Category Archives: funny names in food

Mildred “Mama Dip” Council

Posted on May 29, 2018 by

Welcome funny names fans! Not since early 2017 have we had an opportunity to talk about food celebrities. The streak is broken today. Let’s celebrate Mildred “Mama Dip” Council. There are no photos of Mrs. Council in the public domain, … Continue reading →

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John Hinerwadel and Syracuse Salt Potato

Posted on April 7, 2015 by

Today’s post is brought to you by the words eponymous and synonymous. And not just because they sound good together. A little history first. The majority of the salt used in the United States before the 19th century came from … Continue reading →

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Juliette Gordon Low, funny name in food or no?

Posted on February 17, 2015 by

Today’s Funny Name in Food name hardly qualifies for this honor. First, it is not particularly funny. If you want a funny name or five, Monday’s post will do you well. But today’s name is what we have and I … Continue reading →

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wolfgang puck: feeding celebrity masses

Posted on January 13, 2015 by

Now that Mark has kicked off Awards Season here at BoFN, this month’s Funny Names in Food post spotlights a long-time regular at Hollywood’s Oscar ceremony. You won’t see him on stage, but the fruit of Wolfgang Puck ‘s (even … Continue reading →

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Mariano Martinez, Man of the Margaritas

Posted on December 16, 2014 by

Consider if you will, one Mariano Martinez, high-school drop-out from Dallas, Texas. The year is 1971 and Mr. Martinez opens Mariano’s Hacienda, a restaurant serving Mexican food. Problems arise on opening night when servers realize they can’t keep up with … Continue reading →

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