Tag: foods
Vanilla Is The 2nd Most Expensive Spice. So Why Do Madagascar's Farmers Live In Poverty?
Vanilla is one of the world's most expensive spices because it's so labor-intensive to grow.
Why Pearl Lobsters Are So Expensive
Tropical rock lobsters, or pearl lobsters, as they're better known, are one of the rarest and most expensive lobster varieties. The colorful crustaceans are so valuable that there have been international smuggling attempts of its larvae.
What Aztecs Were Eating Before European Contact
The Aztecs thrived in the area corresponding to Mexico between the 14th and 15th centuries until they were overthrown by Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés in 1521. This complex Mesoamerican culture revolved around growing and consuming food, particularly...
Duchess Potatoes - Easiest "Fancy" Potato Trick Ever
These gorgeous, and very delicious special occasion potatoes are much easier to make than they look. And, if you don’t have a pastry bag, that’s not a problem, since we’ll also show you how make them by hand.
The Great British Sausage Roll
Little parcels of picnic perfection. Comfort food at it’s finest. Served hot or cold. This delicious retro comfort food snack has earned its place in British culinary history.
How Factories Produce Canned Meat
With so much on their plates, busy people rely on shortcuts to help prepare meals. Nowadays you can stock your pantry with cans of pre-cooked meat.
How Pringles Are Made (from Unwrapped)
Unlike normal potato chips, Pringles are made mostly from potato FLAKES, not sliced potatoes!
Stackable Potato Chips
The average person eats about 6 pounds of potato chips a year. The first ever potato chip flavor was salt and vinegar.
Who Invented Candy Canes?
Candy canes are delicious holiday treats that come in all shapes and sizes. See the carefully choreographed production process in action!
Dave Thomas The Man Behind Wendy's
Weird History Food is going through the drive-thru for some Wendy's. Dave Thomas is best known for founding Wendy's hamburger restaurant chain in Columbus, Ohio.
Chefs Try Each Other's Roasts
"This is a game changer for Christmas. It's like a healthy taco."
$101 vs $8 Omelet: Pro Chef and Home Cook Swap Ingredients
Expert chef Frank from the Institute of Culinary Education and home cook Emily are swapping materials and hoping for the best!
4 Levels of Sugar Cookies: Amateur to Food Scientist
Epicurious challenged chefs of three different skill levels - amateur Emily, home cook Beth, and professional chef Penny Stankiewicz from The Institute Of Culinary Education - to make us a batch of sugar cookies.
4 Levels of Chili: Amateur to Food Scientist
Epicurious challenged chefs of three different skill levels - an amateur, a home cook, and a professional - to make a pot of chili.
4 Levels of Potato Salad: Amateur to Food Scientist
Epicurious challenged chefs of three different skill levels - amateur Emily, home cook Julie, and professional chef Joe Pace from the Institute of Culinary Education - to whip us up a fresh batch of potato salad.