The History of Grilling in America
A look at the history of grilling shows us that the rise of suburban life and the Weber grill helped fuel our love of the backyard ritual. It’s hard to imagine summer weekends and holidays like Memorial Day and Fourth of July without the grill going in the backyard. ...
Breakfast Cereal Revolution of the 1950’s
Many of today’s most popular breakfast cereals were invented in the 1950’s. Breakfast cereal is something that millions of Americans reach for to get their day started off right. In fact, it is so popular that $7.7 billion of cereal is sold every year! Breakfast...
Breakfast in Denver vs. Breakfast in the 1950’s
How does your breakfast in Denver today compare to what they ate in the 1950’s? Breakfast has been around for a very, very long time. In ancient times people ate porridge made from stone ground grains as their first meal of the day. No matter what is eaten,...
Eat Your Veggies, Fried Pickles Count!
In a country obsessed with fried foods, it’s no surprise the fried pickle finds a following. America has a love affair with fried food. From chicken fried steak and fried chicken to French fries and fried mushrooms, we love all kinds of crispy, delicious food. The...
The Burrito Rolled its Way Into America’s Heart
The burrito is always a delicious choice for breakfast and lunch in Denver. The burrito, like the hamburger, is one of those simple dishes that became a cultural icon in America. The humble ingredients of tortilla, beans, cheese and meat have endeared themselves to...