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  • A woman lying on a living room floor, watching a cooking show on TV

    11 Celebrity Chefs You Never Hear About Anymore

    Once on TV screens across the country, these celebrity chefs have since left fame behind — some due to a major scandal, and some due to a change of heart.

    By Andy Beth Miller 9 days ago Read More
  • elizabeth taylor on stage for interview

    One Of Elizabeth Taylor's Favorite Sandwiches Included These Savory Ingredients

    Elizabeth Taylor was a towering icon of cinema, and she had a love of food, too. One of her favorite sandwiches only used these two savory ingredients.

    By Dennis Lee 9 days ago Read More
  • David Bowie on stage with a microphone

    David Bowie's Diet In The '70s Wasn't Exactly Normal

    There wasn't much that was normal about David Bowie's life, but his eating habits in the 1970s led to some pretty alarming results. This was his diet.

    By Laura Christine Allan 9 days ago Read More
  • John Lennon drinking orange juice at breakfast

    John Lennon's Favorite Breakfast Included This Divisive Sausage

    John Lennon's ideal breakfast spread included a number of classic ingredients, but it also featured a divisive type of sausage that you either love or hate.

    By Laura Christine Allan 10 days ago Read More
  • Hand holding phone showing new food pyramid

    12 Foods Americans Should Eat More Of, According To Trump's New Nutrition Guidelines

    The Trump administration revised the Dietary Guidelines to focus on "real food." Find out which types of food we should be eating more of and what to avoid.

    By Holly Riddle 10 days ago Read More
  • Hands holding grocery receipt

    The State With The Highest Grocery Prices In 2026

    Which state tops the list for the highest grocery prices in 2026? See where costs soared -- and what’s driving sticker shock in this location.

    By Moriah House 10 days ago Read More
  • Donald Trump eating with gold fork

    Does Trump Follow The New Dietary Guidelines? — Here's How MAHA Compares To The President's Diet

    Make America Healthy Again, under the direction of Trump's administration aims to turn around the country's health crisis. But does the president follow it?

    By Joe Thristino 10 days ago Read More
  • A man carrying two plastic bags filled with groceries

    How Much Damage Plastic Bags From Grocery Stores Really Cause To The Environment

    As governments move to ban plastic grocery bags, how much of an impact do they have on the world around us? The answer is both surprising and substantial.

    By Paige Hughes 10 days ago Read More
  • A hand holding up a slice of New York style margherita pizza in front of a New York street

    How NYC's 'Pizza Principle' Has Disappeared Amid Years Of Rising Costs

    New York City’s “Pizza Principle” once showed a correlation between subway and slice prices. Here’s how rising costs caused it to quietly disappear.

    By Laura Christine Allan 10 days ago Read More
  • Vice President Al Gore.

    The Cooking Contest That Al Gore Competed In While He Was In Office

    Al Gore had his hands full while serving in office, but that didn't stop him from pursuing his passions. This was the annual tradition he took part in.

    By Joe Hoeffner 11 days ago Read More
  • Unboxed McDonald's Filet-O-Fish sandwich

    The Unique Meatless Sandwich That McDonald's Almost Sold Instead Of The Filet-O-Fish

    Before the Filet-O-Fish, McDonald’s nearly sold a very different meatless sandwich that had a tropical twist. Here’s the forgotten item that almost won.

    By Kat Olvera 11 days ago Read More
  • Julia Child headshot

    The Upscale Boston Restaurant Julia Child Loved Still Has A Table In Her Honor

    The upscale Boston restaurant Julia Child loved remains a dining icon today, with a special table still reserved in her honor decades later.

    By Moriah House 11 days ago Read More
  • The ice cream and frozen treat aisle at a grocery store.

    48 Years Ago, One Of The Most Popular Ice Cream Brands In The US Was Born

    Ice cream has always been popular in the United States, but this brand has been leading the pack for nearly half a century and shows no signs of stopping.

    By Dylan Murray 11 days ago Read More
  • A closeup of a McDonald's Filet-O-Fish sandwich in front of an order of fries

    The Stinky Reason McDonald's Didn't Want To Sell The Filet-O-Fish

    McDonald's didn't want to sell the Filet-O-Fish at first due to one stinky problem -- but it went on to become a fast-food classic regardless.

