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  • flat lay of ginger root

    The Complete Guide To Cooking With Ginger At Home

    Ginger is an almost magical root with an abundance of uses, such as seasoning anything from savory dishes to desserts and providing lots of health benefits.

    By Sarah Moore May 27th, 2024 Read More
  • Basket of bread

    What Makes The Free Bread At These Chain Restaurants Taste So Good?

    Many people enjoy eating at their favorite chain restaurants specifically for the complimentary bread, but what makes these loaves so delicious?

    By Chloe O'Donnell May 27th, 2024 Read More
  • boxes of Chips Ahoy

    9 Original Recipes That Changed For The Worse

    Changing just one ingredient in a beloved food or drink can be disastrous for any brand, and not even corporate giants like McDonald's and Coca-Cola are safe.

    By Megan Lim May 27th, 2024 Read More
  • Packages of Oscar Mayer wieners

    The Weird And Wonderful History Of Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs

    The Oscar Mayer Company was founded in 1883, and it's come a long way since then. Here's the weird and wonderful history of its most famous product.

    By Buffy Naillon May 27th, 2024 Read More
  • Boxes of Girl Scout cookies

    The Best Cheese Pairings For Girl Scout Cookies According To Experts

    Have you ever thought about pairing cheese with your favorite Girl Scout cookies? Before you scoff, take it from a couple of curd connoisseurs.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley May 26th, 2024 Read More
  • Making pasta with flour, eggs

    The Volcano Method For Perfect Pasta Dough

    If you've tried making pasta before and found the results lacking, you need to try the volcano method, which is easier than it sounds and yields perfect dough.

    By Allie Ward May 26th, 2024 Read More
  • Ernest Hemingway writing

    Why Peanut Butter And Onion Sandwiches Are Named After Ernest Hemingway

    Ernest Hemingway is associated with many dishes, but one of the most unique is the PB&O. The sandwich was prevalent in his books as well as his real life.

    By Andrew Amelinckx May 25th, 2024 Read More
  • Hand holding chopsticks

    How To Eat With Chopsticks And Do It Effortlessly

    If you're intimidated by chopsticks, we've got you covered. Read on as we share our step-by-step guide to chopsticks usage and the etiquette.

    By Helena Nichols May 25th, 2024 Read More
  • Documentarian Morgan Spurlock

    Super Size Me Director Morgan Spurlock Dies Days After Film's 20th Anniversary

    Morgan Spurlock, the documentary filmmaker who directed "Super Size Me" and produced several other projects about the fast food industry, has died.

    By Andrew Amelinckx May 24th, 2024 Read More
  • Spoon filled with mustard seeds

    Why Mustard Oil Is Illegal In The United States

    Mustard oil is a popular ingredient in many parts of the world, but it's banned from being sold for human consumption in the U.S. due to health concerns.

    By Tim Forster May 24th, 2024 Read More
  • Outside of an Aldi

    What You Need To Know Before Your First Trip To Aldi

    A grocery store like no other, a trip to Aldi is an experience. Read on to learn why the items are affordable and the infamous "aisle of shame."

    By Sarah Vallie May 24th, 2024 Read More
  • Takeru Kobayashi at a competitive eating competition

    Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest Champ Takeru Kobayashi Retires, Wonders How Career Affected His Body

    Takeru Kobayashi is retiring. The competitive eater, who won the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest multiple times, is concerned about his health.

    By Emmy Schneider-Green May 23rd, 2024 Read More
  • Evaporated milk cans on shelf

    2 Easy Ingredient Swaps For Evaporated Milk In A Recipe

    If a recipe calls for evaporated milk but you don't have any on hand, there are a couple of alternatives you can easily use as substitutes instead.

    By Tim Forster May 23rd, 2024 Read More
  • Farmer pouring raw milk into a pail

    The Dangers Of Raw Milk You Won't Hear About On TikTok

    If you scroll through TikTok you'll come across all kinds of videos discussing raw milk, but there are certain dangers you really ought to know about.

