How many times have we used the word 'vintage' so far? We don't have the answer for you; we haven't been counting ourselves. We just know it's a lot! The vintage market has probably never been busier or more lucrative than it is right now. Even old cutlery has a price to the right person. Cutlery - and especially knives and forks - have been made the same way for centuries. The name attached to that cutlery is important when it comes to value.
They didn't have to be especially valuable when they were bought, either. Brands like Tiffany and Georg Jensen are well known, but not so expensive to purchase that only the rich and famous would have bought them. If, within the family, you have a flat silverware set from 1927, you can expect to receive at least $17,500 for it and possibly more - that's the price a set attracted at auction back in 2011, and plenty of time has passed since then.
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.