The Critical Process Behind Tabasco Sauce's Iconic Red Color
In the case of Tabasco sauce, the company was after consistency of flavor and color, so it needed an easy way to find the peppers that were at peak ripeness.
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Joey Chestnut's Most Glorious Moments As A Nathan's Hot Dog Contest Champion
Joey Chestnut is royalty in the competitive eating game, particularly Nathan's Hot Dog Contest. See his career highlights, including when he unseated Kobayashi.
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Why It's Illegal To Bring The National Fruit Of Jamaica Into The US
If you love Jamaican food, you've probably tried ackee and salt fish. But did you know that ackee is heavily restricted in the United States? Here's why.
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What Is A Swizzle Stick And Do You Really Need One For Great Cocktails?
Swizzle sticks are more than just a fun '50s accoutrement. They date back 400 years, and when used right, they make a difference in the taste of your drink.
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Why Calling Hamburgers 'Burgers' Is Actually Incorrect
Cheeseburger, turkey burger, veggie burger, the list goes on. However, as it turns out, referring to a hamburger as a 'burger' isn't exactly right.
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Does Ben & Jerry's Really Give Its Cows Massages?
This beloved ice cream company allegedly massages its cows for best results. But Ben & Jerry's dairy specialist Tom Gates is here to set the record straight.
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How French School Lunch Stacks Up To American School Lunch
Head across the Atlantic to France, and you'll find that school lunches there are a parallel universe compared to the typical fare served in U.S. cafeterias.
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The World's Most Haunted Wineries
If you enjoy a little haunted history while you imbibe, why not visit one of the world's most haunted wineries? You might just meet a spirit while you sip.
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Cured Vs Uncured Hot Dogs: Is There Really A Difference?
Uncured hot dogs aren't what they sound like. In fact, cured and uncured hot dogs have a lot more in common than you might think. Here's what to know.
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Century Eggs Are The Chinese Delicacy With A Misleading Name
In reality, century eggs aren't even close to a hundred years old. There's a lot more that's misunderstood about this delicacy -- here's what to know.
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Depression Era Water Pie Is A Dessert Magic Trick
Water pie got its start in the Great Depression, but even today, it's an easy dessert in a pinch. It needs only six ingredients -- and the main one is water.
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What's Up With The Nitrogen In Ground Beef Packages?
You might have heard that there's nitrogen added into ground beef packages, and you're probably wondering why, and if it's harmful. Here's the deal.
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What It Means To 'Deglaze' Your Pan's 'Fond'
One of the biggest mistakes you can make as a home cook is to skip the step of deglazing your pan's fond. But what exactly does that entail?
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Juicy Fruit Gum Existed During The Gilded Age
You might think that Juicy Fruit gum is a fairly recent invention, but it actually existed during the Gilded Age, which ran from the 1870s to the late 1890s.
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The Pepper That Dethroned Carolina Reaper As The Hottest In The World
The Carolina Reaper pepper was beat at its own game by Pepper X, the newly-crowned hottest pepper -- and yes, there's a science to ranking its heat!
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9 Bottom-Shelf Bourbons That Are Actually Worth The Buy
Sometimes you don't want to spend a ton on bourbon but still want a really good tipple. So, we've compiled a list of the best of the bottom shelf bourbons.
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This Ingredient Combo Holds The Secret To Ultra Crispy Fried Chicken Wings
If you've been searching for the secret to the crispiest, crunchiest chicken wings imaginable, then you need to try this simple combination of ingredients.
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The Historic Restaurant Where The First-Ever 4th Of July Was Celebrated
The first ever 4th of July was celebrated at a historic restaurant that was frequented by plenty of famous American figures. Here's what it was.
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The Problem With Storing Produce In The Plastic Bag They Came In
When you buy fruits and vegetables from the grocery store, you might put them in a plastic produce bag, but you should never use them for storage. Here's why.
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The Food Safety Myth To Unlearn About Mayo
If you're a cautious eater who prefers to play it extra safe when eating foods made with mayonnaise, the truth about the condiment might just surprise you.
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Why You Should Be Wary Of Pre-Sauced Meat At Barbecue Restaurants
If you go to a barbecue restaurant and happen to be served a plate of meat that has already been sauced, you have every right to be skeptical.
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Tequila Worms Aren't Actually Worms, And They Don't Belong In Tequila
Tequila worms aren't what you think they are. They're actually larvae, and they aren't allowed to be in tequila at all. Here's where you'll find them instead.
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The Difference Between Raising Cane's And Chick-Fil-A's Sauce
Chick-fil-A and Raising Cane's are both known for their sauces among fast food fried chicken fans, but the chains' condiments aren't quite the same.
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Ina Garten's Special Fried Chicken Tip For Breezy 4th Of July Cooking
If you're frying up some chicken for Independence Day and want your cooking to go as effortlessly as possible, just use the Barefoot Contessa's ingenious tip.
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What Drove The Internet's Love For Avocado Toast? A Post-Mortem
Avocado toast again? How did something so simple become such a point of obsession, and how has it lingered so much longer than other social media food trends?
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Ree Drummond Makes Her Favorite Cinnamon Toast Without A Toaster
Given the name of the dish, you might assume that cinnamon toast requires a toaster, but Ree Drummond makes her favorite version without one.
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Pepsi Is (Checks Notes) Named After Indigestion
Pepsi wasn't concocted with the intention of selling a sweet and leisurely beverage. Instead, it was invented to help manage the effects of indigestion.
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