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You Can Never, Ever, Ever Stop Making Sourdough Bread
Did you know that sourdough starter has to be constantly fed?
What's the Difference Between Apple Juice and Apple Cider?
They are different, aren't they?
Melon Rinds, Carrot Tops and Other Produce 'Waste' You'll Enjoy Eating
We throw out tons of perfectly good parts of vegetables and fruits often because we don't know what to do with them. But there's a lot of treasure in the trash.
What's the Difference Between White and Dark Meat Turkey?
Which do you prefer?
The Humble History of Pumpkin Pie
It's a pie. Filled with squash. Who in the world decided that was a good idea?
Did Quinoa Get Too Popular for Its Own Good?
As quinoa's popularity skyrocketed on the world stage, concern grew that it was becoming too expensive for the South Americans who originally depended on it. But what was really happening?
These Grapes Really Do Taste Like Cotton Candy
Craving some sugary sweet cotton candy? Then reach for these grapes instead. You'll be shocked at how much they taste just like the spun stuff.
The Truth About Turmeric: What Health Benefits Does It Really Have?
Turmeric is having a moment right now as the spice du jour for promoting wellness and treating all kinds of conditions from arthritis to depression to indigestion. Does science back these claims up?
Bao Bing: A Sweet Treat That's Survived for Centuries
From as early as the 7th century, people have been eating this concoction of shaved ice, sweetened condensed milk and, yes, red beans.
Does Caffeine Increase — or Decrease — Appetite?
Nothing goes better with a cup of coffee than a sweet cupcake. But do you crave the two together or does that cup of joe actually make you hungry?
Why Is Lobster So Expensive, and Will it Stay That Way?
Lobster has long been associated with luxury and fine dining. But could newly imposed Chinese tariffs change that?
How Michelin Became Synonymous With the World's Best Restaurants
Michelin's iconic dining guide rates the best restaurants in 30 countries and four continents. But how did a tire company start rating restaurants?
Forget Soft Serve! Booza Is the Stretchy New Ice Cream Sensation
Booza is one of the oldest kinds of ice cream in the world, but this stretchy treat is bizarre news to most of us.
Water Is Free. Why Do Americans Spend Billions on the Bottled Stuff?
In 2017, bottled water surpassed soda as Americans' favorite drink. How did water, something we get for free, become a multi-billion-dollar business?
Tiny Traces of Fukushima Found in Limited California Wines
Chernobyl affected European wines. Fukushima seems to have affected at least a small slice of California wines. The question is how much?
Who's Eating These Hot-as-Hellfire Peppers?
It's not just people with an affinity for hot sauce. The real answer will probably surprise you.
Who the Heck Orders a Burger at IHOP?
The famed pancake chain is now a burger chain? What is happening?
The Fascinating History of Lemonade
Lemonade has a long and storied history, from its beginnings in ancient Egypt all the way to current 21st-century pop culture.
Barbecue Kings Are Crowned at Memphis in May
More than 230 teams will compete at the 2018 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, also known as Memphis in May.
How You Eat May Reveal Who You Are
There are a lot of quirky eaters out there. Are you one of them?
The Coffee Belt and Your Morning Joe
To begin to understand the Coffee Belt, you first have to know what makes for a tasty coffee bean.
Chocolate: Big Cravings and an Even Bigger Carbon Footprint
A new study finds that, on average, it takes 264 gallons (1,000 liters) of water to make a single chocolate bar. Now that's a hefty footprint.
So That's Where Baby Veggies Come From!
Little tiny vegetables seem to pop up everywhere these days, but where do they come from?
5 Things You Didn't Know About Pizza
On a cold winter's day, a hot piece of pizza really satisfies. It works just as well on a hot summer's day with an icy soda too. But who invented pizza? And what did Chuck E. Cheese's have to do with Atari?
Japanese Scientists Invent Ice Cream That Doesn’t Melt
Ice cream that won't melt sounds like an impossible idea, but it's available now in Japan.
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