Bacon Was The Centerpiece Of The First Meal Ever Eaten On The Moon
Uncover the delicious legacy of the first moon meal, where bacon played a starring role, forever immortalizing its savory and out-of-this-world taste.
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Everything You Should Know About Adobo And Its Definitive Styles
If you're a bit confused about what adobo is, you're not alone. We're giving you some history on adobo and revealing the variety of its delectable styles. -
What Are Butter Beans? It Depends On Where You Live
Butter beans aren't just beans with butter on them, so what are they? Turns out, they might just have a different name depending on where you are in the world. -
The Dramatic Life, Death, And Reprise Of Disney World's Handwich
Is Disney World really the Happiest Place on Earth if you're still eating the same boring, old sandwiches? That's why the handwich was created. -
The Lavish Palace Feast Behind The World's First Menu
The lavish feast behind the world's first menu included 70,000 of Neo-Assyrian monarch Ashurnasirpal II's guests enjoying tens of thousands of pounds of food. -
The Slightly Gross Way The Mississippi Mud Pie Got Its Name
The Mississippi mud pie layers syrup, custard, crumbles, and cake to create an exploration of all the different textures and flavors that chocolate can offer. -
The Murky Origins Of Churros, From China To The Spanish Mountains
Because fried dough exists in some form in pretty much all corners of the world, tracking a particular version's origin can often be a complex matter. -
The World's First Frozen Foods Date Back Thousands Of Years
Frozen food is a staple of the supermarket, one we mostly credit to Clarence Birdseye. But the history of freezing food actually dates back thousands of years. -
The Denver Omelette Got Its Start As A Massively Popular Sandwich
Before the Denver omelette, there was the Denver sandwich. And the Denver sandwich's origins might go far back as the days of covered wagons. -
Xuixo Is The Croissant-Like Pastry That Was Named After A Sneeze
Receiving its name from an old wives' tale, Xuixo is the delectable churro-croissant hybrid named after an encounter between star-crossed lovers. -
How Eggs Came To Be The Hero Of Breakfast
Breakfast is a relatively new custom in human history, though eggs have been around as long as people have. Here's how eggs came to be the hero of breakfast. -
The First Creme Sandwich Cookies Came Years Before Oreo
Delve into the origins of the first creme sandwich cookie, predating Oreo's fame. Relish in the timeless deliciousness that paved the way for an iconic snack. -
How Scrapple Became A Pennsylvania Dutch Staple
Scrapple is a unique and tasty food item that originated in Pennsylvania's Lancaster County, an area famous for its German origins and Amish community. -
Before Movie Theaters, Popcorn Was The Prototype For Breakfast Cereal
Corn, originally known as "maize" in the Americas, has been eaten for thousands of years. And it's widely believed that its earliest uses involved being popped. -
The Unexpectedly Ancient Origins Of French Toast
It wasn't the French who first created the now-iconic brunch dish. It turns out that the idea of French toast began as early as the days of ancient Rome. -
The Wide-Ranging Medicinal Origins Of Chewing Gum
Before it was chewed for fun, gum was viewed as a form of medicine.in ancient cultures, with benefits ranging from healing wounds to staving off hunger. -
The Happy Accident Behind The Invention Of Waffle Cones
Waffle cones are a classic and nostalgic way to enjoy ice cream, but it turns out their entire existence comes down to a fortunate accident. -
13 Things You Didn't Know About Tomatoes
Tomatoes have an interesting history. Here's our extensive list of the things you might not know about tomatoes. Read on for all the details. -
The Origin Of Pink Lemonade Was A Bizarre Accident
Pink lemonade dates back at least to the late 19th century. And although various theories abound, they all seem to point to one place: the circus. -
The Traditional Italian Myth Behind Cooking With Wine Corks
Many cooks use wine corks in their recipes because of an Italian wives' tale that says adding a cork to a pot of tough meat or fish will make it more tender. -
The First Cocktail Ever Created Is Still Around In Full Force
The first cocktail on record was the New Orleans classic, the Sazerac. We dove into the history of this legendary drink that is still hugely popular today. -
The Obscure Origins Of Southern Banana Pudding
The first banana pudding recipes seemingly originated in the northern U.S., so how did this dessert become such a quintessentially southern treat? -
The Bizarre Story Behind The Invention Of Worcestershire Sauce
While Worcestershire sauce has become a staple condiment, the bizarre and mysterious story of how and why it came to be is as peculiar as its pronunciation. -
Inside The Midwest's Infatuation With Cinnamon Rolls And Chili
Spend a day in Iowa, Nebraska, or any other Midwestern town, and you may come across restaurants that serve this sweet and hearty combo. -
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. -
What's The Difference Between Broth And Consommé?
You see broth all the time and consommé on fancy menus. One is used in every soup, and one is an extra-simple soup in itself. So what exactly is the difference? -
What's The Difference Between Queso And Queso Fundido?
Everybody loves melted cheese, and two favorites in Mexico and in the U.S. are queso and queso fundido - but they aren't the same thing. Here's the difference.
