MUNDANE MYSTERY: What Makes A Continental Breakfast… Continental?

MUNDANE MYSTERY: What Makes A Continental Breakfast… Continental?

This is one I’ve wondered about for a long time. We’ve all been to a hotel where you’re treated to a complimentary Continental Breakfast to start your day. But where did it actually come from?   Here is what everybodyshops.com had to say… The term “continental breakfast” actually  originated in Britain in the mid-19th century. There, the phrase “the…

MUDANE MYSTERIES: How Many Grapes Makes One Bottle Of Wine?

MUDANE MYSTERIES: How Many Grapes Makes One Bottle Of Wine?

Today’s Mundane Mystery is one you can think about when you’re sipping on your favorite wine this weekend. If you’ve ever wondered while having a nice red “how many grapes does it take to actually make this wine?!” wonder no more, I found out for you. On average, depending on the size of he bottle…

Mundane Mystery: Where Do Coffee Beans Actually Come From?

Mundane Mystery: Where Do Coffee Beans Actually Come From?

In celebration of today being National Coffee Day I decided to make today’s Mundane Mystery coffee related. Something I’ve always wondered myself about the coffee beans I grind in my kitchen every morning. Where do they actually grow? Are they a plant? A fruit? A tree? Just in the dirt? Lucky for you I got…

Mundane Mystery: Why Does Pepper Make You Sneeze?

Mundane Mystery: Why Does Pepper Make You Sneeze?

This just happened to me over the weekend while I was seasoning some delicious filets to cook on the grill. While hitting them with some sea salt and black pepper I was immediately caught off guard with a sneezing fit from the pepper. Why does this happen EVERY time?! I found out… From loc.gov Because…