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  • 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 12 months ago 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 12 months ago 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 12 months ago 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 12 months ago 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 12 months ago 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 12 months ago 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 12 months ago 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 12 months ago 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 12 months ago 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 12 months ago 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 12 months ago 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 12 months ago 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 12 months ago Read More
  • Basket full of avocados

    The Country That Produces The Most Avocados

    Avocados have been growing in popularity over the past few decades, but which country produces the most of these delicious, green, creamy berries?

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt 12 months ago Read More
  • Anthony Bourdain in 2016

    Anthony Bourdain's Controversial Opinion On Frito Pie

    Anthony Bourdain wasn't one to bite his tongue; as a food writer, his livelihood depended on it. It was more feel than taste that put him off about Frito Pie.

    By Annie Epstein 12 months ago Read More
  • Parent and child drinking milk

    Why Do Americans Drink Milk With Dinner?

    Is there anything as American as a cold glass of milk? Probably not. But how did the association with milk at the dinner table become an American staple?

    By Amy Finley 12 months ago Read More
  • Hand holding cone of tiger tail ice cream

    How Tiger Tail Ice Cream Became A Canadian Classic

    If you haven't heard of tiger tail ice cream, you're likely not Canadian. It's orange-flavored and native to Ontario, but it comes with one surprise: licorice.

    By Felicia Lee 12 months ago Read More
  • Child holding two straws up to ears

    FinalStraw: Here's What Happened After Shark Tank

    The creators of FinalStraw sought to replace single use plastics with steel straws that could be folded into small containers, but did the Sharks bite?

    By Khyati Dand June 1st, 2024 Read More
  • Liz Lovely cookies and flowers

    Liz Lovely Cookies: Here's What Happened After Shark Tank

    Liz Lovely Cookies created a unique, vegan, gluten-free product that tasted like a traditional cookie, but was it good enough for the Sharks to take a bite?

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed June 1st, 2024 Read More
  • Stanley Tucci smiling at Harrods dining hall relaunch in 2023

    Stanley Tucci's Favorite Pasta Is The Best Use Of Zucchini

    Stanley Tucci's favorite pasta, spaghetti alla Nerano, is a specialty found on the Amalfi coast. Best of all, it highlights zucchini, prepared in the best way.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt May 31st, 2024 Read More
  • turtle and vegetable soup in bowl

    The US President That Loved To Eat Turtle Soup

    A certain president loved turtle soup so much that a recipe was named after him, but even this wouldn't guarantee lasting popularity for the delicacy.

    By Sharon Rose May 31st, 2024 Read More
  • plate of Russian potato salad

    What Separates Russian Potato Salad From Its American Counterpart?

    Russian Potato Salad is significantly different from the potato salad you might be eating at dinner tonight, in both history and components.

    By Bridget Kitson May 28th, 2024 Read More
  • huevos rancheros and chilaquiles

    What Separates Huevos Rancheros From Chilaquiles?

    At first glance, huevos rancheros and chilaquiles look similar, but the two egg, salsa, and tortilla-based dishes are different, with unique origins.

    By Jennifer Mathews May 27th, 2024 Read More
  • Two people raising beer glasses

    The Oldest Known Beer Recipe Is Made From Old Bread

    An ancient ode to a goddess of beer reveals the oldest recipe for the drink in known history, made with stale bread and a few other unique ingredients.

    By Joey DeGrado May 27th, 2024 Read More
  • Three bottles of Electra Beverages sports drink

    Electra Beverages: Here's What Happened After Shark Tank

    The founder of Electra Beverages sought to create a better hydration beverage for athletes, but were the Sharks willing to dive in and take a bite?

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed May 26th, 2024 Read More
  • Anthony Bourdain smiling

    Anthony Bourdain's Favorite Travel Destination Was An Iconic City

    Of all the places Anthony Bourdain went, one of his favorites was San Sebastián. With how many Michelin-starred restaurants exist there, it's easy to see why.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt May 26th, 2024 Read More
  • Chef making steak dish

    What Chefs Mean When They Say A Restaurant Order Is 'All Day'

    Have you ever heard the phrase 'all day' in a restaurant? Find out what it means and how it applies to the orders of customers.

    By Catherine Rickman May 26th, 2024 Read More
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