How Bad Weather Paved The Way For Some Of Japan's Best Eclectic Sweets
Some of Japan's sweet treats owe their existence to the Portuguese. Thanks to the arrival of sugar, the island nation was able to experiment with confections.
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Grilled Cheese And Tomato Soup: The History Behind The Iconic Pairing
With vitamin C found in tomatoes and carbs in the cheese sandwiches, tomato soup and grilled cheese was a quick recipe that could keep energy levels high.
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How Delicate Angel Food Cake Became A Dessert Classic
Light, fluffy angel food cake can be tough to get just right - but intrepid foodies have nonetheless been trying their hand at it for centuries.
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How Herbal Wine Was Made In Ancient Egypt
For almost as long as humans have been around, they have been figuring out ways to make alcoholic beverages. The roots of herbal wine go back to ancient Egypt.
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The History Of Rum Raisin Ice Cream Actually Began In Italy
Rum raisin ice cream is not just a relic of the past to be savored by grandparents. The tasty, boozy dessert deserves your consideration!
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The Origin Of Lemon Bars Only Dates Back To The Early 1960s
Lemon bars seem like they have been around forever. But, as it turns out, this classic sweet and zesty treat was actually created relatively recently!
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The Italian American Origins Of Garlic Bread
There are dishes found in American restaurants that most of think of as Italian food even if it's basically unheard of in Italy, and this is one of them.
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Kariokes, The Traditional Chocolate Cake That Landed A World Record For Greece
Rich and chocolatey kariokes made the news several years ago when bakers in the town of Xanthi, Greece, decided to set a world record for the largest karioke.
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This Is How The British Biscuit Got Its Name
You probably already know that British biscuits are what Americans would call cookies, but do you know the reason why? The answer takes us back centuries.
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How Bubblegum Became Such An Iconic Part Of Baseball Culture
There are plenty of foods that are associated with sports stadiums, but perhaps no food item is more closely linked to the players themselves than bubblegum.
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The Origin Story Of Sicilian-Style Pizza
Typical American-style pizza has drifted pretty far away from its Italian roots, but what about Sicilian-style pizza? Let's look back at its origins.
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How French Fries And Ketchup Became A Pairing Made In Heaven
Whether grabbing a quick snack or indulging at your favorite diner, chances are you'll find the humble french fry and its tangy sidekick, ketchup, on the menu.
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How Hot Dogs Became A Classic Food At Every Baseball Game
The humble hot dog may feel like the quintessential all-American ballgame snack, but, in fact, it was first popularized in the U.S. by a Brit and a German.
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The Contentious Origin Of The Paloma Cocktail
At its heart, the Paloma is a simple cocktail with just two ingredients, but its history is a little blurry, as you may be if you drink too many fancy versions.
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The Origin Story Of Enchiladas Traces Back To The Aztec Empire
Enchiladas are a ubiquitous menu item at Mexican restaurants across the country. But this Mexican food staple actually has origins in the Aztec empire.
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Why Peanut Butter-Stuffed Onions Were A Staple During The Great Depression
As a staple from the Great Depression, onions stuffed with peanut butter weren't an uncommon sight on America's dinner tables when food was scarce.
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How Creamsicles Became A Popular Ice Cream Treat
Have you ever wondered how Creamsicles came to be? To find out, we're diving into not just the origin of Creamsicles but the history of popsicles overall too.
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How Italy's Love Of Polenta Actually Caused Severe Illness Centuries Ago
Nowadays, polenta is a simple dish that you can pair with a lot of foods. But it used to be a stark example of how too much of a good thing can be very bad.
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The Clever Ways NASA Astronauts Cook And Bake In Space
Just because they're orbiting the planet doesn't mean that astronauts have to forgo all the pleasures of Earth: here's how they cook and bake up there.
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Creole Mustard Is The Spiced Condiment You Need In Your Pantry
As an iconic condiment of New Orleans cuisine, Creole mustard can add spicy flair to varied foods. We explain how to enjoy this Big Easy classic.
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The Complicated Origins Of The Tres Leches Cake
There's no confusion over whether or not tres leches is a delicious dessert, but there is a great deal of confusion over where this dessert originated.
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Po'boy Vs Muffuletta: What's The Difference Between Sandwiches?
Both po'boys and muffulettas are delicious sandwiches that hail from New Orleans, but that's where the similarities end. Let's earn about both sandwiches.
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11 Facts You Should Know About Irish Butter
There's no denying it, Irish butter simply tastes better than pretty much any other butter. But why? Here are some facts about what makes Irish butter special.
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How Italians Added Flavor To Plain Polenta During World War II
Polenta isn't the most flavor-packed dish, especially when it's eaten over and over again due to rationing. This resourceful technique brought extra flavor.
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The Historical Origins Behind Service à La Russe, Or Russian-Style Dining
Although you may not have heard the term "Service a la Russe," you've probably seen this serving style in action. Here's how it became popular.
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The Alcoholic Cacao Drink That Predates Chocolate As We Know It
Forget everything you thought you knew about the origins of chocolate. This alcoholic beverage from Mesoamerica is the earliest use of chocolate.
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Sutemeny Rigo Jancsi: The Hungarian Chocolate Cake With A Dramatic History
Inspired by a love triangle and affair involving royalty that made international headlines, the backstory of sutemeny rigo Jancsi is certainly juicy.
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