You Really Shouldn't Order Sake With Sushi, Here's Why
As two of Japan's most popular culinary exports, serving sushi with sake seems like a sensible choice. However, there's a good reason why you shouldn't do this.
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Here's How Rising Egg Prices Could Impact Pączki Day
Pączki Day is approaching and as anyone familiar with the Fat Tuesday celebration knows, it takes a lot of eggs to make it happen despite recent price hikes.
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Why The Definition Of A Grinder Sandwich Is So Hard To Nail Down
Ever wonder what the difference between a grinder, a hoagie, and a sub is? It seems like everyone has a different definition. Here's why its up for debate.
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What Is The Most Expensive Bourbon Whiskey On The Market?
A high-quality bourbon whiskey can have an expensive price tag, but this particular choice exceeds any amount you could possibly guess.
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Why Hotels Call Their Morning Buffets Continental Breakfasts
The moniker "continental," so often attached to meager or average hotel breakfast bars, was originally intended to appeal to a particular audience.
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Why Is Pimento The Go-To Stuffing For Olives?
How is it that those little red slivers of pimento first found their way into pitted green olives? And how did they become the standard choice?
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Why The Three-Martini Lunch Faded Away
While the liquid lunch was once a mainstay of business meetings in certain professions, there are a number of reasons why these boozy affairs are now history.
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Is It So Bad To Eat Dinner In Front Of The TV?
So, eating a whole bag of chips during the opening credits might not be the way. But here's how dining in front of the tube really impacts your health.
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Are Dinner And Supper The Same Thing?
Once clearly defined terms for a specific meal, dinner and supper now mean different things to different parts of the country. So what do they really mean?
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Why Americans Are Taking 'Fart Walks' After Big Meals
It's common to want to just sit around after a big meal, but some people have started taking walks with the express purpose of passing gas. Here's what to know.
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White House Chefs Have To Follow Some Very Strange Rules
Preparing meals for the leader of the free world as a White House chef comes with a lot of pressure, along with some unusual rules and regulations.
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Take A Cold Dive Into The History Of Hawaiian Shave Ice
Cultures all around the world partake in the joy of syrup over shaved ice, and Hawaii is certainly no exception. Come explore the history of Hawaiian shave ice.
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Why A Ship Captain From Maine Is Credited With Putting The Holes In Donuts
Donuts have long existed, but they haven't always had holes. That now-ubiquitous invention can be attributed to the ingenuity of a ship captain from Maine.
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Regional Italian Foods Chefs Think Everyone Should Try
Italian cuisine can be found pretty much everywhere, but if you're after something a little more authentic, you'll want to try these regional favorites.
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The Origin And Evolution Of Canadian Poutine
You probably know that poutines are a Canadian thing, but the history of the dish is a bit more complicated than that.
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Brazil's Oldest Spirit Is One That's Mostly Made Illegally
Brazil's original liquor is one that you've likely never heard of, unless you've visited the northeastern state where this purple drink is king.
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Malbec Meets The Grill: Why Wine And Asado Make The Perfect Pair
Peanut butter and jelly's got nothing on a glass of Malbec and Argentina's iconic asado. Here's why a glass of red and grill-marked meat tastes like heaven.
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Before The Electric Refrigerator, Here's How People Kept Food Cold
It wasn't until the middle of the 20th century that most homes had refrigerators. Before that, folks had to get more creative to keep food fresh.
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What's All That Green Stuff Inside Of Dubai Chocolate?
The filling of the viral Dubai chocolate bars, with its vibrantly green gooeyness and crunchy bits, looks absolutely to die for, but what is it made out of?
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Donuts Vs Beignets: What's The Big Difference Anyways?
The sugar-dusted squares of sweet, fried dough that have become an icon of New Orleans' cuisine certainly seem like donuts, so what's different about them?
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Why The Senate Has A Desk Stuffed With Candy
Since the 1960s, one of the 100 stately wooden desks in the U.S. Senate Chamber has harbored a secret drawer filled to the brim with candies.
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Why Aren't More Americans Cooking With Blood? Everyone Else Is Doing It
Blood is a popular ingredient in many countries around the world, but not in the United States. There are many reasons why Americans should be cooking with it.
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What Was The Original Mincemeat Pie Made Of?
Let's go medieval for a moment and talk about mincemeat pies. Specifically, let's break down the ingredients for the original mincemeat pie.
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What Is The Right Way To Eat Miso Soup?
Slurping down a simple bowl of miso soup seems straightforward enough, but did you know that there is actually a right and wrong way to eat it?
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Yes, You Can Add People To A Costco Membership
Yes, you can add people to your Costco membership but there are many rules to follow, such as how many, what type of membership, and how to pay.
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We Call Them Danishes, But The Pastry's Real Name Points Outside Of Denmark
Despite their name, Danishes aren't actually from Denmark, which is why you wouldn't hear a local ordering one by that name.
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The Croissant Etiquette Rule You Didn't Realize You Were Breaking
If you think politely eating croissants is difficult enough already, we have some bad news. You might be making an etiquette mistake without even knowing it.
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