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August 29th is National Chop Suey Day. Many people refer to chop suey as a Chinese-American invention, like fortune cookies. But that’s a myth that keeps getting perpetuated. It came from China. Even the musical “Flower Drum Song” got it wrong! However, the Chinese food paper takeout container with the metal handle is an American…
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Original Saratoga Chips in a replica of the original 1800s packaging. Photo by Hannah Kaminsky | THE NIBBLE. Where would we be without potato chips? Today is the 158th anniversary of the invention of the potato chip by Chef George Crum at Moon’s Lake House, a restaurant on Saratoga Lake in Saratoga Springs, New…
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Luscious lemon meringue pie. Photo courtesy McCormick. Today is National Lemon Meringue Pie Day. How does lemon meringue rank among America’s favorite pies? Schwann Food Company, maker of Mrs. Smith’s Pies, surveyed Americans on their three favorite pies. The results: 1. Apple Pie 2. Pumpkin Pie 3. Chocolate Cream Pie 4. Cherry Pie 5.…
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