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  • vegan carrot bacon

    Turn Your Carrots Into The Crispiest Vegan Bacon

    With just a few simple ingredients, a vegetable peeler, a handy air fryer, and some carrots, you can create an intriguing vegan version of bacon.

    By Ashlen Wilder October 7th, 2024 Read More
  • slices of peaches in a bowl

    Peaches Vs Nectarines: What's The Actual Difference?

    Nectarines and peaches are popular summer stone fruits with tons of similarities. But are these two fruits actually different? We can explain.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz October 7th, 2024 Read More
  • Close Up of Cinnamon Roles Baking in Oven

    Smells Have A Larger Influence At Chain Restaurants Than You Think

    From Subway to Auntie Anne's Pretzels, chain restaurants have entire strategies centered on scent marketing. We take a look at the details.

    By Eloise Rollins-Fife October 7th, 2024 Read More
  • pile of green kale leaves

    What To Look For When Choosing The Freshest Kale

    The key to getting the best tasting kale is being able to spot its freshness, whether at the store or a farmers market. Texture and color are good indicators.

    By Sarah Lintakoon October 6th, 2024 Read More
  • Feta on wooden board

    How Long Is Feta Cheese Good For Once It's Been Opened?

    If you've excitedly opened a package of feta cheese while making a refreshing salad or pita sandwich, this is how long you have before it spoils.

    By Julia Mullaney October 6th, 2024 Read More
  • smoked salmon spread

    Salmon Spread On Pilot Bread Is Alaska's Twist On Tuna Salad Sandwiches

    Are tuna salad sandwiches getting boring. Give them a twist with the addition of Alaskan classics like pilot bread and a rich, savory, herby salmon spread.

    By Elias Nash October 6th, 2024 Read More
  • red apples with stems

    Pick Out Better Apples By Using The Brown Stem Rule

    The secret for choosing the sweetest apple is all in the stem. The color of the stem is a good indicator of if the apple is ripe and ready to eat.

    By Ashlen Wilder October 6th, 2024 Read More
  • cell-cultivated chicken plate

    How To Identify Lab-Grown Chicken When It Finally Hits Grocery Store Shelves

    Lab-grown chicken is officially a thing in the United States. It's not widespread yet, but here's how to identify these products when they hit grocery stores.

    By Ashlen Wilder October 6th, 2024 Read More
  • raw and white sugar in bowls

    How Many Cups Of Sugar Are In One Pound?

    Baking is an exact science, and when it comes to measuring your ingredients, it pays to be precise. Let's break down how many cups of sugar are in one pound.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz October 6th, 2024 Read More
  • Couple toasting with red wine glasses

    The Wine Glass Mistake You Probably Don't Realize You're Making

    Next time you kick back with a nice glass of wine, take a closer look at your wine glass. There's a mistake that you probably don't realize you're making.

    By Robert Haynes-Peterson October 6th, 2024 Read More
  • shelled peanut on bed of peanuts

    The Country That Produces The Most Peanuts In The World

    Peanuts are grown in many areas of the world, but there's one country in particular that produces a pretty astonishing amount of the legumes.

    By Elias Nash October 6th, 2024 Read More
  • Chicago gravy bread

    Chicago Gravy Bread Is A Dish That Perfectly Fits Its Name

    Many might be familiar with a Chicago-style Italian beef gravy, but you should also get to know another of the city's signature dishes, gravy bread.

    By Carly Garber October 6th, 2024 Read More
  • variety of squash

    Which State Produces The Most Squash?

    The state that produces the most winter squash might surprise you. Find out how it grows so much squash and all of the varieties that are grown.

    By Ashlen Wilder October 6th, 2024 Read More
  • A shelf of cookie butter

    What Is Cookie Butter Actually?

    Cookie butter is a tasty treat that blends well with almost anything sweet. But what is this sugary condiment, and what is its origin story?

    By Shawna Schofield October 6th, 2024 Read More
  • Mashed potatoes with wooden spoon

    How Many Potatoes Do You Need To Make A Cup Of Mashed Potatoes?

    Gauging how many potatoes you need for the ideal mashed potatoes isn't easy, but here's how many you should buy to get a full cup at the end of your food prep.

    By Julia Mullaney October 6th, 2024 Read More
  • banned images on us map

    19 Weird State Food Laws You Didn't Know Existed

    States have their own laws that are specific to the region, and some of them are downright unusual, especially as they pertain to food and how it's consumed.

    By Megan Lim October 6th, 2024 Read More
  • Ina Garten smiling

    Ina Garten's Ideal Last Meal Is A Completely Unexpected Choice

    Barefoot Contessa's Ina Garten knows a thing or two about great food, which is why her last meal choice might come as a surprise, at least at first glance.

    By Jonathan Kesh October 6th, 2024 Read More
  • Variety of multicolored apples

    What Are The Sweetest Apples You Can Buy?

    For fans of sweeter apples, finding the sweetest variety can feel like a never-ending search but there's one variety of apple that reigns sweetly supreme.

    By Elias Nash October 6th, 2024 Read More
  • Chef Bobby Flat

    The Food Network Show Bobby Flay Hated Filming

    Bobby Flay has hosted several cooking shows, and was one of the Food Network's pioneering celebrity chefs, but he said he hated filming one of his early shows.

    By Carly Garber October 6th, 2024 Read More
  • Shrimp cocktail

    Is Shrimp Cocktail Served Cooked Or Raw?

    Shrimp cocktail may seem like a daunting to the home cook, but fret not. We've settled the raw-or-cooked debate for this refreshing dish once and for all.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley October 6th, 2024 Read More
  • Al Capone mugshot

    One Of Al Capone's Favorite Restaurants Was A Route 66 Classic

    During the years when Al Capone was most prolific, Route 66 opened. A still-open restaurant north of St. Louis along the route became one of his favorites.

    By Carly Garber October 5th, 2024 Read More
  • turkey, apple, and cheddar cheese sandwich

    What Exactly Goes On A Vermonter Sandwich?

    The Vermonter is the sandwich of the Green Mountain State. Here are the two staple ingredients you should expect to find on this tasty sandwich.

    By Elias Nash October 5th, 2024 Read More
  • Edamame pods and salt in bowls

    Are Soybeans And Edamame The Same Thing?

    At some point, you might have wondered if soybeans and edamame are the same thing. To answer this question, we have to dive into some food science.

    By Robert Haynes-Peterson October 5th, 2024 Read More
  • Can of Old Milwaukee Beer on Table

    The Iconic All-American Beer You Probably Forgot Existed

    In the wide world of American beers, there's one particular stalwart from Milwaukee that was once popular but may now be largely forgotten by Americans.

    By Eloise Rollins-Fife October 5th, 2024 Read More
  • Ice cream cone with sprinkles (jimmies)

    Why The Heck Are Sprinkles Also Called Jimmies?

    If you live in the Northeast, you may have heard of sprinkles referred to as jimmies. But why are sprinkles also called jimmies? Here are some theories.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley October 5th, 2024 Read More
  • Composite image, coffee milk and Autocrat syrup

    What Is Coffee Milk And Why Do Rhode Islanders Love It So Much?

    If you don't know about coffee milk, you're missing out. Get to know this regional drink, which Rhode Island residents have been enjoying for almost a century.

    By Kim Ranjbar October 5th, 2024 Read More
  • Top down of butternut squash soup with croutons

    Give Butternut Squash Soup A Brighter Flavor With A Squeeze Of Citrus

    Butternut squash soup is one of those autumnal dishes that is so delicious as it is, but it can be even better with a squeeze of citrus added.

    By S. Ferrari October 5th, 2024 Read More
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