¿Why does popcorn pop? and 201 other fascinating facts about food

Why do onions make us cry?
What common household spice is also a powerful hallucinogen? What’s the difference between caffeine-free and
decaffeinated?
• Who invented Twinkies (and why)?
• Who invented gin?
Why is bubble gum pink?
• Why do pregnant women crave pickles? (They really do!)
• Where was the first restaurant?
• Where do Brussels sprouts come from? (Careful, this could be trick question!)
• How do self-basting turkeys baste themselves?
• How does beer get its head?
• What is freezer burn?
• What are the most popular pizza toppings in Russia, Singapore and Hong Kong?
Don Voorhees has cooked up a colossal casserole of quirky culinary questions, a scrumptious stew of mouth-watering food facts, an appetizing array of… well, you get the idea. Treat yourself to this savory mix of delicious history and succulent science. It’s a meal you can’t resist-and it’s completely calorie-free!