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Sponge cake vs. Angel food cake vs. Pound cake: Do you really know how they’re different?

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Settling the debate When mid-afternoon hunger strikes and we’re ready for tea time or a coffee break, we can’t resist a slice — or two — …

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From Spain to Scotland: New Year’s Foods Traditions From Around the World

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Three, two, one…there are countless ways to usher in the New Year. We’ve gathered up some of the most interesting food traditions and traditional New Year’s Eve …

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What’s So Special About Wagyu Beef? (& How Are Japanese vs American Wagyu Different?)

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Wagyu is highly marbled beef that comes from Japanese cattle. Wagyu is Japanese for “Japanese beef.” Designated by Japan to be a living national treasure, this …

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What is Panettone? (& How in the World Do You Pronounce It?)

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Panettone is an iconic Italian sweet bread that looks like a tall cake. Panettone is delicious year-round, but it is traditionally served at Christmas and New Year’s. Italian bakeries bake thousands …

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Celebrate National Chocolate Covered Anything Day Like a Pro

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There are few things more satisfying than an inviting bowl of melted chocolate — ready to enrobe sweet and savory treats in rich, luscious chocolate-y deliciousness. …

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How Did Tamales Become a Christmas Tradition?

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It’s tamale time. This Mexican comfort food has a long history and is an essential part of every major holiday, particularly Christmas. It’s also the perfect portable snack for holiday …

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Why Was Fruitcake Outlawed? ( & Why Do People Eat Fruitcake on Christmas?)

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Once one of the most popular cakes around, fruitcake, a dense bread-like cake studded with candied fruits, has become a national joke in the US., many …

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Behold: The Christmas Piecaken, The Best Dessert of Winter

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If your Christmas wish is to eat all your favorite desserts in one sitting, then we have you covered. The PieCaken is everything we love about …

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Chip, Chip, Hooray! It’s National Cookie Day

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Nothing quite compares to the scent of cookies baking in the oven. We can barely wait for them to cool off before indulging in a warm …

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Behold, the Glorious Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cheesecake

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It has been said that a photo is worth a thousand words, and one BBQ restaurant in South Carolina has learned it’s worth 25,000 likes (and …

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This is What The Famous Tom Cruise Cake Tastes Like

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In Tom Cruise’s world, it isn’t Christmas without a very special cake. No, it’s not a fruitcake but rather a moist and delicious white chocolate coconut …

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9 Picture Perfect Pumpkin Pies for Thanksgiving

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Pumpkin pie, oh my! Nothing gets us to eat Thanksgiving dinner faster than knowing a thick slice of pie is waiting. Whether you like this orange creamy custard …

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What in the World is Olive Cake? And What Does it Taste Like?

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If you’ve gone olive your life without ever trying an olive oil cake, you’re seriously missing out. Olive oil cakes are round, super moist, one-layer Italian cakes made …

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From SPAM to Turkey Ham: Every Time of Ham You Could Cook This Holiday Season

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Ham is one of the most versatile meats. Who doesn’t love to ham it up at breakfast with eggs Benedict or a side of thick Canadian …

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As Seen on Shark Tank: What The Viral “Not Fried Chicken” Ice Cream Tastes Like

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At first glance, “Not Fried Chicken” Ice Cream looks exactly like fried chicken drumsticks. Inside each yellow and white striped bucket emblazoned with a giant chicken are nine …

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10 Types of Pie Perfect for Thanksgiving, From Sweet to Savory

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Food, glorious food! What’s better than gifts you can eat when it comes to picking out gifts for food lovers? From iconic regional foods to meals …

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18 Gluten-Free Gifts Any Foodie Will Love, From Sweet to Salty

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Go into most grocery stores and restaurants and you’re likely to see gluten-free foods on the shelves and gluten-free dishes on the menu. Gluten-free foods are those that …

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12 Gifts Employees, Clients & More Actually Want This Gift-Giving Season

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It’s time to make your holiday gift list and check it twice for the best corporate gifting. Show your co-workers how much you care, spoil your work …

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Make No Mis-Steak: You’ll Want to Gift Yourself These Mail Order Steaks This Giving Season

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Meat — it’s what’s for dinner and holiday gifting! This holiday season, treat your loved ones to the best mail order steaks ever. Whether you like USDA Prime rib …

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5 Charcuterie Boards That Will Win Over All Your Guests

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Charcuterie (pronounced shar-KOO-tuh-ree) is French for cured or otherwise preserved meats (it’s also a deli or shop that sells cooked, processed, and cured meats, particularly pork). Charcuterie …