Dishes That Are Much Older Than We Realized

The video explores the ancient origins of various foods, revealing their historical significance and evolution. It covers the history of pancakes, noodles, tamales, pot pies, cheesecake, bread, popcorn, honey, bog butter, olive oil, and cheese. Each section delves into archaeological findings and cultural practices that highlight the longevity and transformation of these foods over millennia.

What evidence suggests that pancakes were consumed during the Copper Age?

• Old pancake recipes

• Ancient cookbooks

• Charcoal remnants on cakes

• Drawings on cave walls

Where were the oldest physical noodles discovered?

• Near the Yellow River in China

• In the Italian Alps

• In a cave in Mexico

• In ancient Mesopotamia

What was the primary ingredient in ancient tamales?

• Potatoes

• Wheat

• Masa (ground corn dough)

• Rice

Which ancient civilization is credited with the creation of pot pies?

• The Greeks

• The Egyptians

• The Romans

• The Mesopotamians

What was added to the Greek cheesecake recipe by the Romans?

• Chocolate

• Eggs and ricotta cheese

• Vanilla

• Strawberries

What significant discovery was made about bread in a 14,000-year-old fireplace in Jordan?

• It was the oldest known bread

• It was used as currency

• It was made with rice

• It was made with chocolate

What was popcorn used for by the Aztec people besides being a treat?

• Building material

• Medicine

• Decorations and ceremonial statues

• Currency

What ancient civilization was particularly fond of honey, as evidenced by hieroglyphics?

• The Chinese

• The Egyptians

• The Romans

• The Greeks

What was the primary use of bogs in ancient Ireland?

• Religious sites

• Farming areas

• Improvised refrigerators

• Hunting grounds

What role did ceramics and pottery play in the development of cheese?

• They were used for decoration

• They were used for religious rituals

• They helped with food storage and transport

• They were used as currency