The Old-School Kitchen Appliance That Everyone Had In The 1970s
What kitchen appliances did home cooks use before air fryers and Instant Pots existed? In the 1970s, this trusty appliance was a familiar sight in kitchens.
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John F. Kennedy's Favorite Beer Came In An Iconic Green Bottle
Before craft beer was cool and everyone had a microbrewery, JFK favored a European import with a famous green bottle. The story behind the sip is pure history.
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California Restaurant Menus Are About To Get A Major Overhaul — Here's What To Know
California makes history as the first state in the U.S. to require restaurants with more than 20 locations to add life-saving labels to every item on the menu.
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How A Failed Contest Incited Riots, Killed 5, And Turned An Entire Country Against Pepsi In The '90s
Promotional contests seem harmless, but prize money can get people fired up. This promotional stunt by Pepsi in the 1990s was so botched it turned deadly.
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Frank Sinatra Loved Deli Meats And Was Especially Fond Of This Fancier Cut
Frank Sinatra's love of Italian food was as iconic as his music. But his thing for fancy deli meat inspired namesake restaurant dishes that still exist today.
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The US State That Produces The Most Avocados Is Struggling
Despite the frenzy over avocado toasts, the U.S. state that grows the most avocados has been facing complicated challenges due to various reasons.
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15 Delicious Egg-Based Desserts From Around The World
The world is home to a wide array of sweet treats, many of which use egg as the star ingredient. These are some of the best in the deliciously eggy department.
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11 Discontinued Red Lobster Menu Items Customers Forgot Existed
Even at major restaurant chains, menu items come and go. Here are some discontinued dishes from Red Lobster that you can't get anymore, and may not remember.
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The Devastating 2016 Frozen Vegetable Recall That Sent Consumers To The Hospital
Food recalls often come and go without anyone paying much attention, but this devastating recall of frozen vegetables sent several customers to the hospital.
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Frank Sinatra And The Rat Pack Dined At This Iconic Supper Club That's Still Open Today
Step back in time where Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack once dined and performed -- an iconic supper club that is still serving guests today.
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Remember Burger King's Satisfries? We Wish We Didn't
Burger King once tried to create a healthier version of its french fries. If you don't remember it, you're not alone. Here's the sad history of BK's Satisfries.
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The 40-Foot-Tall Milk Bottle In Boston That Once Was A Roadside Ice Cream Stand
Few things catch your eye like a uniquely-shaped building. Discover the 40-foot-tall milk bottle in Boston that once served ice cream (and still does today).
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Why Chefs At The White House Are Obligated To Be Members Of The Military
Chefs at the White House must go through a rigorous process to be hired, which includes joining the Navy. Find out why this screening is so important.
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The Delightfully Posh Way Queen Elizabeth Measured Ingredients For Her Favorite Scones
Queen Elizabeth II was known for using more common kitchen items to make her drop scones. This simple trick could help with older British baking recipes.
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These 10 Companies Own (Almost) Every Brand In The Supermarket
Our power of choice in the grocery store aisle may be an illusion. Behind almost every brand, you'll find the same 10 companies that dominate the food industry.
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The Ingredients That Give Mexican Candy A Bold Edge
American candy is straight up sweet, but Mexican candy tastes uniquely bold with spicy, tangy, sweet-and-sour flavors that have roots in Indigenous culture.
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The Old-School Way To Transform Celery Into An Easy Appetizer
You've come to the right place if you're searching for an easy appetizer to whip up in minutes. This vintage celery dish is a clever way to feed your guests.
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The Origins Of Raising Your Pinky When Drinking Tea
A raised pinky may seem proper during tea time, but several theories suggest that high-society etiquette had little to do with the practice's origins.
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San Francisco Is The Birthplace Of This Old-School Italian American Soup
Italian cuisine is one of the most popular and delicious. There is a classic Italian soup recipe that was actually created in San Francisco.
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Why Jidori Chicken Is Known As The Kobe Beef Of Poultry
A class above your run-of-the-mill grocery store chicken, prized Jidori chicken is known as the Kobe of poultry thanks in part to its elusiveness in the States.
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12 Things You Need To Know Before Dining At A Supper Club
Attending a supper club is very different from dining at a restaurant. From setting expectations to rules of etiquette, here's what to know ahead of time.
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The United States' Biggest Beef Recall Involved A Stomach-Churning Animal Abuse Investigation
Meat recalls usually have to do with public safety, but it's not always about bacterial infections. The biggest American beef recall was about animal abuse.
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The State That Eats The Most Pizza Is Not California Or New York
You have an idea in your head, most likely, about the U.S. state that eats the most pizza. And you may be surprised to learn that it's probably wrong.
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The Rise And Fall Of The Magic Pan, America's 1970s Crêpe Restaurant Chain
Back in the 1970s, restaurants were looking for new ways to innovate. The Magic Pan quickly became a staple chain that served sweet and savory crêpes.
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The Devastating 2007 Pot Pie Recall That Sent Over 100 People To The Hospital
Food recalls usually come and go to little fanfare, but sometimes the events turn darker. This pot pie recall from 2007 led to over 100 hospitalizations.
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Philadelphia Has The Only Stand-Alone Shop For America's Oldest Ice Cream Company
Americans have been enjoying ice cream for a long time now. If you wanted to get a taste of that history, Philadelphia is home to a very old ice cream store.
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Crawfish, Crawdads, Crayfish, Oh My — Here's The Difference
Crawfish, crawdads, and crayfish all look the same, but there's one difference that has more to do with the person preparing them than the crustacean.
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