    By Laura Christine Allan 11 days ago Read More
  • Refrigerated salad section at Aldi

    The 2020 Aldi Salad Recall That Infected Hundreds

    This outbreak linked to Aldi's bagged salads in 2020 sickened hundreds and hospitalized dozens -- prompting a multi-state recall of various salad products.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed 11 days ago Read More
  • cabbage rolls in tomato sauce

    14 Polish Foods You Have To Try At Least Once

    Polish cuisine is often simplified in the U.S., but the country has a dynamic range of dishes well worth trying. Here are some foods you have to try.

    By Kirsten Rehn 11 days ago Read More
  • Packaged ground beef patties on grocery store shelf.

    This Major 2007 Frozen Food Recall Forced A Brand Into Bankruptcy

    Food recalls happen all the time, but most of them don't lead to financial ruin. This frozen food recall in 2007 forced an established brand into bankruptcy.

    By Kristine Belonio 12 days ago Read More
  • A Piggly Wiggly billboard at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama

    The Mystery Behind Piggly Wiggly's Strange Name

    Piggy Wiggly is known for being the the first supermarket to allow shoppers to pick their own groceries. What's not known is the story behind its name.

    By Joe Hoeffner 12 days ago Read More
  • Bartender pouring multiple colorful drinks at once

    The Popular American Restaurant Chain That Fought To Make Bartending An Olympic Sport

    A popular American restaurant chain once pushed to make bartending an Olympic sport -- here’s whether the surprising campaign shook things up.

    By Rolland Judd 12 days ago Read More
  • Various fast food items like nuggets, fries, burgers, chicken strips laid out on yellow surface

    86 Years Ago, This Fast Food Restaurant Opened With A First-Of-Its-Kind Menu

    This fast food restaurant can be considered the pioneer of this kind of menu. The business is still thriving decades later, and its menu has greatly expanded.

    By Joe Hoeffner 12 days ago Read More
  • Plate of loaded nachos with a side of salsa

    64 Years Ago, This Popular Mexican Chain Opened For The First Time

    64 years ago, a now-popular Mexican fast food chain opened its doors for the first time in California, forever changing the American dining landscape.

    By Ellery Weil 13 days ago Read More
  • Melissa D'Arabian on the set of

    11 Food Network Shows You Might've Forgotten About

    Cooking shows have become ubiquitous on television. Many have come and gone over the course of the history of this genre that may have slipped your mind.

    By Andy Beth Miller 13 days ago Read More
  • A customer pushing a cart down a Costco aisle

    31 Years Ago, The Kirkland Name Took Over Costco — Here's How It Was Picked

    The next time you pick up a Kirkland product at Costco, you don't have to wonder how the name came about. Here's how Kirkland was chosen over three decades ago.

    By Cassie Womack 13 days ago Read More
  • A Wendy's bag being held up in front of a Wendy's restaurant

    The Once-Popular Wendy's Sandwich Line We Wish Would Come Back

    Wendy’s once had a popular sandwich line many fans still miss today. Here’s what made it different than the fast food chain's current offerings.

    By Laura Christine Allan 14 days ago Read More
  • French fry dipped in ketchup

    The Once-Popular Ketchup Variety Made From Nuts, Not Tomatoes

    Before tomato ketchup ruled the table, this once-popular version was made from nuts. Here is what's in this nutty variety and how you can recreate it at home.

    By Moriah House 14 days ago Read More
  • A hand holds a Costco Wholesale membership card against a white background

    The Costco Perk You Need To Take Advantage Of This Valentine's Day

    When Valentine's Day comes around, you better have something special for your loved one. This Costco perk is a great way to stick the landing.

    By Jessica Riggio 15 days ago Read More
  • A Walmart shopping cart, close-up, in an aisle

    Walmart Owns More Brands Than You Realize — Great Value Is Just The Start

    Attention, Walmart shoppers: Are you familiar with the superstore's many private labels? Some might be ones you've bought without realizing who owns them.

    By Joe Thristino 16 days ago Read More
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