Here's What Del Taco Prices Looked Like On Opening Day In 1964
Fast food chain Del Taco started serving its version of Americanized Mexican food in 1964, and its opening day prices might genuinely surprise you.
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Lo Mein Vs Chow Mein: The Difference Explained
Chow mein and lo mein are two of the most popular Chinese noodle dishes. While they can feature similar ingredients, here's what sets them apart.
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Why You Can Revive Fruitcake That's Been Sitting For Years
Fruitcake, that lovely holiday treat, can last for a long time if you treat it right. Here's why you can keep fruitcake that's been around for a while.
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The Popular Caramelized Onion Shortcut You Shouldn't Use
You may have heard of the baking soda hack, which can help speed up the onion caramelization process. While that might be true, it comes with a price.
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Marie Antoinette Didn't Bring The Croissant To France. So Who Did?
There's a famous story that Marie Antoinette first brought croissants to France. This is just a myth, but both she and the croissant had Austrian origins.
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What Happens If You Accidentally Swallow A Cherry Pit?
Wondering what happens when you swallow a cherry pit? Don't panic, it is usually nothing to worry about but there are some things you need to be aware of.
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Custard Vs Soft Serve Ice Cream: What's The Difference?
Soft serve and custard are often used interchangeably to describe sweet treats. But despite these two desserts sharing many ingredients, they're not the same.
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Here's How Long You Can Eat Smoked Salmon After Opening It
Smoked salmon makes for an elegant appetizer or a decadent breakfast, but if you find yourself with leftovers, here's how long you have to eat them.
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Anthony Bourdain's All-Time Favorite Fast Food Burger
The late chef and television host Anthony Bourdain was very specific about his burger preferences, and only one fast food chain made them to his liking.
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Here's How You Can Tell When Blue Cheese Goes Bad
If you're trying to figure out whether famously moldy blue cheese has gone bad, there are several telltale signs you need to be aware of. Here's what to know.
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Dressing Vs Stuffing: The Differences You Need To Know
Despite how interchangeably the words are used, dressing and stuffing aren't the same thing -- and this largely comes down to how they're cooked.
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Queen Elizabeth's Official Favorite Hot Sauce Is Probably In Your Pantry
You may have heard that the British royal family steer clear of foods that are too spicy. However, Queen Elizabeth was a fan of a particular hot sauce. t
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Here's What's In Your Hot Dog, Beyond The Meat
We know hot dogs are made of meat, but additional ingredients contribute to their flavor, color, and shelf life, too. Here's what makes a hot dog a hot dog.
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Why Does The Harvest Date On Olive Oil Matter?
You're familiar with best-by dates, but it's an olive oil's harvest date that reveals more about it. Here's what to know before making your oil-forward dishes.
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Why You've Probably Never Tasted The Original Sriracha
If you love sriracha, you've probably seen the famous bottle with the green cap. But did you know that these bottles are often overshadowing the original sauce?
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Your Beer Is Brown For The Same Reason Your Steak Is Brown
The brown pigment and roasted taste of your cooked food and your beer is the result of the Maillard reaction. Here's what happens to achieve this phenomenon.
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Does Grass-Fed Butter Really Taste Better Than Standard?
The consensus is that grass-fed butter tastes different than standard butter from cows kept on a grain-based diet. Which tastes better comes down to preference.
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The Documentary-Worthy History Of McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
This iconic fast food chain has a rich history, especially when it comes to the invention of its beloved fish sandwich. Here's how the Filet-O-Fish came to be.
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Why Is A Hot Dog Called A Glizzy?
Forget frankfurters and wieners, glizzy is the internet's favorite term for hot dogs. Here's how the word became synonymous with America's favorite sausage.
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The Best Way To Choose Ripe Strawberries At The Store
Not all strawberries are the same - and for the best flavor, you want to choose the ripest ones at the store. That means knowing the signs of a quality berry.
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Anthony Bourdain's One-Hand Rule For Better Burgers
For the late chef, television host, and author Anthony Bourdain, the best burgers were the ones that followed his simple yet sensible one-hand rule.
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The Scientific Reason Honey Never Expires
Honey can stay edible for hundreds or even thousands of years, and the reason all comes down to science -- and the handiwork of the bees who process it.
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Give Your Cookie Dough An Ice Bath To Solve An Annoying Baking Problem
Most cookie recipes call for chilling the cookie dough for an hour before baking. But if you don't have time, this quick trick can get it done faster.
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Why You Shouldn't Overlook Canned Pineapple
Canned foods aren't just convenient, in many cases, they're better than their fresh counterparts. This is especially true of canned pineapple.
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How Root Beer Got Its Misleading Name
Its original name more accurately described the uniquely flavored beverage, so what actually led to root beer being call root beer?
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Here's When Your Leftover Pizza Becomes Unsafe To Eat
Staring down a bunch of leftover slices of that tasty pizza pie from last night? You might be wondering how long you have to eat them. Here's what to know.
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The Italian Cookie That Turns Ground Beef Into Dessert
Who says ground beef can't be part of dessert? This chocolate- and beef-filled Italian pastry from Sicily creates this surprising combination for a sweet treat.
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