Why It's So Difficult To Carbonate Canned Cocktails
Canned cocktails have made leaps and strides in recent years, but there is still a real challenge in making them carbonated and shelf-stable.
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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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Think Twice Before Storing Basil In The Fridge
The urge to put all your fresh herbs into the fridge is strong, but doing so can actually make basil, a warm weather plant, wilt faster. Here's how to store it.
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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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Robusta Vs Arabica: Which Coffee Delivers The Biggest Caffeine Kick?
If you want to get the most caffeinated bang for your buck, you shouldn't actually turn to arabica beans, but rather you should look to robusta.
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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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How Acidity Affects The Shelf Life Of Canned Foods
Acid can act as a preservative to keep food safer for longer. But if that's true, why do acidic canned goods like tomatoes have a shorter shelf life?
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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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New Reports Reveal Concerning Amounts Of Lead In Kids' Lunchables
If you looked into your lunch box as a kid and saw Lunchables, you were immediately excited, but that excitement has dwindled after recent reports of lead.
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How Rosé Vinegar Differs From Its Red And White Wine Counterpart
Rosé wine vinegar strikes an ideal balance between the more common red wine and white wine varieties, as it is both delicate, light, and richly flavorful.
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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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What Is Boudin Sausage And What Makes It Different From Andouille?
Boudin is a type of sausage made from cooked pork, rice, onions, green peppers, and seasonings; andouille does not include rice, and is always smoked.
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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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How Long An Open Jar Of Jelly Will Last In Your Fridge
Jelly is a ubiquitous good found in so many of our homes -- but if we don't eat it regularly, we may find ourselves wondering just how long that open jar lasts.
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What Imitation Crab Is Really Made Of (And Why It Tastes Similar)
Imitation crab does not contain any actual crab. Instead, it is primarily made of a fish paste called surimi that is bound together with starch and egg whites.
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What Is Flavacol And What's It Got To Do With Movie Theater Popcorn?
For cooks who want to recreate the most authentic movie theater popcorn, getting to know the product Flavacol and where to find it can change the game.
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Should You Or Should You Not Chew Caviar?
What chewing caviar actually does is move the roe from your tongue, which is rife with flavor receptors, to between your teeth, where there are none.
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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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What It Really Means When Your Eggs Float In Water
You have probably heard that when an egg floats, it's rotten. Well, maybe, but not necessarily. You need to crack the egg to see if it's really gone off.
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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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Should You Eat Peanut Butter Every Day? This Is What Happens If You Do
For anyone with a prevalent craving for some tasty peanut butter, it's worth asking whether or not too much of a good thing can become a bad thing.
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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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How Long Does Coffee Creamer Last In The Fridge?
A big jug of coffee creamer can be a blessing in your morning Joe, but often, a little goes a long way. So how long do you have to use up the whole lot?
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Plot Twist — Eel Sauce Isn't Made Of Anything Fishy
Japanese eel sauce is a simple, delicious, versatile condiment with a long and proud history, and it's worth learning what goes into it (and what doesn't).
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The Texture Difference Between Cake And Yeast Donuts
Light and fluffy yeast donuts need to proof and rise before being shaped and deep-fried, whereas dense cake donuts can be baked or piped and deep-fried.
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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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