Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, the world’s most famous fall beer bash, first germinated in the cool brewing season of spring. And the best place to taste its original, strong, amber-colored beer is not in Bavaria in autumn. It’s here in the United States 12 months a year. SPINACH SALESMAN POPEYE REMAINS EFFECTIVE NEARLY A CENTURY AFTER HIS DEBUT “There are …
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Popeye remains the world’s greatest spinach salesman nearly a century after he made his comic-strip debut on the eve of the Great Depression. The sailor man’s legend is recounted every March 26, celebrated as National Spinach Day in the United States. Popeye was a gruff but noble comic-strip hero with bulging forearms. SPINACH VS. KALE: WHICH IS ‘BETTER’ FOR YOU? …
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The United States continues to be a house divided. The so-called Grits Belt lays it bare. Political borders are well-defined, the line on the map matching the “welcome to” sign on the road. On the other hand, cultural borders are undefined and unmarked — yet their existence is undeniable. The Grits Belt, largely a phenomenon in the eastern half of …
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Jimmy Dean’s name greets Americans from coast to coast in the supermarket sausage aisle. The man himself was a country crooner, talented storyteller and TV host before he became the Texas Panhandle’s Prince of Porkness. “He’s still our hometown hero,” KayLyn Bean, director of the Jimmy Dean Museum in Plainview, Texas, told Fox News Digital. SPAM IS SIZZLING: GLOBAL FAVORITE …
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Chef Justin Cucci lives, cooks and runs his business to the sounds of some of America’s most celebrated bands. The devoted Deadhead owns six Denver, Colorado restaurants under the Edible Beats umbrella. He has named each of his operating companies after Steely Dan songs and lyrics. HOOPS HERO WHO INSPIRED ‘HOOSIERS NOW SERVES LEGENDARILY LARGE INDIANA-STYLE FRIED PORK SANDWICHES Humans …
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Bobby Plump’s last shot for tiny Milan High School was a 17-foot jumper that captured the 1954 Indiana state basketball championship. The victory by the Milan Indians, 70 years ago today, inspired the David-beats-Goliath 1986 Hollywood sports flick “Hoosiers.” Plump’s Last Shot is the family’s slam-dunk sports bar in Indianapolis that today serves giant breaded fried pork tenderloin sandwiches, an …
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Millions of Americans around the country are kicking off the grilling season, beginning with National Barbecue Day on May 16. Grilling could appear to be challenging for those with limited cooking experience. However, with a few tips and grilling recipes to get started, many Americans will find barbecuing to be simple and a go-to preference once mastered. THE ULTIMATE GRILLED …
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Do you want to treat your mom for Mother’s Day? Surprise her with a tasty dessert you can both enjoy together. Mother’s Day falls in May, which is when many fruits and vegetables are in season. MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST RECIPE HAS A ‘SWEET’ TWIST THAT CELEBRITY CHEF SAYS WILL LEAVE MOM ‘NEEDING A NAP’ Take advantage of this by using …
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While each holiday is special, food is so often at the heart of it all. For Mother’s Day, whether you’re heading out for a hike with your mom, taking her shopping for an afternoon or playing board games in the house, you’ll need to eat at some point. To avoid filling up too quickly and immediately becoming tired for the …
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Each year, Mother’s Day takes place on the second Sunday of May. The special holiday is meant to honor, thank and celebrate mothers across the globe and the significant role they’ve had or still have in their children’s lives. Whether you’re spending the day adventuring with mom or relaxing at home, a nice homemade meal to wrap up the day …
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