The Water Myth Behind Great NYC Bagels
There is little doubt in our minds that New York City produces some of the best bagels in the world, but why is that? It's less to do with water than technique.
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The Competing Origin Stories Of Butter Chicken
Butter chicken may be a crowd-pleasing dish, but in a fierce legal battle over its origins, no single invention story seems to make everyone happy.
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Need A Savory Ingredient To Spice Up Cocktails? Try MSG
MSG excels in complex cocktail creations, serving as a tool to introduce savory elegance to simpler drinks, while enhancing their texture and balance.
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What Is Rouille, And How Is It Different From Aioli?
You've likely had aioli, but you may not have had its delicious and spicy cousin, rouille, named after the rusty red color it gets from pepper and saffron.
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How Meatloaf Became America's Favorite Dinner
During the Great Depression, meatloaf presented an ingenious way to stretch what little protein many families could afford into a filling meal.
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How Tiger Bread Got Its Whimsical Name
While the pale, pillowy center of tiger bread is similar to your average loaf of mild white bread, the exterior is entirely unique in taste and appearance.
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How Pasta Became An Icon Of Italian Culture
It's hard to imagine modern Italian cuisine without pasta, but these versatile noodles haven't always been intertwined with the nation's culture.
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One Country Produces The Most Bananas Worldwide By A Landslide
Bananas are one of the most popular fruits in America but the U.S. doesn't even come into the top 10 of worldwide producers. Here's the number one country.
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Chicago's Gravy Bread Is Exactly What It Sounds Like
If you haven't heard of gravy bread, you're missing out on a Chicagoan delicacy. No, it isn't fancy. Yes, it is exactly what it sounds like, and it's delicious.
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Here's Why Some People Don't Eat Rice During Passover
During Passover, much of the Ashkenazi community (Jews who relocated to Central and Eastern Europe) refrain from eating rice as well as leavened bread. But why?
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The Historic Reason Bagels Have A Hole In The Center
It's true that a bagel would just look wrong without the hole, but the true purpose of this iconic feature has both historical and culinary significance.
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The Origin Of The Rusty Nail — Frank Sinatra's Go-To Cocktail
Frank Sinatra's go-to cocktail order, the Rusty Nail, carries an air of mystery in its name, its possible origin story, and even one of its key ingredients.
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Audrey Hepburn's Absolute Favorite Pasta Dish
Audrey Hepburn had an appetite both for life and good food, but her favorite? A simple but elegant spaghetti al pomodoro featuring tomatoes from her garden.
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Nashville Hot Chicken Got Its Start Over A Bad Breakup
Nashville hot chicken is a popular dish that's served all over the country today but it got its start in the Tennessee city after a bad breakup inspired revenge
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How Moose Tracks Became An Ice Cream Parlor Staple
Moose tracks is one of the most popular ice cream flavors in America and it has just as a delicious history beginning in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
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The Origin Of Guacamole Is More Ancient Than You'd Think
Believe it or not, guacamole was not invented at Chipotle. It dates way back to the Aztec Empire, where it went by a different name, but was just as tasty.
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The Country That Drinks The Most Alcohol In The World
There are plenty of countries known for their native alcohol, but the country that has recently moved to the top of the line for consumption may surprise you.
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The Accidental 1940s Origin Of Nachos
Without the creativity of a local restaurant worker in Mexico in 1940, we may have never know nachos. Here's the story of Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya.
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The Difference Between Poke And Ceviche Is All In The Acid
Ceviche is almost always soaked in a citrus marinade. Poke, on the other hand, is dressed with ingredients like sesame oil, soy sauce, and green onions.
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Why The Irish Actually Don't Eat Corned Beef On St. Patrick's Day
Corned beef may be the de facto meal for St. Patrick's Day in America, but due to Ireland's history with the dish, revelers there enjoy a much different meal.
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What Is Sweet And Sour Sauce, Anyway?
Sweet and sour sauce adorns some of our favorite Chinese-American dishes, like sweet and sour pork or chicken. But what, exactly, is in the sauce?
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The Reason European Cafes Serve Shots Of Water With Their Coffee
If you visit Italy and stop to get a cheeky espresso, you may be surprised to see a small glass of water plopped down beside your coffee. Here's why.
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The Reason Moscow Mules Are Served In Copper Mugs
Some cocktail aficionados believe that the iconic copper mug accentuates the flavors of the Moscow Mule's ingredients, and enhances their aromas as well.
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Why We Think Of Apple Pie As American, Even Though It's Not
There's nothing quite as American as apple pie, right? Well, maybe not considering apple pie originated in 1300s England. Or does that make it more American?
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How Caffe Lena Became The Oldest Coffee Shop In The US
When we think coffeehouse, we may automatically think of places like Starbucks, but we should be thinking of Caffe Lena, the oldest coffee house in the USA.
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Potato Candy Puts A Sweet Spin On Leftover Mashed Potatoes
It's easy to dismiss potato candy as a strange and gimmicky idea, but this treat is beloved around the world and even has a special place in American history.
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How Pineapple Became A Controversial Pizza Ingredient
When pineapple was first added to pizza in the 1960s, its creator was actually just trying to capitalize on the Tiki-obsessed population of the time.
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