4 Fascinating Historical Food Facts
NO. 3: HOT BEVERAGE FAIL Dr. Pepper, like most sodas, is best enjoyed cold. This means there are fewer soda sales during the winter when people opt for comforting, warm beverages. To remedy this, the soda company tried to push hot Dr. Pepper in the 1960s. Meant to be served warm with lemon, they marketed it to magazines, television, and radio. The campaign was unsurprisingly unsuccessful. NO. 4: ROAMING RAMEN Ramen is one of Japan’s most iconic dishes, but it doesn’t actually originate from Japan. The noodle soup comes from China, where it is known as shina soba . It became popular in Japan after World War II. The country had
Food is central to every culture. The what, why, and hows of culinary history are diverse and fascinating. From the forgotten Roman condiment to the short-lived hot soda, there’s no end to the depth of interesting food facts. NO. 1: DOUBLE-DIP FAUX PAS The nobility of the Ottoman Empire followed a complex but rational code of culinary conduct. After washing with soap and water, they ate primarily with their hands. Once the meal began, they followed rules much like ours. Double dipping and lip-smacking were frowned upon, and eating more than one bite of a dish was rude, too. Luckily, meals had dozens of unique dishes. NO. 2: THE LOST CONDIMENT The Romans left behind a vibrant legacy. Aqueducts are still used throughout Europe, while their language is the basis of many other languages. One thing that hasn’t stood the test of time is garum. They poured this condiment on almost everything they ate. Made from fermented fish, garum’s salty, fishy flavor no longer appeals to the average Westerner’s palate.
undergone a food shortage for years but had finally started importing supplies. Chinese food was believed to be nourishing and filling, so street vendors offering cheap but delicious ramen became a mainstay. Once instant ramen was invented, the noodle soup became associated with Japan worldwide.
Whenever you sit down for dinner, consider how you eat and the odd traditions you unconsciously observe. We’re all part of a marvelous culinary culture and should celebrate what makes us unique.
A Simple Way to Keep Property out of Probate Realty Trusts
When it comes to legal agreements, simplicity is rarely an option. However, while many people think putting property into a trust must be complicated, it doesn’t
have to be. Fortunately for Citizens of the Commonwealth, realty trusts make putting your real estate into a trust easy while maintaining privacy and avoiding probate. Here is what you need to know to get started. WHAT IS A REALTY TRUST? In a trust, a trustor grants a trustee possession of a title and the right to make decisions on behalf of a real estate property’s beneficiaries. Realty trusts, also known as nominee trusts, are not true trusts but instead act akin to a principal- agent relationship between beneficiaries and trustees. While a trustor still assigns real estate property ownership to a trustee, the beneficiaries have the power to decide how to handle the assets. According to the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts, a realty trust is different from a true trust because the trustees of a realty trust “do not have power” and instead can only act at the
direction of the beneficiaries. In other words, the beneficiaries have the power, and the trustee acts as their agent. BENEFITS OF A REALTY TRUST Realty trusts have a number of benefits that make them advantageous to property owners. For one, beneficiaries of a realty trust uniquely maintain control of their property and can end the trust at any time to take full ownership of it. They also provide anonymity for the property owner because a realty trust’s beneficiaries are kept private. Best of all, they are simple to set up and allow the beneficiaries to avoid probate when they inherit the property. Realty trusts are popular among our clients for a reason, and our firm has extensive experience setting them up. If you are interested in setting one up or would like to learn more, visit our website or call (781) 251-0555 .
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