Happy Belated Birthday, Oreo
7 Mar
How did I miss this?
The Oreo cookie turned 100 years old, yesterday, March 6, 2012. The cookie originated in a Nabisco factory in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City, and is the most popular cookie of the 20th century, with over 490 billion sold over the last 100 years.
The name of the Oreo evolved over time. It was first named the Oreo Biscuit in an effort to attract British customers. Other names included Oreo Sandwich in the 1920’s, Oreo Creme Sandwich in the 1940’s, and the overly wordy, Oreo Chocolate Sandwich Cookie, in the 1970’s. Of course, we all just call them Oreos.
I know you know where I am going with this. […]
