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  • Hot dogs on a plate

    Cured Vs Uncured Hot Dogs: Is There Really A Difference?

    Uncured hot dogs aren't what they sound like. In fact, cured and uncured hot dogs have a lot more in common than you might think. Here's what to know.

    By Elias Nash June 9th, 2024 Read More
  • Sliced century egg with chopsticks

    Century Eggs Are The Chinese Delicacy With A Misleading Name

    In reality, century eggs aren't even close to a hundred years old. There's a lot more that's misunderstood about this delicacy -- here's what to know.

    By Tim Forster June 9th, 2024 Read More
  • Slice of water pie

    Depression Era Water Pie Is A Dessert Magic Trick

    Water pie got its start in the Great Depression, but even today, it's an easy dessert in a pinch. It needs only six ingredients -- and the main one is water.

    By Megan Lim June 9th, 2024 Read More
  • Ground beef packages supermarket fridge

    What's Up With The Nitrogen In Ground Beef Packages?

    You might have heard that there's nitrogen added into ground beef packages, and you're probably wondering why, and if it's harmful. Here's the deal.

    By Tim Forster June 9th, 2024 Read More
  • Person stirring pot on stove

    What It Means To 'Deglaze' Your Pan's 'Fond'

    One of the biggest mistakes you can make as a home cook is to skip the step of deglazing your pan's fond. But what exactly does that entail?

    By Allie Ward June 9th, 2024 Read More
  • packs of Juicy Fruit Gum

    Juicy Fruit Gum Existed During The Gilded Age

    You might think that Juicy Fruit gum is a fairly recent invention, but it actually existed during the Gilded Age, which ran from the 1870s to the late 1890s.

    By Robyn Blocker June 9th, 2024 Read More
  • Basket of Pepper X peppers

    The Pepper That Dethroned Carolina Reaper As The Hottest In The World

    The Carolina Reaper pepper was beat at its own game by Pepper X, the newly-crowned hottest pepper -- and yes, there's a science to ranking its heat!

    By Julia Mullaney June 8th, 2024 Read More
  • Crispy buffalo chicken wings

    This Ingredient Combo Holds The Secret To Ultra Crispy Fried Chicken Wings

    If you've been searching for the secret to the crispiest, crunchiest chicken wings imaginable, then you need to try this simple combination of ingredients.

    By Greta Pano June 8th, 2024 Read More
  • City Tavern building in Philadelphia

    The Historic Restaurant Where The First-Ever 4th Of July Was Celebrated

    The first ever 4th of July was celebrated at a historic restaurant that was frequented by plenty of famous American figures. Here's what it was.

    By Emmy Schneider-Green June 8th, 2024 Read More
  • Produce in plastic bags

    The Problem With Storing Produce In The Plastic Bag They Came In

    When you buy fruits and vegetables from the grocery store, you might put them in a plastic produce bag, but you should never use them for storage. Here's why.

    By Dean Kopitsky June 8th, 2024 Read More
  • Mayo and potato wedges

    The Food Safety Myth To Unlearn About Mayo

    If you're a cautious eater who prefers to play it extra safe when eating foods made with mayonnaise, the truth about the condiment might just surprise you.

    By Robyn Blocker June 8th, 2024 Read More
  • Ribs viewed from overhead

    Why You Should Be Wary Of Pre-Sauced Meat At Barbecue Restaurants

    If you go to a barbecue restaurant and happen to be served a plate of meat that has already been sauced, you have every right to be skeptical.

    By Dean Kopitsky June 7th, 2024 Read More
  • Shot glasses with tequila worm

    Tequila Worms Aren't Actually Worms, And They Don't Belong In Tequila

    Tequila worms aren't what you think they are. They're actually larvae, and they aren't allowed to be in tequila at all. Here's where you'll find them instead.

    By Andrew Amelinckx June 7th, 2024 Read More
  • Overhead view of dipping sauce

    The Difference Between Raising Cane's And Chick-Fil-A's Sauce

    Chick-fil-A and Raising Cane's are both known for their sauces among fast food fried chicken fans, but the chains' condiments aren't quite the same.

