14 Of Katharine Hepburn's Favorite Foods
Few actresses can match the legacy of Katharine Hepburn. If you're curious about what the Hollywood icon enjoyed eating, here are 14 of her favorite foods.
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You Can Eat At The Last Existing Lunch Wagon At A Historic Michigan Restaurant
We live in a time when you can buy a cooked meal at any time, but it wasn't always that way. Lunch wagons pioneered this, and there's only one left.
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How The Girl Scouts And Boy Scouts Invented Roasting S'mores
S'mores are synonymous with evenings spent around the campfire, so it makes sense that they were invented by scouts.
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Why President Andrew Jackson Once Held A Party With A 1,400-Lb Wheel Of Cheese
President Andrew Jackson once found himself stuck with a gifted cheese wheel so large he could finish it, so he threw a party to share the load.
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Why Australian Grilled Cheese Is Called A Jaffle
It's nearly impossible to image a more simple sandwich than a grilled cheese, but as the jaffle shows, even the simplest innovation can transform it.
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Why American Bars Stopped Serving Free Boiled Eggs
There used to be a time when American bars had no problem serving customers boiled eggs for free. Why has this practice virtually disappeared?
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How First Class Passengers Took Their Steak Aboard The Titanic
Rare surviving dinner menus give us a glimpse into the dishes passengers were able to choose from and the cuts of steak they could opt for.
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The Illinois Route 66 Restaurant That Was Once A Favorite Of Al Capone
While people normally associate Al Capone with the city of Chicago, it turns out the notorious crime boss spent a lot of time in rural Illinois too.
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The Forgotten Cider Drink That Took Over The 1893 World's Fair
The World's Fair has led to many timeless advancements over the years, including in the culinary world. While some stick around, this popular drink didn't.
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The Fascinating Origins Of The Oldest Indian Restaurant In The US
It's hard to imagine a time when New York City wasn't filled with delicious Indian restaurants, but there was, and it wasn't that long ago either.
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How Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning Got Its Eccentric Name
Slap Ya Mama might sound like an unusual name for Cajun seasoning, but there's an interesting story behind the product, and especially its name.
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Ohio's Historic Jailhouse Restaurant Offers 3 Dining Experiences In One
While not one of the oldest restaurant's in the country, Ohio's historic Olde Jaol restaurant does offer one of the most diverse eating experiences.
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The Original Italian Focaccia Is Not Quite The Same Bread We Know And Love Today
The original version emphasizes simplicity, relying on essential ingredients like olive oil and salt to accentuate the bread's natural yeastiness.
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What Exactly Is Memphis Style BBQ?
With so many regional styles of barbecue it's hard to keep them all straight. Let's take a deep dive into the delicious BBQ found in Memphis.
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This Traditional Spanish Cake Is So Good, It Once Won Gold At The World's Fair
The king was so impressed with this Spanish layer cake, made to a secret recipe, that he ordered the inventor to take it to a 1929 expo, where it won top prize.
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The Forgotten Hollywood Restaurant James Dean Used To Frequent
James Dean's life was struck tragically short, so little is known about his eating habits - but we do know where the legendary heartthrob liked to dine.
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Who Invented Kansas City Barbecue?
Kansas City barbecue has roots that stretch all the way back to the early 1900s, when a young man stepped off a Mississippi River steamboat and settled in town.
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Cracker Barrel's Most Popular Cake Was Invented By Accident
Much like the origin story of champagne and blue cheese, Cracker Barrel's Double Fudge Coca-Cola Cake was the result of a happy accident.
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Here's What The First Oktoberfest Looked Like In 1810
The very first Oktoberfest was held in 1810. Over the years, the celebration has drastically changed and expanded in terms of both size and locale.
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The First-Ever Frozen Margarita Was Made In An Unexpected Way
It might be the superior version of a margarita, but the frozen margarita didn't come about until later on. The first was made in Texas in the 1930s
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How Big Red Soda Became Such A Beloved Southern Drink
Big Red is a beloved soda brand in various parts of the U.S., but it's especially popular in the South and even more so in Texas, where it originated.
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This Is How Egg Rolls Actually Got Their Name
You can't fault a person for thinking that egg rolls were stuffed with eggs given their name. The actual origin of the name may surprise you.
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Tony Bennett's Favorite Wine Was An Italian Pink Classic
Crooner Tony Bennett was incredibly proud of his Italian-American roots, so it shouldn't be a surprise that his favorite wine hailed from Italy.
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A Honey Tasting Bar Is The Sweetest Way To Bring In Rosh Hashanah
Like many Jewish celebrations, Rosh Hashanah (Jewish new year) involves foods imbued with meaning. For the honey element, here's how to set up a tasting bar.
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The Origins Of Frozen Food Go Back Further Than We Thought
If you've thought frozen food was a modern-day invention, think again. The concept has been around for a long time and among different populations.
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Burnt Ends Weren't Always The Coveted Barbecue Staple They Are Today
As hard as it might be to believe, restaurants used to discard their burnt ends rather than sell them. But one man's trash is someone else's tasty opportunity.
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Everything You Need To Know About Knafeh, Explained
Knafeh is one of the most popular Middle Eastern desserts. From its origins to tips on how to make it, here's everything to know about this delicious treat.
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