Timeline

The following is a timeline of notable events in the Cook, Serve, Delicious! universe, in chronological order from top to bottom.

*This list in NOT yet complete, and may contain irrelevant information. Please make edits you deem necessary, providing a reason behind your edits.*

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### Beginning of Time

* Cereal is supposedly invented by the God of the Bible.

### Dinosaur Era

* Stew is supposedly invented on accident by the dinosaurs.

### 10,000 BC

* Two volcanic eruptions take place in Arizona.
* Steamed Vegetables are invented in Arizona.

### 500 BC

* Sausage Links are invented by a chef in Greece.

### 776 BC–476

* Cakes are invented in Egypt.
* Gazpacho is invented in Andalusia.
* Bacon is invented.
* Ice Cream is invented.

### 29-19 BC

* The Cantabrian Wars take place. Roman Empire popularizes the myth that eating broccoli helps grow chest hair.

## 700s

* Dinner rolls are used as a means of protective item sending.

## 400-1400

* Lasagna is invented by Cola di Petrarch
* French Toast is invented in France.
* Waffles are invented.
* Bacon is popularized in England.
* Blancmange is invented in the UK.

## 700–1000

* The word "Cake" is invented by the vikings.

## 1000s

* Fresh Lemonade is invented in Egypt.
* Shish Kabob is invented by turkic tribe soldiers in Turkey.

## 1400s

### 1460

* The Great Seafood Ban is placed in Japan.

## 1500s

* Fruit Juice is invented by an italian sea captain.
* Modern waffles are invented in Belgium.
* Tens of thousands of people were executed in England for liking their steak well done, by orders of Dilbert I.
* Modern Waffles

### 1570

* The Great Seafood Ban is lifted in Japan.

## 1600s

* Japan closes its borders.
* Japchae is invented in Korea by Yi Chung.
* Jerk Chicken is invented in Jamaica.

### 1664

* New Amsterdam is captured by the English and renamed to New York. Oily cakes renamed to doughnuts.

## 1700s

* Chowder is invented in France.
* The word "Waffle" is invented.
* Soda is invented in England.
* Muffins are invented.
* Fries are invented in Belgium.

### 1717

* The legendary cupcake-muffin feud between Axel Lalande and Jean-Marie Brousseau takes place.
* Jean-Marie Brousseau attacks Jacques Lalande with muffins, mistaking him for his brother.

### 1718

* Jean-Marie Brousseau dies, having suffocated on a cupcake.

### 1743

* Veli Volkan's dessert factory is closed down due to slavery, food safety violations and tax avoidance.

### 1747

* Mashed Potatoes are invented by Hannah Glasse in the UK.

## 1700s–1899

* Pizza is invented by J. Ulysses Goayaldi in Italy.
* Calzone is invented by J. Ulysses Goayaldi in Italy.

## 1800s

* Chili is invented in the US.
* Veal Marsala is invented by Roberto Giovanni in Italy.
* Japanese Fried Rice is invented.
* Espresso is first served in Italy.
* Ice cream cone is invented either in France or England and patented in Italy.
* Modern potato salad is invented in the US by German immigrants.

### 1802

* Onion Rings are supposedly invented in the UK.

### 1853

* Japan opens its borders.
* Japanese Fried Rice is released to the public.

### 1865

* Confederate army surrenders to Ulysses S. Grant. Specialty Donuts are invented.

### 1893

* Brownies are invented by Nick Reem in the US.

### 1897

* Breakfast Sandwiches are invented in the US.

## 1900s

* Craft Beer is invented.
* Lobster is invented in the US.
* Caffè lattes appear on the menus in European cafes.

### 1901

* Roosevelt is currently president of the US.
* Breakfast Sandwiches are popularized.

## 1910s

### 1917

* Tsar Nicholas II of Russia eats corn on the cob in front of the crowd.
* Russian Revolution starts.

## 1920s

* A discovery was made as to why Filet Mignon is so tender.
* Espresso Shots are popularized in the United States, leading to an increase in productivity.

### 1922

* Chimichanga is supposedly invented on accident by a mexican immigrant woman in the US.
* Sauerkraut was invented by Claudia Kinski in Germany.
* Milkshakes are transformed into non-alcoholic drinks.

### 1924

* Dozens of people in Brazil pretend to be unconscious in order to receive healthcare benefits.

### 1925

* Pineapple Juice was invented and popularized.

### 1928

* Sliced bread is invented.
* The phrase "the greatest thing since sliced bread" was invented.

### 1929

* Toast is invented on accident by Jimmy Carpets in the UK.