    By Dean Kopitsky June 6th, 2024 Read More
  • Ina Garten smiling at event

    Ina Garten's Special Fried Chicken Tip For Breezy 4th Of July Cooking

    If you're frying up some chicken for Independence Day and want your cooking to go as effortlessly as possible, just use the Barefoot Contessa's ingenious tip.

    By Ann Meyer June 5th, 2024 Read More
  • avocado toast with arugula and parsley

    What Drove The Internet's Love For Avocado Toast? A Post-Mortem

    Avocado toast again? How did something so simple become such a point of obsession, and how has it lingered so much longer than other social media food trends?

    By Elias Nash June 5th, 2024 Read More
  • Ree Drummond at press event

    Ree Drummond Makes Her Favorite Cinnamon Toast Without A Toaster

    Given the name of the dish, you might assume that cinnamon toast requires a toaster, but Ree Drummond makes her favorite version without one.

    By Elias Nash June 5th, 2024 Read More
  • Pepsi bottles in wooden crate

    Pepsi Is (Checks Notes) Named After Indigestion

    Pepsi wasn't concocted with the intention of selling a sweet and leisurely beverage. Instead, it was invented to help manage the effects of indigestion.

    By Andrew Amelinckx June 4th, 2024 Read More
  • bottles of Huy Fong Sriracha

    10 Facts You Probably Didn't Know About Sriracha

    Most people know sriracha as coming in a rooster-branded bottle from Huy Fong Foods. But, the enigmatic, tangy sauce has a storied origin and ongoing drama.

    By Alysa Salzberg June 4th, 2024 Read More
  • Anthony Bourdain

    Anthony Bourdain's Favorite Hidden Gems Around The US

    Anthony Bourdain was a world traveler, but some of his favorite spots are right here in America. Read on as we list out some of his top eateries.

    By Kyle Grace Trinidad June 3rd, 2024 Read More
  • Piggly Wiggle sign on the store's front

    The 100-Year Mystery Behind Piggly Wiggly Grocery Stores

    We know a lot about Piggly Wiggly. It was the first self-service grocery store and developed the first shopping cart. But one Piggly Wiggly mystery remains...

    By Ann Meyer June 3rd, 2024 Read More
  • Giada De Laurentiis smiling

    Giada De Laurentiis' Favorite Olive Oils For Cooking And Dipping

    Giada De Laurentiis' favorite olive oils for cooking and dipping

    By Camryn Teder June 3rd, 2024 Read More
  • Chef plating refined dish

    Secret Menus Work Differently At Fine-Dining Restaurants

    You might be familiar with the secret menus that in-the-know customers can order from fast food chains, but at fine-dining restaurants, it's not the same.

    By Greta Pano June 3rd, 2024 Read More
  • Assortment of foods on a wooden table

    5 'International' Foods That Were Invented In The US

    International cuisine's influence on American food is well known, but what about the twist that America puts on international cuisine?

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley June 2nd, 2024 Read More
  • Brick of cream cheese

    The Best Way To Quickly Soften Cream Cheese Without Melting It

    If you need to soften a block of cream cheese to use in a recipe but you don't have time to waste sitting around for it to come to temperature, do this.

    By Tony Cooper June 2nd, 2024 Read More
  • Stack of pancakes with apples

    Your Pancake Syrup Will Taste Like A Cozy Fall Day With One Simple Swap

    If you find that your pancakes could use a bit of pizzazz, try giving your syrup a serious autumnal upgrade using one simple yet incredibly clever swap.

    By Emmy Schneider-Green June 2nd, 2024 Read More
  • Anthony Bourdain smiling

    Anthony Bourdain's All-Time Favorite Paris Restaurant

    If you want to eat like Anthony Bourdain, don't skip his favorite restaurant next time you're in Paris. It's been around for over a century.

    By Tim Forster June 1st, 2024 Read More
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