Colonel Sanders is popularly known as the mascot and founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken (now known mainly as KFC). Before KFC became internationally famous, it was started by Harland Sanders who used to run serve up simple dished at a gas station by the roadside.

Despite dying in 1980, Sanders and his likeness are world-famous for the connection to the KFC brand. Sanders originally created his recipe for fried chicken in the mid-1930s where his famous “11 herbs and spices” originated.

Sanders actually got into a shootout with a business rival early in his career, and the charges were dropped against him since he did not fire the first shot. Sanders was actually in the military and lied about his age to serve in Cuba in 1906, and was made an honorary colonel by the Governor of Kentucky Ruby Lafoon in 1935. Sanders embraced his honorary colonel title and discovered it was an effective marketing tactic to make him stand out from the competition.

Sanders had a very diversified job history before his fried chicken became world-famous. He had worked as a farmhand, and also worked in law and delivering babies as well. A brawl in the courtroom with a client ended his legal career, but he also operated a steamboat for some time.

Contrary to popular belief, the first official KFC franchise started in Utah and not Kentucky. Back then, KFC looked like a very unique regional menu in a place like Utah.

Sanders famously sued KFC after he sold the company because they wanted to block him starting his own chain after criticizing a drop in quality. They settled out of court on the condition that Sanders could give a cooking lesson to KFC executives.

That’s just some of the real history of Colonel Sanders.

Nigella Lawson never enjoyed being known as any kind of expert. She has often joked that greed is her only real qualification and that she has abysmal knife skills when compared to the multitude of other celebrity cooks. Only because she has been cooking for so long people refer to her as an expert, but she will always shy away from technical questions about cooking.

This is where the core appeal of Nigella and her cookbooks can be recognized. She appeals to people who don’t want to take cooking too seriously, and simply want to have fun making food that they can enjoy.

Nigella was never a professional chef, despite some people thinking she was. She was never even trained as a cook. Her first cookbook ‘How to Eat’ was simply made as an alternative to the very technical and intimidating cookbooks that many professional chefs were releasing into the market at that time.

The book was all about celebrating the pure pleasure of cooking and eating. It did not contain any photographs of perfectly plated dishes for people to compare themselves again. It was all about being fast, fun, and most importantly, approachable. She has said she was inspired to write the book after seeing her friend crying because a dessert she was making failed to set correctly.

While she is best known for her TV appearances, Nigella is an excellent writer. She was an experienced journalist before she started to pen cookbooks. Nigella was only in the midst of her mid-twenties at the time she became a professional restaurant critic. She later went freelance and ended up doing a bimonthly column in the New York Times.

Nigella Lawson is affectionately known by many as the queen of home cooking, and it’s not hard to see why.

Jamie Oliver does some amazing meat-filled recipes, perfect for a Sunday roast or weekday brunch. However, you might be surprised to know that Oliver has developed a reliable reputation for his veggie dishes, which have drawn praise from vegetarians everywhere. If you’ve made the switch to a vegetarian diet or are considering cutting meat from your diet, check out some of the best vegetarian recipes from Jamie Oliver!

#1 Veggie Chilli with Tortilla and Avocado Salad

If you want a delicious salad with a spicy kick, then this veggie chilli rendition from Jamie Oliver should be at the top of your list. Most chilli salads tend to be dull and unimaginative; however, the additions of the crunchy tortilla and the avocado make this a real winner with vegetarians.

#2 Vegetable Kebabs

Even the meat-eaters will adore this gem. Seasoned with traditional Greek spices and herbs, these veggie kebabs are easy to make, cook and serve for big parties and gatherings. Using cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, cubed fetta and a range of other Greek yummies, these kebabs will please everyone and make you a hit at the party.

#3 Cauliflower and Broccoli Cheese

Cauliflower and broccoli aren’t exactly the most popular vegetables out there. However, thanks to Jamie Oliver’s nifty little recipe here, your entire family will be dying for their veggie fix. You don’t need premium cheese either – cheap cheddar will do the job, and we all know veggies aren’t that expensive. Think of it as a bake – cut up some cauliflower, broccoli and smother the deep pan dish with layers of cheese. Season the bake with whatever you like and serve as you wish.

#4 Aubergine Parmigiana

The final entry on our list is Jamie Oliver’s veggie version of parmigiana. Swap out the ham or bacon for a veggie-friendly alternative; however, the rest of the recipe is a traditional parmigiana. This one goes down well with all the pub lovers.