Pop Quiz: Where did Greek Yogurt originate?Answer: Not where you may think! The word “yoğurt” is Turkish in origin. Most historical accounts trace yogurt to the Neolithic peoples of Central Asia around 6000 B.C. It is believed that herdsman began the practice of milking animals. The natural enzymes in the animals’ stomachs curdled the milkRead more
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To continue our exploration of foods of the world, we turn to hummus. Recently, hummus made the front page of the newspaper. June 5, 2013 (CBS News) Hummus, a staple of Middle Eastern diets for centuries, is exploding in popularity across the U.S., prompting an uptick in chickpea crops, primarily in the Pacific Northwest. LastRead more