Facts about cooking...

First cook in history..?

There isn't a single known individual who was the "first cook" in history, but rather the concept of cooking emerged with early human ancestors like Homo erectus, who learned to control and use fire for food preparation as far back as 1.5 million years ago. The role of a professional "cook" or "chef" developed much later, with the earliest named figures like Mithaecus in the 5th century BCE, and later figures like Marie-Antoine Carême becoming known for professional culinary expertise.

The top 10 most-used foods in cooking...

1. Rice________________2. Potatoes

3. Chicken_____________4. Eggs

5. Pasta________________6. Tacos

7. Sushi________________8. Currie

9.burger_______________10. Tomatoes

History of cooking..?

Humans have been cooking for over a million years, and the oldest recipes date back to 1700 BC, found on Mesopotamian clay tablets. Cooking can prevent foodborne illnesses but also poses dangers, with smoke from cooking fires causing many deaths annually. Cooking can also be a therapeutic activity, enhancing mindfulness, and the culinary arts have evolved significantly, with innovations from ancient cookware to modern electric stoves.