Croissant
Misconception: Croissants come from France
Again, not French. Everyone thinks and pronounces it in
French. However, the croissant is believed to have actually
come from something called the kipferl. While there are
many conflicting stories about how the croissant came to
be, most believe that it was by an Austrian man.
Sandwiches
Misconception: Sandwiches come from England
John Montagu, aka the Fourth Earl of Sandwich keeps
getting the credit for putting cheese and meat inside some
bread. A widely circulated myth, but the dish was actually
eaten in the Western world for at least 1,000 years before
the Earl was born.
Sushi Rolls
Misconception: Sushi rolls are all they eat in Japan
Most westerners think of sushi rolls whenever asked about
Japanese food, however, the truth is that sushi is not nearly
as popular in Japan as it is among those who are trying to
emulate Japanese culture.
More importantly, however, sushi is rarely eaten in Japan
and it is not the kind of rolls Westerners are used to having.
Less than a quarter of Japanese surveyed even ate sushi
a couple of times a month or more, sushi is simply a meal
usually had on an important event.
Danish Pastries
Misconception: Danish Pastries are Danish
Even though their name suggests its origin, the first Danish
pastries were actually invented by Viennese chefs.
However, despite their Austrian heritage, pastries today
are a staple in Denmark.