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  • James Dean grinning in a red jacket

    James Dean's Favorite Dessert Was An Old-School Southern Classic

    Despite his meteoric rise to stardom, James Dean's favorite foods were the simple fare he grew up with, like this dessert his aunt used to make.

    By Erica Martinez 9 months ago Read More
  • Anthony Bourdain smiling while sitting at a public event

    The Cheesesteak Anthony Bourdain Said Should Be A 'National Landmark' Isn't From Philly

    Consistently unafraid of creating culinary furor, Anthony Bourdain shared his controversial opinion the best cheesesteak isn't actually found in Philadelphia.

    By Dylan Murray 9 months ago Read More
  • hands using knife to peel a pineapple

    Don't Throw Out Those Pineapple Rinds When You Could Make This Fermented Drink Instead

    Composting the leftover rinds from your pineapple is great, sure, but you know what's better? Fermenting them into this traditional beverage from Mexico.

    By Maria Scinto 9 months ago Read More
  • Boxes of breakfast cereal in a grocery store aisle

    Cereal Recalls That Affected Millions

    Recalls are no joke, and they affect pretty much every type of food item. These are cereal recalls in recent history that affected millions of people.

    By Karenna Glover 9 months ago Read More
  • Paul McCartney on stage at a music festival

    Paul McCartney's Favorite Childhood Sandwich Gives Dentists Nightmares

    As a child growing up in Liverpool, Paul McCartney loved to eat a simple yet super-sweet sandwich made with just three basic ingredients.

    By Joe Hoeffner 9 months ago Read More
  • early '60s Jackie Kennedy in an outdoor setting

    You Only Need 4 Ingredients To Recreate Jackie Kennedy's Classic Casserole

    This simple casserole was served at a White House dinner in 1961 in honor of First Lady Jackie Kennedy's sister and brother-in-law, who were Polish royalty.

    By Maria Scinto 9 months ago Read More
  • A rooster, or a male chicken.

    The Historic Florida Restaurant Where You Can Grab A Bite Alongside A Rooster Cemetery

    Ever want to eat a burger (or chicken sandwich) right next to a rooster cemetery? Well, apparently Florida (come on, who else?) has you covered.

    By Joe Hoeffner 9 months ago Read More
  • A grilled chicken sandwich from McDonald's

    Whatever Happened To McDonald's Grilled Chicken Sandwiches?

    A McDonald's grilled chicken sandwich sounds tasty, doesn't it? We hate to burst your bubble, but you and that sandwich aren't getting together any time soon.

    By Dylan Murray 9 months ago Read More
  • A baked Alaska on a plate with a slice cut out.

    Whatever Happened To The Once Popular Baked Alaska Dessert?

    Baked Alaska was once considered the pinnacle of fine dining desserts. So, why has this fluffy meringue and ice cream dish fallen out of fashion?

    By Joe Hoeffner 9 months ago Read More
  • McDonald's burger on box, fries, and Coke

    McDonald's Recalls That Affected Millions

    Part of McDonald's global appeal is its predictability, but even the Golden Arches can't avoid the occasional unexpected product recall.

    By Anita Surewicz 9 months ago Read More
  • Prince performing on the Purple Rain tour.

    The Strange Pasta Pairing That Prince Loved To Eat

    The musical artist Prince was well-known for his odd choices and unique flavor but his idiosyncrasies extended to his taste in food as well.

    By Joe Hoeffner 9 months ago Read More
  • A picture of the legendary crooner Frank Sinatra performing on stage.

    The One Candy Frank Sinatra Always Had To Have In His Dressing Room

    For one of the 20th century's most famous performers, Frank Sinatra had a fairly modest dressing room rider. However, one hard candy was always on the list.

    By Joe Hoeffner 9 months ago Read More
  • Recall notice on store cooler

    The 13 Most Common Reasons Foods Are Recalled

    When food gets recalled, you're probably often wondering why. These are some of the most common reasons foods do get recalled, from E. coli to glass pieces.