## 1930s

* Onions Rings are resized to the size of jewlery rings.
* The sound of preparing hash browns was used in many Hollywood studios' films.
* Milkshakes become popular.

### 1934

* Pedro Sanchez' father disappears.
* Refried Beans are invented on accident by Pedro Sanchez in Mexico.

### 1938

* 86% of all third degree burns in Ireland are caused by onion rings.
* On November 7th Battle Creek Breakfast's dairy cows stop producing milk, which eventually leads to the invention of marshmallow squares.

### 1939

* Beef Wellington is supposedly invented in the UK.

## 1930s–1940s

* Sub Sandwiches are invented by the US Army in the US.
* A legislation is published, requiring onion rings to be over a certain size.

## 1940s

* Gumbo was invented.
* Korea is divided into the North and South.
* The movie "Mabel and the Fire Brigade" is released.
* Bunny Chow is popularized.

### 1940

* Frozen Bananas are invented in Orange County, California.

### 1942

* Refried Beans are released to the public and popularized.

### 1945

* Food Shackers is founded by William C. Chevy.
* Tuscan beans are introduced by a local cook in Italy, giving the country the energy for its economic boom.

### 1946

* Chimichanga is supposedly invented by a restaurant owner in Mexico.

### 1949

* Dozens of Hollywood studios are sued by the Idaho Potato Farmers Union.

## 1950s

* Chicken Nuggets are invented by a food science professor.
* The "The Slaying Señoritas" gang is active in Mexico.
* Mexican Rice is invented and popularized.
* Food manufacturers compete to use the cheapest ingredients possible to maximize profit.
* The explosion of color films takes place. Fruit spread becomes popular.
* Students in Brazil start bringing pinto beans to school to play.

### 1950

* Absolutely is founded by Jenna DeLaney.
* Carpaccio is invented in Venice, Italy by Bartholomew.

### 1951

* Bananas Foster is invented in New Orleans.
* It is made illegal to use hash browns as a sound effect for any entertainment media.

### 1953

* Breakfast and Breakloose is founded by Agnes Amberson.

### 1954

* Clayton King is hospitalized for eating Salisbury Steak.

### 1957

* Pedro Sanchez' father disappears.
* Mac n' Cheese is popularized.
* Sgt. Wake, a private detective, is hired to locate a missing teenage girl named Elizabeth, by her mother.

#### July 14

* "National Macaroni and Cheese Day" is invented in the US.

## 1960s

* N.A.C.H.O.S, the world's first virtual chef, is invented.
* Deluxe Nachos are invented.
* Wild Rice is invented.
* The Artichoke Association of Italy tries to increase awareness of artichokes.
* Stuffed Artichokes are invented in Italy by the Artichoke Association.
* Sushi Nest recieves negative publicity for causing customers to go missing at sea.
* Sushi Nest becomes a more conventional restaurant-chain.
* The US and Mexico try to improve relations.

### 1960

* Breakfast and Breakloose suffer severe financial setbacks.

### 1961

* Creme Brulee is invented in the UK.
* NASA launches the Freedom 7 into space, popularizing fried okra.
* "Pintoslam" becomes a hit fad throughout Latin American schools.

### 1963

* Henri Sanchez attempts to remove restaurant competition by purchasing Mexico's entire stock of tortillas.
* Tostadas is invented in Mexico by Henri Sanchez.

### 1965

* Italy is forced to regulate the distribution of Tuscan beans outside of their country.

### 1966

* Sushi Nest is founded.
* Lyndon B. Johnson is currently president of the US.
* Gustavo Daz Ordaz is currently president of Mexico.

#### December

* Lyndon B. Johnson and Gustavo Daz Ordaz meet up in Ciudad Acuna, Mexico to tour a US-Mexican dam.

### 1967

* Pizza That! is founded.
* The Great Crunch takes place.
* The Mexican Trade Deal is passed by the US Government.
* Sizzling Fajitas is invented by Lyndon B. Johnson and Gustavo Daz Ordaz.

### 1967–1968

* Stadium Nachos are invented by the American Sporting Association is the US.

### 1969

* Chuck Randolph writes a song about the dawning of the Age of Asparagus by mistake.

## 1970s

* Soup became a starter in restaurants.
* Chicken Strips are invented.
* Tater Tots are invented by Potayto-Potahto in the US.
* The restaurant industry booms in popularity.
* Sliders are invented in the US.
* Doctors attribute Japan's exceptional life expectancy to edamame.

### 1970

* Chuck Randolph releases the Age of Asparagus.
* Wedinati manage to convince society in India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh that fried food, skydiving, and kickboxing were all wedding traditions, popularizing pakora.

