Margarita History: Legends vs. Documented History

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Uncovering the Real History of the Margarita. A margarita is a perfect summertime cocktail and a fun drink to have…

Banchan History: All About Korea’s Famous Side Dishes

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Banchan, Unlimited Delicious Delight. One of the highlights in Korean cuisine is the banchan that accompanies your main course and…

Bolognese History: Origins of This Global Favorite

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Don’t Go to Italy Looking for Spaghetti Bolognese. There’s nothing like the comfort of a plate of pasta with bolognese…

Popover History & Yorkshire Pudding Origins

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The Beloved English Pastry, Renamed & Sweetened in America. There’s nothing like the delight of opening a popover and biting…

Sliced Bread History: Why Was Sliced Bread So Amazing?

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Breaking Down “The Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread” "That’s the greatest thing since sliced bread!” Where did this expression come…

Food History Books: Origins of What & How We Eat

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11 Fascinating Food History Books. If you say you love food, these food history books are must-reads to learn all…

Nian Gao History (Also Known as Tikoy in the Philippines)

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The Origins of the Chinese New Year Sticky Rice Cake. Chinese New Year is about the festivities, family time, and,…

Peking Duck History: China’s Famous Roast Duck

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The Duck from Peking, aka Beijing. Peking duck was once considered a dish only for the imperial family. Fortunately, we…

Portuguese Egg Tart History, Plus Classifying Egg Tarts

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The Delicious Outcome of Doing Laundry. Portuguese egg tarts are a highlight of any trip to Portugal and they are…

Kinilaw History, The Original Citrus Ceviche

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The History of the Philippine Ceviche. Kinilaw has been a part of Filipino cuisine for over a century. While it’s…