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  • loaf of bread with heel
    Chris Sands

    Is The End Piece Of Bread The Heel, The Butt, Or Neither?

    The end pieces found in sliced bread have an official name, but that's not necessarily the one used the most, which means its status may be challenged one day.
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    By Chris Sands
  • woman disgusted with snack bar
    James Hastings

    15 Foods That Don't Taste As Good As They Used To

    Some foods don't taste the same as they once did. There are lots of reasons for this, some obvious, some not so much. From Oreos to Nutella, we've got deets.
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    By James Hastings
  • Calzones sliced with cheese and tomato sauce inside
    Sharon Rose

    The Murky Difference Between A Stromboli And A Calzone

    They're both delicious and high reminiscent of pizza, but they couldn't be more different. So what's a stromboli, and how does it differ from a calzone?
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    By Sharon Rose
  • Mont Blanc dessert on plain white plate
    Kyle Grace Mills

    What Is A Mont Blanc Dessert?

    While you may have heard of Mont Blanc, the famous Alpine mountain, the dessert that takes its name may be unfamiliar — but it's just as monumental.
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    By Kyle Grace Mills
  • A cup of cappuccino
    Khyati Dand

    Dry Cappuccinos Are Not Exactly What They Sound Like

    Wet, dry, bone dry, you may have heard it all being ordered at the local cafe. But what exactly is a dry cappuccino, and why would anyone order one?
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    By Khyati Dand
  • cold glasses of beer at bar
    Luke Field

    The Country That Produces The Most Beer In The World

    Certain countries may come to mind when you think of big beer culture, but you probably can't guess which country actually produces the most beer in the world.
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    By Luke Field
  • hands chopping a green cabbage on a cutting board
    Sharon Rose

    How Cabbage Became A Traditional New Year's Day Food

    There are lots of foods associated with the New Year, but how did cruciferous cabbage in its many forms become associated with meals on January 1st?
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    By Sharon Rose
  • Duke's mayonnaise mascot
    Luke Field

    How Duke's Mayo Became The Go-To Condiment In The South

    Duke's mayo and Southern cooking are practically synonyms at this point, but how did that come to be? What makes this mayo so stinking special? A lot, actually.
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    By Luke Field
  • Cashiers checking customers out in 1970s
    Chris Sands

    The First Barcode Ever Scanned In A Grocery Store

    This is the story of how clunky grocery store checkouts were revolutionized by the barcode, and which grocery item was the first to use this technology.
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    By Chris Sands
  • Can of orange juice concentrate
    Luke Field

    The Reason Orange Juice Concentrate Fell Off The Face Of The Earth

    Most households in America used to keep orange juice concentrate in the freezer, but it's quickly sinking into obscurity for a few reasons.
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    By Luke Field
  • Chinese whole steamed fish
    Sarah Mohamed

    Why It's Bad Etiquette To Flip Over A Whole Fish In China

    If you're eating with some Chinese friends or have been invited to a coworker's home for dinner, do not ever flip over a whole fish in its dish. Here's why.
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    By Sarah Mohamed
  • Giada de Laurentiis at 2019 Vegas Uncork'd by Bon Appetit Grand Tasting event
    Khyati Dand

    The Recipes That Made Giada De Laurentiis Famous

    Giada De Laurentiis is a staple in many an American television and kitchen alike, but which were the recipes that really started her journey to fame?
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    By Khyati Dand
  • Cooked casoncelli in a bowl topped with pancetta and grated cheese
    Avery Tomaso

    If You Love Ravioli, You'll Swoon Over Casoncelli

    If stuffed pasta has a special place in your heart and on your dinner plate, then it's time to meet ravioli's fancy cousin, the delicious casoncelli.
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    By Avery Tomaso
  • lemons in lemon grove Sicily
    Hannah Beach

    The Mafia Began As A Task Force To Protect Lemons

    It may seem hard to believe, but the Italian mafia got its start protecting Sicilian lemon groves in the 1800s from thieves as lemons soared in popularity.
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    By Hannah Beach
  • hong kong breakfast sandwich
    Caryl Espinoza Jaen

