More than a decade after the use of the fungicide benomyl was discontinued in the U.S., its toxic effects are still fresh in the minds of an interdisciplinary team of researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Origin of Blueberry Muffin Recipes. The history of blueberry muffin recipes began with the introduction of muffins in the 18th century in England. Within no time, muffins had started selling in the streets of London as a tea time snack by the muffin men.
See Also: English Muffins. Muffins: A History. English style muffins which are yeast raised and cooked on a griddle, may date back to the 10th or 11th century in Wales. American style muffins are 'quick breads' made in individual molds. Quick breads (chemically leavened as opposed to yeast leavened) were not developed until the end of the 18th century. This took place in America, where pearlash was discovered.