Edgar Allan Poe's Favorite Cocktail Was From His Own Family Recipe
In his youth, Edgar Allan Poe was known for his voracious thirst for alcohol. A family recipe for eggnog was the master of macabre's favorite tipple.
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The Rare Trappist Beer That's Made In A 19th Century Monastery
You're going to have to trek all the way to Vleteren, Belgium, if you want to taste this rare beer brewed in a monastery and not sold commercially.
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Ava Gardner's Favorite Way To Drink Her Gin Of Choice, Beefeater
Timeless Hollywood star Ava Gardner wasn't just a gifted thespian, she was also a heavyweight drinker, and her libation of choice was Beefeater gin.
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The Origin Story Of Nescafé Instant Coffee Dates Back To The 1930s
Contrary to prevailing logic, Nescafé, the world's first globally distributed instant coffee brand, wasn't developed as a modern convenience for homemakers.
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How The Mimosa Became The Ultimate Brunch Cocktail
The mimosa is considered the ultimate brunch libation these days, but how did that come to be? There's a complex international lineage and conflicting stories.
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The Rise And Fall Of Tapioca Pudding
Tapioca has a storied past from a saving a soldier to rescuing India in a famine. So, here's a look at the rise and fall of this versatile root-sourced food.
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11 Popular Sandwiches Of The 1950s
Convenient foods may have gained popularity in the 1950s, but the creativity liberty of sandwiches also took off. Here are some of the decade's most popular.
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Ernest Hemingway's Favorite Hamburger Featured Wine In The Recipe
Famous expat, Ernest Hemingway put a European spin on the classic burger using wine. See the curious blend of flavors in 'Papa's Favorite Wild West Hamburger.'
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The Elvis Presley-Inspired Whiskey That's Named After The King Himself
If you're an Elvis fan who likes Tennessee whiskey, you're in for a treat with a trio of spirits inspired by (and named for) the King of Rock and Roll.
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The History Of Japanese-Style Milk Bread
Japanese milk bread is all the rage these days, but the delicacy took a strange path to get here and its history is not as straightforward as you might think.
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Poitin Is The Irish Moonshine Drink That Dates Back To The 6th Century
If you assumed that Guinness or strong Irish whiskey were the definitive best alcoholic beverages of Ireland, there's an important drink left out: poitin.
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The Creative Way Vincent Van Gogh Would Pay For Drinks At Parisian Cafes
Vincent van Gogh is famous for his vibrant paintings. But before all that, he frequented Parisian cafes - and paid for his drinks in a most unusual way.
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The Origin Of The Manhattan Cocktail Dates Back Longer Than You May Expect
The classy red Manhattan is a cocktail that has become so ubiquitous in our culture that it seems like it's been around forever - and, indeed, it has.
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The Long-Debated Origins Of The Cosmopolitan Cocktail
The pink Cosmopolitan cocktail was all the rage in the late '90s and early aughts, and has now taken its place among the classics. But what is its origin story?
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Unraveling The History Of Pairing Pork With Apples
Putting sweet, tender pork and tart, crunchy apples together makes perfect sense from a culinary perspective - and it's been an iconic duo for a very long time.
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The Origins Of The Jibarito Sandwich Are Uniquely Chicagoan
You've heard of Chicago hot dogs and deep-dish pizza, two things any trip to the windy city isn't complete without. Well, the jibarito is next on that list.
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The Tom And Jerry Is The Festive Cocktail That Dates Back To The 1800s
If you love a warm and comforting cocktail, then the Tom and Jerry is the drink for you. Let's learn all about the eggnog-adjacent sling.
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Perry's Restaurant In Connecticut Is Where The Lobster Roll Was Invented
Lobster rolls are very much a Northeastern thing, but only one restaurant can lay claim to inventing the iconic sandwich, and that's Perry's in Connecticut.
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The Reason Australians Call Boxed Wine Goon Sacks
Boxed wine is big in Australia, where it has a few inventive nicknames, and when things get merry down-under, there are a few games played with the inner bags.
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Snowballs Vs Snow Cones: The Icy Difference Between These Frozen Treats
There's nothing more refreshing than a frozen treat during the sweltering summer. Let's learn the differences between two icons - snowballs and snow cones.
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The Origins Of Passover's Ceremonial Seder Meal
The Jewish holiday of Passover begins on April 22 this year, meaning many people will be preparing a traditional seder meal. But how did this tradition start?
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How Macaroons Found Their Place On The Passover Dessert Table
Most of the elements that make up the traditional Passover Seder have religious significance, but not the macaroons. How did they become part of the tradition?
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14 Bavarian Foods You Have To Try In Munich
Whether you're sipping beer during Oktoberfest or marveling at the Christmas Markets, Munich is jam-packed with flavorful Bavarian food finds all year long.
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The Origins Of Texas Funeral Cake
Texas funeral cake is a hearty dessert that comes together quickly to feed a crowd, which might partly explain why it's so commonly found at funerals.
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How Malaysia's Ramly Burger Became A Culinary Staple
After Haji Ramly Monki came up empty trying to find halal-certified meat among Kuala Lumpur's street vendors he opened his own, and the Ramly burger was born.
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The Royal History Of How Sirloin Steak Got Its Name
Giving someone, or something, a knighthood is the highest honor. In the 17th-century it is said that one British royal chose to bestow that honor on a steak.
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14 Presidents Whose Elections Were Defined By Food
As history shows, presidential elections can be won or lost with just a single bite. These are 14 candidates who campaigned through food and drink.
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