Calpis, Pocari Sweat, Ramune: All About Japan’s Most Popular Drinks

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History & Shopping Guide to Japan’s Beloved Summer Drinks. The weather is heating up, so it's time to review Japan's…

Yogurt History: Dating back to 10,000 BC!

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The History of Yogurt As Food Yogurt is a staple in diets all around the world for centuries. Here is…

Frozen Yogurt History & Origins

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Swirling Back in Time. Frozen yogurt is another fun summer treat that boasts as a healthy alternative to ice cream.…

Spanish Vermut versus Italian Vermouth

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Plus, The Best of Spain’s Drinking Culture. Vermouth is often associated with cocktails, notably Martinis and Manhattans. It’s also the…

Aperitif versus Digestif: Drinking and Eating, Then More Drinking

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What to Drink & When? You may have seen these words on drink menus and it just seems like fancy…

Shaken versus Stirred – Yes, There’s a Difference

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Explaining How Mixing Matters. Mixing and how you mix actually matters when it comes to making great tasting cocktails. In…

Clay Pot Rice History: The Comforts of Ancient Cooking

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The Ultimate Old School Comfort Food. Every culture has its own comfort food. In Southern China and parts of Southeast…

Makgeolli History: All About Korea’s Oldest Drink

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Photo credit Cytryna   Originally posted September 6, 2021 Reposted August 16, 2022 Origins and a Timeline. Makgeolli, pronounced mahk-oh-lee,…

Spring Rolls versus Egg Rolls

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Comparing Fried Rolls: Similar, but Different. Springs rolls and egg rolls, the same thing, right? Nope, not at all. While…

Clambake vs Seafood Boil: The History & Differences

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A Brief History of the Clambake and Seafood Boil. It’s always fascinating to know where things come from - even…