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Manischewitz: The Great History of the Not-so-great Wine

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This syrupy sweet wine is synonymous with Passover and other Jewish holidays. So why is it popular with so many people outside the Jewish community as well?

Is Wagyu Really Better Beef?

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Wagyu is among the most expensive types of beef in the world, but is it really better beef and, if so, why?

How to Cut a Watermelon

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Yeah, anybody can hack up a watermelon, but what's the best way to cut one into presentable, uniform slices without cutting off your fingers at the same time?

How Latkes Became Hanukkah's Favorite Food

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Latkes are potato pancakes that we commonly eat during Hanukkah. What's behind this delicious Jewish tradition?

Cream of Tartar Is a Baker's Best Friend

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Cream of tartar isn't cream, nor is it creamy. But it is handy and inexpensive, and it'll give your food 'oomph.' Here's why you'll want to have it around.

How to Buy a Good Bottle of Prosecco

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You might think prosecco and Champagne are the same because they both have bubbles, but you'd be wrong. So what's makes a quality prosecco?

Diamonds Are a Wine's Best Friend

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If you've ever had sediment - or crystals - in the bottom of your wine glass or on a cork, you've had wine diamonds. Are they a sign of a bad bottle?

What Is Xanthan Gum, and Should You Stock It in Your Pantry?

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Xanthan gum is a flavorless food thickener that's been around for decades. Is it the pantry staple that's missing for your pantry?

Without Frank's RedHot There'd Be No Buffalo Wings

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You read that right. Frank's RedHot is the reason we now eat chicken wings. So what's the backstory? We'll tell you.

What's So 'Offal' About Haggis and Why's It Banned in the U.S.?

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The national dish of Scotland is banned in America. But whose idea was it to stuff a sheep's stomach bag and boil it? And what does it taste like?