by B.L. Unkel | Nov 16, 2024 | Baking
Cinnamon was once an extremely expensive commodity. Today, this spice is a staple found in most kitchens around the world. The Food Connection Cinnamon has a long and delicious history. It’s one of the world’s oldest spices. In the U.S.—and much of the...
by B.L. Unkel | Nov 9, 2024 | History
Depending on your age, you may or may not have heard the phrase, Kilroy Was Here. With Veterans Day just two days away, I thought this might be a good time to share the fascinating story of the mysterious Mr. Kilroy. The Man Most people born between 1913 and...
by B.L. Unkel | Nov 2, 2024 | History
Frankincense, Myrrh, and Saffron are all good guesses. But they’re not correct. Try good old Cinnamon. It was one of the rarest spices in the ancient world. What is it? Cinnamon originated in the ancient country of Ceylon—now known as Sri Lanka—an island...
by B.L. Unkel | Oct 26, 2024 | History
Recently I saw an article about “Rooster” Andrews and decided to share my Rooster story. “Rooster” William Edward Andrews, Jr., was born in Dallas, Texas, on March 1, 1923. The most popular boy in his high school, he would have attended Texas A&M...
by B.L. Unkel | Oct 19, 2024 | History
When we go to the movies, we want to be entertained. We don’t care if the plot is over the top and not believable. But in the case of Ella Sheppard, over the top is the way her life really was. Fisk University As mentioned in Did You Know In 1873 This Black A...
