The Economical Cooking Method Italians Favored During WWII
In a bid to save energy, one Italian woman has brought back a decades-old method that was favored during WWII. Here's how it's being put to use today.
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The Only Way You Should Be Adding Sugar To Turkish Coffee
Turkish coffee is unlike any other, in terms of what's in your cup to how it's heated. See why even sweetening up the brew must be done differently.
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18th Century 'Waffle Frolics' Featured A Delightfully Absurd Ritual
Waffle frolics were a thriving, popular event to hold and attend from the 18th century all the way until the 1960s when the tradition began to fade away.
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The Small Canadian Town Known As The 'French Fry Capital Of The World'
Canada is famous for many things, but go ahead and add french fries to the likes of Mounties and maple syrup because one town is responsible for heaps of them.
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How Starbucks Inspired Coffee Chain %ARABICA
Coffee seller %Arabica took inspiration from Starbucks in more ways than one -- here's how it resembles (and differs from) the world's largest coffee chain.
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Why You Should Always Have A Container Of Dashi Soy Sauce In Your Pantry
Dashi soy sauce is a blend of ingredients that produces something that tastes like nothing else in your pantry. See why it's worth buying or making a bottle.
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The Tapioca Alcohol That's Served In The Himalayan Mountains
Tunglubuk chi, a Himalayan tapioca alcohol, has been around for centuries. Here's what makes this drink unique -- and why it could be disappearing.
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Is Greek Yogurt Exclusively Made In Greece?
Yogurt is a dietary staple for many and Greek yogurt is considered one of the more popular yogurt varieties. But is Greek yogurt actually made in Greece?
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Is There A Real Difference Between Amazon Fresh And Whole Foods?
Amazon owns Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh. Since they're both owned by the same company, how different can these stores really be? The answer may surprise you.
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What Is A Duck Press And Should You Get One?
A duck press is precisely what it sounds like -- but when is it used, why is it important to French cuisine, and do you need one in your own kitchen?
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The History Of Sauerkraut May Have Begun With The Great Wall Of China
While sauerkraut is a quintessential German dish, used on brats, burgers, and everything in between, its origins may actually be rooted in ancient China.
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Iraqi 'Starbucks' Locations Shine Light On Major Counterfeiting Issues
If you were visiting Iraq, you might be pleased to see that you can still get your morning coffee at one of three Starbucks locations in Baghdad. Or can you?
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What Makes Shanghai-Style Rice Dumplings Stand Out?
Chinese dumplings not only come in all shapes and sizes but they are also prepared in many different ways, like the Shanghai-style rice dumplings.
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23 Types Of Flatbread, Explained
Flatbread is a diverse group of foods. From arepas and tortillas to pitas and lavash, explore the variety of tasty flatbreads enjoyed throughout the world.
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Focaccia Di Recco Is The Crispy, Cheesy Relative Of Italy's Famed Bread
Although it has focaccia in the name, this bread differs from the more traditional style in texture and look of the bread.
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Mexican Wedding Cookies Didn't Originate In Mexico
It's easy to believe that Mexican wedding cookies were created in Mexico. But despite the fairly conclusive circumstantial evidence, you'd be wrong.
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The History Of Custard Powder
Anyone with an egg allergy was sadly unable to participate in eating and enjoying custard until a clever English chemist decided to do something about it.
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Why People Smash Pomegranates At Turkish Celebrations
There is more to the pomegranate than what meets the tongue and in modern-day Turkey, the rosy fruit still is involved in many of their celebratory traditions.
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The Reason Maui Onions Are So Sweet
Milder than both yellow and red onions alike, the allium is prized for its minimal pungency, something that Maui Hacks attributes to the onion's origin.
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The Meaty Ingredients Used To Create Victorian Raised Pie
Do you like meat pies and want to try making a traditional raised pie? Be aware: they are time-consuming to make and have an extensive meaty ingredient list.
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The 3 Most Popular Types Of Clam Chowder, Explained
Clam chowder might bring associations of summers on Cape Cod, but it's not limited to New England. Here are the most popular types of clam chowder explained.
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Michael W. Twitty On The African Roots Of American Barbecue - Exclusive
Author and historian Michael W. Twitty works to illuminate misremembered culinary histories. Here, he explains the forgotten African roots of American barbecue.
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The First Chocolate Brownie Recipe Is Still Being Made In Chicago
We are all familiar with the many variations of brownies, but did you know that you can still buy brownies made with the original recipe in Chicago?
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The Difference Between Grade A And Grade B Foie Gras, Explained
A culinary delicacy steeped in controversy, foie gras is available in different grades. Here's the difference between Grade A and Grade B foie gras.
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Despite Increasing Profits Food Companies Plan To Raise Prices In 2023
Although revenue is increasing for many food companies, here's why a significant number of them are planning to continue raising prices for consumers.
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9 Types Of Trappist Cheese, Explained
If you like food with bold aroma, strong flavors, and long, storied histories, then here's everything you need to know about the most popular Trappist cheeses.
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How Bob's Red Mill Was Able To Reduce Its Food Waste By Over 70%
To curb food waste, Bob's Red Mill is putting easy sustainable practices into their production line -- a move that has already decreased food waste by over 70%.
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