### 1971

* The US Government cancels their tortilla contract with New Mexico.

### 1972

* Bob Newhand has a vision to create The World Tour.

#### March

* Major restaurant CEO's meet up to maximize burger profitability by reducing a burger's size annually.

### 1973

* The World Tour is founded by Bob Newhand.
* New Mexican chefs invent the Breakfast Burrito, when the New Mexico government told them to "wrap it up".

### 1974

* Biggs Burger is founded.
* Dave D. Garrett accidentally exposes himself to crowds at a candle-lit vigil and invents specialty fries.

### 1976

* Meinheimer is currently president of Buttermilk County.
* Pizza That! is popularized.

### 1977

* Brown Rice is invented by Li Wu in China.

### 1978

* Jake (from Pizza That!) suffers permanent physical damage from a skateboarding accident.
* Dave D. Garrett accidentally exposes himself to crowds at a candle-lit vigil again.
* The first South African new wave band is established by Kibwe Idowu.

### 1979

* Marc Sizzler files a lawsuit against US restaurants for illegaly reducing burger sizes, and wins.
* Burgers return to their former pre-1972 size.

## 1980s

* Corndogs temporarily became part of Blister Dash, a carnival game.
* Creme Brulee is popularized.
* The movie "Soldier 5: Streets on Fire" is released.
* Tiramisu is invented by Sofia Russo in Italy.
* Many seafoods were seen as luxuries.
* High heels are popularized.
* Parody songs become hugely popular.

### 1980

* Rigaldi's Best Original Calzone is founded.
* Brown Rice is released to the public.

### 1981

* Rigaldi's Best Original Calzone closes.
* Famous Original Rigaldi's Calzone & Pizza is founded.
* The US Government bans all foods with toys inside.
* Dave D. Garrett accidentally exposes himself again while promoting curly fries on breakfast television.

### 1984

* Malloy is currently president of Buttermilk County.

### 1985

* The Great Fish Stink takes place.
* Fried Seafood Sides are invented.

### 1987

* Slammy's Old Fashioned BBQ is founded.
* A participant of National Greek Seafood Eating Contest cripples the grilled octopus economy by eating an entire year's supply of Htapothi sti Skhara.

### 1989

* The World Tour spans over 300 restaurants and counting.

#### July 11

* Purple XLR is founded by Antonio Catalano.

## 1990s

* Chicken Nuggets become controversial by a claim suggesting they were made from pink slime.
* Dessert Shooters are supposedly invented in the US.
* Hamburgers go temporarily out of vogue.
* Drug use is increased in Israel.
* The Israeli Government releases the "Nope to Dope" campaign.
* Roasted Cauliflower is invented in Israel.
* Food Shackers spans over 100 restaurants and counting.

### 1991

* Sebucosto is founded by James McCarvil.
* Esteban's is founded by Gloria Esteban in New Jala.

### 1991–1995

* Gloria Esteban partners up the Chalupa Brothers.

### 1992

* Shauhauzen is currently president of Buttermilk County.

### 1994

* Sebucosto spans 42 exclusive restaurants.

### 1995

* Gloria Esteban takes the Chalupa Brothers to court for illegaly withholding money and wins.

### 1996

* Gloria Esteban dies.
* Gloria Esteban's sons become owners of Esteban's.

### 1997

* The Asian financial crisis takes place.
* Thai, Indian and Filipino iced teas are popularized.
* The US Government funds research on the effects of eating eggs.
* Blackwood Emergency Room Lodge and Hospital is founded by James McCarvil.
* The Deep is founded by Herman Mueller.

### 1999

* Firekickers is founded by Maria Navarro.

### 2001

* Oooh Organic! is founded by Hannah Forsyth.
* Research on the effects of eating eggs concludes, with eggs found to be healthy.
* Eggs are popularized.

### 2002

* Bob Newhand dies.
* Hamburgers are popularized after being eaten by astronauts at the International Space Station.
* A link is found between eggs and eye cancer.

### 2003

* The link between eggs and eye cancer is disproven.

### 2005

* Kale Chips are invented by Herbert Rindfleisch in the US.
* Eaty's is founded by Wallace P. Norman.
* The link between eggs and eye cancer is amended.
* Bocate Animal Control Center is founded by James McCarvil.
* Absolutely's image becomes wavered due to a revealed dark secret.

### 2006

* The link between eggs and eye cancer is again disproven.
* A link is found between eggs and stomach cancer.

### 2007

* Firekickers is popularized with the launch of the Firekicker Birthday Experience.

