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  • Crustless peanut butter and jelly sandwich triangles with a red apple in the background

    The First Peanut Butter And Jelly Sandwich Featured An Unusual Flavor

    Peanut butter and jelly is usually accompanied by fruity flavors like grape or strawberry, but the first official PB&J sandwich featured interesting choices.

    By Arun Kristian Das 12 months ago Read More
  • two hot dogs with onion sauce on top

    What Makes New York Hot Dogs Taste Unlike Any Other

    Americans are huge consumers of hot dogs with many regional styles all over the country, but this is what makes New York style hot dogs truly stand out.

    By Hayley Sugg 12 months ago Read More
  • Black and white photo of Winston Churchill

    The Booze Winston Churchill Would Often Drink With Lunch

    Winston Churchill was well known to be a hard drinker, and he was partial to this booze during lunch along with other libations throughout the day.

    By Avery Tomaso 12 months ago Read More
  • Gluten-free cauliflower pizza with veg and arugula

    Salted: Here's What Happened After Shark Tank

    With a goal of creating nutritious fast delivery options, Jeff Appelbaum took his brand Salted and dove into the Tank, but did the Sharks bite?

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt June 17th, 2024 Read More
  • Bottle and glass cup of McClary Bros cranberry drinking vinegar

    McClary Bros Drinking Vinegars: Here's What Happened After Shark Tank

    McClary Bros Drinking Vinegars sought the help of a Shark to expand into a new brewing location, but did any Shark bite at the chance to invest?

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt June 16th, 2024 Read More
  • waiter explaining menu at New York restaurant

    14 Old-Fashioned Restaurant Dishes That Should Return

    You know how certain dishes go out of style at restaurants? Well, here's our old-fashioned picks we think should make a comeback. Beef Wellington, anyone?

    By Lauren Bair June 16th, 2024 Read More
  • Overhead view of Chicago hot dogs on a board

    What Makes Chicago Hot Dogs Different?

    Chicago dogs, which are also known as Depression sandwiches, are immediately identifiable by their copious (and delicious) vegetable toppings.

    By Allie Sivak June 16th, 2024 Read More
  • President Ronald Reagan

    The Colorful Candy Ronald Reagan Ate 720 Bags Of Monthly

    Former president Ronald Reagan had an incredible sweet tooth, with a fondness for one candy in particular, that he ate and 720 bags of monthly.

    By Jennifer Mathews June 15th, 2024 Read More
  • Hands holding Oklahoma onion burger

    The Oklahoma Onion Burger Was Created Out Of Necessity

    If you head to El Reno, Oklahoma, you can try one of the city's famous onion burgers dating back decades, created out of necessity during a Depression.

    By Joey DeGrado June 15th, 2024 Read More
  • Person holding vegan turkey

    Mrs. Goldfarb's Unreal Deli: Here's What Happened After Shark Tank

    Jenny Goldfarb of Mrs. Goldfarb's Unreal Deli sought to get a Shark onboard to expand the company's reach, but did anyone take a bite after tasting the waters?

    By Khyati Dand June 15th, 2024 Read More
  • Tom & Chee grilled cheese melt with tomato soup

    Tom & Chee: Here's What Happened After Shark Tank

    Tom & Chee is a fast casual chain that focuses on grilled cheese, melts, and soups, but how well did the founders swim with the Sharks in the Tank?

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt June 13th, 2024 Read More
  • Chestnut and Kobayashi at the 2009 weigh-in for Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest

    Joey Chestnut And Takeru Kobayashi Are Having A One-On-One Hot Dog Eating Contest On Netflix

    Competitive eaters Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi are facing off for the first time in 15 years on a Labor Day Netflix live-streaming event.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt June 13th, 2024 Read More
  • Nathan's famous hot dog eating contest

    The Popular Origin Story Of The Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest Is A Myth

    Nathan's hot dog eating contest was built on a lie - well at least its long touted origin story is totally a myth. Here's the truth of how it started.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed June 12th, 2024 Read More
  • Colorized portrait of Mark Twain

    Mark Twain's Favorite Whiskey Cocktail Was A Cherished Classic

    Mark Twain produced many famous works, from his tales of Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer to his travel logs. However, the famed author also loved a classic cocktail.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt June 10th, 2024 Read More
  • Can of Dr Pepper with 23 visible on front

    What Are The Alleged 23 Different Flavors In Dr Pepper?

