No Anthony, black pepper is not an American native. Its roots are in Java, and it was once so valuable that a small amount made a royal gift. It’s great demand was a reason for seeking a seat route to the East. Of course, that led to the discovery of red pepper in the New World.
Naomie Lane of WorldLifeStyle.com has created a list of the 20 worst possible, least healthiest snacks. We kind of agree with it. They are in no particular order of unhealthiness:
Cheetos
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Pork rinds
Ruffles Cheddar and Sour Cream Potato Chips — (fine by us, we stick to Wise, Herrs or Utz)
Skittles
Haagen Dazs Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream
Easy Cheese
Ritz Crackers (really)
Twinkies (as expected)
Mrs. Fields Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies
Hot Pockets (no surprise here)
Peanut butters with hydrogenated oil (peanut butters sans hydrogenated oil, however, is very good)
Microwave popcorn (popcorn is a good snack but the bags in the microwave packages apparently impart funky chemicals.)
