Foods with Surprising Histories
Posted by: Josef EssbergerThink again about chocolate and pizza
Some of our favourite foods have surprising histories!
For example, chocolate wasn’t always a sweet treat. The ancient Mayans drank bitter chocolate as part of their ceremonies. It wasn’t until the 19th century that sugar was added to make chocolate as we know it today.
And did you know that pizza wasn’t always topped with tomatoes? In the early days, pizza was a flatbread with cheese and other toppings. Tomatoes only became popular in Italy in the 18th century.
EnglishClub Wordchecker
- treat (noun): something sweet or enjoyable to eat. Ice cream is a popular summer treat.
- ceremony (noun): a formal event. Weddings are important ceremonies.
What’s your favourite food with an interesting history?
Posted by Josef Essberger November 2024
Contributor: Josef Essberger, founder of EnglishClub. Originally from London, England, Josef is the author of several books for learners of English including English Prepositions List and Learn English in 7.