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  • Heidi Ho's ne chevre black lava cheeze

    Heidi Ho: Here's What Happened After Shark Tank

    Heidi Ho's mission was to bring healthy -- and plant-based -- cheese alternatives that were made with natural ingredients everywhere, but did it succeed?

    By Khyati Dand April 14th, 2024 Read More
  • Tartiflette in a round baking on a dark wood surface

    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.

    By Food Republic Staff April 13th, 2024 Read More
  • MealEnders bags lined up

    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?

    By Caryl Espinoza Jaen April 13th, 2024 Read More
  • Swirling a glass of red wine

    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?

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed April 12th, 2024 Read More
  • turkey and gravy TV dinner

    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.

    By Catherine Rickman April 12th, 2024 Read More
  • Promotional still from 1934 'The Thin Man'

    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.

    By Catherine Rickman April 11th, 2024 Read More
  • mole poblano sauce and ingredients

    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.

    By Erica Martinez April 9th, 2024 Read More
  • fortune cookies

    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.

    By Jennifer Waldera April 8th, 2024 Read More
  • Blocks of white and orange cheddar cheese

    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?

    By L Valeriote April 7th, 2024 Read More
  • Basic cheeseburger

    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.

    By Erica Martinez April 6th, 2024 Read More
  • Crawfish étouffée with rice

    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.

    By Annie Epstein April 6th, 2024 Read More
  • Can of spam on dinner plate with fork on wood table

    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.

    By Sharon Rose April 6th, 2024 Read More
  • loaves of sourdough bread on a tray

    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.

    By Kristina Vanni April 5th, 2024 Read More
  • Pimento cheese sandwich

    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?

    By L Valeriote April 4th, 2024 Read More
  • covered sushi dishes on conveyer belt

    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.

    By Bridget Kitson April 1st, 2024 Read More
  • A stack of rotis with ghee

    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.

    By Khyati Dand April 1st, 2024 Read More
  • Hand pouring a stout beer from a draft

    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.

    By Bridget Kitson March 31st, 2024 Read More
  • Outdoor tables at an Italian trattoria

    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.

    By Erica Martinez March 31st, 2024 Read More
  • Popping bottle of champagne

    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.

    By Bridget Kitson March 31st, 2024 Read More
  • Fried eggs and bacon in a skillet for breakfast

    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.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt March 31st, 2024 Read More
  • Black and white photo of Charlie Chaplin

    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.

    By Joey DeGrado March 27th, 2024 Read More
  • Assorted bagels in brown paper bag

    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.

    By Catherine Rickman March 26th, 2024 Read More
  • Metal serving bowl of butter chicken

    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.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed March 25th, 2024 Read More
  • bowl of MSG with spoon

    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.

    By Chris Sands March 25th, 2024 Read More
  • Rouille sauce in a ramekin near bouillabaisse

    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.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt March 25th, 2024 Read More
  • Sliced meatloaf in bowl

    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.

    By Erica Martinez March 25th, 2024 Read More
  • Dutch crunch bread loaf

    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.

    By L Valeriote March 24th, 2024 Read More
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