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In Nordic Countries, Pine Foods Have Evergreen Appeal

What was once famine food is now fine dining.
May 31, 2023
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How Olive Oil and Coffee Came Together in a Cup

At first glance olives and coffee might seem to go together like, well, oil and water. But these Italian essentials possess deep cultural similarities—not to mention complementary flavors.
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The Prohibition-Era Effort To Make Mocktails Fun

Socialites and social campaigners joined forces to create tempting temperance drinks.
January 24, 2023
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The Rise and Fall of Alaska's 'Reindeer King'

Carl J. Lomen used legal loopholes and Santa Claus to build his meat business.
December 23, 2022
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Scandinavian-Americans Are Breaking Up With Lutefisk

But a new demographic is keeping America's largest lutefisk company afloat.
February 11, 2019