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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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  • cookie plate
    By Acacia Deadrick December 13th, 2021

    The Untold Truth Of Great American Cookies

    Great American Cookies has been a food court staple for decades. From early days to current expansion, this is the history of Great American Cookies.

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  • Assorted melted and solid chocolates
    By Courtney Iseman December 13th, 2021

    What Your State Would Be If It Were Chocolate, According To Phillip Ashley Rix

    Life is like a box of chocolates, according to Forrest Gump. But, for one chocolatier, America is like a sweet, unique assortment of chocolates.

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  • Outside a Noodles & Company location
    By Emily Weaver December 11th, 2021

    This NYC Neighborhood Was The Inspiration For Noodles & Company

    Noodles & Company founder Aaron Kennedy enjoyed his local Thai restaurant in his New York City neighborhood so much, he came up with an idea for his business.

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  • Hands slicing a steak
    By Holly Riddle December 11th, 2021

    The Real Reason A Restaurant Might Undercook Your Steak

    Some diners have begun to complain that their steak is undercooked at restaurants. There's a real reason this is becoming more commonplace.

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  • Restaurant owner in kitchen
    By Maria Scinto December 10th, 2021

    The Reason Restaurateur Is 'Missing' A Letter

    One understandably misspelled word from the food world describes somebody who owns or operates a restaurant.

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  • can of reddi-wip
    By Nick Desimone December 10th, 2021

    The Reddi-Wip Conspiracy Theory You Should Stop Believing

    If you believed this conspiracy theory about Reddi-wip, you're not alone.

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  • Ree Drummond smiles with gold earrings
    By Kathryn Shelton December 10th, 2021

    This Was Ree Drummond's Childhood Obsession

    if horses and country chores didn't occupy the daydreams of Ree Drummond, what did?

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  • Arby's sandwich meal
    By Kate Hagan Gallup December 10th, 2021

    The Reason Arby's Bread Products Are Banned In Some Countries

    You might never have thought that bread could be labeled "unsafe," but Arby's bread products are banned in the European Union for a very specific reason.

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