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  • Steak quesadilla on plate with sauces

    Cooking Your Steak Twice Gives Your Quesadillas Maximum Flavor

    Quesadillas are a delicious and versatile dish to whip up. Make the best steak to add in by cooking it twice to retain all the flavorful seasonings.

    By Julia Mullaney December 10th, 2024 Read More
  • person cutting tomatoes on a marble cutting board

    The Worst Cutting Board Materials Will Ruin Your Kitchen Knives

    Cutting boards are a must have in every kitchen, but not every material has the same results. Find out which will damage your knives and what to use instead.

    By Shawna Schofield December 10th, 2024 Read More
  • shopping cart at end of a grocery aisle

    How Often Do Most Grocery Stores Restock Food?

    Empty grocery store shelves make it tricky to plan your shopping and get what you need. Find out how often they restock food to time your trips right.

    By Shawna Schofield December 10th, 2024 Read More
  • A wide variety of white cheeses stacked on a wooden table top

    Are Chèvre And Feta The Same Thing?

    Although these two cheeses are similar in some ways, they also share a few key differences. Here's why.

    By Eugenia Lazaris December 10th, 2024 Read More
  • The Varsity drive-in restaurant in Atlanta

    You Have To Learn A New Language To Eat At This Famous Georgia Drive-In

    At this famed Atlanta, Georgia restaurant, every item on the menu and their dedicated toppings have a specific slang term.

    By Jackson Williams December 10th, 2024 Read More
  • cherry poke cake on a plate

    We Can Thank Jell-O For The Invention Of Poke Cakes

    Looking to drive sales for Jell-O and other General Mills products, a culinary marketing team came up with the recipe for iconic poke cake.

    By Andrew Amelinckx December 10th, 2024 Read More
  • Wagyu steak cut with fat and marbling

    What The Grades On Wagyu Steak Really Mean

    Make the grade when it comes to your steak. Here's what the letters and numbers on your wagyu really mean, and which grade you won't want to miss.

    By Sarah Lintakoon December 10th, 2024 Read More
  • Pale green grapes for the New Year

    The 12 Grapes Tradition Is The New Year's Custom Meant To Bring Love And Fortune

    People around the world celebrate the new year with all kinds of different traditions, including one that calls for a dozen grapes. Here's what to know.

    By Jackson Williams December 10th, 2024 Read More
  • Kroger store interior circa 1910s

    What Is America's Oldest Grocery Store Chain?

    Though brands like Piggly Wiggly and Publix have been around for years in America, one special grocery store chain predates them all.

    By Tony Cooper December 10th, 2024 Read More
  • Two glasses of red wine next to a decanter and wine bottle

    How To Know If You Should Decant Your Bottle Of Wine

    You ay have seen a wine decanter at a restaurant or in someone's home and wondered which wines warrant decanting. Here's how to tell whether you should decant.

    By Layne Randolph December 10th, 2024 Read More
  • Breaded Rocky Mountain oysters served with dipping sauce.

    Rocky Mountain Oysters Are Different From Any Seafood You've Ever Tried

    Rocky Mountain oysters sound like an exclusive kind of seafood, but they don't come from the ocean, and they definitely aren't exclusive to the Rocky Mountains.

    By Shawna Schofield December 10th, 2024 Read More
  • three different types of miso paste in white bowls on bamboo mat next to bowl with dried soybeans

    How Long Can You Keep Miso Before It Spoils?

    Miso paste is a delicious ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. Find out how long it keeps and how you can revive it if it has dried out.

    By Eugenia Lazaris December 10th, 2024 Read More
  • person reading menu at restaurant table set with red wine in glasses

    How To Avoid Ordering The Wrong Thing At A Restaurant

    Dining out should be a satisfying experience, yet it can be easy to fall into uncertainty when choosing what to order. Here are some tips to prevent regret.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako December 10th, 2024 Read More
  • Person holding gingerbread man cookie with Christmas tree in background

    Gingerbread Men Cookies Date Back To The Time Of Shakespeare

    Baking gingerbread men wasn't always a tradition for the winter holidays. Gingerbread man cookie history actually originates back to Elizabethan times.

