Important- History lesson # 2 from IC

History lesson # 2

What are graham crackers made of?
They’re made of gram flour silly. But you say…. IC what the heck is gram flour? Well, it’s a type of flour that was promoted by a 19th century Presbyterian minister named Sylvester Graham, who was active in the temperance movement. He felt that eating a healthy diet could cure alcoholism and lead to a more wholesome life, so he traveled across the United States preaching the evils of eating meats and fats. This he was sure lead to sexual promiscuity. His answer to man’s ( and woman’s) lack of virtue was a diet of vegetables, fruits, and whole wheat bread made with graham flour in place of white bread -- more dietary fiber to strengthen society’s moral fiber!

Just in case any of you ever wondered.

IC

Thanks for the brain food

peace

Thanks Teach!

too much info running around in yoru brain!!you should write a book on this history of graham crackers. i see it as a NY times bestseller,hahaha

On which website do you find this type of info??

www.uselessinformation.com , haha

Actually there are short inserts to many of the cook books that I have gotten over the years with little bit's of trivia here and there. Which is kind of interesting in it's on way.
IC

interesting learn something new everyday

i love graham crackers!

haha nice