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!
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20 Under-The-Radar Dishes That Define American Cuisine
The experiment that is America has given birth to many hybrids spanning multiple cultures. Food may be the top of this list, so here's 20 unsung American meals. -
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?
Although similar, the slight divergence in nomenclature for chow mein and lo mein is due to differences in preparation, and also where you are located. -
Spilling The Beans On Every Style Of American BBQ
No matter where you are, you can probably find some decent to amazing barbecue. But did you know there are lots of barbecue styles in America? Yes, indeed. -
Rhubarb Grows So Fast That You Can Actually Hear It
As spring warms the planet, so too does it bring delicious fresh fruits and vegetables back into our diets - but most produce can't serenade you while it grows. -
There's Actually No Real Difference Between East And West Coast Butter
If you love to cook or bake, you might have come across East and West Coast butters. But the truth is, there's actually no real difference between the two. -
The Most Iconic Styles Of Mashed Potatoes, Explained
Mashed potatoes may be considered a bland dish, but it's also extremely versatile. And, these iconic global variations could raise your mash to the next level. -
The Flavor Profile That Sets Meyer Lemons Apart
Meyer lemons are a very specific kind of the citrus that is actually a cross with another sweet fruit, which gives them an incredible flavor profile. -
What Is Coriander, And What Does It Have To Do With Cilantro?
Depending on what part of the world you live in, coriander may mean something different, but it's all part of the cilantro plant. Here's what you need to know. -
The Creamy Ingredient That Defines Seattle-Style Hot Dogs
The hot dog has many regional variations, from Detroit's Coney Island dog to Arizona's Sonora-style frankfurter. In Seattle, they add this creamy ingredient. -
Make A Fruit Shrub Syrup And Drink Like An Ancient Warrior
Fruit shrubs might be the next big thing, and no, we're not talking about foliage here. This type of drink has been popular for centuries and is due a comeback. -
Michelangelo's Grocery List, And The Reason He Sketched It
Like other Italians, Michelangelo ate a lot of bread and fish, while washing it down with some wine, which was clearly illustrated on his grocery list. -
A Newly Discovered Pompeii Fresco May Depict Ancient Pizza
An unearthed depiction of food from ancient Pompeii has us questioning everything we thought we knew about the history of pizza. -
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. -
What Was Sold In The Very First Food Vending Machine?
We can now rely on the convenience of a vending machine to satisfy our hunger or thirst - but that wasn't always the case since gum was once the only option. -
Inside Queen Victoria's Rumored Passion For Mangosteens
Queen Victoria's colonial reign was well known for her acquisition and love of all things foreign, from her "adoptees" to her passion for this particular fruit. -
Korean Fried Chicken Was Invented On The Battlefield
Fried chicken has existed for thousands of years, with roots in China, the Middle East, and Africa, but Korean fried chicken was invented on the battlefield. -
You Can Thank Starbucks For The Rise Of Flavored Lattes
From the eggnog latte that was popular in the '90s to the pumpkin spice latte, Starbucks pioneered the way for other coffee shops to sell flavored lattes. -
Why Home Cooks Shouldn't Worry About Nutmeg's Hallucinatory Effects
Nutmeg is more than just a holiday spice, but should home cooks be worried? Find out why its hallucinatory properties are not a cause for concern. -
What It Means To Bake Vs. Roast Food In The Oven
The history of cooking, from meat to bread, is long. Over time, tradition and definitions have changed. This is what it means to bake vs roast food in the oven. -
What Ancient Roman Spectators Snacked On At The Colosseum
Archaeological finds in recent years have shown that some of the ancient Roman options for snacks were similar to the fare that can be found in arenas today. -
Beethoven Paid A Heavy Price For His Love Of Mac And Cheese
Ludwig van Beethoven wasn't eating Kraft or Stouffer's brand macaroni and cheese. He was eating a much fancier version, as befits a late classical music icon. -
The Unusual Meat Charles Darwin Favored Above All Else
While at sea, Charles Darwin pursued his passion for consuming animals not normally found on a dinner plate - but he enjoyed a particular meat about all. -
What Was Actually Served At Cleopatra's Most Lavish Banquet
The most famous banquet Mark Antony ever attended was one thrown by his lover, Egyptian queen Cleopatra. It's still talked about over 2,000 years later. -
Sichuan Peppercorns Aren't Really Peppercorns. So What Are They?
When is pepper not really pepper? Well, Sichuan peppercorns aren't really peppercorns. So what are they? Here's everything you should know about this spice. -
Spoiled Bread May Have Caused The Salem Witch Trials
Did spoiled rye bread lead to the Salem Witch Trials? This theory suggests a curious blend of biology and history behind the notorious event.
