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  • Classic pound cake sliced on a cutting board

    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.

    By Carly Garber November 30th, 2024 Read More
  • Fresh sardines on a white plate

    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.

    By Layne Randolph November 30th, 2024 Read More
  • Cookies stuffed with prunes

    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.

    By Buffy Naillon November 30th, 2024 Read More
  • Gordon Ramsay preparing food

    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.

    By Jonathan Kesh November 30th, 2024 Read More
  • Different flavored Faygo bottles

    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.

    By Andrew Amelinckx November 30th, 2024 Read More
  • A Burger King whopper, fries, and drink

    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.

    By Shawna Schofield November 30th, 2024 Read More
  • Spaghetti noodles

    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.

    By Aspen Oblewski November 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Woman in apron at a microbrewery

    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.

    By Camryn Teder November 29th, 2024 Read More
  • birch beer in mug

    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.

    By Lauren Dozier November 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Martini garnished with blue cheese-stuffed olives on a stick

    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.

    By Jessica Riggio November 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Various pickles in jars

    Do You Actually Need To Store Pickles In The Fridge?

    Pickles have undergone preservation, so do we really need to be storing them in the fridge after we open them? Here's what the science says.

    By Robert Haynes-Peterson November 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Milky way in candy pile

    The Origins Of The Classic Milky Way Candy Bar

    The Milky Way bar is a classic - you've probably had a few in your time. But where did it all start? To answer that, we have to dive a bit back into history.

    By Lauren Dozier November 29th, 2024 Read More
  • McDonald's menu items on a table

    12 Discontinued McDonald's Menu Items We're Not Getting Back

    McDonald's has some of the most famous fast-food items in the world, but not every idea the chain has had worked out. Here are some you can't get anymore.

    By Megan Lim November 29th, 2024 Read More
  • burrata cheese with toast, oil, and herbs

    Why Soft Cheeses Are The Worst For Those With Lactose Intolerance

    There's a scientific reason why people with lactose intolerance should reach for hard, aged cheeses instead of soft cheeses.

    By Carly Garber November 28th, 2024 Read More
  • The front of Alpine Inn, surrounded by trees

    How Alpine Inn In California Served As The Birthplace Of The Internet

    The internet's origins are often credited to UCLA, but this historic tavern near Stanford University is considered by some as the internet's true birthplace.

    By Sonora Slater November 28th, 2024 Read More
  • Two people making dumplings for a crowd.

    Gyoza, Potstickers, And Dumplings: What's The Difference?

    In East Asian cuisines alone, you might find gyoza, potstickers, and dumplings. There are so many words for them, but how do you know which one you want?

    By Tim Forster November 28th, 2024 Read More
  • A red velvet Bundt cake on a platter

    So What Flavor Is Red Velvet Anyways?

    We've probably all enjoyed a slice of vibrantly colored and subtly sweet red velvet cake at some point in our lives. But exactly what flavor is red velvet?

    By Emery Pearson November 28th, 2024 Read More
  • Glass of fresh apple juice

    The Hands-Down Best Apple Juice To Pick Up At The Store Isn't Martinelli's

    Martinelli's might get a lot of love from apple juice drinkers, but there's another brand you should keep an eye out for when you're grocery shopping.

    By Ginny Johnson November 28th, 2024 Read More
  • Close up of Anthony Bourdain on a white background.

    Anthony Bourdain's Favorite Dessert Was A Nostalgic Caramel Treat

    Chef, author, and television host Anthony Bourdain was a discerning culinary icon, and his favorite dessert was steeped in both nostalgia and caramel.

    By Tim Forster November 28th, 2024 Read More
  • burger and fries from In-N-Out Burger

    How California Became The Unofficial Birthplace Of Fast Food

    From McDonald's to Taco Bell, the Golden State is where many major fast food chains first opened. Here's why fast food took off in California, in particular.

    By Andrew Amelinckx November 28th, 2024 Read More
  • A frozen chicken breast on a wooden cutting board

    Is It Safe To Cook Frozen Chicken Without Thawing It?

    It's time for dinner, and you forgot to take the chicken out of the freezer! Is it safe for you to cook your chicken without thawing it? Here's what to know.

    By Shawna Schofield November 28th, 2024 Read More
  • Spoonful of Buffalo wing sauce

    The Worst Bottled Buffalo Sauce Is Made By A Popular Grocery Chain

    When deciding which type of Buffalo sauce to use on your chicken wings, you may want to avoid this grocery chain's condiment for your precious poultry.

    By Ginny Johnson November 27th, 2024 Read More
  • Julia Child smiling

    The Extra Step Julia Child Took With Her Bacon When Cooking Quiche Lorraine

    If you want to make a quiche Lorraine that would make Julia Child proud, then you mustn't neglect one simple yet crucial step in the process.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley November 27th, 2024 Read More
  • A Happy Meal

    The Confusing History Behind McDonald's Happy Meal

    The truth is, no one can really agree on who first invented the iconic McDonald's Happy Meal. Here's why the history behind it is so complicated.

    By Andrew Amelinckx November 27th, 2024 Read More
  • Seafood au gratin from Mary Mahoney's on a plate

    The Mississippi Seafood Eatery Beloved By 3 US Presidents

    Biloxi, Mississippi is home to a beloved restaurant that's been in operation since 1964 -- and along the way, it's served three U.S. presidents.

    By Sarah Lintakoon November 27th, 2024 Read More
  • root beer floats

    Indiana's Triple XXX Root Beer Thirst Station Is The Last Of Its Kind

    Triple XXX root beer used to have soda stands, known as "thirst stations," across the country. However, now there is only left. Here's where you can find it.

    By Sarah Lintakoon November 27th, 2024 Read More
  • Guy Fieri smiling in sunglasses at an event

    The Reason Guy Fieri Doesn't Like To Eat A Popular Breakfast Staple

    Guy Fieri got famous eating at dives across the country. But there's one diner favorite you'll never see on his plate no matter how much hype it gets.

    By Carly Garber November 26th, 2024 Read More
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