The First Butter Was Invented By Accident And It Didn't Come From A Cow
Butter was very likely first invented by accident, by a long-journeying traveler whose pack animal mode of transportation jostled his milk.
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New Study Examines The Major Economic Downside Of Plant-Based Beef
The popularity of plant-based diets has risen over the past few years for a variety of factors. Here's why that growth may actually be an economic disaster.
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Most Of The World's Chocolate Comes From This Country
Forty percent of the chocolate consumed around the world comes from four countries in Europe, but which country produces the most?
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How A Founding Father And A Spy Brought Tofu To The Global Stage
Tofu is that ubiquitous vegetarian staple that is a blank canvas for pretty much any flavor. Its history includes a spy, a Founding Father, and even ghosts.
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The Concerning Reason This City Has Partially Banned Food Trucks
Tasked with increasing public safety, police have forced food trucks that frequent the popular spot to move in order to decrease gatherings outside the bars.
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What You Should Know About Japan's Aomori Apples
One prefecture in Japan produces over half of the apples consumed across the entire country. Here's how the apple industry of Aomori became so successful.
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New Study Finds That Hunger Continues To Affect More Women Than Men
The gender gap has long plagued women's finances, now a new study finds that hunger continues to affect more women than men around the globe.
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This Is What The USDA Said About Climate Change At A Recent Symposium
Just a few weeks after a long-awaited climate bill finally passed the Senate, here's what the USDA says it plans to do to address climate change.
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The Real Reason Kroger Was In A Major Lawsuit Over Kona Coffee
Kona coffee is some of the world's most prestigious, being farmed in a single area between two volcanoes. And, here's why Kona coffee farmers sued Kroger.
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The Real Reason Root Beer Was Invented
With or without ice cream, root beer is a delicious treat enjoyed by kids and adults alike. There is more than one story to explain this drink's origins.
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The History Of Pancakes Goes Back Longer Than You Might Think
Pancakes have been around as long as recorded civilization, which begs the question, how has the flapjack not only survived but also evolved throughout history?
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Here's What Inspired Quaker Oats' Name
It was in the early days of what became known as the Quaker Oats Company that an image of a Quaker man became its logo. Here's what it symbolizes.
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Think Twice Before Stacking Empty Plates At A Restaurant
Do you stack your plates at the end of a meal at a restaurant trying to help your waiter out? They might actually prefer you didn't; here's why.
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The Death Of Alastair Little Has The Food World Shaken
Chef Alastair Little died at the age of 72, leaving the food world to reminisce on his many contributions to the restaurant industry.
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Fogo De Chão's Award-Winning Dining Experience Will Soon Be In Canada
Fogo de Chão's Brazillian steakhouse has seen rapid growth along with the doubling of meat-eating in 30 years. Now the popular experience is opening in Canada.
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How Cargill Is Helping To Restock American Food Pantries
Rising food costs and increased food insecurity mean more pressure on food pantries across the US. Here's how Cargill is helping keep food pantries stocked.
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The Real Reason Behind China's Latest Ban On Taiwanese Foods
China just banned a host of Taiwanese foods. Here's the real reason behind the ban. It may shock you.
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Why Olive Oil Is The Next Product That Could See A Price Increase
Add olive oil to the list of hiking prices, joining the likes of bacon and bread. Similar to the wheat crisis, Spanish and Italian olive crops suffer from this.
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Which US State Yields The Highest Fruit Production?
Specific states may have certain fruits they're certainly proud of and known for, there is one state that reigns supreme when it comes to fruit production.
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The Best Pasta To Pair With A Vodka Sauce
Pasta and sauce are like Bonnie and Clyde or like peanut butter and jelly-- they were made for each other. So, here's the perfect pasta for vodka sauce.
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New Research Shows That Eating Processed Foods Affects Cognitive Behavior
A recent study published in Neurology determined that consuming "ultra-processed foods" may be linked to an increased risk of cognitive disorders like dementia.
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What 'Cupping' Means In The Coffee Industry
Every industry has its own lingo. The word 'cupping' in the coffee industry describes much more than the vessel you use for your favorite beverage.
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Why Yuzu Fruit Is Important In Japanese Cuisine
Health benefits and citrus tastes aside, yuzu fruit has a significant impact on Japan's culture. Here's why.
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What Is Malaysia Going To Do With Its Chicken Surplus?
The Malaysian ban on chicken exports in June, which affected neighboring countries, is now due to be lifted. Here's what you need to know about th chicken ban.
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What Makes The Detroit Coney Hot Dog So Unique?
Far from Coney Island, people know the Detroit Coney hot dog for its signature beef-topped goodness. But what really makes this regional style so unique?
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How The US School Lunch Program Took Over 40 Years To Become Official
It took a long time for the U.S. school lunch program to become official. Discover the history behind the process.
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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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