Chick-Fil-A Recalls That Affected Millions
Chick-fil-A doesn't have nearly as many recalls as some of its fast food competitors, but there are still some times when it happened. These are its recalls.
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How Fried Grasshoppers Became A Staple Snack In Mexico
A large minority of the world's population includes insects in their diet and Mexico's love of fried grasshoppers has ancient roots going back centuries.
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Why Britain Considers Tikka Masala A National Dish
The origins of chicken tikka masala are rooted in a long and complex history. Here's how an Indian recipe merged with traditional British cuisine.
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The Murky Origins Of The Classic Pasta And Tomato Sauce Combo
Pasta with tomato sauce feels like a timeless classic. However, this dish had to start somewhere and its historic origins are fascinating to explore.
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Do We Have Henry Ford To Thank For Non-Dairy Creamer?
Non-dairy creamer is a pantry staple and something many of us use everyday. But did you know that we may have Henry Ford to thank for this unique product?
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Don't Make This Embarrassing Cheese Mistake While Dining In France
Unlock the secrets of French cheese etiquette-timing, pairing, and cutting tips to avoid faux pas and savor like a true fromage connoisseur.
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How Peppermint Came To Dominate The Holiday Season
Why is peppermint the holiday flavor? From medieval feasts to candy cane machines, discover the festive history behind this seasonal favorite.
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Was Oyster Ice Cream Really An Early American Staple?
Explore the history of oyster ice cream, a savory 19th-century oddity that blends oysters and cream into one of America’s most surprising culinary legends.
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Why We're All Eating Clones Of The Exact Same Banana
Bananas are one of the world's most popular fruits, known for being creamy and nutritious. We explore the fascinating food science behind banana cloning.
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The Mongolian Horse Milk Origins Of Sour Cream
Sour cream is a beloved and versatile ingredient. However, this tangy condiment has a fascinating origin story that stretches back thousands of years.
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Fast Food Recalls That Affected Millions
Recalls don't just happen for grocery store items: They also happen with fast food restaurant menu items. These are the biggest fast food recalls.
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Cheerwine: The Southern Drink That Was Invented For A Not-So-Sweet Reason
See how sugar shortages birthed NC’s beloved cherry soda and other staples. Born of wartime scarcity, Cheerwine's story proves necessity fuels invention.
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Vodka Sauce Is Not Nearly As Old As You May Think
Vodka sauce is a favorite for tomato sauces whether you're into Rao's, Carbone's, or Classico. But when did it come about and who gets the credit?
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Discontinued Grocery Store Soups We'll Probably Never Eat Again
Soup manufacturers do away with underperforming varieties of soup to make way for new ones. Here are the most missed soups formerly found in grocery stores.
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How Rolled Ice Cream Made Its Way From Thailand To Worldwide Fame
Rolled ice cream comes in all flavors, but as far as shape and size, you're looking at a thin sheets of sweet cream shaved off an ice-cold pan into tight coils.
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14 Types Of Chowders And What Makes Them Unique
There are so many different kinds of chowder out there, from corn chowder to Irish fish chowder and beyond. These are some types, and what makes them unique.
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Are Shepherd's Pie And Cottage Pie Really That Different?
Don't you dare use them interchangeably, because shepherd's pie and cottage pie are not one and the same. See the key things that distinguish them.
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The Reason Artificial Banana Flavoring Doesn't Taste Like The Real Deal
Artificial banana flavoring can be a bit of a divisive topic. One thing we can all agree on is that banana flavoring doesn't taste like real bananas.
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Discontinued Cracker Barrel Menu Items We'll Probably Never Eat Again
Cracker Barrel offers some classic Southern-inspired meals, but it also has to keep up with the times. These are the Cracker Barrel items that disappeared.
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The Most Popular Pizza Topping Doesn't Come From Italy
Though Italians commonly did and do find it to be too harsh an ingredient for pizza, this sliced pork sausage is the top pizza topper in the United States.
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How Buffets Became An All-You-Can-Eat Phenomenon
Buffet-style serving was not born in the United States, nor was the idea of eating until you're totally stuffed, but one could say we perfected it.
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Soda Recalls That Affected Millions
We've all heard of meat and cheese recalls, but you might not think that soda could be recalled. But it definitely has. Here are some times it did.
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How Disco Fries Became A Diner Favorite
A staple on classic American diner menus, disco fries take inspiration from Canadian poutine. We learn the history of this mouth-wateringly cheesy snack.
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The Hershey's Chocolate Bar That's Only Sold As A Miniature
The Krackel bar was once a popular Hershey's staple, but now this crunchy chocolate snack is only available in miniature form and in multipacks.
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When North Carolina Was The Bourbon Capital Of America
Kentucky is known as the bourbon state, but North Carolina once gave it a run for its money. Without prohibition, bourbon's history may have looked different.
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Gullah Cuisine And Its Role In Southern Food History
The African ingredients and cooking traditions of the Gullah people have had wide-ranging impacts on dishes of the South, and across the country.
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Peanut Butter Recalls That Affected Millions
Peanut butter is a pantry staple in many kitchens. Multiple recalls of peanut butter over the years were some of the biggest food recalls in history.
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