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The 1990s saw a boom in pretty rad snacks, some of which were lost to the sands of time. So, take a trip down nostalgia lane with these 14 discontinued snacks.

This history of the word cocktail isn't fully known, and some historians have found references that imply it originates with a horse-training tactic.

Pizza is one of the most popular meals in the world, coming in a multitude shapes, sizes and flavors. But, here are 12 facts many pizza lovers do not know.

Steaks cooked at home never have quite the same flavor as restaurants and that's due to their higher-quality, dry-aged beef and higher heat capabilities.

Most flavors have clear real-world inspirations, but the origin of blue raspberry (with its electric blue hue and unplaceable taste) is a mystery to most.

Though they look similar, saucepans are used for general cooking tasks, while the rounded bottoms of sauciers help in making the perfect sauces.

Now that you've finally chosen the perfect watermelon, do you know the best way to store that gorgeous fruit? Only pop it into the fridge for this one reason.

You may not think much of banana peels, but they be put to use in a surprising number of ways. From shoe polish to meat substitutes, here are some suggestions.

Since olives are naturally bitter-tasting, you've probably never questioned what type of food they are. It seems obvious that they're vegetables. Or is it?

Based on the remaining accounts of the event and knowledge of American agriculture, we know the first Thanksgiving looked very different from today's meals.

Monosodium glutamate has a gained a bit of a bad rap, but a lot of it is unfounded. So, here's everything you need to know about the umami taste enhancer.

The Pilgrims didn't eat Turkey during the first Thanksgiving, so why do we? You can thank practicality, one author's passionate lobbying, and Abe Lincoln.

Tending to a barbecue grill can be hot and tiring business with little praise. But, these 16 hacks will take your grill game from zero to hero in no time.

Today candy corn is largely associated with Halloween, but that wasn't always the case. When it first came out, candy corn had no ties to the holiday.

Making a great cup of coffee at home seems like a daunting task. But, this list will show you what gadget to buy or skip for a perfect home-brewed morning joe.

They're sold at donut shops, but bear claws aren't always donuts. Depending on how they're made, they could be donuts or something more like a Danish.

Today, there are tons of meat-free burgers to choose from at the supermarket. Here are the top 12 veggie burgers appealing to carnivores and vegetarians alike.

Liquid olives blend culinary techniques with scientific knowledge and are just one example of how molecular gastronomy has found a home in the culinary world.

Giada De Laurentiis puts freshly grated Parmesan cheese on pasta noodles before tossing them with sauce to help the sauce stick to the noodles.

Ina Garten swears by Diamond Kosher Salt and uses it in all of her recipes. It is less salty and adheres better to food than other salt types.

To make cutting and peeling your squash easier, you can microwave it first, which will partially cook it. This softens it up and makes it easier to cut.

There are multiple types of Pyrex glass with varied uses, and not all are intended for high heat exposure, as they are made from different glass formulas.

Pineapples used to be, well, a bit of a luxury item. In fact, during the 1700s, pineapples could sell for about $8,000 (in today's dollars).

Yellow and white onions may seem interchangeable but have specific flavors and uses. Yellow onions shine when cooked, and white onions are best served raw.

So what are those little white globs and rivulets (that look a bit like scrambled egg whites) that appear on the surface of salmon as it cooks?

Have you ever wondered about the flavor differences between cherry tomatoes and their similar-looking, petite tomato counterparts, grape tomatoes

Although yams and sweet potatoes are sometimes mistaken for one another, these starchy root vegetables are actually two very different foods.