Hanami Dango: The Tri-Colored Treat That Inspired An Emoji
Since the printing press, nothing has come close to impacting written language like emojis. Here's hanami dango -- the tri-colored treat that inspired an emoji.
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The Unlikely Predecessor To The Ice Cream Cake
Whether from Cold Stone or the freezer section at a local grocer, American ice-cream cake is only rivaled by apple pie. Here's what preceded the cold dessert.
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The Ancient Origins Of Alaska's Traditional Akutaq Ice Cream
Akutaq is a different kind of frozen delicacy. The recipe is credited to indigenous people of Alaska. Here's how its origins shaped it into the modern dessert.
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Why Making Cake Was So Difficult Before The Invention Of Baking Powder
Before baking powder existed, this alkaline ash substance was used by bakers seeking ways to shorten time kneading and stretching dough in the kitchen.
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How Aluminum Foil Became A Kitchen Staple
If you're wondering how something the Science of Aluminum Foil reports used to identify racing pigeons become essential for the kitchen, here's your answer.
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The Career Gastón Acurio Pursued Before Cooking
Acurio helped place his home country's cuisine on international menus, but when he introduced an entirely Peruvian bistro, Acurio struggled to find support.
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What Makes German Potato Salad Different From American?
There are so many varieties of potato salads, but the US version most likely evolved from German-style potato salads. Still, there are some key differences.
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Online Grocery Orders Are Increasing In Popularity Despite Inflation
A new press release by grocery analytics platform Brick Meets Click reports that, despite inflation, online grocery orders are increasing in popularity.
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New Study Shows Inflation Is Forcing Brands To Change Their Recipes
A new survey shows that more than half of the consumer-packaged goods businesses that participated swapped ingredients recently. Here's what you need to know.
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What This New Court Decision Means For Danish Feta
A long-simmering battle over the rights to the name "feta" is finally over. Here is what a European court just ruled regarding what cheese can be labeled feta.
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How The Canned Drink Industry Plans To Fulfill Its Major Recycling Goals
On July 12 the Can Manufacturers Institute released a roadmap for meeting its ambitious plans to increase aluminum can recycling over the next 30 years.
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Celebrate Bastille Day With One Of France's Most Underrated Dishes
While bread played a significant role in the French Revolution, you might want to dive deeper into French cuisine while celebrating Bastille Day.
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This Country Produces More Beef Than Any Other In The World
Beef is in everything we eat, and this country produces more beef than any other country in the world. It produced 12.6 million tons in 2021 alone.
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The Real Reason You're Not Allowed To Bring Cheesecake On An Airplane
The family is demanding you fly in with your world-famous cheesecake for the summer reunion. Guess what. You're off the hook. Cheesecake on a plane is a no.
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How Mary Lisle Became America's Unofficial First Brewster
Brew enthusiasts in the U.S. may know plenty about beer, but they may not know all about the story behind the beverage.
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Heinz Beanz Vs. American-Style Baked Beans: What's The Difference?
Summer barbecues are a perfect time for a side dish of baked beans. You can go for Heinz Beanz or American-style, but first you'll need to know the difference.
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Why It Might Be Harder To Find Good Peaches This Summer
A combination of factors, including an icy winter in the South and the state of the job market nationwide, might mean a different peach season this summer.
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How The Cultivated Meat Industry Just Took A Massive Leap Forward
A new breakthrough in lab-grown meat could completely change the cultivated meat industry, and you might be seeing even more (cheaper) meat substitutes soon.
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Why Chefs Are Calling The Bear Almost Too Real
Restaurant chefs and line cooks have joined critics in praising the new show 'The Bear' for its overwhelmingly realistic depiction of kitchen life.
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The Real Reason The Price Of Margarine Has Skyrocketed
The price tags for some grocery staples are shooting up more quickly than the Consumer Price Index, which rose 9.1% in the last year. Margarine is higher, too.
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Alton Brown Won A Peabody Award, But No One Knows Where It Is
Alton Brown won a coveted Peabody Award back in 2006. However, his trophy has been missing in action since 2013. Find out what happened to it here.
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Tensions Are Mounting Between Senators And USAID Over Global Food Crisis
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators voiced concerns about how the USAID is responding to the ongoing global food crisis. Learn why here.
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New Study Reveals Sunlight Makes Men Hungry, But Not Women
Data from a new research study suggests that exposure to sunlight might make men experience more hunger, but it doesn't seem to impact women. Find out more.
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Trader Joe's Chicken Caesar Salad Is Being Recalled In 3 States
Trader Joes' ready to eat Caesar salad with chicken kits are being recalled in three states. Here's why and what you need to know.
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How Fenway Park Transformed Its Famous Hot Dog With Avocado
Avocados from Mexico created the concession brand AvoEats to promote the Mexican-grown Haas avocado and put a fun spin on the Fenway Frank.
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The Best Foodie Deals For Prime Day 2022
This year's Amazon Prime Day deals have already started. If you've been waiting to update your kitchen appliances due to price, you're in for a real treat.
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Stock Up On Ina Garten Cookbooks And Others During Prime Day
Amazon's cookbook deals have something for everyone. Check out these cookbooks to add to your home library and save some money while Prime Day deals are on!
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