Is Cream Soda Just Vanilla-Flavored Root Beer?
Cream soda is typically caramel-colored and vanilla-flavored, but the soft drink doesn't look or taste the same around the world. So, what is it really?
Read MoreCream soda is typically caramel-colored and vanilla-flavored, but the soft drink doesn't look or taste the same around the world. So, what is it really?
Read MoreWe all scream for ice cream, but not everyone loves the same flavors. Here are some interesting scoops that have been lost to history and taste buds.
Read MoreMany Americans enjoy cranberries for Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts, but the tart berry has special connections to the land's Indigenous populations.
Read MoreThe origin of these delicious chips can be traced back to Los Angeles in the 1940s for a very specific reason.
Read MoreYou probably don't think of orange juice when you think of World War II, but the reason frozen orange juice concentrate was invented had to do with that war.
Read MoreIf you're a wine drinker, you've probably heard of tannins. So what exactly are they, and how do they impact your wine? Here's everything you need to know.
Read MoreDid you know there's a unique pumpkin variety that dates all the way back to the 19th century? Here's how it came to be - and where it is today.
Read MoreTo the uninitiated, capicola and prosciutto may seem similar, but capicola is actually quite distinctive in its own right. Here's what you need to know.
Read MoreLearn about the history of food trucks, from their humble beginnings to their modern day reputation for serving up great street food all over the world.
Read MoreThe baked potato is popular in North America and can be found everywhere from fast food joints to upscale restaurants. But its origins are somewhere far away.
Read MoreHam steaks might have been popular in the 1950s, but they've since fallen out of favor. Here's why you should stop overlooking these tasty meats.
Read MoreRochester, New York is home to some interesting culinary delights, and one of their best meals also sounds like their worst: the Garbage Plate.
Read MoreLab-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.
Read MoreNext 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.
Read MoreMany 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.
Read MoreStates 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.
Read MoreThe Vermonter is the sandwich of the Green Mountain State. Here are the two staple ingredients you should expect to find on this tasty sandwich.
Read MoreAt 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.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreYou've probably heard of rice wine and rice vinegar, but are they the same? Can you swap them through your recipes interchangeably? Here's the deal.
Read MoreDeep-fried clams in a buttery bun - what's not to love? We break down all the details and history of this delicious New England sandwich.
Read MoreBoth the stickiest sandwich you can make and the main ingredient it takes to create it were invented in the Bay State in the early 20th century.
Read MoreDerby pie and pecan pie are both warm, gooey, nut pies, but that's about where the resemblance ends. Each has its own unique history and flavor.
Read MoreNext time you're in Delaware -- or one of the many other parts of the U.S. with a Capriotti's Sandwich Shop -- don't miss this iconic fall-flavored sandwich.
Read MoreThe United States grows nearly 20 billion pounds of rice every year, and for over 50 years, one Southeastern state has produced the most of it.
Read MoreNowhere in the United States has better pretzels than Pennsylvania, where you can enjoy award-winning pretzels made using well-practiced family recipes.
Read MoreThe French dip sounds like it hails from chic France, but the truth is much more rugged. And, the origin of this juicy beef sammy is claimed by two restaurants.
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