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  • turkey wishbone tradition

    The Poultry Wishbone Game Has Existed Since Ancient Times

    You might have heard about the poultry wishbone game or even played it yourself. But did you know it has existed since ancient times? Here's the story.

    By Kaleigh Brown October 10th, 2024 Read More
  • Salmon swimming upstream

    The Rich Fish Crucial To Indigenous Culture In The Pacific Northwest

    Salmon has not only nourished the Pacific Northwest's Native Nations and their lands for thousands of years, it also has great spiritual significance.

    By Erica Martinez October 10th, 2024 Read More
  • Multiple bagels placed three rows

    Why The Yom Kippur Fast Is Often Broken With Bagels

    There's some history to why bagels are a common way the Yom Kippur fast is broken. See why bagels align with Jewish law and healthy fast-breaking.

    By Antoinette Goldberg October 9th, 2024 Read More
  • Mongolian beef over rice

    Does Mongolian Beef Actually Come From Mongolia?

    It appears to be anyone's guess where the uncomplicated fan favorite dish from Chinese restaurant menus got its name, but one thing about it is for sure.

    By Erica Martinez October 8th, 2024 Read More
  • Luna Cafe sign

    The Infamous Cafe Al Capone Used To Frequent Along Route 66

    The Luna Cafe, which recently celebrated its 100th anniversary, is a living ode to mob nostalgia, having been frequented by Scarface and his friends.

    By Matt Bruce October 7th, 2024 Read More
  • Bacon and eggs in pan

    How Bacon Became A Key Player In The Classic American Breakfast

    What we end up putting in our bodies used to be a matter of what was available, but in a world of global commerce, it has as much to do with marketing

    By Zhuotong Scarlett Han October 7th, 2024 Read More
  • the pirates house exterior

    The Pirate's House Is The Georgia Restaurant With History To Match The Name

    The Pirates' House pays homage Savannah Georgia's swashbuckling past, part restaurant, part haunted (history) house, it's spooky delicious fun for the family.

    By Irvin Ventura October 7th, 2024 Read More
  • Drinking Scotch whisky in Glencoe, Scotland

    The Only Type Of Whisky Winston Churchill Liked To Sip On

    Winston Churchill was known for being an avid and proud drinker. While he drank widely when it came to booze, for whisky, only one type would do.

    By Mariana Zapata October 5th, 2024 Read More
  • a glass of absinthe

    The Bizarre Absinthe Myth You Have To Stop Believing

    You might associate absinthe with the opium dens and bohemian artists of old, but there's some misinformation surrounding the drink's mythic legacy.

    By Cara J Suppa October 3rd, 2024 Read More
  • Long Island iced tea cocktail

    The Competing Origin Stories Behind Long Island Iced Tea

    The Long Island Iced Tea is attributed to two different bartenders decades apart, one from Long Island, Manhattan, and the other from Kingsport, Tennessee.

    By Richard DiCicco October 2nd, 2024 Read More
  • Texas Roadhouse neon sign

    The First Texas Roadhouse Location Wasn't Where You'd Think

    Texas Roadhouse may be full of the Lone Star State spirit, but it wasn't born there. See where the story began and how the founder created his vision.

    By Joe Hoeffner October 2nd, 2024 Read More
  • Bragg liquid aminos

    How Liquid Aminos Became A Health Food Store Icon

    You've probably seen liquid aminos in a health food store at some point. Here's how they became so popular, and why they're still around today.

    By Kaleigh Brown October 2nd, 2024 Read More
  • Apples and dish of honey on gray counter with leaves

    Apples And Honey: What The Sweet Duo Means For Rosh Hashanah

    One of the food traditions connected to Rosh Hashanah is eating apples dipped in honey. Why is this snack significant on this autumn holiday?

    By Erica Martinez September 30th, 2024 Read More
  • couscous dish

    Pasta Or Grain: Where Does Couscous Really Belong?

    Explore whether couscous belongs in the pasta or grain category. Learn more about this versatile food and decide where it fits best in your diet.

