Tartiflette Adds A French Twist To Cheesy Potatoes
Do you love potatoes? How about when they're paired with cheese and sumptuous bacon? If you answered yes (and who wouldn't?), it's time to meet tartiflette.
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Rollin Greens: Here's What Happened After Shark Tank
There aren't many companies who can swim with the Sharks -- even fewer who can walk away with a deal like the one Rollin Greens managed to get despite the odds.
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MealEnders: Here's What Happened After Shark Tank
When the CEO of MealEnders started his company, his goal was to help himself lose weight, and he designed his lozenges to do just that, but did the Sharks bite?
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Blendtique Wine Company: Here's What Happened After Shark Tank
Have you ever wanted to create your own custom blend of wine? That was the idea behind Blendtique, but did the Sharks end up biting on a deal?
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Why TV Dinners Fell Out Of Popularity
The technological innovations that defined TV dinners also lead to their downfall, as frozen food giants learned that convenience doesn’t trump nutrition.
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The Cinematic Origins Of The Nick & Nora Cocktail Glass
While the Nick & Nora glass might be ubiquitous today, it went out of fashion for about 50 years -- only to be revived by one bar in the 1980s.
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How Mole Poblano Became The Signature Dish For Cinco De Mayo
Among the most famous of dishes that has come out of Puebla is mole poblano, a dark, rich, savory sauce often served with meats like chicken or turkey.
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Whatever Happened To Umaro Foods After Shark Tank?
Umaro Foods produce a unique take on bacon -- made out of sustainably harvested seaweed. It's great for the environment, but how did it fare with the Sharks?
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Ever Wonder Who Invented Fortune Cookies?
Although some aspects of China's culinary history bear similarities to the fortune cookie, the prophetic treats we know today originate from Japanese culture.
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What Gives Cheddar Cheese Its Iconic Orange Hue?
In the United States, cheddar is mostly known for its startling orange color, but elsewhere, it's a pale cream. What makes some cheddar orange and why?
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Canned Cheeseburgers Started Off As Fuel For Hikers
Introduced in 2008, the cheeseburger in a can was a fully cooked and assembled burger that simply needed to be boiled in hot water before consumption.
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What Is Smothering And What's It Got To Do With Cooking?
If you haven't heard of smothering, you may have heard of étouffée, which is where we get the term. In essence, you cook your meal in a delicious sauce.
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What Does SPAM Stand For, Anyway?
Specially Processed American Meats, Spiced Ham, we've likely heard it all - but where did the name SPAM really come from? It's a bit of a mystery still.
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The Oldest Sourdough Starter In The World Has Been Around For Quite A While
Sourdough baking's history is long and varied - and the oldest known sourdough starter available for use today dates back to the ancient Egyptians.
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The 3 Cheeses You Need To Make Masters Pimento Cheese Sandwiches
Anyone who has been to the Masters probably knows how celebrated the pimento cheese sandwich is -- but which three cheeses are in it, exactly?
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The Beer-Inspired Origins Of Conveyor Belt Sushi
Yes, the originator of the sushi conveyor belt, also called kaiten-zushi, was actually inspired by a trip he took to a beer factory in the 1950s.
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The Key Difference Between Naan And Roti Bread
The most distinguishing difference between naan and roti is that the former is a leavened bread, making it thick and fluffy, while the latter is not.
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The Oldest Pub In The World Has Been Around Since 900 AD
The oldest pub dates back to more than a thousand years ago, located deep in the heart of Ireland, on the iconic river Shannon -- and you can still visit today.
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When In Italy, You Should Know The Difference Between An Osteria And Trattoria
Anyone who is planning a trip to Italy needs to know the differences between the two primary eatery types (aside from ristorantes): an osteria and a trattoria.
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How The Real Dom Pérignon Stopped Champagne From Exploding
Before Dom Pérignon, champagne would often explode as temperatures rose. Thanks to his know-how, he configured the bottles to prevent them from popping.
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The Science Behind Why Bacon And Eggs Taste So Good Together
Bacon and eggs go together like toast and jam -- they just make sense. But why? What about this exact combination is so good? Science has the answer.
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The Stinky Sandwich Charlie Chaplin Loved To Hate
Would you eat a sandwich that smelled of body odor? This odd food item was popular at the turn of the century and joked about by figures like Charlie Chaplin.
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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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