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  • Person making a pizza with cheese and marinara sauce.

    Sicilian Vs Neapolitan Pizza: What's The Big Difference?

    Neapolitan pizza and Sicilian pizza are as different as two pizzas styles can be. From base to toppings, they prove that pizza is anything but monolithic.

    By Kendra Mahaffey 5 months ago Read More
  • Exterior of a Japanese restaurant with plastic food on display

    Restaurants In Japan Have The Best Way Of Displaying Their Menu

    Japan's restaurant industry devised a unique way to surpass language barriers with their menus. In doing so, they also created a new form of art.

    By Cassie Womack 5 months ago Read More
  • warm beer cheese in a crock with a pint of beer and pretzels

    What's The Origin Of Beer Cheese?

    Beer cheese, that delicious spread that goes so well with crudite, crackers, pretzels, and just about everything else, originated somewhere you wouldn't expect.

    By Cara J Suppa 5 months ago Read More
  • The Richard Nixon booth at Martin's Tavern.

    A History Of Political Schemes Linger Over One DC Tavern

    Presidents, senior politicians, and even a few Major League Baseball players have all frequented this tavern. Only one of them is mentioned on the menu.

    By Maria Scinto 5 months ago Read More
  • Two glasses filled with ice.

    America's Love For Ice Is Almost As Old As The Country Itself

    In the United States, ice of all shapes and sizes is used to cool everything from coffee to soda, but when and why did the country's love affair with ice start?

    By Holly Tishfield 5 months ago Read More
  • antique fork flanked on either side by rusted spoons

    Why Europeans Refused To Use Forks For Hundreds Of Years

    Despite arriving in Europe over a millenium ago, the fork, a modern culinary mainstay, did not catch on for centuries. What caused this delay?

    By Cara J Suppa 5 months ago Read More
  • A hand lifting a stick of cotton candy out of the spinning machine

    Was Cotton Candy Ironically Invented By A Dentist?

    Believe it or not, cotton candy, spun from almost pure sugar, may have first been invented by the least likely person imaginable: a dentist.

    By Joe Hoeffner 5 months ago Read More
  • Menu on board in front of small restaurant

    How To Navigate A Menu In Italy Like A True Italian

    In Italy, dining is an experience to be enjoyed over conversation and laughter, and it is important to be able to navigate the menu to make it more pleasurable.

    By Erica Martinez 5 months ago Read More
  • People sitting and socializing at an eatery in Japan

    What Exactly Is Japanese Izakaya-Style Dining?

    While Western cultures long ago assimilated certain Japanese styles of dining, others, like izakaya, have not yet so fully bridged the divide.

    By Erica Martinez 5 months ago Read More
  • pieces of sushi with eel sauce drizzled on top

    What Do Eels Have To Do With Eel Sauce, Actually?

    Eel sauce is that sweet and salty brown sauce that you see drizzled over all kinds of sushi rolls these days. But is it actually made from eels?

    By Cara J Suppa 5 months ago Read More
  • Tall stack of pancakes with butter on top and syrup drizzled from above

    The Origin Of Pancakes Goes Back Further Than We Thought

    Most people could easily assume that pancakes date back hundreds of years, but they actually are more historic than you think.

    By Erica Martinez 5 months ago Read More
  • The Dotonbori Canal in Osaka, Japan at night

    Forget Tokyo, Visit The City Dubbed 'The Kitchen Of Japan'

    It is this Japanese city, not Tokyo, that reigns supreme for food tourists, both for its agricultural dominance and its many sumptuous dishes.

    By Dylan Murray 5 months ago Read More
  • A box of donuts in various flavors and colors

    Bavarian Vs Boston Cream: Is There A Big Difference?

    In the decadent world of cream-filled donuts, there are two who reign supreme: Boston cream and Bavarian cream. But what actually separates the two?

    By Holly Tishfield 5 months ago Read More
  • A pepperoni Grandma pizza pie.

    What Makes Grandma Pizza Different From Other Classic NYC Styles?

    While not the most popular style of pizza, Grandma pizza boasts several characteristics that allow it to standout from New York City's other offerings.