    By Tony Cooper December 9th, 2024 Read More
  • a Nespresso machine

    What Do The Numbers On Your Nespresso Pods Really Mean?

    Nespresso pods come in many flavors, and each type has its own intensity level. Here's how to interpret those numbers and pick the best pod for your tastes.

    By Shawna Schofield December 9th, 2024 Read More
  • tuna fish casserole on a table

    How A Post-War Economic Boom Made Tuna Casserole An American Staple

    A post-WWII economic boom brought convenience foods and new electric appliances into American households. Working mothers brought tuna casserole.

    By Andrew Amelinckx December 9th, 2024 Read More
  • Grocery store aisle

    How Grocery Store Displays Trick You Into Buying More

    You might be surprised (or not) to learn that grocery store displays are always designed to trick you. Here's how they make you buy more products.

    By Ashlen Wilder December 9th, 2024 Read More
  • Alexander the Great and Aristotle

    The Wine Drinking Habits Of Alexander The Great

    Besides being a great conqueror, Alexander the Great was known as something of an oenophile. Here's what we know about his relationship with wine.

    By Layne Randolph December 9th, 2024 Read More
  • a bunch of radishes in a basket

    Are Radish Greens Edible?

    If you've ever seen whole bunches of radishes, you may have wondered whether the vegetable's green tops are worth paying attention to. Here's what to know.

    By Shawna Schofield December 9th, 2024 Read More
  • White emulsion sauce with seasonings

    What Separates Mayo From Aioli?

    Mayo and aioli are sometimes used interchangeably, but they each have some key differences.

    By Jackson Williams December 9th, 2024 Read More
  • Bars of To'ak chocolate surrounded by cacao beans

    Why To'ak Chocolate Is The Most Expensive In The World

    With a hefty $220 price tag, artisan chocolate company To'ak can claim to sell the most expensive chocolate in the world.

    By Ilene V. Smith December 9th, 2024 Read More
  • canned tuna served in bowl

    The Difference Between Solid Vs Chunk Canned Tuna

    The next time you're whipping up tuna salad or a tuna melt, consider the textural distinctions that set solid and chunk canned tuna apart.

    By Nikita Ephanov December 9th, 2024 Read More
  • Slice of lasagna

    The Origin Story Of Lasagna Might Not Start In Italy

    When tracing the root word for lasagna, scholars found that a country other than Italy might be the true birthplace of the classic pasta dish.

    By Jackson Williams December 9th, 2024 Read More
  • A plate of Jamaican-style braised oxtail, rice, cabbage, and plantains

    Oxtail Is The Latest Meat Superstar With Humble Roots

    A star in cuisines around the world, from Caribbean to Chinese, oxtail, a cut of meat from a cow's tail, is having its moment in the culinary spotlight.

    By Rachel Shulhafer Haeseley December 8th, 2024 Read More
  • Lauren Conrad with her Got Milk? Ad

    Got Milk? The History Of Dairy's Most Notorious Marketing Campaign

    One of the most famous culinary ads of all time, the Got Milk? campaign featured celebrities, athletes, and an iconic milk mustache.

    By Carly Garber December 8th, 2024 Read More
  • Texas Roadhouse exterior sign

    The Texas Roadhouse Steak Delivery Service That Came And Went

    Texas Roadhouse formerly offered a delivery service that allowed customers to cook its high-quality steaks at home. Here's what to know about Butcher Club.

    By Sarah Lintakoon December 8th, 2024 Read More
  • chewing gum in wrapper, unwrapped, and chewed

    The Evolution Of Chewing Gum From Tree Sap To Hubba Bubba

    First enjoyed by our Neolithic ancestors, chewing gum has transformed from unpalatable tree resin to a delectable, flavorful treat.

    By Andrew Amelinckx December 8th, 2024 Read More
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