The Familiar Ingredients Vikings Used To Make Beer
The Vikings may have been marauding well over a thousand years ago, but it turns out that the beers they were drinking weren't that different from today's.
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Little Debbie: The Real Person Behind The Sweet Snack Mascot
Unlike many other food brand mascots, Little Debbie is based on a real person. Here's what she's been up to in the years since the company's launch.
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The World's Oldest Bourbon Was Once Owned By A Historic Celebrity
The world's oldest bourbon is notable in its own right by virtue of its age. However, its status is elevated by the fact that a historical celebrity owned it.
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The Little-Known Yet Fascinating Origin Story Of Bread Bowls
Bread bowls seem like a modern thing born in the 1980s, but like many of our favorite "new" foods, they can trace a linage back hundreds of years.
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Chick-Fil-A's Beloved Namesake Sauce Is Older Than You Think
Chick-fil-A sauce, which is actually a combination of ranch, barbeque, and honey mustard, is the sauce that continues to endure and keeps customers coming back.
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The Story Behind The Oldest Candy Store In The US
The oldest candy store in the United States has a long and impressive history, one that sets it apart from the more popular brands.
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12 Facts You Didn't Know About Conveyor Belt Sushi
Conveyor belt sushi has been around for nearly 75 years. From food freshness to moving parts, here's everything you didn't know about this fun way of dining.
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13 Iconic Dishes Named After Real People
Did you know that some of the most iconic dishes around the world got their names from a real-life muse? Here are some of the most famous examples.
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Which Came First: A&W Root Beer Or Restaurants?
A&W has been an American institution for over 100 years, but which came first: the root beer or the restaurant? We have the answer.
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The Beloved Chocolate Cake That's Eluding Modern Bakers
It resembles an early version of the modern lava cake, but with the size and impressive appearance of a centerpiece dessert.
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How Yogurt Became A Staple Of American Breakfasts
Yogurt has been around since ancient times, but it was only in the 1980s when it became popular in the U.S. How did it become a top breakfast food?
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11 Sweet Baby Ray's Facts We Bet You've Never Heard Before
Sweet Baby Ray's is a giant of the commercial barbecue sauce space. But when it comes to the brand's humble history, you might not know it all.
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Everything You Need To Know About Mexican Coffee Beans
As one of the top coffee-producing countries in the world, Mexico has a fascinating history with coffee and produces some of the most flavorful varieties.
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Why Honeycrisp Apples Don't Taste Like They Used To
Honeycrisp apples have only been around since the 1990s and as they've become more commercially available the taste has changed.
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6 Ways To Tell If Your Balsamic Vinegar Is Fake
The world of balsamic vinegar is likely far more complicated than you thought. There are three different designations, each with its own rules.
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The Story Behind The Oldest Farmers Market In The US
If you have ever wondered where the longest running farmers market in the United States is located, we have the answer for you.
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The Chicago Restaurant That Put Deep Dish Pizza On The Map
It's no surprise that deep dish pizza was invented in the Windy City because it utterly blows people away. Here's the restaurant where it all began.
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Why Hot Chicken And Pickles Go Together So Perfectly
The iconic combo of hot chicken and pickles is more than just tradition, and there's distinct reasoning behind why the two work so well together.
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How Buckeyes Became A Staple Dessert For Ohio Natives
Buckeye treats are delicious peanut butter balls coated (almost entirely) in chocolate and they're hugely popular in the Buckeye State of Ohio. Here's why.
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The Modern Hibachi Restaurant Was Shaped By An Ancient Prototype
You may have enjoyed the theatrics of a U.S.-based hibachi restaurant, but the cuisine has ancient origins that look pretty different from today's versions.
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One Of The World's Rarest Chocolates Was Once Eaten By The Aztecs
This rare variety of chocolate was an important staple in Aztec society, even being used as currency. Today, it's a rare but delicious bean.
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15 Failed Restaurant Chains We Actually Miss
Relive the nostalgia of 15 beloved restaurant chains that have closed their doors. From Tex-Mex to burgers, discover what made these spots unforgettable.
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Colorado's Sloppiest Dish Is Also Its Most Iconic
Have you ever heard of the Pueblo slopper? This burger is one of the most iconic to come out to the American Southwest, and it isn't hard to understand why.
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Everything You Need To Know About Rioja Wine
Spain is one of the top wine-producing countries in the world. Find out what you should know about the red wine from Spain's northern Rioja region.
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11 Mall Food Court Restaurants That Quietly Disappeared
You probably have memories of chowing down at a mall food court at some point in your life. But over the years, plenty have quietly disappeared.
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One Of Julia Child's First Recipes Was A Shark Repellent For The CIA
Before becoming a renowned celebrity chef, Julia Child worked for the CIA's predecessor, where she developed an early recipe -- for a shark repellent.
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Who Actually Invented Deep-Fried Butter?
Deep-fried butter sounds like the brainchild of a culinary mad scientist. We'll leave it up to you to decide whether the inventor fits that description.
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