Current Events & Food Trends
What is an IPA? KaTom answers your questions about the history of this type of ale, as well as its popularity, characteristics, and flavors.
Explore the health benefits and controversy of fake meat with KaTom. We'll explain this emerging industry to help you position your business.
What is root beer? From sassafras and sarsaparilla to molasses and vanilla, get to the bottom of this beverage's mysteries with KaTom.
Season 8 of Game of Thrones is upon us. This guide highlights the best Game of Thrones food and provides recipes for your watch party.
Only mildly English and not what most consider muffins, but definitely delicious – join KaTom as we explore: What is an English muffin?
What type of recipes are people searching for most during quarantine? Find out if Americans are eating more breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert!
From Los Angeles to Tampa, here's KaTom's definitive list of which U.S. cities eat the most hot dogs – and who spends the most doing it.
Powdered teas are trendy, but how are they different from classic teas? Learn more about matcha, hojicha, and green tea with KaTom.
Don't let the fear of mispronouncing a dish keep you from trying new food. Use KaTom's pronunciation guide to place orders with confidence.
How did our favorite holiday flavors – including cinnamon, peppermint, and pumpkin pie – become linked to end-of-year celebrations?
What is dalgona coffee and why is everyone obsessed with making it? Learn more about this trendy coffee drink with KaTom!
The Apple Watch brings the functionality of a smartphone to a busy kitchen. Discover why this chef watch is so beneficial here with KaTom.
Fondue pots are gaining popularity in foodservice operations, but exactly what is fondue? KaTom answers this question and more here.
Egg creams are a nostalgic New York City beverage – made with no egg or cream. Learn more about this drink's history and how to make it.
There's a rich history behind the colorful Fiesta line by Homer Laughlin, one of the most collected dinnerware brands in America.
Ever wonder about some of the oddly named items in the kitchen? Find out about a monkey dish and where the unique name originates.
Mystery solved! The awesome mixing bowl you've seen on the Food Network is available at KaTom. Learn more about it here.
This by-no-means comprehensive guide to Knoxville's best takeout restaurants can lead you to the perfect place for your next to-go feast.
Chutney can be used as a side dish, dip, or condiment. This blog will explain what chutney is, as well as the different varieties available.
Everyone loves shakes, but what is a malt? Learn the difference between malts and shakes and how to make a malted milkshake at home!
Is it safe to drink from lead crystal glassware? KaTom delves into the history of lead crystal glass, how to recognize it, and whether it belongs in your kitchen.
We know Durham is a world-class food city, but where can you get that food to go? Here's a list of some of the best takeout in Durham.
Prepare a traditional 10-course Edwardian meal fit for the Crawleys of Downton Abbey with a guide to every part of these formal meals.
How many different types of bread are there? Learn the origin of some of our favorites, as well as the key ingredients they're made of.