The Lavish Palace Feast Behind The World's First Menu
The lavish feast behind the world's first menu included 70,000 of Neo-Assyrian monarch Ashurnasirpal II's guests enjoying tens of thousands of pounds of food.
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The Unique Vending Machines That Provide Easy Access To Fresh Eggs
Don't worry, the vending machine eggs aren't released from a spiral coil to free fall and splat on the floor like the world's most fragile Snickers bar. -
The French Butter Nancy Silverton Always Keeps In Her Fridge
What's the one butter culinary icon Nancy Silverton always keeps in her fridge? Discover the French delicacy she can't do without for irresistible creations. -
Italian Wine Is Simply Built Different
The U.S. has remarkable wineries. But Italian wine is considered old-world wine dating back 3,000 years - and wine connoisseurs can taste the history. -
Clingstone Vs Freestone Peaches: The Texture Difference Explained
Craving peaches? Delve into the realm of clingstone and freestone varieties, and understand the impact of texture on your peach-eating experience. -
The Slightly Gross Way The Mississippi Mud Pie Got Its Name
The Mississippi mud pie layers syrup, custard, crumbles, and cake to create an exploration of all the different textures and flavors that chocolate can offer. -
The Reason French Fries Turn Golden Yellow When They're Cooked
Explore the culinary science of why french fries undergo a mouthwatering color transformation, turning golden yellow during the cooking process. -
How To Approach A Brazilian Steakhouse Salad Bar For The Best Experience
At a Brazilian steakhouse, if you're not careful, you might fill up on the salad bar. Here's how to get the best value from your steakhouse experience. -
The Murky Origins Of Churros, From China To The Spanish Mountains
Because fried dough exists in some form in pretty much all corners of the world, tracking a particular version's origin can often be a complex matter. -
Water Actually Isn't The Best Beverage For Hydration
Hydration isn't only defined by fluid balance, but also retention, meaning the beverage's benefits aren't quickly lost due to urination. -
Where To Get The Best Ice Cream In All Of LA
Do you love ice cream? Do you live in the City of Angels? Be sure to check out Coolhaus, Mashti Malones, McConnell's and these other yummy ice cream options. -
How Your Favorite Cup Could Be Making Your Coffee Taste Worse
Don't drink your coffee out of just any cup. The size, shape and material of your cup could be changing the flavor of your coffee for the worse. -
Snow Crab Vs. King Crab: The Flavor Difference And How To Eat Them
From crab cakes to gumbos, creamy pastas, she-crab soup, spicy crab bisque, and crab empanadas, that salty-sweet flavor of the sea is unmistakable. -
Why You Taste Food Differently While Flying
Some well-known chefs vow to never eat aboard an airplane barreling to far-flung destinations, including Anthony Bourdain. And for good reason. -
The Difference Between Standard And High-Fructose Corn Syrup
Corn syrup is the result of an attempt to make more of that sweet, delicious luxury we call sugar. Sugars are found in a variety of different sources.
