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  • A Ronald McDonald statue waving hello in front of a McDonald's restaurant

    McDonald's Original Mascot Was Creepier Than Ronald McDonald

    Many people feel uncomfortable when it comes to the iconic McDonald's mascot, Ronald McDonald. But did you know that an even creepier mascot existed before him?

    By Sean Pagnotti 3 months ago Read More
  • Giada De Laurentiis

    Giada De Laurentiis' Hot Take On Leftover Pasta Has Us Questioning Everything

    Almost everyone loves a heaping bowl of fresh, hot pasta. Giada De Laurentiis, though? She likes her leftover pasta even more, for this scientific reason.

    By Shriya Swaminathan 3 months ago Read More
  • A variety of street foods from different countries

    22 Iconic International Street Foods Everyone Should Try

    Chowing down on some international street food is all part of the fun when traveling. Wherever you are in the world, look out for these iconic dishes.

    By Stephanie Mee 3 months ago Read More
  • A person about to take a bite of a donut with pink icing and white sprinkles

    The Safety Advice To Commit To When Frying Homemade Donuts

    Deep-frying donuts at home is a great way to enjoy a delicious treat, but it can be dangerous. To avoid the worst of it, follow this expert safety advice.

    By Macy Sandel 3 months ago Read More
  • woman spraying air freshener in her kitchen

    Save Money On Air Fresheners By Making Your Own Room Spray On The Stove

    Air fresheners are a must for any home, but store-bought versions can get expensive quickly. Instead, make your own on the stove with this ingredient.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz 3 months ago Read More
  • Composite photo showing Marilyn Monroe in front of a collection of restaurant signs, with Barney's Beanery to the left and Canters to the right

    10 Restaurants Marilyn Monroe Dined At In Los Angeles

    Marilyn Monroe is renowned for being a Hollywood star, and she spent a lot of time dining in Los Angeles. Here are 10 restaurants she used to frequent.

    By Suzanne S. Wiley 3 months ago Read More
  • Grilled filet mignon with mashed potatoes and sauce on plate

    Tenderloin Vs Filet Mignon: The Difference Between Luxury Steak Cuts

    Love the buttery tenderness of a filet? Confused by the differences between filet mignon and tenderloin? We break down the details of these cuts.

    By Greta Pano 3 months ago Read More
  • Jars of Cool Whip in grocery store freezer

    Transform Cool Whip Into Frosting With Just One Extra Ingredient

    Cool Whip makes for a delicious frosting for just about any baked treat. But to give it a frosting-like texture, you need to add this one extra ingredient.

    By Samantha Boesch 3 months ago Read More
  • Ingredients to make a marinade on a white background

    Here's How To Avoid A Bitter Marinade When Adding Raw Garlic

    Adding raw garlic to your marinade can be a gamble, as it can come out extremely tasty or horribly bitter. We asked an expert how to avoid the latter.

    By Shriya Swaminathan 3 months ago Read More
  • Gordon Ramsay smiling

    Gordon Ramsay's Worst Food Experience Was A Little Too Personal

    Chef Gordon Ramsay has eaten his fair share of unique, sometimes unpleasant dishes. However, this particular experience is the one he deems his worst.

    By Demi Phillips 3 months ago Read More
  • Black and white photo of Charlie Chaplin sharing dinner with a woman in a movie

    This Steak Dish Inspired Charlie Chaplin To Make His Own Recipe

    Silent film actor Charlie Chaplin deemed this steak dish as his favorite, inspiring him to provide his very own recipe for it to a cookbook.

    By Craig Mattson 3 months ago Read More
  • Bowl of honey with honey dipper

    Does Honey Need To Be Refrigerated Once Opened?

    If you've just popped open a fresh jar of honey, you may be wondering if you should refrigerate it for the best results. Well, we've got the answer.

    By Amanda Berkey 3 months ago Read More
  • Seinfeld cast in front of a McDonald's sign

    The Seinfeld-Inspired Treat McDonald's Restaurants Discontinued

    Believe it or not, this now-discontinued McDonald's treat was actually inspired by the "Seinfeld" sitcom. So, why did the product flop so badly?

