What were the Top Twelve Most Popular Salad Dressings in 2004?   Doughnuts: In the beginning, doughnuts were made of raised dough and a nut was baked into the center...That is how the word "doughnut" came about!"  The doughnut was one of New England's earliest sweets, although it did not originate in New England.   Web www.foodfunandfacts.com The following information is from a 1926 book, "Yes, 100 Ways to Enjoy Bananas." Interesting? Here is a handy description on the stages of bananas-when ripe, when to eat, etc. 1. Green banana..Not ready to eat raw, but you can cook it. Basically, the banana is raw starch somewhat like a raw potato. 2. Partially Yellow Banana-The banana is yellow, but still has some green on it...This banana should also be eaten cooked, and not raw. The starches have not yet fully converted into sugar yet. You can cook as a dessert, or as a vegetable. 3. Yellow Banana- No more green-all yellow banana-The banana is now  ready to be eaten raw. Most all of the starch has been converted into sugar and the tasty banana can now be easily digested. 4. Yellow banana with brown speckles- The banana is now at its peak for flavor and nutrition. It can be eaten by anyone, even those who have weak digestions. 5. Brown, with some yellow--Ok folks, gone past its peak. Now ready to use in your banana bread recipe. Did you know that bananas are considered to be the greatest body builders among the fruit foods? They have tissue building ability. Serve daily and you will have better health and save money! Do not keep bananas in the refrigerator. The candy bar "Baby Ruth" was named after the daughter of U.S. President Grover Cleveland in 1921. Eat Like a Bird? Every day, birds eat 1/2 their own weight in food! So, why do people say that a poor eater "eats like a bird?" If this were the case, a 50 pound child would consume 25 pounds of food a day! Massachusetts Food Trivia The oldest restaurant in Boston is the Union Oyster House. The pineapple is a sign of hospitality. The lollipop was developed by the Bradley-Smith Candy Co. The Massachusetts state beverage is Cranberry Juice. he first watermelon in the New World was grown in Massachusetts in 1629! In 1919, a molasses flood killed 21 people in the north end of Boston. In 1930, Ruth Wakefield of Massachusetts, invented the chocolate chip cookie. At that time, it was known as the "chocolate crispie" Martha's Vineyard The island of Martha's Vineyard was named by Bartholomew Gosnold in 1602. The name was derived from his daughter's first name of Martha and the wild grapes that grew on the island!   A survey was taken by Roper Starch Worldwide. It seems breakfasts, lunches and dinners at the dining table are becoming a thing of the past. The survey showed that  most americans eat all day long! Americans eat in their cars, at the ball park and in front of their computers Did you know that lemons contain more sugar than strawberries? The U.S. History Cookbook: Delicious Recipes and Exciting Events from the Past Who knew history could be so delicious? In The U.S. History Cookbook, you’ll discover how Americans have lived and dined over the centuries. This scrumptious survey of periods and events in U.S. history mixes together a delectable batter of food timelines, kid-friendly recipes, and fun food facts throughout each chapter, including such fascinating tidbits as: Sunday was baked bean day in many colonial family homes; pioneers took advantage of the rough trails to churn milk into butter; the Girl Scouts first started selling cookies in the 1930s to save money for summer camp; and so much more!   Click Here for More Information!