The Savory Irish Side Dish You Can Make With Leftover Mashed Potatoes
If the Irish know how to cook anything, it's potatoes. If you have leftover spuds you don't know what to do with, whip up this Gaelic classic.
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Foods Your Family Ate Growing Up You Never Learned To Like, According To The Takeout Staff
Everyone else in the family loves these foods, but for whatever reason, they just don't sit right with The Takeout staff. #sorry,notsorry,grandma.
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Why Pastrami Sandwiches Are So Popular On The East Coast
The iconic pastrami sandwich with its pile of hot meat on soft rye bread is wildly popular on the East Coast — and there’s a simple reason behind its success.
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Here's What People Ate On Halloween Long Before Candy Reigned Supreme
Today’s trick-or-treaters devour candy, but people long ago celebrated Halloween with food that still forms the basis of some of the holiday’s traditions.
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Why You Should Stop Describing Restaurants As Authentic
Though authenticity is often celebrated in the culinary world, there are a few reasons why you shouldn't call a restaurant's food authentic.
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How Peanuts Became One Of The Most Iconic Baseball Foods
Baseball has a number of iconic foods associated with it, but peanuts have remained near the top. Here's how these little shelled snacks came to dominate.
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The Special Drink Queen Elizabeth Loved Was Made With Something Already In Your Bathroom
An ingredient in Queen Elizabeth II's favorite sour drink is something you might have put in the bathtub for a foot soak before, & it'll get you on the throne.
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How Rick Steves Saves Money On Breakfast While Traveling In Europe
Travel expert Rick Steves knows how to save money on breakfast while traveling in Europe, but he still gets the best out of local flavors. Here is his advice.
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The Most Iconic Snack Foods Across All 50 States
From swoon-worthy snickerdoodles to regional sips like Cheerwine, every state's iconic snack has a flavor to fangirl over, and a unique backstory to savor.
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Forget Unlimited Breadsticks, This Connecticut Restaurant Is Serving Up Unlimited Pickles
If you have a craving for pickles, there's a restaurant in Connecticut that's a must-visit. Here, pickle lovers can feast on an unlimited supply.
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If You Ate This Snack As A Kid, You're Probably From The Midwest
How can you tell if someone grew up in the Midwest? Well, a good place to start is asking whether they ever ate this snack when they were a kid.
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A Controversial Type Of Cornbread Is King At This Landmark North Carolina Barbecue Joint
This legendary barbecue spot serves a stripped-down cornbread that divides diners, using only a few bare-bones ingredients that purists swear by.
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The Chicago Hotel Where You Can Taste The First Brownie Recipe Ever Invented
Like many enduring and great sweets, the brownie's beginnings take place at a hotel. Today, you can visit that Windy City spot and try the original recipe
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Why Black Mole Is Such A Coveted (And Pricey) Dish In Mexico
Black mole is such a beloved dish in Mexican culture that it's considered the country's national sauce. It's also a time-intensive and expensive dish to make.
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Meet Possum Pie, The Decadent No-Bake Southern Classic You Need To Try For Yourself
Don't let the unusual name fool you. This layered Southern dessert is rich, creamy perfection that requires zero oven time to create, and it's 100% possum-free.
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The Most Expensive Chile In Mexico Comes From One Small Region
These highly-prized, complexly-flavored chiles come at a high price, and for a good reason: They're only grown in one small region in Oaxaca, Mexico.
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New Hampshire's Dinner Train Takes The Scenic Route While Serving Up A 5-Course Meal
Cafe Lafayette, a rolling restaurant operating out of North Woodstock, New Hampshire, serves a five-course meal throughout a scenic 2-hour, 20-mile round trip.
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The Decadent Retro '70s Cake That Hides A Delicious Secret Inside
Retro cakes can be a ton of fun to recreate, but in the Southern U.S., this one never went anywhere. You can find it on diner menus to this day.
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13 Amish Foods You Need To Try
The Amish community isn't exactly short on tasty culinary traditions, as proven by the long list of must-try foods on offer in Amish Country.
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Why Bananas Are Everywhere In Tokyo (And How They Became Such An Iconic Symbol Of The City)
Bananas may seem ordinary, but in Tokyo they’ve taken on a surprising role. The story behind this city's sweet symbol is richer than you’d expect.
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If You Ate These 12 Foods As A Kid, You Probably Grew Up In The South
Although the South boasts several culinary influences, it's often the simple and resourceful foods that unite Southerners and remind them of their childhoods.
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Once Common Restaurant Behaviors That Have Faded Away
Dining out has transformed over the decades, with these restaurant traditions changing with the times and, in some cases, fading into near obscurity.
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Why British Food Became Known As Boring And Bland
British food has long been maligned for being boring and bland, which isn't fair. Still, there are good history-based reasons this scarlet letter remains.
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Every State's Most Legendary Casserole
The U.S. is packed with a wide variety of culinary traditions, as is evident by the many casseroles you can find from state to state.
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The Popular Chicken Dish You Should Pass On At A Chinese Restaurant
By now, Alexa knows your favorite Chinese chicken dish. But if it's this sugar-fried favorite, you'll want to set your voice command to something tastier.
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Desserts That Don't Look Good But Taste Great
Some of the best desserts were created out of thrift, creativity, and tradition, rather than for looks. They may not be Instagrammable, but they are delicious.
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A Guide To All The Sides At A Brazilian Steakhouse
There's much more to Brazilian steakhouses than, well, steak. Here's everything you need to know about the tastiest sides these eateries have to offer.
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