    By Brianna Gunter 3 months ago Read More
  • Dolly Parton next to two bowls of clams

    This Throwback Dish Is Dolly Parton's Favorite Way To Eat Clams

    Dolly Parton has many favorite foods. Some of them, including her preferred way to enjoy clams being such a throwback, are a bit surprising.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 3 months ago Read More
  • Onion-wrapped flying Dutchman burger and fries

    In-N-Out's Secret Menu Flying Dutchman, Explained

    In-N-Out Burger's famous secret menu is full of hidden deliciousness. The Flying Dutchman is a unique addition that caused a stir, so we decided to investigate.

    By Jonathan Kesh 3 months ago Read More
  • Slender clear bottle of water being poured into glass on metal table.

    Restaurants Are Now Curating Water Lists (And They're Not Cheap)

    Curated water lists have joined the beverage menus at a number of upscale restaurants. From still to sparkling, some of these H20 offerings don't come cheap.

    By Lauren Bulla 3 months ago Read More
  • Tea being poured into a clear glass

    The Key Flavor Differences Between Iced And Cold Brew Tea

    You may think iced and cold brew tea are essentially the same based on their names, but they have enough differences to truly change how the brewed tea tastes.

    By Macy Sandel 3 months ago Read More
  • Several old school candies on a blue and white background

    10 Old-School Candies No One Seems To Eat Today

    From chewy peanut butter taffy to bright orange marshmallow peanuts, we're diving head first into candies that have fizzled out over the years.

    By Hayley Verdeyen 3 months ago Read More
  • A couple of diners paying for a restaurant meal

    The Most Expensive City To Dine Out In Isn't New York

    A 2025 study compared the average prices of eating out with local wages of several cities, and the most expensive one in the U.S. is an unexpected one.

    By Tony Cooper 3 months ago Read More
  • Black and white photo of Alfred Hitchcock framing the camera with his hands

    The Classic Frozen Treat Alfred Hitchcock Enjoyed After A Meal Of 3 Steaks

    It's safe to say that the great auteur Alfred Hitchcock appreciated a good meal. In fact, he was known to eat multiple steaks and end with this icy dessert.

    By Dhruv Trivedi 3 months ago Read More
  • Barack and Michelle Obama

    The Obama Family's Favorite Mexican Restaurant In DC

    The Obama family is well-known for their love of good food. When it comes to a favorite spot for Mexican cuisine in D.C., they're fond of this restaurant.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 3 months ago Read More
  • A bowl of savory soy milk next to fried dough sticks.

    Here's What A Flavor-Filled Traditional Taiwanese Breakfast Looks Like

    Eggs, milk, and bread are on many breakfast menus across the world, but Taiwanese cooking adds vibrant and savory flavors that you won't find elsewhere.

    By Tim Forster 3 months ago Read More
  • Bowl of classic M&M's in a tan-colored glazed bowl

    The Chocolate M&M's Flavor That Has Quietly Dominated Shelves For Years

    M&M's come in a handful of flavors, but this fan-favorite variety has been a hit for two decades, despite becoming more difficult to find in recent years.

    By Crystal Antonace 3 months ago Read More
  • Sliced flat iron steak

    Blade And Flat Iron Steak Are From The Same Cut: Here's The Only Difference

    If you've ever seen blade and flat iron steaks in your grocery store's meat department and wondered whether they were related, here's what makes them distinct.

    By Julia Mullaney 3 months ago Read More
  • Cuts of raw bone-in steak laid out on a grilltop with sprigs of rosemary and pinches of salt.

    The Staggering Amount Of Beef Texas Roadhouse Butchers Process Every Year

    Texas Roadhouse is known for its steaks above all else, so it makes sense that the chain would go through a staggering amount of beef. Here's exactly how much.

    By Brianna Gunter 3 months ago Read More
  • Close up shot of woman pouring water into glass

    Will Seltzer Hydrate You As Much As Regular Water?

    If seltzer is your drink of choice, you may be wondering if it hydrates you as well as regular water. We asked a medical professional for the truth.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 3 months ago Read More
  • a package of hormel black label bacon surrounded by cooked strips of bacon

    We Asked Hormel The Best Way To Store Bacon

    Hormel gave us the scoop on the best way to store an open pack of bacon, and it doesn't involve merely folding the packaging over and sticking it wherever.

    By Tara Bowen 3 months ago Read More
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