This Was The First Cocktail Ever Created In The US
A standard part of today's drinking culture, it seems like cocktails must have always existed, but that's not true. The first US cocktail was created in 1806.
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Stories By Margo Milanowski
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The Best Way To Reheat Roasted Potatoes And Maintain Crispiness
After a dinner including crispy, flavorful roasted potatoes, eating the leftovers can be incredibly disappointing if they're reheated the wrong way.
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The Debated Origin Story Of The Bloody Mary Cocktail
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Cheap Vs Expensive Vodka: What's The Difference?
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What You Need To Know Before Seasoning Pork Loin
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Everything You Need To Know About Acadian Redfish
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How Temperature Affects The Taste Of Cold Brew
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Tips You Need When Cooking With Different Types Of Olive Oil
Here is a breakdown of what makes four types of olive oil (light tasting, regular, virgin, and extra virgin) unique and how to use them in your cooking.
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The Origin Of Vodka Goes Back Longer Than You Might Expect
While vodka's popularity in the United States didn't really kick off until the last century or so, its origins back much, much further.
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What Makes Chicago-Style Deep Dish Pizza So Unique?
Chicago-style deep dish of course differs from thin crust pizza, but it also has some defining factors that help it stand out from other deep dish pizza styles.
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Why Ina Garten Dresses Grain Salads While They're Still Hot
There are plenty of tips and tricks to keep up your sleeve when building a grain bowl, including one from Ina Garten that you may not have heard before.
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What You Should Consider When Picking Out Fruit Salad Ingredients
If you've ever eaten a less-than-stellar fruit salad you know they're not all created equal. The perfect fruit salad scores high in looks, flavor, and texture.
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This Pale Cucumber Is Technically A Melon
You may be surprised to learn that, despite its name, the Armenian cucumber is not actually a cucumber at all.
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How Mushroom Coffee Could Improve Your Digestion
Your standard cup of joe may fuel you through the day, but mushroom coffee, a popular alternative, might be doing more for your gut, according to a 2021 study.
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Do You Lose Any Health Benefits When You Heat Olive Oil?
Of course, we know that cooking by nature fundamentally changes the structure of food, so does heating break down the helpful nutrients in olive oil?
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Why You Should Crack Eggs In A Separate Bowl
Eggs are versatile and nutritious, but they can also require special care. Cracking eggs in a separate bowl can make for a better, safer meal.
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