we count our blessings.

Hot out of the oven, a delicious peanut butter cookie is pressed with a fork to create the iconic cross marks on top. Bakers, create the most delicious combination of flour, sugar and peanut butter. Home bakers and professional pastry chefs will...

The Story Behind Maple syrup is poured over pancakes, waffles and oatmeal to make a delicious breakfast meal. Maple syrup is made in the late winter and early spring days when maple trees are tapped for their sweet sap. The sap is cooked down to create a...

The lobster is an unusual creature. Its skeleton is on the outside of its body; it listens with its legs, tastes with its antennae, and has teeth in its stomach! But there is nothing odd about how it tastes. Steamed, boiled, baked, or served in chowder,...

The Story Behind This heavenly fruit dip was invented by the Aztecs in Mexico, and can be as simple as mashing ripe avocados & tomatoes with sea salt. Over 45 million pounds of avocado will be eaten on Super Bowl Sunday. Apollo 11 astronauts brought...

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The look of cheesecake is simple, but the taste is so rich! The perfect combination of cream cheese, sugar and egg comes together to create the most delectable Christmas treat. The cheesecake ornament is a perfect gift for a hostess, baker or friendly...

Pretty and nutritious, the name Cauliflower means Cabbage flower. Growing on a single stalk, this vegetable s compact head is about 6 inches in diameter and composed of many undeveloped flower buds, which are white since the plant s leaves shield them...

The Story Behind The burrito is a traditional food in Mexico and is very popular in the United States too. A tortilla filled with rice, beans, meat, cheese and vegetables. A full meal with every food group wrapped in delicious tortilla. Wrap it up and...

The Story Behind Ramen is a Japanese noodle soup. Ramen originated from China but has become most known as a Japanese dish. Each region of Japan has a slightly different variety of ramen. Ramen is adorned with pork, eggs, and scallions to enhance flavors...

The individual-sized baked good can be prepared as a sweet treat or a savory snack. This quick bread has been around since the 18th century and remains an American favorite. A blueberry muffin is the perfect sweet treat at breakfast and goes well with a...

Barbecue sauce (BBQ sauce) is used to flavor, marinate, baste and top meats. This popular condiment varies widely in spiciness, sweetness and tang. Even the base for the sauce varies from vinegar and mustard to tomato. Either way, a good barbecue sauce...