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The Carthusian monks of the Grande Chartreuse monastery decided to limit the production of Chartreuse, in order to "do less, but better and for longer."
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An Aldi Shopper's Hack For Easier Self-Checkouts Is Pure Genius
Some Aldi fans felt the supermarket chain was doing god's work when they began rolling out self-checkouts in 2019. Here's a hack to make things easier. -
The World's Most Expensive Grilled Cheese Is Made Of Gold
The world of opulent food may be out of reach for many of us, but window shopping is free! Check out the world's most expensive grilled cheese -- made of gold. -
The 2 Parts Water, 1 Part Rice Rule Doesn't Always Work: Here's Why
When it comes to cooking rice, you might think that it all boils down to technique, but it's important to know the variety of grain you're working with. -
There's Probably Egg In The Mona Lisa (And A Lot Of Other Iconic Paintings)
We don't need to rave about the versatility of eggs in cuisine, but it's amazing how this protein made its way from the pantry to our shampoo - and paintings. -
Brooke Shields Simply Wants Back On Tom Cruise's Christmas Cake List
Celeb gift-giving can give us a look into the lifestyles of the famous. Case in point, Tom Cruise's Christmas cake list -- which Brooke Shields wants back on. -
What's Up With Cooking Pasta Sauce With A Wine Cork?
As bizarre as it may seem to some, cooking with wine corks is not unheard of. But what do advocates of this cork-style cooking hope to achieve? -
The Last Of Us Star Bella Ramsey Eats Cereal With Orange Juice
"The Last of Us" star Bella Ramsey revealed in a recent interview that she enjoys her breakfast cereal with, of all things, orange juice. Here's why. -
Pasta In A Blender Is Making The Pasta Queen's Eye Twitch
Pasta in a blender is making The Pasta Queen's eye twitch. Here's what the TikTok icon had to say about the viral trend. -
What Is Sugar Alcohol? Hint: It's Not As Fun As It Sounds
While scanning food labels, you might have noticed a peculiar food additive called "sugar alcohol." Have you been getting tipsy without your knowledge? -
The Toxin-Inducing Cookware Andrew Zimmern Avoids Like The Plague
Andrew Zimmern says these types of cookware will have you ingesting harmful chemicals, so he uses these alternatives. -
Fika: The Swedish Coffee Break Tradition We Should All Be Embracing
American society is often known to value fast-paced productivity -- but fika, a Swedish coffee break tradition, is what we all should be embracing instead. -
The 7-Ingredient Salad Astronauts Eat In Deep Space
A special salad was formulated by researchers to meet the dietary needs of astronauts in space. Here's how that salad came to be and what's in it. -
The Production Trick TV Chefs Use For Perfect Grill Marks Every Time
When you see perfectly grilled food on cooking shows, it might be difficult to believe. However, there's a really easy trick for getting those grill marks. -
A Popular Easter Candy Factory Tragically Exploded In Pennsylvania
Tragedy shook West Reading, Pennsylvania, where a massive explosion destroyed one of the R.M. Palmer Company's candy factory buildings. -
The Best Way To Dry Age Chicken With Your Fridge, According To Chef Shola Olunloyo
Some things get better with age. And depending on the approach, chicken may get better with dry-aging in the refrigerator. -
Believe It Or Not, The Chicken Big Mac Took Two Years To Develop
There has been a lot of buzz around the Chicken Big Mac from McDonald's, but it may surprise you how long it took to develop the popular menu item. -
Kim Kardashian's Starbucks Order Is Totally Wasteful
Kim Kardashian's Starbucks order is totally wasteful. Here's what the celebrity icon regularly orders. -
A Cookie Dough Al Roker Exists – We Thought You Should Know
Sometimes the worlds of art and culinary creations meet in surprising ways, as they do in a food portrait of news personality Al Roker that uses cookie dough. -
There's A Better And Cleaner Way To Cut Your Broccoli Florets
It might not be the biggest of your culinary problems, but there is a better and easier way to cut up a head of broccoli without making a big mess. -
We Finally Know Why Proteins Never Get Repeated On Tournament Of Champions
Fans of the Food Network show "Tournament of Champions" had some questions about the randomized protein selection so host Guy Fieri revealed how it works. -
Why You Should Think Twice Before Ordering A Wagyu Beef Burger
If you've ever been tempted to order a wagyu beef burger in the United States, you might want to think twice before paying top dollar for this "luxury" item. -
The Sketchy Additive From The '90s That's Still In Your Favorite Snacks
Food and beverage companies using questionable chemical additives is not a not new issue. Here's the sketchy additive that might be in your favorite snacks. -
Go On, You Have Chef Approval To Order The Steak Tips At IHOP
IHOP may be known for pancakes, but it also has other items as well. Go on, you have chef approval to order the steak tips at IHOP. -
The Hair Dryer Chef Hack That Makes Chicken Skin Extra Crispy
If you want to cook chicken with perfectly crispy skin, this hack in evolving a hair dryer that's been around for decades may be just what you need. -
RIP Toblerone Logo. Here's Why They Had To Change It
The iconic chocolate brand Tolberone is changing its logo for a very specific reason and you may be surprised to learn the details behind it. -
Bill Gates Turned Down A $300 Michelin Tasting Menu For A Diet Coke
When Bill Gates booked out a Michelin-starred restaurant in Barcelona, the celebrated chef was surprised when he didn't eat and instead opted for a soda.