As crazy as it seems today, foods like pineapple and celery were once considered luxurious items and even status symbols. Apparently, using food as a sign of a certain lifestyle is not a new phenomenon that appeared with social media. Many people love to share their meals on Instagram these days, but we can argue that people did crazier things for food a few centuries ago.
For example, in the 18th century, it wasn’t uncommon to rent a pineapple in order to impress party guests. This was because pineapples were considered a luxury and the price of one went up to today’s $8,000 at some point.
Celery wasn’t as expensive, but it definitely had a moment in history. The Victorian era people used to keep it in special glass vases and display at visible places. Celery dishes were considered a delicacy and they were the main thing at every dinner party. Whenever you’re not feeling like eating celery, remember that the first-class guests on Titanic had it as an exclusive treat.
