Among the most famous of dishes that has come out of Puebla is mole poblano, a dark, rich, savory sauce often served with meats like chicken or turkey.
Umaro Foods produce a unique take on bacon -- made out of sustainably harvested seaweed. Great for the environment, but how did it fare with the Sharks?
Although some aspects of China's culinary history bear similarities to the fortune cookie, the prophetic treats we know today originate from Japanese culture.
In the United States, cheddar is mostly known for its startling orange color, but elsewhere, it's a pale cream. What makes some cheddar orange and why?
If you haven't heard of smothering, you may have heard of étouffée, which is where we get the term. In essence, you cook your meal in a delicious sauce.
Specially Processed American Meats, Spiced Ham, we've likely heard it all - but where did the name SPAM really come from? It's a bit of a mystery still.
The oldest pub dates back to more than a thousand years ago, located deep in the heart of Ireland, on the iconic river Shannon -- and you can still visit today.
Anyone who is planning a trip to Italy needs to know the differences between the two primary eatery types (aside from ristorantes): an osteria and a trattoria.
Before Dom Pérignon, champagne would often explode as temperatures rose. Thanks to his know-how, he configured the bottles to prevent them from popping.
Would you eat a sandwich that smelled of body odor? This odd food item was popular at the turn of the century and joked about by figures like Charlie Chaplin.
There is little doubt in our minds that New York City produces some of the best bagels in the world, but why is that? It's less to do with water than technique.
You've likely had aioli, but you may not have had its delicious and spicy cousin, rouille, named after the rusty red color it gets from pepper and saffron.
While the pale, pillowy center of tiger bread is similar to your average loaf of mild white bread, the exterior is entirely unique in taste and appearance.
Bananas are one of the most popular fruits in America but the U.S. doesn't even come into the top 10 of worldwide producers. Here's the number one country.
If you haven't heard of gravy bread, you're missing out on a Chicagoan delicacy. No, it isn't fancy. Yes, it is exactly what it sounds like, and it's delicious.
During Passover, much of the Ashkenazi community (Jews who relocated to Central and Eastern Europe) refrain from eating rice as well as leavened bread. But why?
It's true that a bagel would just look wrong without the hole, but the true purpose of this iconic feature has both historical and culinary significance.