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  • Shredded meat in a bowl alongside vinegar-based bbq sauce and rolls

    What Separates Lexington Dip From North Carolina Barbecue Sauce?

    In North Carolina, you can enjoy two barbecue sauces that share their basic ingredients, but their complex histories and flavors differ quite a bit.

    By Food Republic Staff Read More
  • Disco fries on a plate with salt and pepper and forks on the surface around it

    Disco Fries Are Like Poutine With An Italian Twist

    Poutine is a well-recognized dish in Canada but did you know there's an American counterpart? In New Jersey the combo of ingredients is known as disco fries.

    By Food Republic Staff Read More
  • Slice of chocolate pecan pie

    Texas Trash Pie Is The Slap-Together Dessert We All Need

    Texas trash pie is the slap-together, everything-but-the-kitchen-sink dessert that you may be missing in your life. Here's its origins and how to make it.

    By Audrey Enjoli Read More
  • Three kinds of beaver tail pastries

    Beaver Tails Are The Canadian Delicacy You Need To Know About

    Beaver tails, a beloved Canadian pastry, are not what you might assume from the name, though they certainly are unique and worth seeking out at least once.

    By Erica Martinez Read More
  • Assorted fresh fish with lemons and herbs

    Why Is Fish Not Considered Meat During Lent?

    Learn why Catholics abstain from meat on certain days during Lent, but not fish, plus some surprisingly examples of animals that are classified as fair game.

    By Food Republic Staff Read More
  • Altoona-style pizza pie

    Why Pennsylvania's Altoona Pizza Is So Controversial

    If you haven't heard of Altoona-style pizza, the ingredients and appearance of the pies may shock you, though they actually have a dedicated cult following.

    By Erica Martinez Read More
  • Closeup of Anthony Bourdain

    The Definitive Best Hot Dog Style, According To Anthony Bourdain

    Anthony Bourdain traveled the world to sample iconic regional foods, and out all the hot dogs styles around the globe, he named just one as the best.

    By Erica Martinez Read More
  • Snow ice cream in dish with strawberries with spoon

    Appalachian Snow Cream Is The Epitome Of Winter

    Those outside of some parts of the U.S. may have no idea what snow cream is, and learning about this dessert could change the way you spend your snow days.

    By Erica Martinez Read More
  • Bowl of tomato soup

    The Historical Soup Etiquette We Still Follow Today

    We have the ancient Egyptians to thank for how we eat soup today. Based on their practices, many modern humans eat the meal the same exact way.

    By Hannah Beach Read More
  • Retro dinner date

    The Bill Paying Etiquette Of Second-Wave Feminism

    Before the women's liberation movement of the 1960s and 1970s - also known as second-wave feminism - men were expected to always foot the dinner bill.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed Read More
  • Drive-thru pick-up

    The Etiquette Rule You Need If You're Forgetful At The Drive-Thru

    If you forget to order something at the drive-thru, please avoid delaying the line behind you by discussing it with the employees at the pick-up window.

    By Hannah Beach Read More
  • Cheese fondue

    Why You're Not Supposed To Drink Water With Traditional Fondue

    According to Swiss lore, sipping on water between bites of fondue can potentially cause the cheese to clot in your stomach, making digestion difficult.

    By Khyati Dand Read More
  • Closeup of Sandra Day O'Connor smiling

    Sandra Day O'Connor's Beef Jerky Was A Supreme Court Tradition

    Sandra Day O'Connor's fellow Supreme Court justices fondly recall the late justice's annual tradition of gifting them her family's spicy beef jerky.

    By Erica Martinez Read More
  • couple sharing plate of spaghetti

    The Most Important Etiquette Rule For Sharing Food At A Restaurant

    If you want to share your meal at a restaurant, scoop up a small portion of your food and place it gently on the bread plate of your dining partner.

    By Chris Sands Read More
  • Seven symbols of Kwanzaa in front of candles

    The Symbolic Foods Of Kwanzaa

    Kwanzaa is a secular holiday celebrated at the end of the year to honor African heritage. These are some of the foods that may be served during the feast.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed Read More
  • Woman wiping mouth with napkin in restaurant

    Why Placing Food Scraps In Your Napkin Is An Etiquette Faux Pas

    Your automatic response to eating a piece of bad food might be to spit it discreetly into your napkin. However, this action is actually an etiquette faux pas.

    By Hannah Beach Read More
  • Woman carrying plates of food at outdoor party

    Is It Bad Etiquette To Take Leftovers From A Party?

    It might be tempting to take home that last brownie square, but in general, it's bad etiquette to take home leftovers from someone else's party.

    By Catherine Rickman Read More
  • Assorted Halloween candies

    Don't Be Afraid To Take That Leftover Halloween Candy And Throw It In The Freezer

    Storing your Halloween haul in the freezer can extend the lifespan of most candies, making it an ideal method for chocolates, gummies, and hard candies.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed Read More
  • Woman refusing food offering from man

    The Best Etiquette For Refusing Something At A Dinner Party

    A little tact can go a long way when it comes to declining food. For instance, don't say you're passing on a dish because you dislike it - that's disrespectful.

    By Chris Sands Read More
  • Diners eating bread and fondue

    The Must-Know Dipping Etiquette For Cheese Fondue

    Once a retro food trend, fondue is making a strong comeback. But to fully enjoy this delightfully cheesy meal, it's important to observe the dipping etiquette.

    By Luke Field Read More
  • friends gathered for dinner

    The Common Etiquette For Passing Dishes That's Basically Defunct

    While the 'pass your dishes to the right' dining etiquette rule is now defunct, its purpose was to establish a sense of organization during meals.

    By Chris Sands Read More
  • firends preparing to eat dinner

    Why It's Actually Bad Etiquette To Say 'Bon Appétit' At Dinner

    The phrase 'bon appétit' carries more nuanced contextual meanings in French than it does in English, and can be seen as crass in some circles.

    By Chris Sands Read More
  • Giada De Laurentiis smiling

    Giada De Laurentiis Is Giving Us Permission To Dip Cookies In Wine

    Giada De Laurentiis shares a video on Twitter that showcases a hearty Italian tradition of dipping cookies known as biscotti into glasses of wine.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt Read More
  • King Charles III examines pastries

    The Royal Pastry Etiquette That's Questionable At Best

    Apparently, royal pastry etiquette dictates that breakfast diners should never take more than one pastry, and only after first offering them to others.

    By Chris Sands Read More
  • A child leaning both elbows on cafe table

    The Medieval Origins Of 'No Elbows On The Table' Etiquette

    It's difficult to pinpoint the exact origins of the "no elbows on the table" etiquette rule, but it likely emerged during medieval times, probably in England.

    By Tim Forster Read More
  • hands tearing off bread at restaurant

    The Bread Basket Etiquette You Broke Without Thinking

    In general, the rules of sharing bread with your fellow diners at a restaurant are pretty simple, and exist to promote social harmony at the table.

    By Bobby Huen Read More
  • potluck dinner with multiple dishes

    Why Bringing Soup To A Potluck Is Bad Etiquette

    Just because the invite didn't specify what to bring, it doesn't mean you can bring anything. If you're invited to a potluck, bringing soup isn't the best move.

    By Bobby Huen Read More
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