Spotlighting Philly Brands: The History of Wawa

Spotlighting Philly Brands: The History of Wawa

If you’re from Pennsylvania, you know that we take our convenience stores very seriously and that between Sheetz and Wawa, Wawa is by far the superior option.   What started out as a dairy farm, founded in 1902 by George Wood, soon became a staple in the average...
Spotlighting Philadelphia Brands: The History of Tastykake

Spotlighting Philadelphia Brands: The History of Tastykake

In 1914, friends and business partners Philip Baur and Herbert Morris opened the Tasty Baking Company in Philadelphia. Among their two families, the men had raised $50,000 to go into business. They chose Sedgely Avenue, part of Germantown, to open their bakery with a...
How Did the Cheesesteak Become a Symbol of Philadelphia?

How Did the Cheesesteak Become a Symbol of Philadelphia?

The Philly cheesesteak is more than likely the most popular fast food item served in Philadelphia. The warm sandwich consists of thinly sliced beef layered on a warm, long, crusty roll and topped with melted American cheese and fried onions. Other variations replace...
Just How Many Calories are in the Average Thanksgiving Dinner?

Just How Many Calories are in the Average Thanksgiving Dinner?

According to research from the Calorie Control Council, the average person will consume more than 4,500 calories and a whopping 229 grams of fat during a typical holiday gathering. From snacking to eating a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with turkey and all the...
Fast Food Creations Around The Globe

Fast Food Creations Around The Globe

This is the summary of the article, “12 Over the Top International Fast-Food Items,” written by Dan Myers. To read the full article click here. Signature foods vary from country to country. Therefore, fast food chains have to alter their menus to reflect the eating...