The Fascinating Histories Behind 9 of Your Favorite Foods
Food is one of the most basic necessities of life, but just because it's basic doesn't mean it's simple. Yes, even pie., Over the years, TIME has occasionally hosted a regular "brief history of" feature, and it often took a look at some of the facts that lie behind what's on our plates. From the disputed Buffalo wing creation myth to peanut-butter-based health trends of the 19th century, those stories add the flavor of history to items that are already pretty flavorful on their own. Here are some of our favorites