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  • guy fieri

    The Very First Meal Guy Fieri Ever Served His Son Was A Big Risk That Paid Off

    Guy Fieri is all about big flavor, but with kids being picky eaters, how did he handle the first meal he ever served his son? He took a risk, and it paid off.

    By Amy Andrews 6 months ago Read More
  • A composite image of chefs Alice Waters, Martha Stewart, David Chang

    Here's What These 7 Celebrity Chefs Did Before They Got Famous

    From journalism to finance, some of the most recognizable food personalities owe their success to failures that have nothing to do with collapsed soufflés.

    By S. Preston Duncan 6 months ago Read More
  • Rural beef slices on a vintage board

    The Forgotten Beef Sandwich That Helped Families Stretch Meals For Decades

    In the 1920s, there came to be a beef sandwich that remained a food-stretching staple for a number of decades. Now forgotten, it lives on through memory.

    By Demi Phillips 6 months ago Read More
  • Symbolic Rosh Hashanah foods on a wooden board and on platters

    How To Build The Ultimate Rosh Hashanah Food Board

    Food is a very important part of Rosh Hashanah. A food board is a modern and elegant way to serve the symbolic foods of the Jewish New Year celebration.

    By Monika Sudakov 6 months ago Read More
  • Richard Nixon

    How This Retro Casserole Got Its Unexpected Presidential Connection

    There are many casseroles out there, but few, if any, are so tied to a once-President of the United States. Here's how that connection came to be.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 6 months ago Read More
  • Sugar-coated watermelon jelly candies

    Why Watermelon-Flavored Food Never Actually Tastes Like The Real Deal

    Have you ever wondered why your watermelon-flavored candies or drinks don't really taste like the fruit? Well, there's actually a scientific reason for this.

    By Jaime Jacques 6 months ago Read More
  • An individual using a barbecue mop to spread sauce over meat on a hot grill.

    Are BBQ Mops Reusable? Here's What To Know

    BBQ mops are an unbeatable tool for layering flavor into your barbecue, but they certainly get messy. Are they reusable? Here's what to know.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 6 months ago Read More
  • President John F. Kennedy speaking at podium.

    Was President John F. Kennedy's Infamous Jelly Donut Speech Really All That Bad?

    President John F. Kennedy was a proud public speaker in English, but his German is up for debate. Here's how he might've called himself a donut in a speech.

    By Tony Cooper 6 months ago Read More
  • Packages of Thomas' English Muffins on a supermarket shelf.

    How Thomas' English Muffins Was Involved In A Legal Precedent That Affects Job Searches To This Day

    A case centered around English muffins made some serious waves in the legal world that still affects job searchers today. Here's what happened.

    By Tim Forster 6 months ago Read More
  • Gardener sprinkles eggshells into their garden beds

    Are Eggshells Actually Good For Your Garden?

    Instead of throwing eggshells into the trash, you can save them for the compost -- but are shells actually any good for your garden, or is it all a myth?

    By Jaime Jacques 6 months ago Read More
  • family packs of weetabix on the shelf

    The Company That Owns The Popular Breakfast Cereal Weetabix

    Weetabix is a British breakfast cereal you may not have had the chance to try. Considering the company that owns it, its obscurity is a bit of a surprise.

    By Tara Bowen 6 months ago Read More
  • McDonald's order with Happy Meal.

    The Happy Meal Toy Recall That McDonald's Wishes It Could Forget

    McDonald's Happy Meals are full of childhood nostalgia and cute, collectible toys. However, one of the most controversial toys was a major hazard to children.

    By Julia Mullaney 6 months ago Read More
  • Julia Child and her husband Paul in their kitchen

    ​​The Reason Julia Child Never Opted For A Sleek, Modern Kitchen

    Julia Child spent countless hours in her kitchen. She never would have remodeled it to look like the sleek, modern kitchens popular today, though. Here's why.

    By Amy Andrews 6 months ago Read More
  • Egg and ham sandwich and text that reads

    What Makes The Egg At The Center Of The Hamptons Viral Breakfast Sandwich So Special

    This viral breakfast sandwich from the Hamptons is renowned for using a special technique to cook its egg. Here's how you can replicate it at home.

