7-Up History - invented in 1920... the rest is history

All About Making Chocolate from the Field Musuem. This is a very good resource for learning about chocolate. Topics include, growing, history, eating, making, just for kids, educator resources. The museum is located in Chicago, Illinois.

Betumi African Culinary Network. Includes a library and forum all focus on African cuisine.

Snopes - Candy Cane Legends. The truths and myths surrounding the history of the Christmas Candy Cane

Chocolate - Educators Resource includes lesson plans such as learn about the cocoa tree, the growers, the economy.

Honoring All Things Culinary

Dietary Patterns In The Early Midwest - very good article about available foods in the 1800's. The article includes a listing of seasonal fruits, vegetables and herbs available in that era

Dr. Pepper Museum - History of the beverage Dr. Pepper. Also a virtual tour of the actual Museum in Waco, Texas, home of Dr. Pepper.

Eras of Elegance - To become a renowned historical chef, begin by learning about the popular foods, dining preferences and cooking styles of the past. Interesting facts about cooking, dining and table etiquette broken down by era.

Food Books does an excellent job of providing a resource for their book collection on food heritage. Books are available from most regions of the world. If you have an interest in food history, this is the site to view. You can phone in or email a