Wolfgang Puck's Favorite Cocktail Is A Classic Concoction
Many people have a favorite cocktail, and celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck is no different. The world-renowned restaurateur prefers a time-honored tipple.
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How Long Is Buffalo Trace Bourbon Aged?
Buffalo Trace has been distilling bourbon for years and has gained many fans. But how long does it actually age that bourbon for and why does it matter?
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How Milk Overproduction Helped Create Pizza Hut's Cheesiest Pizzas
A complicated mix of economics and dairy farm production left the U.S. with extra cheese. Here's how one board teamed up with Pizza Hut to manage the surplus.
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The Key To McDonald's Iconic Chicken Nuggets Is In The Batter, Not How They're Fried
What makes McDonald's McNuggets so unique? It isn't the fast food chain's frying technique. Instead, it's the batter the Golden Arches uses.
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The Complete Guide To American Hot Dog Styles
The world of hot dogs is crowded with different regional styles, each with its own cooking method, toppings, and more. Which version would you try first?
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There's An Ale Made From The Yeast Of Roald Dahl's Chair. No, Seriously
The late British author famous for "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" inspired the unusual invention of a smoky wheat beer aptly named after "The Twits."
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George Washington Ordered Staggering Quantities Of His Favorite Wine
America's first president had a preference for a particular sipping wine he often purchased from Portugal.
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What Was Viking Beer Like (And Does It Still Exist Today)?
What did Viking-era beer taste like and how was it made? Was it similar to modern-day beer? And most importantly, is it still around and available to try?
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The Origins Of How Candy Canes Became A Christmas Tradition
Candy canes are perhaps the most versatile symbol of the festive season, but there are many stories of how that happened with varying levels of truthfulness.
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How To Transform Leftover Wine Into Red Wine Vinegar
If you've got leftover red wine and no clue what to do with it, hands-down the most interesting thing is to transform it into red wine vinegar.
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Here's How Spring Onions Differ From Scallions
Though they both come from the allium family, spring onions and scallions are completely different vegetables with distinct flavors.
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The Fruits You Should Never Store Near Butternut Squash
Butternut squash is a hardy and useful fruit to keep on hand for stews and soups, but if it happens to be stored wrong, then it can quickly going bad.
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Why The US Once Banned Sliced Bread
Sliced bread has been wildly popular since it first hit store shelves in the 1930s, but for a brief time, it wasn't allowed in the United States. Here's why.
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Why Some Dairy-Free Boba Teas Aren't Vegan
Boba teas are typically made with either fruit tea or milk tea, but even the dairy-free options might not technically be vegan. Here's why.
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Are Humans Hard-Wired To Love Carbs? Scientists Think So
Carbs are one of the most misunderstood and important aspects of the human diet, but it turns out we may actually be hard-wired to seek them out.
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What Actually Makes A Pizza Vegan?
Though most pizza doughs and sauces are inherently vegan, plenty of animal-based products can hide in your savory pie.
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The Celebrity Chef Who Was Also A Spy For The Early CIA
Julia Child is one of the most important figures in modern cooking, but long before she was a famous chef, Child worked for a precursor to the CIA.
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How The Classic Pound Cake Got Its Name
It may surprise you just how classic pound cake really got its name. Hint: It's not in reference to how much the cake weighs.
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How The Decline Of Sardines Led To The Rise Of Tuna
Tuna is one of the most popular canned fish around, but before it became an everyday staple food, people savored sardines. Here's what happened.
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Dates Vs Prunes: What's The Difference?
Delicious to snack on or enjoy in desserts, dates and prunes are both dried fruits, but they aren't exactly the same. Here's what to know about them.
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Gordon Ramsay's Go-To Advice For Aspiring Chefs
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has doled out lots of advice over the course of his illustrious career, and this is what he had to say to cooks looking to go pro.
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How Faygo Soda Became A Classic Michigan Drink
Faygo soda is synonymous with Michigan, even becoming touted by Detroit's Insane Clown Posse. Here's how the soda became associated with the state.
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The Myths And Truths Behind The Horse Meat Scandal That Haunted Burger King
In 2013, Burger King found itself tied to a scandal around horse meat. Here are the myths and truths behind the incident that has haunted the fast food chain.
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How Spaghetti Dinners Became A Tradition In Arkansas
Spaghetti dinners are a tradition in Arkansas, bringing together people from all over, but where did this tradition begin? Let's take a look at the history.
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Women Once Totally Dominated The Beer And Brewery Industry
Beer may have pretty masculine connotations these days, but that wasn't always the case. Here's how women used to run the brewing industry.
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The Pennsylvania Drink That Tastes Like Tree Bark, But In A Good Way
Made from distilled black birch sap, birch beer is a quintessential Pennsylvania soda that'll win over root beer lovers.
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How Blue Cheese-Stuffed Olives Ended Up In Your Martini
Prefer your martini with a snack? Find out who boldly dropped blue cheese-stuffed olives into a cocktail glass to gin up this tasty garnish.
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