Tag: American classics

Created by accident at the Hollywood Brown Derby in 1937, the Cobb salad has become a timeless culinary icon. Its enduring popularity is a testament to the masterful combination of ingredients, but why is cobb salad so good and satisfying to millions?

First introduced in the 1920s as the "Double Zero Bar," this classic American treat was rebranded to its shorter, more familiar name in 1934. The answer to why they call it a Zero bar is found in its early marketing, which sought to convey a sense of "icy coolness" to consumers.