Old World Christmas

The Story Behind Scottish Terriers are small, short-legged, sturdily-built dogs that were originally bred to hunt badgers and foxes. They are absolutely dependable and loyal, but often have a feisty...

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...

The Story Behind The United States Army is the oldest and most senior branch of the U.S. military, founded in 1775. The Army participates in conflicts worldwide and is the major ground-based...

The Story Behind Tchaikovsky s famous ballet, The Nutcracker Suite, tells the story of Clara, who is given a nutcracker for Christmas. She falls asleep and dreams it has come to life. After a battle...

A pinch of this and a dash of that can change a recipe. Home cooks and chefs alike trust measuring cups for main ingredients to ensure their dishes have precisely the right amount of ingredients. The...

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...

The Story Behind Many years ago, Chinese emperors kept rare animals within their palace gardens, and the most treasured were the pandas. The Chinese poet Bai Joyo wrote that the panda had magical...

The Chocolate Chip Cookie was accidentally invented in by Ruth Wakefield in Massachusetts. She was trying to make an all chocolate cookie, but the pieces of chopped chocolate she added did not melt...

The Story Behind The earliest S'more recipe is listed in the Girl Scouts' handbook of 1927. The traditional treat is made with marshmallows toasted over a campfire, graham crackers and a section of...

The Story Behind This beautiful glass ornament was carefully mouth-blown into a finely crafted mold. Then a hot solution of liquid silver was poured inside. Finally, the ornament was delicately...

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,...

The Story Behind As American as baseball, hot dogs, and apple pie. Although sausages originated centuries ago, they didn t become Hot Dogs until they were put on a bun, which first happened in St...