MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Where does the phrase “the proof is in the pudding” come from?

Homemade Chocolate Dirt Pudding with Gummy Worms

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Where does the phrase “the proof is in the pudding” come from?

I heard someone say this the other day and thought it would make a good Mundane Mystery for today.

The expression itself means trying or testing something out yourself is the only way to know if it’s good or not. The Oxford Dictionary says that the phrase was first used back in early 14th century where people would test actual pudding before royalty to find out if it was good enough for them to eat.

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