    By Dhruv Trivedi 6 months ago Read More
  • Smart grocery cart showing screen display

    What To Know If You Come Across A 'Smart Cart' For The First Time While Grocery Shopping

    The future is always on the horizon, and tomorrow's grocery carts are already here in smart carts. If you find one, here's what you should know about them.

    By Amanda Berkey 6 months ago Read More
  • Bowl of ranch dressing

    Your Ranch Dressing Deserves This Chef-Approved Flavor Boost

    Keeping a bottle of ranch dressing in the fridge to enhance your meals is common. What should be more common is adding this chef-approved flavor boost first.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 6 months ago Read More
  • red dot stickers on a paper

    This Is What Those Red Dot Stickers At Dollar Tree Mean

    Frequent Dollar Tree shoppers may have started seeing red dot stickers on a number of items. Here's what these red dots mean for your shopping experience.

    By Betsy Parks 6 months ago Read More
  • Julia Child in a kitchen

    Julia Child Liked To End Her Hamburger Dinners With A Fiery Dessert Pairing

    When most people make hamburger dinners, they might their meals with a simple treat. Not Julia Child. Her post-beef dessert was decidedly fancier and flaming.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 6 months ago Read More
  • Bourbon barrels in a rickhouse

    Does Older Bourbon Always Taste Better? What Age Really Means

    The taste of bourbon is influenced by several factors, including age. Does older bourbon always mean a better-tasting spirit? Here's what to know.

    By Tony Cooper 6 months ago Read More
  • Robert Irvine smiling

    Robert Irvine Swears By These 2 Simple Staples To Elevate Almost Any Dish

    Chef Robert Irvine utilizes these two simple ingredients when it comes to elevating many dishes, and he swears by their flavor-boosting abilities.

    By Shriya Swaminathan 6 months ago Read More
  • a jug and a glass of soy milk with soybeans in a bowl on the side

    How To Get Thick, Velvety Froth From Soy Milk Every Time

    If using soy milk is leaving your coffees with thin, unstable, and curdled-looking foam, chances are you're not frothing it properly. Here's how to do it.

    By Tony Cooper 6 months ago Read More
  • Texas Roadhouse interior with people and decor

    Texas Roadhouse's Unique National Competition Highlights The Chain's Commitment To Quality

    Texas Roadhouse helms a unique national competition each year to showcase its commitment to quality and honor one of its key back-of-house roles.

    By Greta Pano 6 months ago Read More
  • Black and white photo of Bing Crosby

    Bing Crosby's Old School Egg Dish Is Not For The Fainthearted

    Singer and actor Bing Crosby had a favorite old school egg dish that was quite unique compared to the average egg connoisseur's dish of choice.

    By Sean Pagnotti 6 months ago Read More
  • pan-seared and seasoned scallops

    How To Know When Scallops Are Done So You Don't Overcook Them

    Scallops are tricky things that can go from buttery rich to rubbery if seared for a second too long. Here's an expert's advice on how to perfectly cook them.

    By Eloise Rollins-Fife 6 months ago Read More
  • Close up of fried ice cream

    Who Actually Holds The Title For Inventing Fried Ice Cream?

    The title for the inventor of the deliciously unique fried ice cream treat is one that is much debated. So, who really invented this deep-fried sweet treat?

    By Sean Pagnotti 6 months ago Read More
  • A pile of cooked spareribs not from a can ready for eating.

    Why Canned Ribs Failed As A Concept

    There are almost too many types of canned meats to name on grocery store shelves, but canned ribs are downright impossible to find in most places. Here's why.

    By Brianna Gunter 6 months ago Read More
  • Selection of coffee products in Aldi store.

    Where Does Aldi Source Its Coffee?

    Almost everything in Aldi is a store brand. That's how the chain keeps prices low. Still, you might wonder where it sources some products, such as its coffee.

    By Lauren Bulla 6 months ago Read More
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