    By Dennis Lee September 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Hand with martini glass sticking out from green curtain

    Explaining The Kangaroo Kicker, The Forgotten Cocktail That Was Inspired By WWII

    A martini is a classic cocktail with a long history and many variations. In the wake of World War II, one was briefly known as a kangaroo kicker.

    By Antoinette Goldberg September 29th, 2024 Read More
  • A bowl of coleslaw

    Replace Mayo With Alabama White BBQ Sauce For A Tangy Coleslaw Upgrade

    In many kitchens, coleslaw is made with a mayonnaise-based dressing, but using Alabama white BBQ sauce will bring an extra kick of heat that many will welcome.

    By Holly Tishfield September 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Biscuits with chocolate gravy

    Biscuits And Gravy Is A Whole Lot Sweeter In Appalachia

    Biscuits and gravy is a wholesome Southern classic and a delicious breakfast dish, and in Southern Appalachia, you'll find a distinctively sweet version.

    By Kaleigh Brown September 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Sex on the Beach closeup

    The Murky Origins Of The Sex On The Beach Cocktail

    Sex on the Beach: It's more than the stuff of summer fantasies or a scene in "From Here to Eternity." It's a fruity cocktail with a tale behind it.

    By Joe Hoeffner September 28th, 2024 Read More
  • Jimmy John's sandwich

    Jimmy John's Almost Sold A Completely Different Type Of Food

    Jimmy John's might've been known for an entirely different operation, an entirely different food if things had gone another way when it was being conceived.

    By Shannon Dell September 26th, 2024 Read More
  • three toppings in metal bowls

    Give Your Salsa The East Texas Treatment With One Squeezable Addition

    At most Mexican restaurants, you'll be served a few different salsas with your chips. But in East Texas, you might also be served a side of butter.

    By Angela L. Pagán September 25th, 2024 Read More
  • Carolina Gold rice with spoon

    The Origin Story Of Carolina Gold Rice Goes Way Back

    Carolina Gold rice isn't just any kind of rice, but what makes it so special? The answer will take us all the way back to before the American Revolution.

    By Sam Worley September 23rd, 2024 Read More
  • Black and white photo of Bonnie and Clyde

    The Site Of Bonnie And Clyde's Last Meal Is Worth A Road Trip

    Just before being gunned down by law enforcement after the biggest manhunt of its time, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow stopped at a café in Louisiana for lunch.

    By Erica Martinez September 22nd, 2024 Read More
  • In-N-Out Animal Style burger

    These Are The Customers Behind In-N-Out's 'Animal Style' Burger

    The famous (and not so secret) Animal Style burger is an In-N-Out favorite, but where did its unique moniker come from? We have the surprising answer!

    By Stephen Bradley September 22nd, 2024 Read More
  • Oktoberfest attendees wearing Bavarian costumes

    What Beer Was Enjoyed At The First Oktoberfest Celebrations?

    Märzen is an Oktoberfest classic, but this season, why not don your lederhosen, smash your steins, and drink the original Oktoberfest beer - a dunkel?

    By Stephen Bradley September 19th, 2024 Read More
  • hot dog with mustard on a plate

    A Brief History Of The Hot Dog And Its Bun

    The history of the hot dog and its bun, a quintessentially American dish, is still debated today. We're here to try to separate fact from fiction.

    By Angela L. Pagán September 18th, 2024 Read More
  • Waffle ice cream cones on light blue background

    Before Ice Cream Came In Cones, The Treat Was Served In An Unsanitary Way

    Before edible cones, ice cream was served another way. But sweet treats long preceded germ theory, so no one blushed at this, frankly, gross serving method.

    By Erica Martinez September 16th, 2024 Read More
  • people outside a Cracker Barrel

    The Story Behind Cracker Barrel's Name

    Cracker Barrel's name has a forgotten origin. Let's explore the folksy story behind it and how the restaurant captures the spirit of yesteryear.

    By Angela L. Pagán September 16th, 2024 Read More
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