    By Emmy Schneider-Green May 23rd, 2024 Read More
  • Produce

    12 Well-Known Food Facts That Actually Aren't True At All

    There's no doubt you've earned food myths like "breakfast is the important meal of the day" and "organic produce is healthier," but are they true? Not so much.

    By Sarah Nowicki Nicholson May 23rd, 2024 Read More
  • BLT sandwich on a wooden cutting board

    Bacon Lettuce Pickle Sandwiches Are Here To Put Your BLTs To Shame

    Sure, BLTs are classic, but for a change of pace, swapping in pickles for tomatoes (especially when out of season) is an easy way to elevate your sandwich game.

    By Ann Meyer May 23rd, 2024 Read More
  • Drip coffee maker and coffee cup

    You Can (Technically) Make Dinner In Your Coffee Maker

    If you're ever hungry and have only a coffee maker at your disposal, there are a surprising number of ways that you can make dinner with the appliance.

    By Elias Nash May 22nd, 2024 Read More
  • Baked mac and cheese

    Thomas Jefferson Shouldn't Get Credit For Bringing Mac And Cheese To The US

    There's a longstanding myth that needs some dispelling. Founding father Thomas Jefferson doesn't deserve credit for introducing mac and cheese to the States.

    By Chloe O'Donnell May 21st, 2024 Read More
  • Hands holding giant sanwich

    What's The Definition Of A Sandwich? The USDA Might Not Even Know

    For as long as sandwiches have been enjoyed, people have been trying to define them. The USDA took a crack at it, but left some things open for interpretation.

    By Andrew Amelinckx May 21st, 2024 Read More
  • Red shrimp on ice

    Why It's A Mistake To Buy 'Fresh' Shrimp From The Grocery Store

    When you want shrimp that taste fresh, you might assume that you should head straight for the seafood counter at your local market. This would be a mistake.

    By Greta Pano May 21st, 2024 Read More
  • Person holding an empty bottle of sriracha

    Turn Your Empty Sriracha Into Flavor-Packed Chili Oil With One Easy Step

    When you get to the end of your sriracha bottle, don't despair. Repurpose those last dregs by turning the hot sauce into a versatile spicy chili oil.

    By Ann Meyer May 20th, 2024 Read More
  • three glasses of strawberry soda

    Why You Should Be Sipping Strawberry Soda On Juneteenth

    Traditionally, we celebrate Juneteenth with a spread of red foods and drinks, specifically strawberry soda. But why are strawberries so significant?

    By Andrew Amelinckx May 20th, 2024 Read More
  • Compound butter on a board

    The Easy Formula To Build Your Own Compound Butter For Steak

    Making a compound butter to melt over your steak is one of the most effective ways to add loads of flavor. All you need to do is follow one simple formula.

    By Alli Neal May 20th, 2024 Read More
  • pile of ground beef

    Why People Eat Mounds Of Raw Ground Beef For Christmas In Wisconsin

    Raw ground beef may not sound like an ideal Christmastime dish. However, in Wisconsin, it's a longstanding (and recently controversial) holiday tradition.

    By Elias Nash May 20th, 2024 Read More
  • Texas Roadhouse steak and gold sauces

    The Flavorful Secret To Texas Roadhouse Steak Sauce

    Texas Roadhouse customers love to splash the chain's steak sauce all over their beef, but not everyone knows the condiment's flavorful secret.

    By Andrew Amelinckx May 19th, 2024 Read More
  • Gordon Ramsay looking pensive

    Gordon Ramsay Owns Way More Restaurants Than You Realize

    Gordon Ramsay's restaurant business stretches far beyond the fine-dining spots that most fans know him best for. He also owns an array of casual eateries.

    By Tim Forster May 19th, 2024 Read More
  • Anthony Bourdain smiling

    Tartiflette: The Cheesy Potato Dish That Won Anthony Bourdain's Praise

    If you love rich, cheesy meals (and who doesn't?) you'll adore one of Anthony Bourdain's favorite cheesy potato dishes: Tartiflette, a French must-try.

    By Ann Meyer May 19th, 2024 Read More
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