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  • Valentine's Day gifts, flowers, and balloons in a kitchen

    12 Best Valentine's Day Food Gifts That Aren't Chocolate

    On Valentine's Day, chocolate has become something of a cliche. If you're looking to break the mold but still want to gift food, here are a dozen great ideas.

    By Maria Scinto 6 hours ago Read More
  • Three people looking at a phone in a city

    The 12 Most Underappreciated Cities For Foodies In The US

    You know about the major foodie destinations in the U.S., but what about the country's lesser-known dining hubs? Here are 12 to put on your radar now.

    By Joe Thristino 7 hours ago Read More
  • An inmate holding a tray of food in their jail cell

    Food In Federal Prisons Isn't Just Bad, Sometimes It's Dangerous — Here's Why

    Federal prison isn't supposed to be a cakewalk, but food is a human right. The food they serve in correctional facilities isn't just bad, it's dangerous.

    By Paige Hughes 7 hours ago Read More
  • Young couple eating playfully

    11 Old-School Condiments You Won't Find Gen Z Using

    When it comes to condiments, Gen Z has specific tastes, and they don't always align with those of previous generations. Here are 11 you won't find them using.

    By Joe Thristino 1 day ago Read More
  • Passengers aboard a Qantas airliner are served by a waiter in 1934

    The Common Cold Dish You'd Likely Be Served On An Airplane In The 1930s

    Even a simple in-flight meal back in the 1930s, featuring this crisp and juicy fan-favorite cold dish, feels super luxurious to most airline travelers today.

    By Paul Gaita 1 day ago Read More
  • A closeup of a McDonald's drink, fried, burger, and bag

    This Sweet And Simple McDonald's Menu Item Is Long Overdue For A Comeback

    McDonald's has lost quite a few menu staples in recent years. Now that it's starting to bring some items back, we think this sweet treat is due a second look.

    By Laura Christine Allan 2 days ago Read More
  • Platter of Nathan's Famous hot dogs on display at an eating competition

    The Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Brand Was Sold In A Massive All-Cash Deal — Here's For How Much

    How much would you pay for Nathan's Famous hot dogs? This meat packaging company forked over a massive amount of bacon to acquire the iconic hot dog brand.

    By Jonathan Kesh 2 days ago Read More
  • Waffle House waffle on a plate with powdered sugar dusted on and butter and syrup accompanied

    Waffle House's Waffle Mix Is Sourced From This Texas Company Older Than The Civil War

    If you've ever wondered how Waffle House makes such tasty waffles, it's partly due to the waffle mix provided by another well-established company.

    By Ellery Weil 2 days ago Read More
  • A group of people clinking together various drinks

    The US State That Spends The Most (And Least) Per Capita On Alcohol

    You may be surprised to learn which state's residents spend the most on alcohol per year. There are a few factors that may affect alcohol spending by state.

    By Laura Christine Allan 3 days ago Read More
  • A feast of Chinese dim sum and noodles spread across a white table

    11 Tips For Eating Dim Sum Beginners Need To Know

    Are you preparing to try dim sum for the first time? Here are some tips to know ahead of time, to make the most of this unique culinary experience.

    By Melanie Andrade 3 days ago Read More
  • Closeup of pile of fresh broccoli

    If You've Eaten Broccoli Recently It Probably Came From This US State

    We owe it to this one U.S. state for growing the most broccoli on American soil, propelling the country into the top three producers of the veggie.

    By Moriah House 3 days ago Read More
  • A loaf of fruitcake.

    Fruit Cake In Space — How A Holiday Staple Helped Feed Some Of The First Astronauts

    It may come as a surprise, but food isn't readily available in space. When sending the first astronauts off-planet, this holiday staple helped fuel them.

    By Joe Hoeffner 4 days ago Read More
  • Boomer ordering from a waitress at a restaurant

    12 Things Boomers Say At Restaurants

    If you've ever visited a restaurant with a boomer, odds are you've heard them utter one – if not all – of these familiar phrases during your meal.