    Hong Kong-Style Scrambled Eggs Are Perfect For Beef Lovers

    Eggs are quintessential components to most Western breakfasts, but Hong Kong has created something so delicious and savory that every beef lover should try.
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    By Caryl Espinoza Jaen
  • Chopped cheese sandwich cut in half
    Catherine Rickman

    Chopped Cheese Sandwiches Are Not At All Like Philly Cheesesteaks

    If you've been to New York, you've probably heard of a chopped cheese. If you haven't, you might assume it's like its cousin, a Philly cheesesteak. It isn't.
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    By Catherine Rickman
  • Santa enjoying chocolate chip cookies and milk
    Catherine Rickman

    The Medieval Origins Of Leaving Cookies Out For Santa

    While you might assume the tradition of leaving Christmas cookies out for Santa is purely whimsical, the practice actually dates back to the Middle Ages.
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    By Catherine Rickman
  • Shredded mozzarella on a board
    Avery Tomaso

    Ohio Valley Pizza Embraces Cold Shredded Cheese

    You've heard of New York style and Chicago deep dish, but move over East Coast. It's time for the Midwest to shine with its famous Ohio Valley pizza.
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    By Avery Tomaso
  • Filipino Christmas foods
    Sarah Mohamed

    Here's What Christmas Dinner Looks Like In The Philippines

    Christmas in the Philippines is an affair like no other, with rich, colorful foods representative of the country's unique history. Here's what it looks like.
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    By Sarah Mohamed
  • Stanley Tucci at Harrods iconic dining hall in 2023
    Avery Tomaso

    The Fruit Stanley Tucci Refuses To Eat

    Stanley Tucci, actor and home cook extraordinaire, is well versed in the world of food. And while he says he eats everything, he prefers to avoid this fruit.
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    By Avery Tomaso
  • Bowl of baked beans with silver spoon
    Sharon Rose

    Turns Out, Baked Beans May Be An Aphrodisiac

    There are plenty of foods we consider aphrodisiacs, from oysters to champagne, but we're betting it never occured to you that baked beans are one too.
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    By Sharon Rose
  • Watergate salad in a bowl with spoon
    Kyle Grace Mills

    The Mysterious Disappearance Of Watergate Dessert Salad

    The word "Watergate" surely calls a particular scandal to mind, but it could also bring up the mysterious disappearance of the Watergate dessert salad.
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    By Kyle Grace Mills
  • Watermelon growing in sand
    Erica Martinez

    Why Ancient People Hated The Taste Of Watermelon

    Watermelon wasn't always the sweet, juicy fruit we know and love today. In ancient times, people hated the taste of it for this important reason.
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    By Erica Martinez
  • Diner filling a plate at a classic buffet
    Kyle Grace Mills

    How A Smörgåsbord Differs From A Regular Buffet

    While both concepts embrace variety, a traditional buffet tends to focus on larger portions, whereas a smörgåsbord promotes a more nosh-sized dining style.
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    By Kyle Grace Mills
  • Grocery shopper searching frozen food aisle
    Louise Rhind-Tutt

    The Little-Known Origin Of The Frozen Food Industry

    Did you know? It was actually the Baerselman Bros. company that laid the groundwork for the modern frozen food industry back in the late 1890s.
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    By Louise Rhind-Tutt
  • Banquet hall at St. Peter Stiftskulinarium with ceiling fresco
    Sharon Rose

    The World's Oldest Restaurant Was Frequented By Mozart And Columbus

    The world's oldest restaurant is over 1,000 years old, and its location might surprise you. Here's what you need to know about this ancient establishment.
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    By Sharon Rose
  • People dining at a restaurant in Italy
    Avery Tomaso

    What Is Italy's Coperto Restaurant Charge Actually For?

    If you're out dining in Italy, you may notice a cheeky coperto charge added to your bill. What exactly is this, and why do restaurants charge it?
    Read More
    By Avery Tomaso
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