New Jersey's Official State Muffin Is A Sweet Classic
New Jersey has an official muffin that makes a sweet statement about a crop very important to the state.
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Stories By Courtney Iseman
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How To Remove Greasy BBQ Sauce Stains With A Pantry Staple
Barbecue sauce stains are amongst the toughest food stains to clean, but they aren't impossible to take care of. All you need is a single ingredient.
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The Unique Breakfast Sandwich Topping You'll Only Find In Sweden
From open-faced sandwiches to fermented buttermilk, Sweden has developed a distinct breakfast culture -- and there's one topping unique to the region.
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Why Padma Lakshmi Starts Her Thanksgiving Turkey In The Middle Of The Night
Thanksgiving dinner is a time-consuming undertaking. Most people don't start preparing it at 1 a.m. the night before, but Padma Lakshmi does.
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Why French Wine May Have More Alcohol Than You Realize
With French wine, you might not realize its listed ABV content is different until you're a few glasses in. There's a reason for that, however.
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Does Hot Sauce Ever Really Expire?
Given that we use it like a seasoning, we often take our hot sauce bottles for granted. But does this spicy condiment ever expire? Here's what you need to know.
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The One Food José Andrés Would Never Order At A Restaurant
Everyone has their preferences, but for World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés, there's one particular breakfast staple he avoids when eating out.
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What It Means If Your Milk Carton Is Bloated
Milk cartons and jugs aren't supposed to be bloated and bulging, but is it cause for alarm? The answer is yes and no depending on the specifics.
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This Is How Eggs Became The Ultimate Breakfast Staple
Eggs have been eaten across various cultures around the world for century, but they weren't always the go-to breakfast staple that they are now.
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The Iconic Delaware Sandwich That Serves Thanksgiving Dinner In Every Bite
The U.S. is packed with regional sandwiches. For Delaware, it's all about the Thanksgiving-themed Bobbie with turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce.
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A Canned Drink Bar Will Change The Way You Host
You can curate options on a tighter budget and better calculate drinks per guest to avoid overspending and waste, creating a fun setup in the process.
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Geoffrey Zakarian's Favorite NYC Bar To Order A Martini
Tasting Table caught up with Geoffrey Zakarian at Food Network's New York City Wine & Food Festival and got his opinion on where to drink a martini.
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Where To Find A Bar's Well Liquors If There's No Menu
When you don't specify an exact brand of spirit, bartenders tend to grab a well liquor. An expert teaches us how to tell which brands are in the well.
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How The Elmo Cola Cocktail Became Indiana's Regional Drink
Indiana's signature cocktail owes its creation to the historic St. Elmo's Steakhouse. The restaurant brought in an expert to revamp its cocktail menu.
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The Nose Plugging Technique To Properly Taste Chocolate
Good chocolate is like wine and deserves proper tasting to appreciate all of the nuances. Plugging your nose can enhance the taste experience.
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Your Cocktail Rims Need A Cinnamon Sugar Twist For Fall
Cinnamon sugar rims are one of the easiest ways to make guests say "wow." They upgrade fall cocktails, but are perfect a fall beer or cider.
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How To Build A Balanced Pumpkin Martini That's Not Overly Sweet
How can you mix up a pitch-perfect pumpkin martini that's rich in flavor yet not too sweet? We asked an expert to help us out.
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Is It Okay To Thaw Frozen Cookie Dough And Refreeze It?
Can you re-freeze cookie dough? Once you've taken it out of the freezer and let it thaw, is it safe or ideal to put whatever's left back in the freezer?
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Whatever Happened To Hardee's Cinnamon N' Raisin Biscuits?
It seems like no matter how popular a fast food menu item is, it's never immune to being discontinued. The Hardee's Cinnamon 'N Raisin biscuit met such a fate.
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The Arranging Method You Should Try For Your Next Cheese Board
A cheese board isn't just a jumble of delicious dairy chunks. It's an opportunity to explore flavors and textures. That means how you arrange the food matters.
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Turn Goat Cheese Into A Show-Stopping Appetizer With One Simple Technique
With a certain technique, your entire cheese board could star a log of goat cheese with various accouterments, and people will talk about it for months.
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The Absolute Best Cadbury Chocolate Bar Is Also The Most Popular
With nearly two dozen different candy bars, Cadbury produces a lot of delicious chocolate. But which one is the very best?
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The Spooky Pennsylvania Restaurant Where Diners Eat 43 Feet Underground
Here's the scoop on the almost 150-year-old Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, restaurant where you can eat and drink almost four dozen feet below ground.
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How To Make A Korean Yogurt Soju Cocktail With 3 Simple Ingredients
In bottled and canned forms, there are plenty of flavors of Korean soju to choose from. You can upgrade the drink further with just two extra ingredients.
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The Best Bread To Use For Maximum Flavor In Your Bread Pudding
Even when it's a day or so past its prime, this bread retains a nice softness and chew, and that porous consistency is perfect for bread pudding.
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The Absolute Best Snacks To Eat At A Bourbon Tasting
If you're hosting a bourbon tasting finding the right snacks to serve is almost as important as grabbing the right bottles to taste.
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The Simple, Fruity Snack You Should Be Making In Your Air Fryer
Air fryers make cooking more convenient in our busy lives. And there are always more dishes to air fry, such as this simple, fruity, expert-recommended snack.
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