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You Can Never, Ever, Ever Stop Making Sourdough Bread

Did you know that sourdough starter has to be constantly fed?

By Stell Simonton Dec 6, 2018 Food Facts & Fun / Breads & Grains

What's the Difference Between Apple Juice and Apple Cider?

They are different, aren't they?

By Jesslyn Shields Nov 21, 2018 Food Facts & Fun / Beverages

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.

By Alia Hoyt Nov 20, 2018 Food Facts & Fun / Fruits & Vegetables

What's the Difference Between White and Dark Meat Turkey?

Which do you prefer?

By Loraine Fick Nov 19, 2018 Food Facts & Fun / Food Science

The Humble History of Pumpkin Pie

It's a pie. Filled with squash. Who in the world decided that was a good idea?

By Shaun Chavis Nov 9, 2018 Food Facts & Fun / Desserts

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?

By Alia Hoyt Nov 5, 2018 Food Facts & Fun / Food & Culture

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.

By Shaun Chavis Oct 23, 2018 Food Facts & Fun / Food Science

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?

By Alia Hoyt Oct 10, 2018 Food Facts & Fun / Herbs & Spices

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.

By Laurie L. Dove Oct 1, 2018 Food Facts & Fun / Desserts

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?

By Shaun Chavis Sep 19, 2018 Food Facts & Fun / Food Science

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?

By Shaun Chavis Sep 18, 2018 Food Facts & Fun / Food & Culture

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?

By Cherise Threewitt Sep 13, 2018 Food Facts & Fun / Food & Culture

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.

By Jesslyn Shields Sep 7, 2018 Food Facts & Fun / Desserts

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?

By Shaun Chavis Sep 5, 2018 Food Facts & Fun / Beverages

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?

By Patrick J. Kiger Aug 7, 2018 Wine / Wine Facts

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.

By Shaun Chavis Jul 10, 2018 Food Facts & Fun / Fruits & Vegetables

Who the Heck Orders a Burger at IHOP?

The famed pancake chain is now a burger chain? What is happening?

By Michelle Konstantinovsky Jun 11, 2018 Food Facts & Fun / Food & Culture

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.

By Carrie Tatro May 30, 2018 Food Facts & Fun / Beverages

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.

By Shaun Chavis May 15, 2018 Food Facts & Fun / Food & Culture

How You Eat May Reveal Who You Are

There are a lot of quirky eaters out there. Are you one of them?

By John Donovan Apr 26, 2018 Food Facts & Fun / Food & Culture

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.

By Jamie Allen Apr 20, 2018 Food Facts & Fun / Beverages

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.

By Jesslyn Shields Apr 9, 2018 Food Facts & Fun / Sweets & Snacks

So That's Where Baby Veggies Come From!

Little tiny vegetables seem to pop up everywhere these days, but where do they come from?

By Laurie L. Dove Mar 20, 2018 Food Facts & Fun / Fruits & Vegetables

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?

By Kathryn Whitbourne Feb 9, 2018 Food Facts & Fun / Food & Culture