Butterscotch May Seem Similar To Caramel, But It's Not
Butterscotch is created by cooking butter and brown sugar together until the mixture melts, thickens, and caramelizes. Caramel is made with white sugar.
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Why The World's Most Expensive Caviar Was Once Banned In US
There are tons of ways to add elegance to a meal, but nothing is as jaw-dropping as a bump of caviar. Until very recently, the most expensive type was verboten.
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Why Ina Garten Uses Multiple Noodle Shapes In Pasta Dishes
Ina Garten has once again helped us clear out our cupboards and make a fabulous dinner. How? Using the ends of multiple pasta boxes in the same dish.
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The City With The Most Michelin Star Restaurants In The World
Tokyo currently holds 263 Michelin stars across its restaurants, which include Kanda, Azabu Kadowaki, and Joel Robuchon, making it a culinary powerhouse.
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Why It's Actually Bad Etiquette To Say 'Bon Appétit' At Dinner
The phrase 'bon appétit' carries more nuanced contextual meanings in French than it does in English, and can be seen as crass in some circles.
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Blue Raspberry May Have Been The Solution To A Toxic Red Dye Problem
Blue, like red, is a vibrant color that appeals to young consumers. But unlike Red No. 2 - a dye that was ubiquitous in the 1970s - Blue No. 1 is not toxic.
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What Is The Difference Between Cognac And Brandy?
Cognac and brandy may get mistaken for one another quite frequently, but that's actually for good reason. Here's how these two are different.
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12 Ways To Use Eggshells So You Never Have To Throw Them Out
Did you know making coffee with eggshells can reduce the acidity? And there's so much more you can do with leftover eggshells. Let's get cracking!
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You've Probably Been Salting Your Eggs At The Wrong Time
There is no right way to salt eggs -- that is, unless you want your eggs to be creamy, soft, and absolutely delicious. Then there very much is.
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The Flavor Of Ube Is More Than Your Average Purple Sweet Potato
Ube may be associated with purple sweet potato, but the two are actually different foods entirely, each with their own unique flavor profile.
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The Reason Turkey Is Our Go-To Bird On Thanksgiving
Turkey and Thanksgiving go together like turkey and mashed potatoes - turkey and cranberry sauce! But why? Here's the interesting history of turkey-day.
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Ina Garten's Grilled Cheese Croutons Transform Tomato Soup
If you want to spice up the way you eat your tomato soup, you absolutely need to hear how Ina Garten transforms hers with grilled cheese croutons.
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No, Green Grains Aren't Rotting Your Brown Rice
Unlike bread that can turn green when moldy, green rice is perfectly safe to eat. Its distinct hue comes from a natural compound called chlorophyll, not mold.
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Here's What A '100% Juice' Label Actually Tells You
You might think that buying 100% juice grapefruit juice gets you, well, just grapefruit juice. Unless you read the ingredients, you might be mistaken.
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The Popular Goat Cheese Myth You Should Unlearn
Goat cheese has a reputation for having a distinct, pungent aroma that puts some people off. However, its smelly rep is somewhat unwarranted.
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Ditch Your Fancy Wine Vocabulary To Shop Like A Pro
If you want to really shop for wine like the pros do, you need to ditch fancy terms and learn how to really paint a picture with words to help the sommelier.
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Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream: Here's What Happened After Shark Tank
Nothing beats churned ice cream, right? Well, maybe not. Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream uses its namesake, nitrogen, to make custom ice cream creations every time.
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Why You Should Never Buy Cheap Huitlacoche
The flavor of huitlacoche can range from earthy and nutty to smoky and even sweet. Like black truffles, however, it can be difficult to obtain and expensive.
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Giada De Laurentiis Is Giving Us Permission To Dip Cookies In Wine
Giada De Laurentiis shares a video on Twitter that showcases a hearty Italian tradition of dipping cookies known as biscotti into glasses of wine.
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Does TikTok's Lettuce Water Actually Make You Sleepy?
TikTok users suffering from insomnia have steeped romaine lettuce in boiling water for 10 minutes and reported feeling sleepy after drinking the brew.
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Why Frozen Broccoli Is More Nutritious Than Fresh
You may be surprised to learn that, sometimes, frozen is better than fresh. In the case of broccoli, it actually retains more nutrients than fresh.
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Mumbo Sauce Is DC's Best Kept Secret
Mumbo sauce, also called mambo sauce, is native to Washington D.C. and if you haven't tried it, get ready for a world of spice, flavor, and deliciousness.
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The Snack Deals You Should Know About For October's Prime Day 2023
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days are here for two days only, offering huge savings on a number of goods including popular snacks. Here's some you'll want to know.
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TikTok's Cottage Cheese Bread Is Impossibly Fluffy
If you prefer your bread to be soft and sponge-like - almost like a fluffy brioche - then the viral cottage cheese bread from TikTok is for you.
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Your Hotel's Mini Fridge Probably Isn't Safe For Takeout And Leftovers
We've all been there: having a takeaway at a hotel, but we end up being too tired to finish. Before you stick your leftovers into the mini fridge, think again.
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The Best Cheeses To Pair With Apple Cider, According To An Expert
Warm apple cider is a fall favorite for many, and the good news is that this aromatic tipple pairs just as well with cheese as colder drinks do.
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What Is Mexican Horchata And What Should It Taste Like?
Mexican horchata is as quintessential to Mexican cuisine as Champagne is to French. It's frothy, creamy, the stuff of dreams -- here's what you need to know.
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