Here's How Rising Egg Prices Could Impact Pączki Day
Pączki Day is approaching and as anyone familiar with the Fat Tuesday celebration knows, it takes a lot of eggs to make it happen despite recent price hikes.
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Why The Definition Of A Grinder Sandwich Is So Hard To Nail Down
Ever wonder what the difference between a grinder, a hoagie, and a sub is? It seems like everyone has a different definition. Here's why its up for debate.
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Is A Bialy Just Another Kind Of Bagel?
Despite sharing a similar background and historical home in New York City, bialys and bagels have a few key differences in flavor, preparation, and origin.
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Was Baked Alaska Really Created In The Last Frontier?
Baked Alaska is a showstopper at high-end restaurants, but is this delicious dessert really from the northernmost state or is that just a nickname?
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11 Signs Hardee's Is Struggling
It's a tough time for fast food restaurants, and according to these signs, business at Hardee's is not going well these days. We take a closer look.
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Why Quaker Oats Made The Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory Movie
The stolid face of healthy breakfasts, Quaker Oats, may be the last brand you'd expect to fund a film about a whimsical chocolate factory, but it did.
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Cacao Fruit: What Does It Taste Like And How Do We Get Chocolate From It?
Cacao fruit is what chocolate is made from. Learn the history of cacao, how chocolate is made, and the many ways we enjoy this delicious superfood.
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What Is The Most Expensive Bourbon Whiskey On The Market?
A high-quality bourbon whiskey can have an expensive price tag, but this particular choice exceeds any amount you could possibly guess.
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Why Hotels Call Their Morning Buffets Continental Breakfasts
The moniker "continental," so often attached to meager or average hotel breakfast bars, was originally intended to appeal to a particular audience.
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Why Escargot Is Considered Seafood
Thanks to its place in the animal kingdom, escargot is classified as a seafood item, rather than a land-dwelling protein.
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Why The US Government Has Been Stockpiling Cheese For Nearly 100 Years
Although it borders on satire, the U.S. government has been stockpiling cheese for almost a century and they're still having trouble getting rid of it all.
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What Exactly Was The First Ever Fast Food Restaurant?
While the history of fast food restaurants (in some form) dates back millenia, there is one restaurant responsible for pioneering the modern style.
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Condiment Recalls That Affected Millions
Food products are frequently recalled ... as are the condiments that we spread on them. These are major condiment recalls throughout recent history.
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Is The Filet-O-Fish McDonald's Only Seafood Option?
When you're hankering for fruits de mer, but don't have a lot of time, the Filet-O-Fish gets the job done. But does Mickey D's offer any other seafood dishes?
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Why Is Pimento The Go-To Stuffing For Olives?
How is it that those little red slivers of pimento first found their way into pitted green olives? And how did they become the standard choice?
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We Wish These Failed Restaurants Would Make A Comeback
Once upon a time, these eateries were cherished by many. From Chi-Chi's to Don Pablo's to Howard Johnson's, we'd love for these restaurants to return.
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How A Chicago Tavern Inspired A Legendary SNL Sketch
Great sketches often draw on real world experiences. This was the case for an iconic SNL sketch that was inspired by a cheeseburger-serving tavern in Chicago.
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The Desperate Ploy To Make Raisins Cool That Actually Worked
It's hard to think of a snack that's more uncool than raisins. That being said, an '80s ad campaign did make this sweet snack momentarily cool.
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What Part Of The Duck Is In Duck Sauce?
It's a question that has perplexed Chinese-American takeout fans for decades: Exactly how much duck is in duck sauce? The answer is finally revealed.
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Why The Three-Martini Lunch Faded Away
While the liquid lunch was once a mainstay of business meetings in certain professions, there are a number of reasons why these boozy affairs are now history.
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Why Is Spam Made In That Distinct Rectangular Shape?
Love it or hate it, there is no denying that Spam is iconic. The shape alone makes it stand out, but what's the story behind that rectangular can?
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Are There Any Restaurants In The Eiffel Tower?
Rising over 1,000 feet above the streets of Paris, the Eiffel Tower is a truly wondrous landmark. And it turns out it may also hide some culinary gems.
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Spam Myths We Really Need To Stop Believing
There's more to Spam than you might think. These are some common Spam myths we all really need to stop believing, because they are just not true.
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How A Substitute For An Extinct Herb Became A Crucial Spice In Indian Cooking
Is your blood type chicken tikka masala? We love Indian cooking thanks in part to this ancient spice that made money moves and then vanished forever.
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Whatever Happened To Dunkin' Donuts' Dunkalatte?
The popular Dunkin' Donuts Dunkalatte vanished quicker than anticipated, so what ever happened to warrant it being pulled from menus seemingly indefinitely?
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Are 'Paleo' Foods Anything Like What Actual Early Humans Ate?
In recent years, the paleo diet has become increasingly popular. However, are the foods included in this modern diet similar to what early humans actually ate?
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The Original Chocolate Chips Were Nothing Like The Ones We Have Today
You can't beat a warm chocolate chip cookie packed with gooey, melty morsels. Here's why we're so lucky those OG chocolate chips got a glow-up.
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