The Scone Styles To Know For Sweeter Tea Parties
Scones are a quintessential part of tea parties and there are many iterations of the afternoon snack. So, here's 13 styles that'll make your scones stand out.
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Why Watermelon Is Considered A Vegetable In Oklahoma
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The Glamorous History Of The Martini
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What Is Arak, The Trendy Middle Eastern Liquor?
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What Makes New Orleans Mac And Cheese A Little Different
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11 Types Of Limes And What Makes Them Unique
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What Is A Pomelo Fruit, And How Is It Different From Grapefruit?
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America's First Labor Day Barbecues Served 1,000 Pound Oxen
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The Inventor Of The Cosmopolitan Has A Problem With Ina Garten's Iconic Version
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It Isn't Actually Safer To Eat Oysters During 'R' Months
Have you heard the tale that oysters are safer in months with the letter R? While it used to be true that eating them in winter was safer, it's no longer so! -
The Ultimate Guide To The Best Bagels In NYC
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Dining Etiquette Has Been Around Far Longer Than You Think
Dining etiquette includes chewing with your mouth closed, knowing which fork to use for each dish, and using forks at all. But it goes back quite far! -
20 Under-The-Radar Dishes That Define American Cuisine
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What Are Chrysanthemum Greens And What Do They Taste Like?
If you haven't heard of chrysanthemum greens, you might be missing out. Tender and flavorful, they can be incorporated into dinner for a healthy side. -
What Is Chow Mein, And How Is It Different From Lo Mein?
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Spilling The Beans On Every Style Of American BBQ
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Rhubarb Grows So Fast That You Can Actually Hear It
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There's Actually No Real Difference Between East And West Coast Butter
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The Most Iconic Styles Of Mashed Potatoes, Explained
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The Flavor Profile That Sets Meyer Lemons Apart
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What Is Coriander, And What Does It Have To Do With Cilantro?
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The Creamy Ingredient That Defines Seattle-Style Hot Dogs
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Make A Fruit Shrub Syrup And Drink Like An Ancient Warrior
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Michelangelo's Grocery List, And The Reason He Sketched It
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A Newly Discovered Pompeii Fresco May Depict Ancient Pizza
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America's Strangest 4th Of July Food Tradition Is Based On A Rumor
Move aside black eyed peas, it's time to talk turtle. You may have heard that turtle soup was eaten by the Adams, but the history is a bit more complicated.
