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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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