29 Traditional Spanish Tapas Dishes, Explained
Whether you're planning a trip to Spain to explore wines or you want to throw a tapas-inspired party, these are the Spanish tapas dishes you'll want to know.
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The Terminology War Between Pain Au Chocolat And Chocolatine
Some might say a pain au chocolat by any other name tastes just as sweet, but the debate over this name was brought before the French Parliament.
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The Meal King Charles Almost Always Skips
King Charles III is known for incorporating healthy food choices into his diet. But here is the one daily meal that the king almost always decides to skip.
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Why Princess Anne Eats Overripe Bananas
Princess Anne prefers bananas so ripe that others might be inclined to discard them uneaten. The question you might be asking right about now is: why?
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Witchetty Grub: The Chubby Larvae You Can Only Try In Australia
From crickets in Thailand to scorpions in China, many insects are featured on global dinner plates. In Australia, the witchetty grub is especially popular.
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How Banana Milk Became A Staple South Korean Treat
Described as sweet and creamy, Korean banana milk is a beloved treat for children and adults of both Korean and non-Korean descent. But how did it originate?
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The 2 US Presidents Known For Their Peanut Farms
Peanuts are a classic American snack, but their roots in our culture go deeper than baseball games. Here are the two US Presidents known for their peanut farms.
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The Origins Of The Breakfast Taco
A Tex-Mex favorite, the breakfast taco is a great start to your day, but where did it come from? Discover the multicultural origins of the breakfast taco.
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The History Of Fidel Castro's Massive Ice Cream Parlor
In order to feed his own ice cream habit, as well as that of many other ice cream-loving Cubans, Fidel Castro decided to build a massive ice cream parlor.
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Why Some English Rhubarb Is Grown Entirely In The Dark
From being used as folk medicine to baking it into pies, rhubarb has proved itself useful and tasty. Here is why some English rhubarb is grown in the dark.
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14 Every Day Tips To Reduce The Consumption Of Microplastics
Plastic is everywhere. So how do we avoid it? Get started with these everyday tips to reduce the consumption of microplastics in your food and drinks.
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Miche Is The Rustic Bread Large Enough To Feed The Whole Family
At one point, bread was large enough to feed the whole family. Here's the interesting background on miche, a rustic choice that satisfied many.
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The Type Of Chocolate Traditional Pain Au Chocolat Uses
If you ever plan to make pain au chocolat, it will likely benefit you to know exactly which type of chocolate the most traditional recipe calls for.
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The Sea Urchin Eating Ritual That May Have Helped Salvador Dalí Paint
Salvador Dalí is known for his art and, perhaps just as well, his eccentric personality. Here is the sea urchin ritual that helped get his creativity flowing.
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The Noblewoman Behind Korea's Oldest Cookbook
Korea's oldest cookbook was written by a noblewoman long before women were supposed to be educated. Here is how she helped preserve traditional Korean cuisine.
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How Trader Joe's Is Preventing Food Waste
Trader Joe's stands out from other grocery chains with its unique brand products and low prices, but it has also distinguished itself through waste management.
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How France's King Charles VI Helped Protect Roquefort Cheese
Cheese is much more than a food, but many varieties represent the areas where they are from. Here is how France's King Charles VI protected Roquefort cheese.
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Sylvia Plath's Journals Are A Perfect Read For Lovers Of Food And Literature
Sylvia Plath is regarded as one of the most influential poets in American history, but her journals reveal that she was also one of the most passionate foodies.
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Is Malt Beer The Same Thing As Malt Liquor?
The grains are steeped, germinated, kilned, and roasted to help remove nutrients from the grain and produce flavors that can characterize certain brews.
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Daan Tat: The Egg Tart That's A Chinese Bakery Standard
There is one Chinese bakery standard with which to judge whether the bakery is worth its salt: daan tat. Here's what you need to know about this egg tart.
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Cacao Was The Energy Drink Of Ancient Civilizations
Long before the artificial, canned energy drinks of our modern day, there was a much more natural kind consumed in societies of old, and it involved cacao.
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Wisconsin's Brat Burger Reshapes The State's Famous Meat
Bratwurst is popular in Wisconsin due to the German ancestry of its residents. Here's how brat burgers are reshaping the state's most famous meat.
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Dairy Farmers Plead For USDA Aid Amid Drought
Dairy farmers have already been facing increased operation costs, but adding insult to injury is a severe lack of rain over the past two growing seasons
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What Makes Japan's Koshihikari Rice Unique?
There is one rice that reigns supreme in Japan: Koshihikari. This is everything you need to know about Koshihikari and what makes it so unique among rices.
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Gochujang's Long History In Korea
Gochujang isn't only packed full of flavor and spice but also ties to a long history. Here's how it became a staple in Korean cuisine.
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The Radioactive Element That Was Historically Added To Chocolate
There's been plenty of weird food trends over the years, but one of the most retrospectively horrifying food additives added to chocolate was radioactive.
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What Did People Use To Sweeten Food Before Honey?
Honey hasn't always been available worldwide. In cultures without honey bees, humans invented other processes to incorporate sweetness into their diet.
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