Today marks the passing of Sylvester Graham in 1851. A vegetarian who also promoted temperance, Graham is best remembered for introducing the Graham Cracker in 1829.
Want to know s'more? In addition to advocating for vegetarianism and the use of coarse, whole grain flour, he was against the consumption of potatoes, tobacco and alcohol, coffee and tea, chocolate and pastries.
Not surprisingly, Graham was hated by butchers and bakers, as well as liquor and tobacco companies. — Dan Taylor
Dan Taylor is the editor/publisher of The Hungover Gourmet. Graham Crackers and milk were a frequent afterschool snack when he was growing up.
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