Why You Need An Ice Cream Fork And Where You Can Buy One
The precursor to today's spork was the perfect kitchen tool for eating ice cream in the Victorian era. Here's why it worked and where to find one of your own.
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Turn A Can Of Rotel Tomatoes Into Cheese Dip With Only 2 Ingredients
Rotel is a Texas staple for making perfectly cheesy and zesty queso dip. Here's how it came to be a Tex-Mex fixture -- and how to jazz up your dip.
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The Only Bread You'll Ever Need For A Perfect Bánh Mì Sandwich
The bánh mì is a sandwich known for its fillings, but the bread is arguably its most important element. Here's what makes it different than other baguettes.
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What Is Cannoli Filling Actually?
Cannoli filling, mysterious, white, oh so delicious, is actually made with a specific kind of cheese, but one that differs depending on which country you're in.
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How Fish And Chips Became Britain's Defining Street Food
Fish and chips, a street food staple in Britain, has strong ties to immigrant cuisine. In fact, the meal's components arrived in the area decades apart.
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Only 2 Monks Know How To Make This Centuries-Old Liqueur
Hundreds of years after its creation, green Chartreuse remains mysterious. Its recipes comes from a 17th-century manuscript that only two people can view.
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The Illicit French Delicacy That Has Diners Hiding Under Their Napkins
This French dish is often consumed by only the most wealthy and influential of society -- but it's actually illegal to eat, and endangers a species of animals.
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The Invention Of Kraft Singles Changed The Cheese World
The invention of Kraft singles changed the cheese world in many ways. Here's the story of how this relatively recent company made this groundbreaking product.
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How The 1984 Olympics Changed Food For The Games Forever
Food at the Olympics has always been an important topic of discussion, and the 1984 Games was a watershed moment for the way Olympic athletes dine.
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Sparkling Water Is Older Than The United States Of America
Sparkling water is everywhere today, but it's an older beverage than you may realize. And its inventor was encouraged by none other than Benjamin Franklin.
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What Is Canned Brown Bread And How Do You Eat It?
Canned brown bread is a bit of a New England novelty. Here's a bit of history on it, and how you should eat it for the classic Boston brown bread experience.
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Here's What The World's Oldest Pie Tasted Like
The history of pie goes back thousands of years, but early pies weren't much like the ones we eat today. To start, the oldest pies had less-than-edible crust.
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Watergate Salad Has Nothing To Do With The Scandal, So Why Is It Called That?
Watergate salad burst onto the scene soon after the scandal, but neither Watergate salad nor its counterpart, Watergate cake, are part of the political drama.
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The 18th Century Origin Of IPA Beer
Even if you're familiar with the light and bitter beer known as IPA, you might not be familiar with its history, which dates back to the 1700s.
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Georgia Doesn't Actually Produce The Most Peaches In The US
It's easy to assume that Georgia is the peach capital of the US. And while this state has certainly made a name for itself, it doesn't hold the top spot.
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The History Behind Why We Eat Grilled Cheese With Tomato Soup
Grilled cheese and tomato soup is an iconic childhood pairing for many Americans, but its origin story is more recent than you might think.
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This Palermo Cloister Uses Centuries-Old Secrets To Make The Most Delicious Pastries
At a bakery operating from the Santa Caterina monastery you can get incredible pastries made from old recipes passed down by the nuns who used to bake there.
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Follow The Freckle Rule For Perfect Banana Splits
For the sweetest banana split, you shouldn't necessarily reach for the pristine, fresh-looking bananas you might expect. Here's what to look for instead.
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What Sets Old World Pepperoni Apart From The Rest
Not all pepperonis are created equal, and some Americans swear that smaller pepperoni cups are superior. But does this pepperoni really come from the Old World?
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What Is Pilaf And Why Do We Only Seem To Use It For Rice?
Wondering what is rice pilaf? Different takes of this ancient dish appear around the world in various cultures, but are almost always made using rice.
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How The Italian Beef Became A Chicago Icon
Step aside deep-dish pizza and Chicago-style hot dogs. Here’s the story of how this classic dish became the truly iconic Chicago food: The Italian beef.
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Did The Tartars Invent Tartar Sauce?
The origin story of this staple seafood sauce might not surprise you, but the reasoning behind calling it "tartar" might. Here's why the name is so complicated.
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Why People Once Tested Liquor With Gunpowder
It's often said that the British Royal Navy used gunpowder to test its rum in the 17th to 19th centuries. Here is the history behind the tale.
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9 Things About Caesar Salad You Probably Didn't Know
The Caesar salad is steeped in culinary history, though its origins might surprise you. We dive deeper into this salad that's fit for a full meal.
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Here's What Del Taco Prices Looked Like On Opening Day In 1964
Fast food chain Del Taco started serving its version of Americanized Mexican food in 1964, and its opening day prices might genuinely surprise you.
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Why You Can Revive Fruitcake That's Been Sitting For Years
Fruitcake, that lovely holiday treat, can last for a long time if you treat it right. Here's why you can keep fruitcake that's been around for a while.
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Marie Antoinette Didn't Bring The Croissant To France. So Who Did?
There's a famous story that Marie Antoinette first brought croissants to France. This is just a myth, but both she and the croissant had Austrian origins.
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