From www.money.cnn.com
LAST UPDATE: Jul 23 2008 | 9:40 AM ET
The world's priciest foods
Jamón ibérico de bellota, newly legal for import (at $180 per pound), barely cracks the top five on the pricey foods scale. We checked in with gourmet retailers for the rundown on the world's most expensive culinary indulgences.
By Stephanie Fletcher
... Read MoreThe world's priciest foods - White Truffles and Caviar by Marky'sMarky's Receives the NASFT Product Award
Press Release Source: Optimus Inc. Markys receives an excellent score on annual Avendra Report yielding positive remarks from one of Miamis most exclusive hotels.
10 June 2008
... Read MoreMarky's Receives the NASFT Product AwardAventura Mall food kiosk offers a taste of luxury caviar
BY ANDRES AMERIKANER
Fri, May. 30, 2008
Caviar kiosk gets green light to serve wine in Aventura Mall - buy the best caviar
By Andres Amerikaner
Fri, May 09, 2008
Tea is rumored to have first been discovered by the Emperor of China in 2737 BC, while boiling water in the shade of a tree. A light breeze caused some leaves to fall into the water, which the emperor tasted and found to be delicious. Since then it has traveled the world conquering the thirsts of virtually every country on the planet.
... Read MoreTea: The World’s most popular BeverageHistorians trace the origin of the word "chocolate" to the Aztec word "xocoatl," which referred to a bitter drink brewed from cacao beans. The Latin name for the cacao tree, Theobroma cacao, means "food of the gods”. Many modern historians have estimated that chocolate has been around for about 2000 years, but recent research suggests that it may be even older. Sweetened chocolate didn't appear until Europeans discovered the Americas and sampled the native cuisine.
... Read MoreA Brief History of Chocolate