The Accidental 1940s Origin Of Nachos
Without the creativity of a local restaurant worker in Mexico in 1940, we may have never know nachos. Here's the story of Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya.
Read MoreWithout the creativity of a local restaurant worker in Mexico in 1940, we may have never know nachos. Here's the story of Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya.
Read MoreCeviche is almost always soaked in a citrus marinade. Poke, on the other hand, is dressed with ingredients like sesame oil, soy sauce, and green onions.
Read MoreCorned beef may be the de facto meal for St. Patrick's Day in America, but due to Ireland's history with the dish, revelers there enjoy a much different meal.
Read MoreSweet and sour sauce adorns some of our favorite Chinese-American dishes, like sweet and sour pork or chicken. But what, exactly, is in the sauce?
Read MoreIf you visit Italy and stop to get a cheeky espresso, you may be surprised to see a small glass of water plopped down beside your coffee. Here's why.
Read MoreSome cocktail aficionados believe that the iconic copper mug accentuates the flavors of the Moscow Mule's ingredients, and enhances their aromas as well.
Read MoreThere's nothing quite as American as apple pie, right? Well, maybe not considering apple pie originated in 1300s England. Or does that make it more American?
Read MoreWhen we think coffeehouse, we may automatically think of places like Starbucks, but we should be thinking of Caffe Lena, the oldest coffee house in the USA.
Read MoreIt's easy to dismiss potato candy as a strange and gimmicky idea, but this treat is beloved around the world and even has a special place in American history.
Read MoreWhen pineapple was first added to pizza in the 1960s, its creator was actually just trying to capitalize on the Tiki-obsessed population of the time.
Read MoreChocolate mousse was once known as "chocolate mayonnaise" in its native France, and the possible reasoning behind the name is less literal than you may think.
Read MoreIf you want to amp up your banana bread, you may want to swap out traditional flour for an ancient grain, einkorn. It's toasty, malty, and delicious.
Read MoreSome people believe snickerdoodles to be of German origin, but the simple, delicious cookies were actually likely first created in New England.
Read MoreWe have "The Sopranos" to thank for many cultural touchpoints including how they said certain Italian words like gabagool, another way to say capicola.
Read MoreWhile any Californian can tell you In-N-Out was the first modern drive-thru burger joint, fast food actually has its roots in none other than Ancient Rome.
Read MoreIf you wondered how the screwdriver got its name and assumed it had something to do with real screwdrivers, you're bang on. Or at least that's what legends say.
Read MoreHagelslag - sweet chocolate-flavored sprinkles dusted on buttered toast, similar to Australian fairy bread - is a beloved breakfast in the Netherlands.
Read MoreThe secrets behind bologna's history and role in modern diets is a winding and fascinating tale. From immigrants to Oscar Meyer, here's what you need to know.
Read MoreWhile Dutch baby pancakes don't resemble American-style flapjacks, these large, puffy pancakes are actually thought to have originated in Seattle.
Read MoreSmall tins of fish make sense for many consumers who want to snack on the go, especially since storing pungent fishy leftovers isn't high on everyone's list.
Read MoreTechnically speaking, all clementines are mandarins, though not all mandarins are clementines - but clementines are seedless, and tend to be sweeter.
Read MoreWe may lament the price of coffee today, but it was once one of the cheapest beverages available, and that affordability fueled the Age of Enlightenment.
Read MoreOnce upon a time, cod was a favored breakfast menu item at fashionable dining spots in the United States, and often served in cream on toast.
Read MoreOne of the lovely side effects of pregnancy is morning sickness. When one person could no longer tolerate coffee but still wanted caffeine, she turned to tea.
Read MorePotatoes are beloved across the world, but why does English have two very different words for the tuber? Potatoes comes from patatas, but where did we get spud?
Read MoreDo you hear it? That sound of whipped cream sprayed from a can, oh my. So good. And here's what's cool -- whipped cream has an interesting history. Trust us.
Read MoreMany people know their favorite mayo as Hellmann's but depending on where you live in the U.S., it might also be called Best Foods. But, are they the same?
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