The Origin Story Of Chantilly Cake Begins In New Orleans
A New Orleans bakery manager launched a new era for the berry-and-cream confection, creating a cake that's become a social media sensation.
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Stories By Lisa Curran Matte
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The World's Oldest Operating Winery Is Over 1,000 Years Old
The Staffelter Hof has been making wine for over 1,000 years. In that time, it has changed hands between countries and individuals, but it remains in operation. -
The Potentially Royal Roots Of Orange Carrots
The color orange is sure to flood your mind when thinking of carrots, but this vegetable is available in many colors, and orange was never the default. -
The Historic Reason George Washington's Wine Ventures Failed
President George Washington's endeavors extended far beyond politics and into the vineyard - though his winemaking fell short due to a slip in fate. -
The Original Scorpion Cocktail Was Made With A Rare Hawaiian Spirit
While the genesis of the Scorpion is subject to debate, cocktail historians tend to agree it's loosely based on a drink Honolulu's original beach boys. -
How To Tell The Difference Between High And Low-Quality Bourbon, According To An Expert
With so many different bourbons on the market, it's easy to get overwhelmed. An expert helps us tell the difference between the best and the worst whiskies. -
Here's What We Really Know About The History Of Red Velvet Cake
Is its presence on modern-day tables rooted in a strategic (and decidedly successful) mid-20th-century marketing plan? Maybe it's a bit of both. -
The Murky History Of The Southside Cocktail
The Southside is a simple, tasty, and unassuming cocktail made with citrus, gin, mint, and sugar. Still, no one can quite agree on its exact history and recipe. -
The 25-Cent Martini Is A Storied New Orleans Tradition That Still Lives On
If the idea of getting a full-sized cocktail for just a quarter sounds too good to be true, then Commander's Palace in New Orleans is sure to blow your mind. -
How Italian Immigrants Made Neapolitan Ice Cream An American Favorite
This may come as a surprise, but Neapolitan ice cream wasn't always the classic combination of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry we know today. -
What It's Like To Shop At The Smallest Trader Joe's Store In The World
Most Trader Joe's locations are already smaller than the average grocery store, but one location in Boston, Massachusetts pushes the small size concept further. -
The Unique Trader Joe's Store Located In A Charming NYC Landmark
Opened in December 2021, Trader Joe's at Queensboro Bridge showcases the historic venue tucked beneath the bridge where it crosses over East 59th Street. -
The History Behind Bananas Foster And The Person It's Named For
Bananas Foster has become a dessert staple since its inception in the mid-20th century - but who is it named after? The story is... bananas! -
The Unique Illinois Sandwich That You'll Probably Need A Fork To Eat
For a sandwich that doesn't look anything like a sandwich and barely qualifies for the categorization, turn to Illinois's indulgent horseshoe sandwich. -
Ina Garten Says It's Okay To Undercook Chicken For The Juiciest Results
Don't get your feathers in a twist. When Ina Garten says it's okay to undercook chicken, she isn't suggesting anyone should actually eat undercooked chicken. -
The Origin Story Of Nescafé Instant Coffee Dates Back To The 1930s
Contrary to prevailing logic, Nescafé, the world's first globally distributed instant coffee brand, wasn't developed as a modern convenience for homemakers. -
How The Mimosa Became The Ultimate Brunch Cocktail
The mimosa is considered the ultimate brunch libation these days, but how did that come to be? There's a complex international lineage and conflicting stories. -
Poitin Is The Irish Moonshine Drink That Dates Back To The 6th Century
If you assumed that Guinness or strong Irish whiskey were the definitive best alcoholic beverages of Ireland, there's an important drink left out: poitin. -
How Long You Can Store Ground Coffee Before It Starts To Go Stale
Two things combine to steal freshness from coffee: light and oxygen. That means the flavor of ground coffee is compromised almost immediately. -
The Melty Accident That Led To The Creation Of Soft Serve Ice Cream
Imagine a world without Fudgie the Whale. Pretty bleak, right? Thankfully, Tom Carvel's truck broke down on a hot day and ice cream history was forever changed. -
The Psycho Killer Is The Chocolate Cocktail That's Criminally Good
This cocktail includes an unexpected combination of ingredients that highlight the flavors of banana, citrus, and licorice as well as two forms of chocolate. -
Perry Is The Fermented Drink Known As The English Champagne
While official Champagne can only hail from the Champagne region of France, other countries have their own alcoholic beverages that reach the same lofty status. -
The Historic Origins Of Canada's Beloved Beaver Tail Pastry
Find out the true beginnings of the delicious fried donutty type treats named after the flat paddle-shaped tail of Canada's dam-building national animal. -
David Bouley, Esteemed NYC Fine Dining Chef, Has Died At 70
David Bouley, who helped usher in New American dining in the 1970s and 1980s and remained a prominent voice in the culinary world for decades, has died. -
The Symbolic Reason Pretzels Are Eaten During Lent Goes Back To The Middle Ages
Pretzels are a source of nourishment during the fasting associated with Lent, but have you ever wondered how that came to be? The answer goes back centuries. -
Julia Child's First Experience With A Microwave Was Quite The Disaster
Chef, cookbook author, and television host Julia Child was known for taking risks in the kitchen. But it took her some time to warm up to the microwave oven. -
The New Orleans Tradition Behind Red Beans And Rice
If you're in New Orleans on a Monday, chances are you'll get the option of eating red beans and rice. But what lies behind this time-honored tradition?
