The Food Anthony Bourdain Said Was The Worst He Ever Ate
Anthony Bourdain tried a lot of foods in his time, with his palate as adventurous as his travels across the world. Yet there was one food he deemed the worst.
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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. -
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. -
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. -
The Strange Reason Anthony Bourdain Never Ate In Switzerland
During his career, Anthony Bourdain visited upwards of 80 countries for the various travel shows he hosted- however, he harbored a puzzling fear of Switzerland. -
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. -
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. -
Ever Wonder Why Omelet Has Two Different Spellings?
An egg is an egg, and an omelet is an omelette, right? well, not quite. In fact, spelling aside, there are a few differences between the two dishes. -
What Makes The Perfect British Pie, According To Expert Judges
In Britain, pie is more than a meal: It's an illustrious tradition, full of history and flavor. Our experts discuss what, exactly, makes the perfect pie. -
American Cheese Is The Secret Ingredient You Didn't Know Ramen Needed
Whether you're reaching for ramen or ramyeon, your bowl won't be complete until you try it with a slice of American, yes, American cheese melted right in. -
Ever Wonder Why Halloumi Is Squeaky?
In order for cheeses like halloumi and unaged, low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella to squeak, they need to be low in acid to begin with, and young. -
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? -
The 3-2-1 Method You Should Know For A Better Passover Brisket
We know, we know -- your Bubbe always braised the brisket, but you're missing out if you don't try the 3-2-1 smoking method for your Pesach Seder. -
Swap Your Grilled Cheese Bread For Garlic Naan And Thank Us Later
Swapping out your usual sliced white bread is a super easy way to instantly upgrade your grilled cheese, and there's no better alternative than garlic naan. -
Why Thandai Is Usually Sipped During Holi
Holi is a Hindu celebration of life, laughter, and color, and if you're not drinking thandai, you're not having a traditional springtime celebration. -
The Food City Anthony Bourdain Thought Was Severely Underrated
Anthony Bourdain believed Uruguay - more specifically, its capital city, Montevideo - was underappreciated for its delicious, albeit meat-heavy, food. -
Skip The Meat And Make Meatballs With Ricotta Cheese
Want to stretch your budget just a bit or simply try something new and delicious? Swap out the meat in your meatball for ricotta and enjoy polpette di ricotta. -
The Knife Hack To Pry Spam Out Of The Can
There are plenty of ways to enjoy SPAM, but only if you can manage to get it out of its can. This knife trick makes easy work of freeing your ham. -
Simplify Your Purim Hamantaschen With Cake Mix
Purim is known for costumes, drinking, and hamantaschen -- take away some of the difficulty of making those little cookies by using a kosher cake mix. -
The Easy Egg Swap For Tender Purim Hamantaschen
There are as many recipes for hamantaschen as there are bakers who make them, but trust us when we say yours should include a plain egg yolk for a tender crumb. -
Camembert Cheese May Be Going Extinct. Here's Why
For any lovers of French cheese, including brie, blue cheese, and especially Camembert, brace yourselves: Winter may be coming for your favorite cheeses. -
Steer Clear Of These 15 Mistakes When Ordering Italian Cuisine
Ordering Italian cuisine is easy once you get the hang of it, but these common mistakes could impact how much you enjoy your meal when the food arrives. -
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. -
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? -
The Clever Reason Chopsticks Are Slanted
Some chopsticks have narrow, tapered ends, while others are more blunt, and these shapes are suited to the cuisines and histories of their countries of origin. -
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. -
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?
