Why A Scooped Bagel Can Be Sacrilege For A New Yorker
Some say that ordering your bagel scooped is a sure-fire way to prove you are not a New Yorker. But what is it, and why is it so controversial?
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Here's How To Drink Soju The Traditional Way
From the right serving temperature to who pours it, there are several key Korean customs regarding soju if you want to drink it the traditional way.
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Try One Costco Self-Checkout Trick And You Could Get Banned
Costco has been around for a long time, and some may have some shopping habits that don't align with the warehouse's new rules and penalties.
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The Chinese Restaurant That Launched A Fast Food Empire
Today, Panda Express is a huge fast food restaurant chain. But it all started with a family-run neighborhood Chinese restaurant in Pasadena, California.
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Does Coffee Cake Actually Contain Any Coffee?
Coffee cake is a sweet treat that countless Americans love to eat. While many people enjoy the cake, fewer can say whether it actually contains any coffee.
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What Makes Paczki Different From Donuts?
Pączki look like sugar-coated jelly donuts, right up to the fruit jams that ooze out from their sides. So what makes these sweet treats different?
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What Kind Of Fish Is Even In UK Fish And Chips?
Fried to golden perfection, fish and chips is one of the most famous British dishes. But what kind of fish do they traditionally use to make it?
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You Really Shouldn't Order Sake With Sushi, Here's Why
As two of Japan's most popular culinary exports, serving sushi with sake seems like a sensible choice. However, there's a good reason why you shouldn't do this.
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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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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 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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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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Is It So Bad To Eat Dinner In Front Of The TV?
So, eating a whole bag of chips during the opening credits might not be the way. But here's how dining in front of the tube really impacts your health.
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Are Dinner And Supper The Same Thing?
Once clearly defined terms for a specific meal, dinner and supper now mean different things to different parts of the country. So what do they really mean?
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Why Americans Are Taking 'Fart Walks' After Big Meals
It's common to want to just sit around after a big meal, but some people have started taking walks with the express purpose of passing gas. Here's what to know.
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White House Chefs Have To Follow Some Very Strange Rules
Preparing meals for the leader of the free world as a White House chef comes with a lot of pressure, along with some unusual rules and regulations.
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Take A Cold Dive Into The History Of Hawaiian Shave Ice
Cultures all around the world partake in the joy of syrup over shaved ice, and Hawaii is certainly no exception. Come explore the history of Hawaiian shave ice.
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Why A Ship Captain From Maine Is Credited With Putting The Holes In Donuts
Donuts have long existed, but they haven't always had holes. That now-ubiquitous invention can be attributed to the ingenuity of a ship captain from Maine.
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Regional Italian Foods Chefs Think Everyone Should Try
Italian cuisine can be found pretty much everywhere, but if you're after something a little more authentic, you'll want to try these regional favorites.
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The Origin And Evolution Of Canadian Poutine
You probably know that poutines are a Canadian thing, but the history of the dish is a bit more complicated than that.
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Brazil's Oldest Spirit Is One That's Mostly Made Illegally
Brazil's original liquor is one that you've likely never heard of, unless you've visited the northeastern state where this purple drink is king.
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Malbec Meets The Grill: Why Wine And Asado Make The Perfect Pair
Peanut butter and jelly's got nothing on a glass of Malbec and Argentina's iconic asado. Here's why a glass of red and grill-marked meat tastes like heaven.
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Before The Electric Refrigerator, Here's How People Kept Food Cold
It wasn't until the middle of the 20th century that most homes had refrigerators. Before that, folks had to get more creative to keep food fresh.
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What's All That Green Stuff Inside Of Dubai Chocolate?
The filling of the viral Dubai chocolate bars, with its vibrantly green gooeyness and crunchy bits, looks absolutely to die for, but what is it made out of?
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Donuts Vs Beignets: What's The Big Difference Anyways?
The sugar-dusted squares of sweet, fried dough that have become an icon of New Orleans' cuisine certainly seem like donuts, so what's different about them?
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