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  • a slice of tiramisu on a plate

    What Makes Tiramisu Different From Tres Leches Cake?

    Tiramisu and tres leches are both rich and creamy desserts, but they come from two different cuisines and have distinct flavor profiles.

    By Hayley Sugg August 1st, 2024 Read More
  • Can of 25% less sodium Spam

    There's A Reason Spam Is So Beloved In Hawaii

    Spam has long been a food of wonder, but it's incredibly popular in the U.S. state of Hawaii, and it has everything to do with World War II.

    By Tiffany Betts July 31st, 2024 Read More
  • Olympic swimmers in a pool

    Olympic Swimmers From China Are Blaming Hotel Hamburgers For Positive Steroid Test

    Olympic swimmers from China are under investigation for a positive drug test in 2022 that has since been attributed to contaminated hamburgers.

    By Catherine Rickman July 30th, 2024 Read More
  • Anthony Bourdain speaking at D.C. Central Kitchen event

    Anthony Bourdain's Culinary Career Started From Humble Beginnings

    Anthony Bourdain was one of the most prolific celebrity chefs of all time, but like many chefs, he started at the bottom of the chain of command.

    By Michael Zonkowski July 30th, 2024 Read More
  • Armadillo cake based on Steel Magnolias

    What Are Armadillo Cakes And Are They Still A Thing?

    If you've seen "Steel Magnolias," then you've seen the origin of the armadillo cake, which happens to stem from a tradition back in the 1800s.

    By Tiffany Betts July 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Julia Child in her kitchen

    Julia Child's Trick To DIY A Pizza Oven Is Genius

    Julia Child was a classically trained genius in the kitchen, and her simple hack for DIYing your own pizza oven is nothing short of amazing.

    By Michael Zonkowski July 27th, 2024 Read More
  • Ina Garten on stage with microphone

    Ina Garten's Go-To Dessert When Visiting Paris For The Olympics

    When the Barefoot Contessa visits Paris, her favorite city, she opts for this simple but elegant classic French dessert, which is shockingly easy to make.

    By Catherine Rickman July 26th, 2024 Read More
  • Filet-O-Fish on top of McDonald's box

    What Type Of Fish Does McDonald's Use In Its Filet-O-Fish Sandwich?

    McDonald's has been making strides toward sustainability in recent years, so what, exactly, type of fish does it use in its Fish-O-Filet sandwich?

    By Callum Bryson July 26th, 2024 Read More
  • Freshly stacked s'more

    You Can Thank The Girl Scouts For The First Official S'mores

    S'mores and camping, s'mores and any open fire really, go hand in hand. As far as the first official recipe, that was actually published by the Girl Scouts.

    By Tiffany Betts July 23rd, 2024 Read More
  • Coca-Cola with peanuts inside

    Coca-Cola And Peanuts Are A Snack Combo Rooted In Southern Tradition

    Many Southerners have fond childhood memories of enjoying a bottle of Coca-Cola with peanuts poured inside as a delicious after-school treat.

    By Hayley Sugg July 22nd, 2024 Read More
  • Ree Drummond The Pioneer Woman smiling

    The Intense Amount Of Butter Ree Drummond Used While Filming Season One Of The Pioneer Woman

    When filming The Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond goes through an astronomical amount of butter that's better not measured by sticks but by the pound.

    By Sharon Rose July 20th, 2024 Read More
  • sriracha being squeezed into a bowl

    12 Things You Didn't Know About Sriracha

    Sriracha is a spicy condiment that tastes good on practically everything! Even if you're a fan, here's some stuff you probably don't know about the sauce.

    By Felicia Lee July 18th, 2024 Read More
  • ulysses grant during the civil war

    Ulysses S. Grant's Favorite Thing To Eat For Breakfast Was A Little Unhinged

    Like many other U.S. presidents, Ulysses S. Grant's favorite breakfast dish was a little, well, odd. Here's the veggie he started every day with.

    By Hayley Sugg July 15th, 2024 Read More
  • Person holding a Persian donut

    What Makes Persian Donuts Unique From Other Pastries?

