Anyone who watches television can testify that there are many food inventions that changed the world, almost. Some of these creations could straight up be leading characters in a fantasy novel. Many of them are so fantastical, that the world just isn’t ready for them. On today’s episode we are going to dive deep through history to see some of the crazier food inventions that have, or haven’t, stood the test of time.  Looking for Memories Before I dive into food inventions that changed the world, I wanted to remind you that I’m always looking for people to come on the show and share their food memories. If you have a favorite food memory or family recipe, I want to know about it. Email me at toastykettle@gmail.com. We will get you on the show! Stay In Your Lane Folks As I started researching food inventions that changed the world…almost, one thing became apparent, stay in your lane. Food companies get in trouble when they start doing crazy things like McDonald’s making pizza or Colgate producing a line of frozen food. Today’s episode is going to dive into some flops from Burger King, McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and more. It’s a great adventure through food history and different products that almost changed the world. Kitchen Flops When considering food inventions that changed the world…almost, I have to start with appliances. We all look for help in the kitchen. If I can buy something that will make my culinary life easier, sign me up. However, for every kitchen success, there are a host of failures. I guess they get points for trying.  * The Microwave Bank: Rewind to 1998. NCR is a company that supplies ATMs to the world. In the 90s a lot of banking was moving online. In an effort to stay relevant, NCR had a brilliant idea. Why not combine a microwave with a banking service. At the time, Stephen Emmot, the director of NCR’s Knowledge Lab, said, “Unlike the PC or the TV, the microwave is in the working center of the home – the kitchen – and it’s a device most people are familiar and comfortable with.” At the time a few banks were actually interested. Terry Davies, a vice president at CIBC’s electronic banking division said, “Maybe it’s going to be the microwave. Maybe it’s going to be the refrigerator. Maybe it’s going to be the washing machine. It’s all very exciting.” Now these are real quotes and it was a real device. Unfortunately, it flopped. I guess no one realized that the mobile phone was where they should have focused their banking efforts.* Motorized ice cream cone: Have you ever been eating an ice cream cone and started to have the ice cream drip down one side? You then have to rotate the cone to that section and frantically lick to avoid a sticky disaster! Then you notice another drip has gotten past your focused attention. Back and forth, back and forth until the ice cream is done, or all over your hands. Now there is a motorized ice cream cone that does the turning for you. Just scoop in the ice cream, stick out your tongue and start her up baby! What could go wrong?? This is actually one invention you can buy today. Fast Food Flops Fast food is full of concept menu items that seemed like good ideas at the time, but flopped. Here are some that stood out to me.  * McDonald’s Arch Deluxe: McDonald’s had this crazy idea. Launch a new quarter pounder, give it a bunch of fancy ingredients, and pump a ton of money into the advertising campaign. The burger featured a potato bun, circular bacon, Spanish onions and a mustard mayo sauce. McDonald’s spent $150 million dollars advertising the burger and it still failed to take o...