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When the French invaded Vietnam during the late 19th century, they introduced the baguette and began processing local meats to match the European palate (both cured and in pâtés). Throw…

Most people have probably heard of Gatorade and Powerade, the two major names in the electrolyte drink business. But these beverages are offered by many other brands. As someone who…

Cook Cooking Tips If, like us, you spend all your time on FoodTok, you already know that cucumbers had their big moment last year when the internet collectively decided that…

Today’s deli cases are full of unusual meats that you may not have ever tried or even heard of: mortadella, Thuringer sausage, bresaola, and more. Just in the category of…

There’s no craving that hits quite as hard as a pizza craving. Some people always have store-bought pizza dough or, more admirably, have figured out a way to make pizza…

Restaurants Fast Food Fast food powerhouse McDonald’s has more than 36,000 franchises around the world — an astounding number. But even more staggering is the amount of french fries the…

Whether you know them as pork rinds or chicharrones, crispy pig skin is a savory treat you’ll love on the go. Find them anywhere from tiendas to gas stations as…

Keeping your kitchen clean and smelling good can be a time-consuming task. Not only do you have to load the dishwasher every single day, but you also have to wipe…

Exclusives While the idea of imparting lush, sweet vanilla flavor into your drinks sounds delicious, using vanilla extract isn’t the route to get there. To find the best way to…

Access to clean water should be a guarantee, yet the United Nations World Water Development Report found that over 2.2 billion people around the world still don’t have access to safe drinking…