    By Holly Riddle 9 months ago Read More
  • Tamales wrapped in corn husks on a brown plate

    Are The Texas Tamales Sold At Costco The Same As Mexican Tamales?

    The pre-cooked tamales that you can buy six dozen at a time from Costco differ from traditional Mexican tamales on a just few small details.

    By Cassie Womack 9 months ago Read More
  • gorditas de chicharron with red and green salsas

    Chalupa Vs. Gordita: What's The Actual Difference?

    A few key differences set traditional Mexican chalupas apart from gorditas. And a few more extreme differences set them apart from their Taco Bell cousins.

    By Joe Hoeffner 9 months ago Read More
  • Gidget, the Taco Bell Chihuahua, with cameras in the background

    Why The Taco Bell Chihuahua Ads Got The Company Into Hot Water

    Taco Bell's chihuahua ads got a lot of attention when they were released, but for several reasons, this ad campaign would do the chain more harm than good.

    By Kat Olvera 9 months ago Read More
  • Close up of two glasses of sake on a wooden table with items blurred in the background.

    Ancient Sake Was Made In An Unsanitary Way

    Modern sake is often crisp and clear, but the first versions we find in history were decidedly less so. The production method was surprisingly unsanitary.

    By Shaun Melady 9 months ago Read More
  • King Charles listening at an event.

    The One Meal King Charles Refused To Eat Every Day

    King Charles is known for eating very healthily. He is also known for his habit of skipping the same meal every day, a habit that he has recently broken.

    By Kat Olvera 9 months ago Read More
  • Dean Martin smiling in front of brick wall

    The Iconic Italian Comfort Food Dean Martin Loved And Sang About

    Nothing hits the spot quite like the comfort foods you grew up eating, and Dean Martin had a strong attachment to this Italian classic his mother made him.

    By Paul Gaita 9 months ago Read More
  • Sliced whole wheat bread

    Bread Recalls That Affected Millions

    Humans have chowed down on bread for thousands of years, so it should come as no surprise that a few few loaves have been recalled during this timeframe.

    By Anita Surewicz 9 months ago Read More
  • Fresh pork chops at the meat counter

    Pork Recalls That Affected Millions

    Recalls are a relatively common occurrence in the food industry, with products containing pork falling foul on multiple occasions.

    By Anita Surewicz 9 months ago Read More
  • Hands holding morel mushrooms.

    The Danger Of False Morel Mushrooms That You Can't Ignore

    Not knowing the difference between a true and a false morel mushroom could be a fatal error in judgment but there is a way to tell them apart.

    By Joe Hoeffner 9 months ago Read More
  • discontinued Kool-Aid packets

    Discontinued Kool-Aid Flavors We'll Probably Never Drink Again

    Did you know Kool-Aid has had a ton of different and creative flavors over the years? These are some discontinued ones we may sadly never drink again.

    By Michael Palan 9 months ago Read More
  • An array of Hostess snack cake products on supermarket shelves

    The Discontinued Twinkie-Esque Snack We'll Probably Never Eat Again

    We're still lamenting the loss of Hostess Twinkies, but the snack dessert company had a Twinkie-esque twin that got discontinued years beforehand.

    By Paul Gaita 9 months ago Read More
  • dandelions growing in grass

    Turn Your Unwanted Dandelions Into A Southern Delicacy This Summer

    It may be time to stop cursing those indomitable yellow flowers in your yard and instead bring them into your kitchen to make this Appalachian specialty.

    By Maria Scinto 9 months ago Read More
  • A wall of Pop-Tart flavors

    The Discontinued Pop-Tarts We'll Probably Never Eat Again

    Pop-Tarts come in a huge variety of flavors, but not all of them have made the cut. This unique Pop-Tarts flavor is one we may never get to eat again.

    By Erica Martinez 9 months ago Read More
  • A loaf of plum cake (also known as election cake).

    The Old-School Cake That Was Created To Encourage Voters

    Women who couldn't vote used to bring this type of cake to the polling booths to encourage voting, and sometimes sway a vote or two.

    By Joe Hoeffner 9 months ago Read More
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