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Try T'ej, the Honey Wine of Ethiopia

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Fermented from honey, yeast, water and gesho and served chilled in beaker-shaped bottles known as bereles, t’ej is Ethiopia's most popular drink and one of the oldest in the world.

What Is Jaggery and Is It Better For You Than Sugar?

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Jaggery is an unrefined sugar made from sugarcane that is frequently used in both savory and sweet dishes prepared throughout southwest Asia.

In the Caribbean, It's Not Christmas Without Black Cake

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Even if you think you hate fruitcake, a taste of Caribbean black cake could go a long way toward changing your mind. Let's dive into its rich and delicious history.

The Easy Way to Cut and Eat a Pomegranate

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Eating a pomegranate may seem intimidating at first, but once you learn how to do it, it's easy — and those shiny, jewel-toned seeds are well-worth the trouble.

How Cup Noodles Became an Instant Hit in America

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You might have survived off ramen noodles in your 20s. Certainly you've had them at some point in your life. But have you ever considered how Cup Noodle made its way to the U.S.?

Here's the Truth About Coconut Sugar

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It's marketed as an alternative to refined sugar. But is coconut sugar really a healthier option?

Pawpaws: The Forgotten Fruit That Could Use a Little Love

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You probably won't find a pawpaw in your grocery store or local farmers' market, so what's the deal with this most elusive of fruits?

8 'Bad' Foods That Are Actually Good for You

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Think you can't have cheese or steak to eat a healthy diet? We're here to tell say you can. With some stipulations, of course.

Is There Really a Difference Between the Left and Right Twix?

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You've seen the ads and surely you've seen the "left" and "right" candy bars. But come on. Are they playing mind games with us or are these two bars really different?

When Life Hands You Persimmons, Make Hoshigaki

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Originally a method of preserving the fall harvest for winter, hoshigaki (Japanese for dried persimmon) is a centuries-old Japanese delicacy.