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  • Two pizzas and plates of spaghetti with marinara

    Little Caesars Used To Sell Buckets Of Spaghetti And We Want Them Back

    Remember when you could buy buckets of spaghetti at Little Caesars? Back in 1993, the company famous for "Pizza! Pizza!" briefly offered pasta.

    By Erica Martinez June 1st, 2024 Read More
  • poutine in paper-lined basket

    Is Poutine Really Just A Fancy Name For Loaded Fries?

    Yes, poutine is a type of loaded fries, but you can't call any loaded fry dish "poutine" to sound fancy. Its Canadian history makes it unique.

    By Maria Scinto June 1st, 2024 Read More
  • Banana passionfruits on wood; pulp in bowl

    The Illegal Fruit That Looks Like A Banana And Smells Like An Orange

    Banana passionfruit is beautiful and has a unique flavor. However, this beauty can become quite the beast, which is why it's become outlawed in certain places.

    By Erica Martinez June 1st, 2024 Read More
  • Portrait of Thomas Jefferson

    We Need To Stop Thanking Thomas Jefferson For Mac And Cheese

    While Thomas Jefferson is associated with mac and cheese, he most definitely didn't invent it, and similar recipes existed before the American Revolution.

    By Maria Scinto May 31st, 2024 Read More
  • Pile of Box Tops for Education

    Box Tops For Education, 25 Years Later: The Pros And Cons Of Snacking For A Cause

    In the spirit of back-to-school season, I started wondering about Box Tops for Education and if I was actually causing the impact I was thought I was as a kid.

    By Angela L. Pagán May 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Margaret Thatcher speaking

    The Jiggly 'Mystery' Meal Beloved By Margaret Thatcher

    Margaret Thatcher wasn't known for her cooking, as evidenced by recipe of hers known only as Mystery Starter. What exactly was this gelatinous appetizer?

    By Dennis Lee May 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Anthony Bourdain holding an Emmy award

    The Meat Anthony Bourdain Refused To Ever Eat Again

    Chef extraordinaire Anthony Bourdain was known for trying any food he could get his hands on, but there's at least one that he wouldn't give a second chance.

    By Erica Martinez May 28th, 2024 Read More
  • Astronaut on the moon

    Space Bacon, Anyone? How The Breakfast Staple Made It To The Moon

    One small step for man, one giant leap for bacon lovers everywhere. Here's how Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin ended up eating bacon during the moon landing.

    By Erica Martinez May 27th, 2024 Read More
  • Wheel of casu marzu cheese

    The Worm-Filled Cheese Delicacy That's Built For Foodie Dare Devils

    You might consider yourself an adventurous eater, but trust us when we say this Sardinian cheese takes the cake when it comes to ick factor and risk.

    By Erica Martinez May 26th, 2024 Read More
  • How Girl Scout Cookies Are Born—And How They Die

    By Angela L. Pagán March 21st, 2024 Read More
  • Goodbye, Knott's Berry Farm: The Week's Top Food News

    By The Takeout Bot January 27th, 2024 Read More
  • The Knott's Berry Farm Grocery Brand Is No More

    By Dennis Lee January 22nd, 2024 Read More
  • No One Is Ready To Let Go Of Fruit Stripe Gum

    By Angela L. Pagán January 12th, 2024 Read More
  • RIP, Fruit Stripe Gum

    By Marnie Shure January 8th, 2024 Read More
  • TIL Lemon Pigs Aren't Actually A New Year's Tradition At All

    By Lillian Stone December 19th, 2023 Read More
  • Tell Us About Your Family's Most Unique Holiday Tradition

    By Lillian Stone December 19th, 2023 Read More
  • 10 Foods We Lost In 2023

    By Marnie Shure November 30th, 2023 Read More
  • Wait, This Good Humor Treat Was Discontinued?

    By Dennis Lee June 20th, 2023 Read More
  • RIP, Sir Kensington's Ketchup

    By Dennis Lee February 22nd, 2023 Read More
  • 8 Allergy-Friendly Foods That Were Tragically Discontinued

    By Dawn Reiss December 23rd, 2022 Read More
  • Goodbye, Honest Tea

    By Dennis Lee October 4th, 2022 Read More
  • McDonald's Discontinued This Breakfast Item And No One Noticed

    By Angela L. Pagán August 31st, 2022 Read More
  • This Twitter Account Full Of Discontinued Snacks Is Making Our Damn Day

    By Dennis Lee August 4th, 2022 Read More
  • RIP, Choco Taco

    By Dennis Lee July 25th, 2022 Read More
  • 7 Global Drinking Traditions To Try At Your Local Bar

    By Angela L. Pagán May 30th, 2022 Read More
  • Your Wedding Deserves More Than A Traditional Cake

    By Angela L. Pagán April 7th, 2022 Read More
  • Whatever Happened To McDonald's Hot Mustard Sauce?

    By Dennis Lee April 4th, 2022 Read More
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