    Dr Pepper is known for its mysterious 23 natural and artificial flavors -- but just what are they rumored to be, and are those rumors accurate?

    By Sharon Rose June 10th, 2024 Read More
  • Close-up of Eat Your Flowers shortbread cookies

    Eat Your Flowers: Here's What Happened After Shark Tank

    Eat Your Flowers produces beautiful baked goods adorned with real flowers, but did the Sharks in the Tank think the product was sweet enough for a deal?

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed June 10th, 2024 Read More
  • People holding two Crispy Cones

    Crispy Cones: Here's What Happened After Shark Tank

    The founder of Crispy Cones sought to revolutionize the ice cream industry with a new take on ice cream cones, but did the Sharks think his deal was sweet?

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed June 10th, 2024 Read More
  • grilled food to celebrate July 4th

    Why Barbecue Is Traditionally Eaten On Fourth Of July

    Eating barbecue on the Fourth of July is now a nationwide past-time but there's a long-standing reason why this tradition has continued for centuries.

    By Jennifer Mathews June 9th, 2024 Read More
  • Three Coney Island hot dogs with chili onions mustard

    What Makes Coney Island Hot Dogs A Step Above The Rest?

    A Coney Island hot dog, despite its name, doesn't come from New York, but rather Detroit. Still, it's the toppings that really set the dish apart.

    By Sharon Rose June 9th, 2024 Read More
  • Selection of avocado dishes from Avocaderia

    Avocaderia: Here's What Happened After Shark Tank

    Avocaderia, now simply called Avo, went on Shark Tank to secure an investment, so the team could expand and open new locations, but was it successful?

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt June 9th, 2024 Read More
  • Franklin D. Roosevelt writing at a desk

    Franklin D. Roosevelt's Favorite Sandwich Was A Comforting Classic

    Franklin D. Roosevelt served as president during one of the most difficult periods in American history; this is the food he turned to for comfort.

    By L Valeriote June 8th, 2024 Read More
  • Five variety packs of Palmini hearts of palm pasta

    Palmini: Here's What Happened After Shark Tank

    Palmini makes pasta out of hearts of palm, creating something low-carb, gluten- and sugar-free -- but how did the Sharks take to the unique product?

    By Sharon Rose June 7th, 2024 Read More
  • Jars of Deux vegan gluten-free raw cookie dough

    Deux: Here's What Happened After Shark Tank

    Deux was founded by someone who wanted to take vitamins without swallowing pills. Delicious but high in calorie, did the Sharks take a bite of the company?

    By Sharon Rose June 5th, 2024 Read More
  • fresh abalone sashimi in shell

    What Exactly Is Abalone And How Do You Eat It?

    Abalone isn't one of America's most popular foods due to its scarcity and difficult preparation, but it absolutely is delicious when prepared properly.

    By Bobby Huen June 4th, 2024 Read More
  • Cheesesteak sandwich with peppers and onions

    How Steak And Lemonade Became An Iconic Chicago-Style Pairing

    If you've been to Chicago, you have likely seen the city's classic steak and lemonade paired together, but how did this iconic duo get started?

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed June 3rd, 2024 Read More
  • Zweigle's white hots and red hots

    Why Are Some Hot Dogs White?

    If you head to Rochester, New York, you may find some hot dogs aren't red or pink but white! The tradition dates back to 19th century German immigrants.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed June 3rd, 2024 Read More
  • Smirnoff Ice bottle and zero sugar can

    What Does It Mean To Get Smirnoff 'Iced' And How Did It Start?

    When it comes to drinking games, getting "iced" is perhaps the most spontaneous of them all. Where exactly did this bizarre Smirnoff tradition come from?

    By Bridget Kitson June 3rd, 2024 Read More
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