Hot dogs are sausages served in buns, originating from Germany. Frankfurter comes from Frankfurt, Wiener from Vienna. Term "hot dog" first appeared in 1884 newspaper articles
Lollipop is a hard candy mounted on a stick for sucking or licking. Available in various flavors, colors, and shapes, including ice lollipops. Can contain fillings, unusual items, or motorized spinning sticks
Soba is Japanese buckwheat noodles with 80% buckwheat and 20% wheat flour. Has ashen brown color and slightly grainy texture. Traditionally served chilled with dipping sauce or hot in soup
Smoking originated in Paleolithic Era for meat preservation. Hardwood or pellets are used for smoking, softwood not recommended. Cold smoking occurs below 90°F, hot above 160°F. Smoke adds flavor and improves appearance through Maillard reaction
Caesar Cardini invented the salad in Tijuana, Mexico on July 4, 1924. The salad was created when the kitchen was overwhelmed with ingredients. Original recipe used only Worcestershire sauce, not anchovies or herbs. The dish was originally prepared tableside by the chef
British cuisine has always been multicultural and influenced by various cultures. Frankish Normans brought spices and sugar to England during medieval times. Victorian era saw blending British stodge with exotic spices from Empire. World wars severely damaged British cuisine, leading to Nouvell Cuisine influence