### 2009

* Chilly Bowl is founded by Kathleen Atkinson.

## 2010s

* Chefs begin experimenting with new milkshakes flavors and ingredients.

### 2010

* MAX Wieners is founded by Nathan Jill.
* The link between eggs and stomach cancer is disproven.

### 2013

* MAX Wieners, currently under the name of "ALL Wieners", changes name to "MAX Wieners" due to a lawsuit.
* Dave "Crazy Dave" Chevy, current owner of Food Shackers, dies in a fatal accident.
* Food Shackers halts financially.
* Greasy Dave acquires ownership of Food Shackers.

### 2015

* Kim Se Jun announces that he is making 25 million bowls of kimchi in order to reunify Korea.

### 2017

* Food Shackers recovers financially.
* UEIYAV is founded.
* The Far East branches out to Teragon Tower.

### 2018

* The Pink Shirt Bandit causes a media frenzy.

## 2020s

### 2022

* PAL, an artificial intelligence, is created at Harvard University.
* Pie Right is invented by PAL in Odessa, Texas.

### 2023

* The mayor of New Jala renames New Jala to Esteban.
* Lionel B. Hoover's famous 2023 presidential campaign speech takes place.

#### April 1

* Three rare dollar bills are created and distributed by the US Mint as an April Fools joke, sparking controversy.

### 2024

* Biggs Burger is popularized.
* Evidence is found that red wine can prolong a human's lifespan.
* Pie Right is popularized.
* Pie Right plans to open the world's first off-world restaurant at the International Space Station.
* Second milkshake boom begins.

### 2025

* Biggs Burger prohibits all fights inside their restaurants.
* The Blue War takes place.
* Chef Risotto breaks the world record for the most cannoli prepared in 10 minutes.
* Louisiana is destroyed by nuclear weapons.

### 2025–?

* The duck population unexpectedly booms at a very high rate.
* Duck Confit is popularized.

### 2027

* Evidence is found that red wine eaten with cheese can greatly prolong a human's lifespan.
* The United States government passes The Movers and Shakers Act.
* The South Dakota Roast Beefs compete in the Super Big Bowl, during which Chuck Champion scored a record-breaking 12 touchdowns in the third quarter, after which he immediately collapsed of exhaustion and slipped into a coma

### 2028

* Florida sinks into the ocean.
* Washington D.C. sinks into the ocean and the capital becomes Davidson County in Nashville, Tennessee.

### 2029

* The US Government funds research on the definition of scrambled eggs.
* High heels go out of vogue.

## 2030s

### 2030

* The Devastating Floods take place.
* Japan sinks into the ocean.
* Hanami Dango is popularized.

### 2031

* Biggs Burger rebrands their restaurant.
* Canada creates the province of Nova Japan.
* Good Japan was founded by brother Jun, sister Jun and Matio Ori.
* Texas walls itself off from the rest of the US.

### 2035

* Good Japan spans over 200 restaurants in Canada and counting.

#### March

* Chilly Bowl is under investigation for tax evasion.
* Kathleen Atkinson flees to international waters.

### ?–2037

* Cook, Serve, Delicious! is established in SherriSoda Tower.
* The events of Cook, Serve, Delicious! take place.
* The Deep spans 7,500 locations.
* The Far East is founded by Toshio Oguri.

### 2037

* UEIYAV branches out to Teragon Supertower.
* SherriSoda Tower is put up for federal auction.
* Cook, Serve, Delicious! re-opens inside Teragon Supertower.
* The events of Cook, Serve, Delicious! 2!! take place.

### 2038

* Chef Winston attempts to combine Ayam Goreng with American-style Fried Chicken.
* The Food Dignity Act of 2038 is passed.
* New Orleans begins to be rebuilt.

## 2040s

### 2040

* Bob Newhand's fortune is believed to be depleted.
* A deep ocean expedition reveals that the sakura trees where Japan once was had adapted to living under the sea, leading to the invention of the Hanami Festival.

### 2037–2042

* Cook, Serve, Delicious! along with many other restaurants ditch buildings and rebrand their business towards food trucks, instead serving customers on-the-move.
* Welcome to Tasteville opens its 1000th restaurant.
* Chilly Bowl buys a small island in the Pacific.

### 2041

* Teragon Supertower, and subsequently the Cook, Serve, Delicious! restaurant, is abruptly demolished in an explosion, leaving only the Chef alive.
* The AI robots Whisk and Cleaver team up with the Chef as driver and guardian of the restaurant's food truck.

### 2042 (Present Year)

* The events of Cook, Serve, Delicious! 3?! take place.