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  • bottles of Stubb's bbq sauce
    By Lauren David December 14th, 2021

    How A Restaurant Closure Led To The Creation Of Stubb's BBQ Sauce

    Stubb's BBQ sauce is available at grocery stores across the country, but you might not have known the story of the restaurant closure behind the condiment.

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  • Firehouse Subs sandwich
    By Naomi Kennedy December 14th, 2021

    You Probably Can't Guess The First-Ever Firehouse Subs Order

    Many people prefer to order one of the Firehouse Subs' hot specialty sandwiches. However, the very first order at the restaurant might not be what you expect.

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  • Indian candied fennel seeds
    By Lauren Rothman December 14th, 2021

    The Reason Some Indian Restaurants Give Out Candy-Coated Fennel Seeds

    At some Indian restaurants, there's often a little self-serve dish of brightly colored, candy-coated fennel seeds. You may be surprised by their true purpose.

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  • A pot of macaroni and cheese
    By Chase Shustack December 14th, 2021

    Read This Before Bringing Mac And Cheese To A Southern Christmas Dinner

    If you're thinking you want to bring a decadent mac and cheese to the family Christmas, think again.

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  • American-style 1950s diner
    By James Lewis December 14th, 2021

    The Surprisingly Practical Reason So Many Old Diners Look Like Train Cars

    Consider the traditional 1950s American diner and its glimmering exterior. Have you ever noticed how much it looks like a train car?

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  • Wolfgang Puck
    By Emily Weaver December 14th, 2021

    The Connection Between Wolfgang Puck And California Pizza Kitchen

    Ed LaDou certainly left his mark in the pizza industry, inventing the California-style pizza. When did he collaborate with Wolfgang Puck?

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  • Big and small cubes of cheddar cheese
    By James Lewis December 14th, 2021

    Here's Why Cheese Is More Expensive In Canada Than In The US

    Cheese is a commodity available in huge quantities and varieties in the U.S., but the situation in Canada is considerably more restricted.

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  • Coca-Cola cans
    By Colin McCandless December 14th, 2021

    How War Led To The Creation Of Coca-Cola Cans

    Coca-Cola's aluminum can first emerged at the end of World War II. Robert Woodruff, then-president of Coca-Cola, made supplying the troops with soda a priority.

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  • coffee cup and beans
    By Anthony Mastroianni December 14th, 2021

    The Real Reason Coffee Cravings Are So Powerful

    One of the main reasons for your coffee cravings is the drink's hormonal effect on your body. Our adrenal glands are responsible for producing hormones.

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  • Salt water taffy piled together
    By Colin McCandless December 14th, 2021

    Salt Water Taffy's Surprising Connection To World War II

    Salt water taffy conjures up nostalgic childhood memories, but this sweet, stretchy treat also has an interesting connection to World War II.

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  • Candy corn popcorn balls on baking sheet
    By Chase Shustack December 14th, 2021

    This Folktale Explains The Origin Of Popcorn Balls

    According to folklore, the wild weather of the American Midwest is to thank for the creation of the salty, sweet treat known as a popcorn ball.

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  • Coca-Cola
    By Felix Behr December 13th, 2021

    Coca-Cola's CEO Revealed Why So Many Products Have Been Discontinued

    In October 2020, Coca-Cola went on the warpath. Here's why.

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  • salmon sushi roll
    By Emily Alexander December 13th, 2021

    The Reason So Much Japanese Sushi Contains Salmon From Norway

    It might seem counterintuitive, but much of the salmon sushi found in Japan actually contains fish from Norway. Here's the story behind why.

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  • Glass of absinthe with sugar cube and fountain
    By Jen Peng December 13th, 2021

    The Reason Absinthe Is Sometimes Cloudy

    With enough water added, there is no longer enough ethanol to keep the essential oil in solution, and it forms an emulsion, "making the drink appear opaque,"

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  • Colonel Sanders on a drink cup
    By Chase Shustack December 13th, 2021

    Here's What It's Like At Kentucky's Colonel Sanders Museum

    The museum that honors the founder of KFC is very different from what you'd expect.

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  • Wheat bran on a gray background
    By Karen Hart December 13th, 2021

    What Is Bran And Is It Actually Nutritious?

    What is bran? It's part of the holy trinity that makes up whole grain, as it consists of bran, endosperm, and germ. Here's what you need to know about bran.

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  • Gordon Ramsay smiles with a white shirt and navy blazer
    By Emily Weaver December 13th, 2021

    The New Girl Cameo You Forgot Gordon Ramsay Made

    Many fans forget the time they saw a different, more lovable side of the hot-headed Gordon Ramsay back when he made a cameo on 'The New Girl.'

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  • Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks close-up
    By Boshika Gupta December 13th, 2021

    This Is The First Meal Trisha Yearwood Ever Made Garth Brooks

    Cookbook author and musician Trisha Yearwood and country singer Garth Brooks have connected over good food throughout their relationship.

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  • diner at a restaurant with outstretched hand
    By Kathryn Shelton December 13th, 2021

    What '86' Means At A Restaurant

    If you love eating out, you've probably overheard a server say "86" at a restaurant. What does the term "86" actually mean?

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  • Chicago style hot dog with pickle, sport peppers, relish, onions, tomato, mustard, and celery salt on a poppy seed bun with fries on wooden cutting board
    By Jen Wheeler December 13th, 2021

    The Untold Truth Of The Chicago-Style Hot Dog

    We're unpacking the unique history of the Chicago-style hot dog, from its early origins to why adding ketchup to one might get you tossed out of Chicago.

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  • Chick-fil-A store
    By Felix Behr December 13th, 2021

    The Most Karen Moment Ever Caught On Tape At Chick-Fil-A

    The issue is that they were in Chick-fil-A, a place coded to be family friendly (read: loud), and the woman introduced the threat of the police.

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  • Champagne
    By Ceara Milligan December 13th, 2021

    How Champagne Was Accidentally Invented

    We'd like to propose a toast to an indulgent drink on which we love to imbibe. Here's where it comes from.

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  • pulling bread out of oven
    By Naomi Kennedy December 13th, 2021

    The Reason It's So Dangerous To Use A Wet Oven Mitt

    It is actually incredibly dangerous to use a wet oven mitt or potholder to pull something out of the oven, and the reason why might surprise you.

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  • Bubbly
    By Colin McCandless December 13th, 2021

    Sparkling Wine Vs Champagne: What's The Difference?

    Champagne has become synonymous with sparkling wine. It is also inextricably linked with royalty and festive celebrations, like New Year's Eve.

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  • Mojito cocktail with mint and lime in background
    By Hannah Beach December 13th, 2021

    The Real Reason Bartenders Hate Making Mojitos

    You might have heard the rumor that bartenders really hate making mojitos. Well, it's more than a rumor. Here's the real reason bartenders hate making mojitos.

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  • A Lunchables box
    By Felix Behr December 13th, 2021

    How Lunchables Revitalized Oscar Mayer

    Interestingly, the concept for Lunchables was initially conceived as an adult product. However, children soon showed a love for assembling their food.

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  • Michael Symon wearing a hat and glasses
    By Lucy Maddox December 13th, 2021

    The Two Holiday Traditions Michael Symon Follows

    Each family has their holiday staples and for chef Michael Symon that includes two key dishes rooted in Sicilian and Greek traditions.

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