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  • Loaf of banana bread

    The Complete Guide To Quick Breads

    A quick bread is any loaf that's leavened with baking soda or baking powder instead of yeast. Banana bread is a quick bread! Here's everything you need to know.

    By Chowhound Staff June 13th, 2024 Read More
  • Bottle of Tabasco sauce

    The Critical Process Behind Tabasco Sauce's Iconic Red Color

    In the case of Tabasco sauce, the company was after consistency of flavor and color, so it needed an easy way to find the peppers that were at peak ripeness.

    By Andrew Amelinckx June 13th, 2024 Read More
  • 3 buttermilk biscuits

    9 Ways To Make Canned Biscuits Taste Like They Were Made From Scratch

    Canned biscuits are easy to whip up in a pinch. But, there are a multitude of ways to upgrade this sometimes bland dish and we've found ten of the best.

    By Ashlea Miller June 13th, 2024 Read More
  • Joey Chestnut arms raised

    Joey Chestnut's Most Glorious Moments As A Nathan's Hot Dog Contest Champion

    Joey Chestnut is royalty in the competitive eating game, particularly Nathan's Hot Dog Contest. See his career highlights, including when he unseated Kobayashi.

    By Chloe O'Donnell June 12th, 2024 Read More
  • Cocktail with a swizzle stick

    What Is A Swizzle Stick And Do You Really Need One For Great Cocktails?

    Swizzle sticks are more than just a fun '50s accoutrement. They date back 400 years, and when used right, they make a difference in the taste of your drink.

    By Andrew Amelinckx June 10th, 2024 Read More
  • Man petting a cow

    Does Ben & Jerry's Really Give Its Cows Massages?

    This beloved ice cream company allegedly massages its cows for best results. But Ben & Jerry's dairy specialist Tom Gates is here to set the record straight.

    By Elias Nash June 10th, 2024 Read More
  • Hamburger close-up with toppings

    Why Calling Hamburgers 'Burgers' Is Actually Incorrect

    Cheeseburger, turkey burger, veggie burger, the list goes on. However, as it turns out, referring to a hamburger as a 'burger' isn't exactly right.

    By Kathryn Steane June 10th, 2024 Read More
  • kids with cafeteria lunches

    How French School Lunch Stacks Up To American School Lunch

    Head across the Atlantic to France, and you'll find that school lunches there are a parallel universe compared to the typical fare served in U.S. cafeterias.

    By Tim Forster June 10th, 2024 Read More
  • 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
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