Foie Gras is a popular delicacy from France. It is made of liver fattened and often baked in a crust, and served as a pate, either hot or cold. Making foie gras is usually a concern for animal rights activists since it force-feeds geese or ducks. But did you know foie gras can be made […]
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Olive oil is a liquid fat derived from olives. They are a traditional tree crop that is commonly found in the Mediterranean Basin. The oil itself is extracted by pressing whole olives. This particular kind of oil is frequently used in cooking, such as when frying foods or as a salad dressing, and is often
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Pad Thai, also referred to as phad thai, or phat thai, is a popular street food in Thailand. Its main ingredients include dried shrimp, garlic, red chili pepper, fish, vegetables, and tofu in a sauce of tamarind and eggs, cooked all together in stir-fried noodles. How was this dish created? The creation of this famous
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Many companies capitalize on holidays and public events to market themselves by creating hype about their products. Many particularly create buzz during April Fools, despite not being a regular holiday, like Taco Bell. But do you know how much the chain invested in promoting their company in 1996? In April Fools’ 1996, Taco Bell released
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Burger King is an American fast-food chain founded in 1953 in Jacksonville, Florida. Back then, it was called Insta-Burger King. When the company ran into financial difficulties a year after opening, David Edgerton and Jame McLamore purchased the company and renamed it to Burger King. Over the years, the company has come up with some
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The Czernina or duck blood soup comprises duck or goose blood, dried fruits, and vinegar. It is characterized by its sweet-sour flavor and is commonly found in Eastern Europe. But did you know there is a reason why it is specifically served to men? The Polish soup Czernina made out of duck blood is traditionally
While no one really knows who made the first cheese, ancient legends say an Arab merchant discovered it when he placed milk into a pouch made out of a sheep’s stomach. But the earliest findings based on archaeological records date back to 5500 BCE in Kuyavia, Poland. Thanks to this discovery, we can enjoy tons
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Ham comes from the rear leg of a hog and is preserved through the process of curing. You can purchase in-bone ham, but did you ever wonder how the bone is removed? Boneless ham is basically the shank without the supportive bone. After the bone is removed, the meat is tightly pressed to produce oval-shaped
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Fish and chips, a simple dish consisting of deep-fried fish with a side of fried potato, is considered as the United Kingdom’s national meal. It is available in most English restaurants and can be served with various twists. But did you know this simple meal played a significant role for the English during the World
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Pig Stands Incorporated first introduced the drive-ins in 1921. By the 70s, the drive-ins were replaced by the drive-thru in the United States. But did you know where and when did McDonald’s have their first drive-thru? The first McDonald’s drive-thru was installed in a branch based in Sierra Vista, Arizona, near Fort Huachuca. This was
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