Food

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...

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...

Noble Gems is a collection of beautiful glass ornaments celebrating different holidays, occasions, and memories. This glass ornament from Kurt Adler features a red bowl of Mac & Cheese with a silver spoon and is sure to become a holiday favorite.   4...

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 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...

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...