The Santa We Know And Love Is Thanks To Coca-Cola Marketing
The image of Santa Claus as a jolly, red-suited man bearing gifts is so widespread it's easy to take for granted, but Coca-Cola marketing played a major role.
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The Company We Have To Thank For The First Mass-Produced Candy Bar
Candy bars are everywhere these days, but it wasn't until this company managed to industrialize the candy-making process that the world saw the very first one.
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Hershey's Kisses Candy Really Lives Up To Its Name In An Interesting Way
Hershey's Kisses have been a staple of the American candy scene for over a century, but their cute and cuddly name comes from a surprising source.
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How Immigrants Blended Traditions To Make A Classic Minnesotan Dessert
Many of the most beloved dishes are born of the intersection of two or more cultures. This traditional Midwestern dessert is certainly one of them.
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Hot Dog Recalls That Affected Millions
An American classic, hot dogs are eaten commonly in the U.S., but evidently there have been some hot dog recalls that affected millions of people.
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How A Historic Minnesota Church Became A Restaurant Without Losing Its Heritage
If you ever find yourself in Minnesota, there's an old, 19th-century church that's been painstakingly renovated into a restaurant. Here's how they did it.
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How Vermont Uses Snow To Enjoy Maple Syrup To The Fullest
If you don't already know, the Northeastern States have a sweet winter tradition involving maple syrup and fresh snow. It couldn't be easier to put together.
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Kraft Food Recalls That Affected Millions
Kraft is one of the biggest and most well-known grocery brands out there, but over the years it's had to recall plenty of items. These are the biggest recalls.
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Marilyn Monroe Ate Breakfast Like A Body Builder
Marilyn Monroe's eating habits may surprise even her staunchest fans. The Hollywood icon's choice of breakfast is especially fascinating.
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Restaurant Chains That Closed The Most Locations In 2024
2024 has seen a lot of well-known restaurant chains closing locations. Here are some of the ones that closed the most locations overall.
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You Can Still Eat A California Roll From The Chef Who Created It
The California roll's origins are, like sushi, wrapped in mystery, but Vancouver chef Hidekazu Tojo is widely credited as its ingenious creator.
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Discontinued Costco Grocery Products We Probably Won't Get Back
Costco is beloved by a lot of people, but sometimes it does discontinue products without any warning. These are some old favorites that probably won't return.
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Should You Really Never Eat British Fish And Chips With Your Hands?
A viral debate erupted across social media after an American woman ate fish and chips with her hands in London - should you or shouldn’t you?
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Is This Wisconsin Town Really The Birthplace Of The Hamburger?
Hamburgers are a quintessentially American food, so it's no wonder people want to take credit for its creation. But is this Wisconsin town really responsible?
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Whatever Happened To Fruitopia, The Discontinued Drink That Ruled The '90s?
Fruitopia was an attempt by the Coca-Cola Company to capitalize on the health food trends of the '90s by offering a fruit juice blend with a positive message.
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Cheese Recalls That Affected Millions
Recalls can affect almost any foods, but cheese is one that is particularly high risk. These are some of the cheese recalls that affected millions of people.
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Steak And Lemonade Is A Classic Combo With Chicago Roots
Chicago is famous for its food scene, but it's not all deep dish pizza and Michelin stars. Steak and lemonade is a classic late night staple in the Windy City.
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5 Food Items We Would Rather Leave Santa On Christmas Eve
The traditional Christmas Eve treat for Santa Claus is a plate of milk and cookies, but this year we wanted to do something a little more creative.
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Why, Exactly, Do We Leave Milk And Cookies Out For Santa On Christmas Eve?
Not everyone actually follows through on it, but the tradition of leaving out milk and cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve has surprisingly ancient roots.
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What's The Difference Between Carbonara And Amatriciana?
Pasta carbonara and pasta amatriciana are both staples of Roman cuisine. Though they share many similarities, the dishes also have some key differences.
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The Missouri Custard Shop Where You Can Pair Dessert With A Christmas Tree
Before Dairy Queen was a thing, this St. Louis custard shop was all the rage. These days, the Missouri staple has taken to selling Christmas trees too.
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The Biggest Trader Joe's Recalls
These are some of the biggest Trader Joe's recalls to date, and they affected millions of people. The types of recalls varied from glass to bugs in the food.
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The 2 Latke Toppings You Can't Forget During Hanukkah
Keep the ketchup and seasoned mayo put away this Hanukkah if you want to stick to tradition. See some of the Eastern European toppings that folks still favor.
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Here's Why Medieval Beef Olives Didn't Actually Include Any Olives
Like many foods, beef olives have a fascinating but somewhat confusing history. Here's what we learned about the dish and where it gets its name.
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How Boiled Peanuts Became A Southern Staple
Boiled peanuts are a soft, salty snack that's popular in the American South. But although the tradition goes back generations, it took a long time to get there.
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Portuguese Vs Chinese Egg Tarts: What Is The Difference?
Did someone say egg tarts -- but which one? See the differences between Portuguese pastel de nata and Chinese daan tat -- tarts shaped by each's culture.
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Chick-Fil-A Recalls That Affected Millions
Chick-fil-A doesn't have nearly as many recalls as some of its fast food competitors, but there are still some times when it happened. These are its recalls.
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