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Difference between: barbecuing and grilling

Note: Although originally published in June, 2014 this article was thoroughly revamped and updated in May, 2020.

Although the two terms are often used interchangeably, there is a difference between barbecuing and grilling. Several, actually.

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June 4, 2014

Difference between: brining and curing

Brining and curing – they’re both ancient methods of preserving food, that can also be used to infuse flavor. So, what’s the difference?

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May 28, 2014

Difference between: rhubarb and Swiss chard

Rhubarb and Swiss chard – they’re both leafy red stalks of vegetables. So, what’s the difference?

Although I don’t set out to make the Difference Between posts a competition, inevitably sometimes there’s a winner. And this is one of those times.

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May 21, 2014

Difference between: cured bacon and uncured bacon

What’s the difference between cured bacon and uncured bacon? The answer may surprise you.

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May 14, 2014

Difference between: white rice and brown rice

Is brown rice really healthier than white rice? Let’s find out.

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May 7, 2014

Difference between: gumbo and jambalaya

After the food history of gumbo, it was suggested to me to check out the difference between gumbo and jambalaya.

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April 30, 2014

Difference between: pancetta and prosciutto (with a quick glance at Canadian bacon)

This week, we’re looking at the difference between pancetta and prosciutto: similar names, different meats, comparable to ham and bacon. Or Canadian bacon.

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April 23, 2014

Difference between: anchovies and sardines

Both are small, surprisingly healthy little fish. Let us check out the difference between anchovies and sardines.

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April 16, 2014

Difference between: hummus and baba ganoush

They look awfully alike, but the difference between hummus and baba ganoush is actually rather simple. And significant.

Please note: baba ganoush has several other different spellings.

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April 9, 2014

Difference between: Black Forest ham and Virginia ham

I’ve always preferred one to the other but I never knew why – let us investigate the difference between Black Forest ham and Virginia ham. (Black Forest is my go-to ham.)

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April 2, 2014

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