Cobb Salad's Origin Story Is As Californian As It Gets
California is responsible for many beloved foods from cheeseburgers to the popsicle. The Cobb is one such dish, naturally featuring the state's fresh produce.
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Cobblers Vs Crumbles Vs Crisps: The Simple Differences Between These Desserts
You've had cobblers, crisps, and crumbles, maybe even a brown Betty or two, but don't they all mean the same thing? Actually, each one is different.
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What Makes Hawaii's Chocolate Haupia Pie A Unique And Beloved Local Dish?
Haupia pie is a custard pie like no other, topped with a rich coconut jelly and delicious chocolate filling. But how did it come about originally?
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What Is The Lambeth Cake Decorating Method?
A cake decorating style called the Lambeth method that is trending on social media was first popularized in the 1930s by an American baker. But what is it?
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What Was The Oldest Alcoholic Beverage In The World Made Of?
Fermented and alcoholic beverages have always had their place in the human diet, and researchers found evidence that dates back to ancient China.
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What Makes Belgian Fries Different From Classic French Fries?
Belgian fries aren't just any old thick-cut fry; they have a long and proud history and a unique cooking process that sets them apart from the average kind.
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The Cheesy Ice Cream Flavor That Was Oddly Popular In The 1700s
We tend to think of ice cream as a sweet treat these days, but in the 1700s Parmesan ice cream was all the rage, and savory ice cream may be making a comeback.
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TikTok's Dry Yogurt Trend Isn't Exactly New. Here's What To Know
You may have seen the pretty bowls of dry yogurt on TikTok, but it's actually a technique straining yogurt that's popular in Middle Eastern cuisine.
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The Components That Make Ohio's Polish Boy Hot Dog Unique
The darling of Cleveland, Ohio's food scene may not be known to everyone, but those who have eaten one swear it's the best. Here's what it's made of.
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How This Classic Southern Cake Was Popularized By To Kill A Mockingbird
Harper Lee gave us one of the most memorable books in history, and in it she shined the light on a deliciously boozy Southern favorite.
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Italy's 'Instant' Lasagna Has An Unexpected Egg Topping
Italy's instant lasagna isn't about using precooked noodles -- it's a unique dish made from flatbread dipped in broth and topped with a poached egg.
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The Sweet History Of Indiana's Iconic Sugar Cream Pie
Indiana's unofficial state dessert is the sugar cream pie, a simple but versatile concoction of cream and sugar, which has a sweet and storied history.
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The Fast Food Fried Chicken Anthony Bourdain Couldn't Resist
Anthony Bourdain had broad taste and appreciation of food from many different cultures, but there was a specific fast food chicken he truly adored.
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The Murky Origins Of Yema, A Popular Milk Candy In The Philippines
Yema, meaning egg yolk in Spanish, is a popular dish in both Spain and the Philippines, but why is its history so contested? No one can agree when it was made.
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One Of Delaware's Oldest Restaurants Is Named After A Civil War General
One of the oldest still-operating restaurants in Delaware is Kelly's Logan House, a tavern named after a lauded Union general from the Civil War.
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The Country That Makes The Most Chocolate Isn't Belgium
While some countries are perhaps more associated with chocolate, the country that produces the most of the stuff flies under the radar in Europe.
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The Rainy State That Grows The Most Cherries
If you love cherry pie, cherry turnovers, and cherry juice, there's one state in the U.S. that you have to thank for the abundance of the fruit.
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What Makes Syracuse Salt Potatoes Stand Out From The Rest?
A Central New York favorite, Syracuse salt potatoes are a creamy, briny delight. Here's what gives them an edge over your run-of-the-mill spuds.
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What Type Of Alcohol Is Moonshine, Exactly?
Moonshine, white lightning, rot gut -- whatever you call it, it's typically distilled at home and produces a clear liquor, but what is that liquor exactly?
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The Renaissance-Era Steak Dish We Still Eat The Same Way Today
When you think of the Renaissance, you most likely don't think of steak. However, there is a steak dish from this era that we still eat the same way.
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The 28th US President Drank An Absurd Egg Concoction For Breakfast
The 28th president of the United States reportedly consumed eggs for breakfast - only, rather than eating them scrambled, he drank them in a bizarre concoction.
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The Festive Drink That New Orleans Serves Frozen
If you're in New Orleans around the holidays you may want to search out this festive frozen drink that is a new take on a spirited favorite.
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The History Of Kentucky's Iconic Hot Brown Sandwich Began During Prohibition
The Kentucky Hot Brown is a classic hangover cure (and a delicious one), but funnily enough, its origin story has roots in the anti-alcohol age of Prohibition.
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The Jamaican Origins Of Hummingbird Cake, A Southern Classic
This delicious cake made with pineapples, bananas, spices, and cream cheese frosting may be a Southern favorite, but it was first made in the Caribbean.
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The 5th President's Favorite Food Was A Souffle-Like Bread Dish
The United States' Virginia-born 5th president had typically Southern tastes when it came to food. His favorite was a variant of a beloved regional favorite.
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For Hassle-Free Fry Bread, There's One Canned Shortcut
Fry bread is a culturally complicated staple in many Native American traditions, and while it typically only has two ingredients, you can use a canned shortcut.
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What Flavor Is The Pink Starburst Actually Supposed To Be?
Widely known as the "pink" Starburst (or "the pink one"), people often don't know what the actual flavor is meant to be even though it's written on the wrapper.
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