At Flourish Spices and African Food, we love food. We love cooking it, eating it, seasoning it, and of course…talking about it. But did you know some of your favorite dishes come with stories so funny, you’ll never see them the same way again?
Let’s dig into some weird and laugh-out-loud facts about the foods we all know and love. Plus a few ways to spice them up, Flourish-style.
1. Potatoes Were Once Feared (Yes, Feared)
Back in 16th-century Europe, people thought potatoes were evil. Some believed they caused diseases, others thought they were food for witches. Imagine turning your nose up at fried yam or crispy potato porridge today because someone claimed it was “unholy.”
2. Chicken Was Once So Fancy That Only The Wealthy Ate It
These days, we throw down chicken stew on a random Tuesday. But in medieval England? Chicken was high-class cuisine. You were somebody if you had drumsticks at dinner.
Now imagine the ancestors watching us dip spicy chicken wings in suya spice. They’d say, “Ah ah, royalty in the house!”
Flourish Fix: Give your next grilled chicken a royal upgrade with our Pepper Mix or Suya Spice Blend. Nobility optional.
3. Bananas Are Berries… But Strawberries Are Not
Wait, what?! Yes—scientifically, bananas qualify as berries, but strawberries do not. We know. It's the kind of thing that makes you question everything. Like, is plantain just a misunderstood banana?
4. Jollof Wars Are Real (And We Love It)
You haven't seen true passion until you've watched two Africans from different countries debate whose Jollof rice is best. It's a culinary battleground and we’re here for it.
We like to say: you haven’t tasted real Jollof until it’s cooked with Flourish Spices. There, we said it.
Flourish Fix: Grab our Jollof Spice Mix and stir up a pot so good, even your Ghanaian and Nigerian friends will stop arguing for a second. (Just a second, though)
5. The First Sandwich Was Made So Someone Could Keep Gambling
Legend has it that the Earl of Sandwich didn’t want to leave the gambling table, so he asked for meat shoved between two slices of bread. And boom, the sandwich was born.
Now we use sandwiches to survive traffic, school runs, and midnight hunger pangs. That Earl would be proud.
Flourish Fix: Slather your sandwich with peppered meat, sautéed veggies, and our Smoky Pepper Sauce. You won’t even miss the casino.
Ready to Spice Up the Fun?
At Flourish Spices, we don’t just sell seasonings, we bring flavor and joy to your kitchen. From rich spice blends to authentic African ingredients, we’re here to help you fall in love with food all over again. Visit us in-store or order online. Need help with cooking ideas? Ask us for recipe inspiration. Hosting an event? We also offer catering and cooking services.
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