From Fish Brine to Ketchup
By Michael Karl Witzel ©2007-2008
Ahhh … that tangy, thick, and sticky condiment known as ketchup—where would American roadfood be without it? Certainly, drive-ins, diners, coffee shops, and in many cases—fine restaurants—wouldn’t be the same. Burgers would be bland, fries embarrassed by nakedness, and hot dogs robbed of their bite. In a world devoid of [...]