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  • Lobster tail dish with lemon

    The Best Way To Cook Cold Vs Warm Water Lobster

    Cold water and warm water lobsters are unique yet equally tasty. If you want to get the most out of these crustaceans, learn the best way to cook them.

    By Jackson Williams September 30th, 2024 Read More
  • Basil leaves sitting on a plate and white surface

    Are You Able To Store Basil At Room Temperature Or Should It Go In The Fridge?

    If you don't know where to store your fresh basil, don't despair. With a little know-how, you'll be able to get the most out of this aromatic herb.

    By Ann Meyer September 30th, 2024 Read More
  • Shelf of Moon Pies

    How Moon Pies And RC Cola Became A Southern Pairing

    Moon pies and RC Cola became a tasty Southern pairing years ago, and it's still a popular combination today. Here's how it all started for the duo.

    By Emmy Schneider-Green September 30th, 2024 Read More
  • Three Challah breads on counter

    The Reason Challah Is Round As Opposed To Braided For Rosh Hashanah

    Challah bread is generally served as a long, thick braid, but for Rosh Hashanah, it's shaped into a round spiral. This preparation has spiritual significance.

    By Maggie Peña September 30th, 2024 Read More
  • Samhain festivities

    Candy Wasn't Always Part Of Halloween And Trick-Or-Treating

    Trick-or-treating is firmly established as a yearly event among many people. But handing out candy is a fairly new addition to the the tradition, here's why.

    By Andrew Amelinckx September 30th, 2024 Read More
  • Brisket roast with potatoes

    Why Brisket Is A Staple In Jewish Cuisine

    Slow-cooked brisket features prominently on Rosh Hashanah tables. It's essential in Jewish cuisine, both because it's kosher and because of how it's prepared.

    By Elias Nash September 30th, 2024 Read More
  • chicken fried steak

    Is Schnitzel Essentially Just Chicken-Fried Steak?

    If you ever assumed chicken-fried steak and schnitzel are the same thing, you wouldn't be far off. But there are a few differences, including the meat used.

    By Robyn Blocker September 30th, 2024 Read More
  • Budweiser bottle with glass

    The Discontinued Beer You Forgot Budweiser Once Made

    Bud Dry was introduced in the late 1980s and lasted for two decades. Here's what you need to know about this long-forgotten domestic beer from Anheuser-Busch.

    By Greta Pano September 30th, 2024 Read More
  • Loaded potato skins on a baking sheet

    Twice Baked Vs Potato Skins: Are They The Same Thing?

    Twice baked potatoes and potato skins both deserve a spot on the dinner table. But while similar, these two starchy dishes aren't prepared exactly the same way.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley September 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Chicken tinga tostada on plate

    Is A Tostada Just A Flat Taco?

    Tostadas and tacos have a lot in common, but that doesn't mean they're identical. Here's what sets them apart -- and what brings them together.

    By Allie Ward September 29th, 2024 Read More
  • two classic Mai Tai drinks

    You Can Sip On The Original Mai Tai At One Iconic Georgia Restaurant

    The original mai tai was created at the dawn of the tiki movement. Its Georgia home still thrives and you need to go visit the restaurant from where it hails.

    By Emmy Schneider-Green September 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Milkman holding glass milk bottles

    Before Store-Bought Milk Was A Thing, There Was The Milkman

    Buying milk is as easy as making a trip to the grocery store, but it used to be even easier. We dove into the history of milk delivery and milkmen.

    By Buffy Naillon September 29th, 2024 Read More
  • McDonald's fries

    There Are More Ingredients In McDonald's French Fries Than You Might Expect

    McDonald's french fries have a reputation of being some of the best fast food fries available, but there are more ingredients in them than you might expect.

    By Emmy Schneider-Green September 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Two vodka martinis with olives

    Why The Vodka Martini Was Briefly Called The Kangaroo Kicker

    Before the vodka martini was the must-have drink for James Bond fans around the world -- and the bar staple it is today -- it went through a quirky phase.

    By Jolee Sullivan September 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Person juicing a lemon

    How Many Ounces Of Juice Are In One Lemon?

    When juicing lemons for a recipe, you might not know exactly how many to buy. Here's how much lemon juice you can expect to get out of each fruit, big or small.

    By Julia Mullaney September 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Tub of ice cream

    What Makes Philadelphia-Style Vanilla Ice Cream Unique?

    Philadelphia-style ice cream was invented over 100 years ago, and it differs from traditional ice cream in one big way. Give it a try at The Franklin Fountain.

    By Sarah Lintakoon September 29th, 2024 Read More
  • prepared breakfast burrito

    Breakfast Burritos Have Been Around Forever, But When Did They Become Popular?

    Breakfast burritos full of eggs, cheese, and meat are a great breakfast food, but this comforting meal is more modern and multicultural than you might think.

    By Nikita Ephanov September 29th, 2024 Read More
  • bowl of mayo

    Mayonnaise Is The Unexpected Ingredient That Sets Southern Banana Sandwiches Apart From All The Rest

    While you might already be a fan of the sticky and sweet combination of a peanut butter banana sandwich, have you ever tried the Southern version?

    By Chloe O'Donnell September 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Julia Child with food

    Julia Child's Last Meal Was A French Classic

    Julia Child was known for taking classic French recipes and making them approachable, so it's fitting her final meal was from her own recipe.

    By Sarah Lintakoon September 29th, 2024 Read More
  • a bowl of shrimp and grits

    What Makes Grits Different From Polenta?

    Grits and polenta are both corn-based dishes that can be sweet, savory, salty, or spicy, depending on how you season them, but they aren't the same.

    By Shawna Schofield September 29th, 2024 Read More
  • giant continental breakfast buffet

    Foods You Should Avoid At All Costs At The Continental Hotel Breakfast Buffet

    Continental breakfast buffets at hotel are usually complementary with your room booking, which is amazing. But the potential contaminations are not.

    By Sarah Moore September 29th, 2024 Read More
  • german potato salad white bowl

    Why It's Safe And Preferred To Eat German Potato Salad At Room Temperature

    If you're used to eating American-style potato salad, then you probably expect it to be served and kept cold. The German version goes in a warmer direction.

    By Allie Ward September 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Wilbur's chocolate drops

    The Pennsylvania Company That Created The Original Chocolate Kiss Candy

    Hershey's may have popularized the shape, but one Pennsylvania chocolate company actually developed the "kiss" chocolate shape nearly 10 years prior.

    By Jolee Sullivan September 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Two glasses of white wine on a barrel.

    Wait, Not All Wine Is Vegan?

    The winemaking process is complicated and multi-leveled. One step renders many wines unfriendly to vegans, and we discuss how that happens.

    By Tim Forster September 29th, 2024 Read More
  • displayed tequila shots

    The Sugar Standard That All Tequilas Must Follow

    There's a long history of how tequilas are certified as pure versus bottom-barrel, and a lot of it has to do with the specific kind of sugar used in the liquor.

    By Nikita Ephanov September 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Strawberries growing

    Yes, Strawberries Are Closely Related To This Beautiful Flower

    The strawberry is a somewhat strange fruit. Not technically a berry, it's related to a flower of a similar hue. The two even pair surprisingly well in recipes.

    By Ashlen Wilder September 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Buildings in Bruges Belgium

    The Belgium Museum That's Dedicated To A Beloved Fruit

    If you love strawberries, look no further than this charming European museum located in Belgium's strawberry capital. And yes, you get to taste test!

    By Sara Donnellan September 29th, 2024 Read More
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