Cinnamon is one of the world's most popular spices, but it still retains an air of mystery. We're here with 16 fascinating facts about the beloved ingredient.
Baba ganoush is a tasty Middle Eastern eggplant dish. You already know that it's delicious - but do you know what it means? Here's the dish's name, explained.
Embark on an intoxicating voyage around the world from the comfort of your home or local tiki bar. These tropical drinks are equal parts historic and exotic.
Lemonade is so simple, classic, and widespread that it seems like the refreshing lemon-based drink has been around forever. But where and when did it originate?
Chicago is famous for its food: Chicago dogs, deep-dish pizza, and the triple-decker Atomic Cake. We're diving into the history of this South Side specialty.
Sourdough bread is much more than a tasty treat in Alaska. The bread has a long lineage dating back to the prospectors who flooded the state searching for gold.
The German Flammkuchen, or French tarte flambée, is a flatbread originating from the Alsace region traditionally topped with lardons, fresh cheese, and onions.
Caviar and champagne have become cultural symbols of affluence but it wasn't always that way. The consumption of fish eggs has a much more humble past.
While you might think that Starbucks first popularized frozen coffee in the U.S. with its Frappuccino, the credit actually goes to The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf.
Thomas Jefferson is a historical icon - but we're here to talk about the Founding Father's favorite muffins. And you only need three ingredients to make them!
Elvis Presley was a larger-than-life icon of rock and roll, and his favorite foods and drinks fueled his legend. Check out these dishes fit for the King.
For a sandwich that doesn't look anything like a sandwich and barely qualifies for the categorization, turn to Illinois's indulgent horseshoe sandwich.
President Teddy Roosevelt's favorite cocktail was a minty classic - and, in fact, he loved it so much that he grew his own mint in the White House garden.
The reason beer is embedded in baseball tradition goes beyond simple pairings; the libation found itself at the center of the sport's controversy in the 1800s.
It's hard to imagine life before cupcakes. But, believe it or not, the tiny dessert is a relatively recent phenomenon - though it's history goes back farther.
White Claw was the first huge name in the hard seltzer category and remains the dominant voice, but it wasn't the first brand to experiment with the style.
If you've ever been to New York or its surrounding regions, you've probably heard pizza in its entirety referred to as "pie" - but where did the term come from?
As a classic, favorite cocktail, you might think that martinis are well understood. However, their long history just means there is a lot to know about them.
These sticky rice cake treats have many varieties and a long history. Find out all about the Filipino staple, eaten as a pick-me-up and for special occasions.