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Is Potato Salad Even A “Salad”?

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Is Fish Considered Meat?

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So, What Is Figgy Pudding?

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Is “Cheesecake” Really A Cake?

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Discover The Origins Of These Cooking Tool Names

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Where Did The Strange Expression “Hair Of The Dog” Come...

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“Stuffing” vs. “Dressing”: Do You Know The Difference?

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How Words For Tastes Became Words For Traits

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What Does “Craft Beer” Actually Mean?

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“Barbecuing,” “Grilling,” And “Smoking”: What’s The Difference?

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“Grande,” “Venti,” And “Trenta”: What Do The Starbucks Sizes Literally...

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Weird Parts Of The Foods We Love

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Is "Cheesecake" Really A Cake?

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Are “Frosting” And “Icing” Synonyms?

Don't let your eyes glaze past this article about frosting and icing. Your next baked treat (and your tummy) will thank you.

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