The Story Behind Your Favorite Food Brand Mascots
Gourmandize Staff,
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Wendy's
The little girl with the red pigtails is named for Melinda "Wendy" Thomas, daughter of the chain's creator Dave Thomas. Thomas actually worked closely with KFC's Harland Sanders and owned 45 percent of the company before selling his shares in 1968 to start Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers.
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VIDEO: Chicken Quesadillas
These quick and easy chicken quesadillas are the perfect, last-minute family dinner!
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup of tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup of chives, chopped
- 1 tsp. of Mexican spice mix
- 4 Tortillas
- Cheddar
- Salt, to taste
METHOD:
- Put shredded chicken breast, tomato sauce, chives, and mexican spice mix in a bowl and mix together.
- Lay out the tortillas. Place a slice of cheddar in the center, and cover with the chicken mix.
- Fold up tortillas, and heat in a frying pan until golden.
- Enjoy!