    By Holly Tishfield 5 months ago Read More
  • Wrapped Kinder Surprise egg with an open half Kinder Surprise egg behind it.

    The Reason They Don't Sell Kinder Surprise Eggs In America

    In the United States, you can't get Kinder Surprise Eggs but the Kinder Joy treats are similar, just packaged differently.

    By Carla Vaisman 5 months ago Read More
  • vinegar pie with large slice cut out

    Vinegar Pie Actually Originated A Century Before The Great Depression

    Desperation pies have become synonymous with the hard times of the Great Depression, but it turns out that many of these recipes originated much earlier.

    By Lindsey Reynolds 5 months ago Read More
  • three stacked cans of Underwood canned deviled ham spread

    The History Behind Canned Deviled Ham Spread

    You've surely seen those little cans of deviled ham on grocery store shelves, maybe you've even sampled the potted meat, but do you know its history?

    By Lindsey Reynolds 5 months ago Read More
  • A person eating pasta at an outdoor table with sunglasses on

    Why Brits And Americans Use Forks And Knives Differently

    Brits and Americans are known for loving their food. Despite being culturally similar in many ways, the U.S. and the U.K. use forks and knives differently.

    By Kendra Mahaffey 5 months ago Read More
  • Donald Trump in a suit blue and red tie against a dark background.

    Why Coca-Cola Switched Up Its Presidential Inaugural Bottles Just For Trump

    In a break with the tradition that has existed since the early 2000s, the Coca-Cola Company has developed a new commemorative bottle specific to Donald Trump.

    By Holly Tishfield 5 months ago Read More
  • two cappuccinos on a table with hearts in the foam

    Why It's Weird To Drink Cappuccino With Lunch In Italy

    Think you know about coffee culture around the world? Discover why ordering a cappuccino after breakfast in Italy might reveal you as a tourist.

    By Cara J Suppa 5 months ago Read More
  • A cup of coffee and a saucer sitting on a cement surface.

    Why Drinking A Cup Of Coffee At Night Isn't So Strange

    Many of us view coffee as a stimulant designed to kickstart our morning, but in some parts of the world, people routinely drink coffee late into the night.

    By Carla Vaisman 5 months ago Read More
  • Close up of a large piece of steak and lobster sitting on top of it with garnish

    What Is The Origin Of The Iconic Surf And Turf Combo?

    It's typical to find steak paired with lobster, shrimp, scallops, or crab on a restaurant's menu, but where did this classic surf and turf pairing come from?

    By Kendra Mahaffey 5 months ago Read More
  • A close-up of a bottle of Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

    Why Does So Much Bourbon Hail From Kentucky?

    Kentucky is a state known for producing 95% of the world's bourbon. Immigration, corn, and a whole lot of history are to thank for this prestigious output.

    By Joe Hoeffner 5 months ago Read More
  • Caviar Russe restaurant in NYC

    America's Priciest Michelin-Starred Tasting Menu Focuses On One Type Of Food

    This American restaurant has the country’s most expensive tasting menu of one particular item, and it was awarded a Michelin star.

    By Mariana Zapata 5 months ago Read More
  • a deep-fried stick of butter with a bite taken from it

    How Deep Fried Butter Became A Fair Food Phenomenon

    Fair food is renowned for both its creativity and decadence, but deep-fried butter has long stood out as audaciously rich even among this fryer-heavy lineup.

    By Cara J Suppa 5 months ago Read More
  • A big box of candy cigarette boxes

    Why Candy Cigarettes Are Still Legal In America

    Despite being taste-free and linked to adult smoking habits, candy cigarettes are still available and marketed to children. What's the story?

    By Holly Tishfield 5 months ago Read More
  • hand holding a floral-patterned teapot over a floral-patterned cup of tea and a floral-patterned plate with raisin bread and a small slice of cake

    The Difference Between High Tea And Afternoon Tea May Surprise You

    The British custom of taking tea is known around the globe, but the finer details, like the difference between high tea and afternoon tea, often are not.

    By Maria Scinto 5 months ago Read More
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