Food & Drink

The language of food may get you salivating as you eat your way through these food & drink articles!

“Maki” Time To Learn The History Of These Sushi Names

Yummy Cocktails With Nasty-Sounding Names

The Slang of Suds: Know Your Beer!

Food Terms To Avoid Abroad

The Cryptic Language of Wine

These Alcoholic Drinks Are Hiding Behind Regular Words

11 Classic Cocktails Everyone Should Know

Hot Dog! Are They Sandwiches, Or Not?

The “Naga Viper” Chili Pepper And Its Spicy Name

Who Is the “Granny Smith” Of Granny Smith Apples?

What Does Kimchi Mean?

What’s The Difference Between Baloney And Bologna?

Commonly Confused

Frozen “Yogurt” Got Its Name From A Misunderstanding

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