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.
Read MoreIn North Carolina, you can enjoy two barbecue sauces that share their basic ingredients, but their complex histories and flavors differ quite a bit.
Read MorePoutine 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.
Read MoreTexas 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.
Read MoreBeaver 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.
Read MoreLearn 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.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreAnthony 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.
Read MoreThose 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.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreBefore 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.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreAccording to Swiss lore, sipping on water between bites of fondue can potentially cause the cheese to clot in your stomach, making digestion difficult.
Read MoreSandra 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.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreKwanzaa 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.
Read MoreYour 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.
Read MoreIt 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.
Read MoreStoring your Halloween haul in the freezer can extend the lifespan of most candies, making it an ideal method for chocolates, gummies, and hard candies.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreOnce 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.
Read MoreWhile the 'pass your dishes to the right' dining etiquette rule is now defunct, its purpose was to establish a sense of organization during meals.
Read MoreThe phrase 'bon appétit' carries more nuanced contextual meanings in French than it does in English, and can be seen as crass in some circles.
Read MoreGiada De Laurentiis shares a video on Twitter that showcases a hearty Italian tradition of dipping cookies known as biscotti into glasses of wine.
Read MoreApparently, royal pastry etiquette dictates that breakfast diners should never take more than one pastry, and only after first offering them to others.
Read MoreIt'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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreJust 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.
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