    Despite their name, Persian donuts don't come from the Middle East, but the sweet treat (a donut-cinnamon-roll hybrid) actually originates in Ontario, Canada.

    By Khyati Dand July 12th, 2024 Read More
  • fried chicken on plate

    The Little-Known Scottish Origins Of Fried Chicken

    It's impossible to truly track down the definite origins of Southern fried chicken, but we may have evidence that the dish was brought over by Scots immigrants.

    By Parker Johnson July 11th, 2024 Read More
  • Audrey Hepburn smiling

    Audrey Hepburn's Favorite Cake Recipe Has An Aggressive Amount Of Eggs

    Audrey Hepburn was famous for her acting, humanitarian work, and her compassion, but according to her son, she was an avid cook who made a particular cake.

    By Parker Johnson July 9th, 2024 Read More
  • McDonald's Filet O Fish in a blue box

    The Story Behind McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

    So there's an interesting story behind the Filet-O-Fish at McDonald's. For one thing, Ray Kroc truly hated the idea at the beginning.

    By Felicia Lee July 8th, 2024 Read More
  • Bobby Flay at 2024 FanDuel Party at Kentucky Derby

    Bobby Flay's Favorite Steakhouse In NYC Is A Classic Choice

    Bobby Flay's favorite place to get steak in New York City is a classic choice, known for being one of the best steakhouses in the entire country.

    By Arun Kristian Das July 6th, 2024 Read More
  • People serving themselves at Olympic Village dining hall

    What Athletes Are Eating At The 2024 Paris Olympics

    The Olympics is obviously known for its sporting competition, but in recent years, it's equally renowned for what kinds of foods the host country serves.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed July 4th, 2024 Read More
  • Kikkoman double-spigot soy sauce bottles in store

    It's No Coincidence That Soy Sauce Bottles Have 2 Spouts

    Before the late 60s, pouring soy sauce was a feat of effort as the bottles were nearly half a gallon. That changed when Kikkoman designed a brand new cap.

    By Rich Gray July 1st, 2024 Read More
  • overhead of various canned foods

    15 Canned Foods We May Never See Again

    From Pringles Top Ramen Chicken chips (yes, they made those) to Chef Boyardee Spider-Man pasta, we've got a big lineup of canned foods that are history!

    By Emily M Alexander July 1st, 2024 Read More
  • Steak and eggs plate with breakfast potatoes

    The US President That Ate 12 Ounces Of Steak Every Day For Breakfast

    Steak for breakfast? There was time when it was a go-to morning meal. And there was one US president who really enjoyed it, eating 12 ounces every day.

    By Sharon Rose June 30th, 2024 Read More
  • Crustless peanut butter and jelly sandwich triangles with a red apple in the background

    The First Peanut Butter And Jelly Sandwich Featured An Unusual Flavor

    Peanut butter and jelly is usually accompanied by fruity flavors like grape or strawberry, but the first official PB&J sandwich featured interesting choices.

    By Arun Kristian Das June 28th, 2024 Read More
  • two hot dogs with onion sauce on top

    What Makes New York Hot Dogs Taste Unlike Any Other

    Americans are huge consumers of hot dogs with many regional styles all over the country, but this is what makes New York style hot dogs truly stand out.

    By Hayley Sugg June 24th, 2024 Read More
  • Black and white photo of Winston Churchill

    The Booze Winston Churchill Would Often Drink With Lunch

    Winston Churchill was well known to be a hard drinker, and he was partial to this booze during lunch along with other libations throughout the day.

    By Avery Tomaso June 22nd, 2024 Read More
  • Gluten-free cauliflower pizza with veg and arugula

    Salted: Here's What Happened After Shark Tank

    With a goal of creating nutritious fast delivery options, Jeff Appelbaum took his brand Salted and dove into the Tank, but did the Sharks bite?

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt June 17th, 2024 Read More
  • Bottle and glass cup of McClary Bros cranberry drinking vinegar

    McClary Bros Drinking Vinegars: Here's What Happened After Shark Tank

    McClary Bros Drinking Vinegars sought the help of a Shark to expand into a new brewing location, but did any Shark bite at the chance to invest?

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt June 16th, 2024 Read More
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