Is A Hot Dog A Sandwich & The Difference Between Rolls & Buns

We often come across a debate about if a hot dog (or burger) is a sandwich. Now that it’s National Hot Dog Month, let’s settle it. Yes, the hot dog is a sandwich, as is the burger, taco, and burrito. A sandwich is defined as bread with filling. It can be any type of bread,…
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Halfsies Cookies: Great Baker, Great Reason To Have 2 Flavors

[1] Cranberry White Chocolate Halfsies With Orange Zest (all photos © Halfsies). [2] Nutella Halfsies. [3] Reese’s Pieces Halfsies. [4] M&M Halfsies Cookies. [5] For the chocoholics, Double Chocolate Chip.   Halfsies Cookies are a must-try member of the artisan food scene in New York State’s Hudson Valley. They give a nod to the best…
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America’s Top 10 Sandwiches & Grilled Cheese History

We’re celebrating National BLT Day today, July 22nd, with the Cheddar, bacon, and tomato for lunch and a luxury version, a lobster BLT with Gruyère, for dinner. Which got us to thinking: Is the BLT our favorite sandwich? Actually, its big brother, the club sandwich, topped with turkey or chicken—has an edge. So we decided…
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America’s Favorite Junk Food For National Junk Food Day

[1] Pizza tops the list (photo © Jordan Nix | Unsplash). [2] Runner-up: ice cream (photo © Carrefour). [3] In third place: chocolate/candy bars (photo © Webstaurant Store). [4] Hamburgers are #4. Beer is #6. French fries are #8 (photo © The Palm | NYC). [5] Fried chicken is #6 (photo © Volpi Foods). [6]…
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La Clare’s Latest Goat Cheese Is Lemony & Luscious

If you’re a fan of goat cheese—chèvre, in French—you’ve likely come across flavored varieties. It’s pretty easy to find blueberry in the summer, cinnamon in the fall, cranberry for the holidays. Wisconsin-based LaClare Creamery is a goat cheese specialist with the most impressive (and delicious) assortment of flavors we’ve seen. The choice of 4-ounce logs…
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