Mincemeat Tongue Pie Was A Luxury On Colonial Thanksgiving Tables
Originally used as a way to use up leftover meat and other unused ingredients, mincemeat pie evolved into a luxury dish for holiday meals.
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What The Tiny Plastic Table In Your Pizza Box Actually Does
This wonderful invention saves the pizza delivered to our doors (and, in some cases, the cakes we take home from your local bakery), from ruin. But how?
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Del Monte Helped Pave The Way For Nutritional Food Labels
Nutritional food labels are actually a relatively new requirement and we may have never had them if it wasn't for a historic action by Del Monte Foods.
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10 Best Rums For An El Presidente
Not just any rum will do for an El Presidente. These are the best options for the Manhattan-adjacent cocktail.
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When To Use High-Protein Flour Vs. Low-Protein Flour
Protein is doing a lot of work inside flour when its being mixed, proved, and baked. Find out what's happening in your flour and what this means for its use.
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PF Chang's Holiday Menu Has Arrived For 2022
P.F. Chang's is bringing back their limited-time-only holiday menu with six new items that showcase holiday flavors from across the Asian continent.
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The Unexpectedly Ancient Origins Of Restaurant Menus
The quintessential restaurant experience wouldn't be complete without a menu brimming with culinary possibilities. Here is the ancient origin of menus.
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Why Kewpie Mayo Has A Baby On Its Logo
Kewpie mayo is known for the chubby-cheeked baby it uses on its packaging as much as its recognized for its taste. But where did the Kewpie baby come from?
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The Starbucks Fudge Brownie Hot Chocolate The US Missed Out On
While Starbucks offers plenty of hot cocoa options to make your spirits bright, what might be one of the tastiest hot chocolates is out of reach for the U.S.
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What's The Best Way To Cook A Thanksgiving Turkey? - Exclusive Survey
We asked our readers which cooking method was the best way to prepare a Thanksgiving turkey. One came out the clear winner. Here are the results.
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Can You Substitute All-Purpose Flour For Bread Flour In Recipes?
Different flours have been produced for different purposes, but are they really that different? Can you swap all-purpose flour for bread flour in a pinch?
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A Tale Of 2 Very Different Washington Pies, Neither Of Which Is Actually A Pie
Largely unheard of today, Washington Pie was a very popular dessert in the 19th century. Two variations on the dessert existed, but neither was very pie-like.
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Giada De Laurentiis' Fall Potato Salad Is Nothing Like The Picnic Classic
Giada De Laurentiis' new potato salad recipe is both fall-inspired and anything but ordinary. Here's how to make the chef's fall potato salad to impress guests.
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Wines To Reconsider Serving On Thanksgiving
Planning holiday menus can be stressful, but Mathew Woodburn-Simmonds, the founder of Decoding Wine, helped us get clarity on the best wines to pour and when.
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Is It Worth Investing In A Stand Mixer?
Stand mixers are useful kitchen tools, but they are pricey, and one more thing that will occupy your countertop. See if this purchase is right for you or not.
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Is Home Canning Still Cost-Effective In 2022?
Home canning took the country by storm during the pandemic, but is it still cost-effective to continue this hobby? With rising food costs in mind, we dive in.
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Why Do Regular And Organic Milk Taste Different?
Regulations around how and what cows are fed is the main difference between regular and organic milk, but they also have slightly different flavors.
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What Are Specialty Restaurants On Cruise Ships?
There are many dining options on cruise ships, but what are the specialty restaurants, and how should you be fitting them in your dining experience?
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The Rare Bourbon That Skyrocketed In Value Over Just 5 Years
A worthy investment in bourbon can pay back big time, especially if it skyrockets in value as one rare bourbon did. The hardest part is leaving it unopened.
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Storing Your Knives In A Drawer Is Not Worth The Risk
How should you store your cooking knives? Some people keep them in a drawer in their kitchen, but this can be an expensive hazard that is not worth the cost.
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The Many Purposes Of A Second, 'Back Kitchen'
With kitchens morphing to look more like extensions of the living space, it isn't difficult to imagine why the idea of a back kitchen has become appealing.
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How Long Can Cookie Dough Be Stored In The Refrigerator?
Storing homemade cookie dough in the fridge is a great way to enjoy from-scratch cookies more conveniently, but make sure you use that dough before it expires.
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The Simple Difference Between Conserves And Jam
What the French called "confiture" actually translates best to "preserve" in English. So what makes a jam different from a preserve? What about a conserve?
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Italy's Long-Lasting Cultural Influence On American Coffeehouses
Today, coffee shops are open for anyone looking to read, relax, and sip on a warm drink -- but it might not be this way without Italian influence.
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13 Types Of Pecans, Explained
The toasty, buttery flavor of pecan is like no other, and the distinctive taste is beloved by cooks everywhere. Read on to learn about the varieties of pecans.
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Why Chicken Soup Isn't Made By Simply Boiling A Whole Chicken
While it's possible to make an easy chicken soup with pre-made stock, it's not as simple as leaving the entire chicken to boil and dissolve.
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How The Brits Made Their Own 'Bananas' During WWII
When WWII broke out, the Germans struck Britain's food supply by infiltrating its navy. The result? A restriction on imported goods, including bananas.
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