How Frozen Hot Chocolate Became A Pop Culture Phenomenon
First made popular at New York City restaurant Serendipity 3, frozen hot chocolate has captured the love and loyalty of hot cocoa enthusiasts.
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How Lambic Beers Got Their Reputation For Being Super Sweet
Crack open a brew that's more than a bottle of raspberries. Here's how a beer that runs the gamut in flavors became known for its super sweet vibe.
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How Highways Fueled The Rise Of Fast Food Across America
Funded in 1956, the modern U.S. interstate system not only made cross-country travel more convenient for Americans, but it also made fast food more popular.
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Are Detroit-Style And Sicilian Pizza The Same Thing?
Detroit-style and Sicilian pizza are both tasty, but they're not the same. The main differences have to do with the placement -- and variety -- of the toppings.
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What Separates Cal-Mex From Tex-Mex Cuisine?
Cal-Mex and Tex-Mex are distinct culinary styles influenced by Mexican cuisine and each state's agricultural industries. Here's how exactly they're different.
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How Black-Eyed Peas Became A New Year's Day Tradition
Inspired by a mixture of historical traditions from Africa, Europe, and America, black-eyed peas are a New Year's staple.
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What Is Green Goddess Dressing, And Why Is It Popular Again?
Green goddess dressing, a vibrant, creamy, and adaptable mix of herbs and seasonings, is something of a retro item, but it's seeing a new rise in popularity.
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Is Brisket Beef Or Pork?
Brisket is a familiar food for anyone who's visited a barbecue joint. But what may not be as clear to some people is whether that meat is beef or pork.
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Superman Ice Cream Is A Mashup Of Mystery Flavors And A Midwestern Staple
Superman ice cream has an powerful name and bold hues, but its actual composition is less clear. Here's waht we know about the iconic and versatile flavor.
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The Humble History Of Ingles Supermarket Chains
Ingles supermarket is a household name throughout much of the south, and their rags-to-riches origin story is a heartwarming tale spanning three generations.
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The Reason Texas Chili Doesn't Have Any Beans
The most famous feature of Texas chili is what it doesn't have: beans. There's a historical reason behind this culinary quirk.
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Why Chocolate Mousse Was Once Referred To As Mayonnaise
It's hard to equate chocolate mousse with creamy savory mayonnaise, but this off-putting name was initially used to describe the vintage dessert.
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How Did Ube Become So Popular?
Ube, a bright purple yam, seems to be cropping up everywhere these days, because its bright purple hue makes it the start of any social media post.
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How Idaho Became The Undisputed Potato Capital
First coming to the state in 1860s, potatoes have dominated Idaho's agricultural business for a number of historical reasons.
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How Pickled Fish Became A Swedish Staple
Pickled fish is a staple of Scandinavian cuisine, particularly in Sweden. Find out why this way of preserving fish became so popular in this area of the world.
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We Can Thank Jell-O For The Invention Of Poke Cakes
Looking to drive sales for Jell-O and other General Mills products, a culinary marketing team came up with the recipe for iconic poke cake.
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Gingerbread Men Cookies Date Back To The Time Of Shakespeare
Baking gingerbread men wasn't always a tradition for the winter holidays. Gingerbread man cookie history actually originates back to Elizabethan times.
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How A Post-War Economic Boom Made Tuna Casserole An American Staple
A post-WWII economic boom brought convenience foods and new electric appliances into American households. Working mothers brought tuna casserole.
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How Grocery Store Displays Trick You Into Buying More
You might be surprised (or not) to learn that grocery store displays are always designed to trick you. Here's how they make you buy more products.
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The Origin Story Of Lasagna Might Not Start In Italy
When tracing the root word for lasagna, scholars found that a country other than Italy might be the true birthplace of the classic pasta dish.
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Got Milk? The History Of Dairy's Most Notorious Marketing Campaign
One of the most famous culinary ads of all time, the Got Milk? campaign featured celebrities, athletes, and an iconic milk mustache.
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The Evolution Of Chewing Gum From Tree Sap To Hubba Bubba
First enjoyed by our Neolithic ancestors, chewing gum has transformed from unpalatable tree resin to a delectable, flavorful treat.
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Whatever Happened To Dunkaroos?
Remember Dunkaroos? For many, these nostalgic treats evoke memories of childhood. So what happened to them? Are they still around? Here's the story.
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The Long And Winding History Of Sauerkraut
Saurkraut seems like an old-timey food, because it is, but it's origins go back further than you may realize. Here's the long and winding history of sauerkraut.
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Watecha Bowl: The South Dakota Restaurant Highlighting Native American Cuisine
Watecha Bowl serves up delicious traditional Lakota ingredients with a bit of a carnival-style twist -- and it's well worth a visit if you're in South Dakota.
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What Are The Best Vegetables For Making Tempura?
Tempura is a staple Japanese dish that often involves battering and frying veggies until light and crispy. We asked an expert which ones are best to use.
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The Oldest Ale House In New York City Was Also One Of The Last To Serve Women
Years ago, after the Civil Rights Act prohibited discrimination based on sex, New York City's oldest ale house was also one of the last to serve women.
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