The Ancient Origins Of The World's Earliest Sauces
New food inventions and innovations are made all the time, but the roots of your favorite sauces stretch back farther than you might realize.
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The World's Largest Cheese Board Weighed Over 4,000 Pounds
It probably won't come as any surprise that the world's largest cheese board came from the so-called cheese capital of the world: Wisconsin.
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The Irish Company Behind The Invention Of Flavored Potato Chips
These days, pretty much everyone enjoys the occasional flavored potato chip - and we have one Irish company to thank for their invention. Here's the story.
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The Ancient Greek Origins Of Cheesecake
Did you think Junior's in New York City invented cheesecake? Think again, because this classic dessert goes way back to the ancient Greeks.
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18 Discontinued Frozen Treats You Almost Forgot About
If you've noticed that your favorite ice cream truck desserts are nowhere to be found anymore, there's a high chance they've been discontinued.
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The British Version Of Toad In A Hole Is Not Your Typical Eggs And Toast
What's in a name? Quite a lot actually, when it comes to British versus American toad in the hole, as the two dishes are completely and totally different.
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15 Egg Dishes From Spain You Should Try At Least Once
Spanish cuisine is revered for dishes like paella, but eggs play a key role in the national diet. Consider trying some of these egg-based specialties.
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What Happened To Crumbl's Iconic Pink Sugar Cookie?
Crumbl's vanilla sugar cookie topped with pink almond frosting is no longer a regular item found in stores. But has it been discontinued?
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What Are Hobo Eggs, And How Did They Get That Insensitive Name?
Hobo eggs have been around for well over a century. What is this iconic breakfast favorite, and why does it have such a derogatory-sounding name?
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Freddie Mercury's Favorite Cocktail Featured One Specific Vodka Brand
Freddie Mercury loved one particular vodka brand so much he would take cases of it on tour, so that he could always have access to his favorite cocktail.
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F. Scott Fitzgerald's Favorite Comfort Snack Is Cheap And Easy To Replicate
F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote not only novels and plays, but essays, in which he revealed a reliance on a controversial protein snack, particularly when travelling.
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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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