Sure, McDonald's and Burger King are icons. But there are a lot of other vintage burger chains that had success, but didn't quite hit it big nationwide. ... Read full Story
Pizza chains abound across the U.S., but two of the most popular actually started in the exact same state. Here's the history of two pizza powerhouses. ... Read full Story
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I tried the machine for myself to determine just how easy it is to use with no advanced training. Here's what I discovered.
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Tuna salad sandwiches are arguably best when they're crunchy, but what's the simplest way to add a crispy element? Wonder no more - we have the answer. ... Read full Story
It's called Appleton Estate The Source, named after the crystal clear aquifer at the heart of Appleton Estate.
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This expression was originally an experimental whiskey made by aging 1910 Old Fine Whisky for an extra finishing period.
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Like many of us, the late Princess Diana had a favorite breakfast food, and you've probably had it before. Here's how her personal chef prepped this staple. ... Read full Story
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By combining his passion for exceptional coffee with earnest intentions, Wonderstate Coffee has made a national impact in the coffee world today.
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Consider this a challenge to branch out from traditional barbecue or buffalo sauce the next time you make chicken wings - give this Southern sauce a try. ... Read full Story
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The tinto de verano is Spain’s lesser-known, laid-back cousin of sangria — and frankly, the cooler one.
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Aldi shoppers can usually find everything they need from the discount chain, but some items may be hard to locate. Does the store sell non-alcoholic wine? ... Read full Story
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"Shell art isn't a new genre; it's been with us for centuries. The Victorians often framed their family photos with shells. ... The medium also came to the fore in the 1970s when everything was embellished with shells, from photo frames and mirrors to trinket boxes and even furniture." — Stephen Crafti, The Sydney Morning Herald, 4 June 2025
Did you know?
Embellish came to English, by way of Anglo-French, from the Latin word bellus, meaning "beautiful." It's in good company: modern language is adorned with bellus descendants. Examples include such classics as beauty, belle, and beau. And the beauty of bellus reaches beyond English: its influence is seen in the French bel, a word meaning "beautiful" that is directly related to the English embellish. And in Spanish, bellus is evidenced in the word bello, also meaning "beautiful."