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When Jacques Pépin Made All the World an Omelet Sep 27, 2019

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In April of 1995, Jacques Pépin taped a cooking demonstration that detailed how to make an omelet. And while it was merely one of 105 segments the chef recorded over a frantic two-day period in a studio in Northern California, the clip has become one of the most beloved food videos of all time. This is its story.

Who Invented the Pumpkin Spice Latte? Sep 26, 2019

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And why they had to add pumpkin puree to it 12 years later.

Who Let the Cool Chefs Write Cookbooks? Sep 25, 2019

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For decades, cookbooks were primarily written for home cooks, by home cooks. And then the ’90s arrived.

What’s the Deal With Turtle Soup? Sep 24, 2019

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This controversial dish was once a delicacy. Now it’s almost completely disappeared.

How America Warmed Up to Cold Grocery-Store Sushi Sep 23, 2019

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By the ’90s, sushi had been in the U.S. for decades. So why was it suddenly for sale at every grocery store?

What Are Bihari Kebabs? Sep 22, 2019

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The only thing better than grilled, marinated meat: pre-digested grilled, marinated meat.

The 1990s Boom of California's Mexican Supermarkets Sep 21, 2019

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They offered lifesaving ingredients and reassurance to the immigrant families in their communities.

Who Invented the Bouillon Cube? Sep 20, 2019

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“Portable soup” was once so common that an inventor couldn’t get a patent for it.

Strawberry and Kiwi: Why? Sep 19, 2019

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The 1990s were a sugary blur of pink and pale green iced tea labels. Here’s the story behind the great effort to normalize (and commercialize) kiwis for an American audience.

Why Is there a Global Banana Shortage? Sep 18, 2019

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A deadly fungus is killing banana crops across the planet.

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