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Fun Barbeque Facts
Did you know that the word 'barbecue' has its roots in the
Native American language?
The word barbeque comes from the Native American word "barbacoa," a
framework of green sticks used to skewer food to be cooked over a fire,
a method used by the Spaniards. Some speculate that the word comes from
the French word "barb a queue," roughly translated "from head to tail."
(Source: quiz.ivillage.co.uk)
Did you know the first barbecue was most likely hosted by
Prometheus?
Prometheus is the mythical figure who stole fire from the gods and gave
it to mankind. Theoretically, this makes him the first one to have had
the power to throw a barbeque. One of the first known grills was found
in 5000 B.C. at Knossos, on the Greek isle of Crete, where King Minos
ruled.
(Source: quiz.ivillage.co.uk)
A recent survey conducted by the Barbecue Industry
Association revealed that:
- About three quarters of all U.S. households own a grill.
- Grill ownership is highest among younger, larger, higher
income families who live in houses.
- Female heads of households (57%) are more likely to make
the decision to barbeque and select the menu.
- Male heads of household (61%) are more likely to do the
cooking.
- Fifty-eight percent (58%) of grill owners own a charcoal
grill.
- Fifty-nine percent (59%) of grill owners own a gas grill.
- Barbequers use their grills an average of five times per
month.
- Fifty-two percent (52%) of all grills are used year-round.
- Use of aromatic smoking woods has increased 75% since 1983.
(Source: www.woodbridgechips.com/bartips.html)
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