The bologna sandwiches of our youth were as far from fancy as you could get. However, times have changed and bologna sandwiches have had a rebirth, courtesy of one New Orleans restaurant called Turkey and the Wolf.
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The caramel apple is the ultimate dental paradox. What diabolical mastermind thought up this mishmash of oral health and cavity fodder? If the Affy Tapple tagline is to be believed, it was "The Original Caramel Apple."
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Have you ever heard of finger limes? Don't feel bad if you haven't.
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Sinking your teeth into a buttery piece of sushi is one of the most enjoyable things on earth. One sweet bite of red snapper or tender tuna, and you're instantly whisked away by the clean, fresh taste of the ocean. Problem is, there's a high chance you aren't eating real red snapper or tuna.
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In 2017, a Cracker Barrel controversy birthed a meme that was every bit as viral as Salmonella is bacterial.
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Shipley Do-Nuts is a source of pride for Houstonians, and the company gives back to the community. But it has also been under a cloud of scandal.
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Amaranth has health trend lovers wagging their tongues over its potential benefits. But what is amaranth, and what does it taste like?
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It's a debate on where you can get the best pizza from, but if you grew up in the '90s, you might say Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen created the best pizza ever.
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The Super Bowl is the biggest football game of the year and when hosting, finger foods, chips, and drinks are important to have. But how much is too much?
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Duff Goldman is pretty much one of the kings of sweets in the food community. But there is one potato chip brand Goldman can't get enough of.
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Overall, Soylent does have some great and healthy components, like plentiful plant-based protein. But here are nutritionists' concerns with Soylent.
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These days, Super Bowl Sunday is so much more than a game. There's entertainment before, during, and after, there's the game itself, and of course, the food.
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The history of American advertising has some stunning successes, but also, if we're honest, some remarkable missteps, like a TV ad for Taco Bell in 2013.
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Special foods are associated with many of our holidays -- pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving, cookies at Christmas. Valentine's Day? Chocolate, hold the almonds.
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The Super Bowl is as much about feasting as it is about football, but dish preferences vary across the country. Here are the top big game eats for each state.
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They're right up there with red-ribboned boxes of chocolates: those small, heart-shaped candies with a flirtatious message stamped upon them. Except in 2019.
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It's pretty common knowledge that diet and nutrition have a direct, positive impact on personal health. Specifically, do they assist against COVD-19?
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It's one of those myths that just doesn't go away: oysters as aphrodisiac. Many people find them tasty and a treat, but you have to be careful with them.
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The global pandemic has had wide-ranging effects through multiple businesses, including (perhaps especially) restaurants. One stressor: a labor shortage.
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Horchata as we know and love it in the U.S. is primarily the Mexican version made from rice and flavored with cinnamon and basically tasting like drinkable rice pudding. While this drink is known throughout the Spanish-speaking world, did you know it isn't always made from rice?
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You've probably put sauerkraut on your hot dog or bratwurst a thousand times without giving it much thought. However, there's a lot more to sauerkraut that just a hot dog topping.
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A way to achieve deep flavors in your cooking is through using a bit of your last batch of food in your next one -- here's what "soup mother" really means.
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Dominos alone sells 11 million slices of pizza on Super Bowl Sunday. But why do so many people choose to order pizza while watching the big game?
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Food waste is a problem in America and expiration dates, as well as best by and use by dates, are part of the problem.
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Hendrick's Gin looks like it's been around for well over a century, but is actually fairly new. Pour a drink and let's explore the brand's unique story.
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Throughout its history, Jell-O has garnered its lovers and its haters. But to the characters on this '90s sitcom, it was downright evil.
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Some believe tomatoes are a fruit and others think it's a vegetable. A Supreme Court case in the late 1800s offers a bit of insight into this ongoing debate.
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