    By Andy Beth Miller 4 days ago Read More
  • A vintage-style sign outside the site of the world's first McDonald's

    The 1980s McDonald's Menu Item You Had To Assemble Yourself

    McDonald's introduced a fan favorite item in the 1980s with a unique spin where customers had to assemble the burgers themselves. Here's what happened.

    By Ellery Weil 4 days ago Read More
  • Campbell's soup cans displayed on a supermarket shelf.

    Why Campbell's Discontinued Its Fan-Favorite Green Pea Soup

    It quietly vanished years ago — but fans still miss it. Here’s when Campbell’s dropped green pea soup, plus hearty non-vegetarian replacements worth trying.

    By Kristine Belonio 4 days ago Read More
  • A closeup of a pink soda can with water droplets clinging to it

    The Old-School Bubble Gum Soda '80s Kids Wish Would Come Back

    Though it didn’t stay on the market long, this discontinued soda was beloved by fans of fizzy drinks, sugary bubble gum flavoring, and ‘80s nostalgia.

    By Laura Christine Allan 4 days ago Read More
  • tray with cornflakes, hot dog, mashed potatoes

    11 Foods You'll Find Served In Federal Prisons

    Dining in a federal prison is no desirable affair. Meals are bland, repetitive, and lacking in fresh ingredients. Here are some of the most common foods.

    By Andy Beth Miller 4 days ago Read More
  • Bing Crosby in a suit and tie

    The Hearty Old-School Egg Dish That Bing Crosby Loved

    Bing Crosby wasn't exactly known for his taste in food, but everybody eats. This old-school egg dish is one that he loved to chow down on to lift his spirits.

    By Ellery Weil 4 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of raw beef steaks

    The State That Eats The Most Meat Also Produces The Most Beef

    This meat-loving state raises an enormous amount of cattle for beef. When it comes to both eating and producing beef, this state is leading the herd.

    By Ellery Weil 4 days ago Read More
  • Shiny liquid chocolate ripples and swirls as it pours into a vat

    This Decadent Chocolate-Dipped Dessert Has Sugary Roots In San Francisco

    If you know, you know. Bite into this nostalgic chocolate-dipped dessert, whether you grew up with it in San Francisco, or you're new to this sweet sandwich.

    By Laura Christine Allan 4 days ago Read More
  • Frank Sinatra sitting next to Dean Martin, both wearing suits and laughing

    Frank Sinatra's 3-Step Burger Recipe Included Dean Martin, Bourbon, And The F-Word

    Frank Sinatra was as charismatic as they come and he and Dean Martin went way back. His hilarious three-ingredient burger recipe is a case in point.

    By Laura Christine Allan 5 days ago Read More
  • large barn with 'ohio' painted on side

    Ohio's Official State Drink Is A Favorite Of Frequent Fliers (And Folks With Hangovers)

    Discover the history behind Ohio's official state drink (which just so happens to be a favorite among airplane passengers and those nursing a brutal hangover).

    By Dennis Lee 5 days ago Read More
  • Martha Stewart smiling in front of purple marketing wearing brown turtleneck sweater

    The Celebrity Chef Brand Martha Stewart Bought For $45 Million

    Is there anything better than when one celebrity chef swoops in to save another celebrity chef? Martha Stewart did just that, using $45 million.

    By Haley McNamara 5 days ago Read More
  • Lion chocolate bars arranged in slanted vertical rows

    Nestlé's Old-School Lion Chocolate Bar Was Originally Marketed Specifically To Men

    When you think of chocolate, images of delicious treats should fill your head — not manly displays. But that was exactly how Nestle sold its Lion chocolate bar.

    By Joe Hoeffner 5 days ago Read More
  • Images of a plate of fried okra, plate of biscuits and gravy, and cast iron skillet with cornbread superimposed on wooden surface

    The 11 Best Southern Comfort Foods You Have To Try At Least Once

    Are you new to Southern cuisine or looking for a trip down memory lane? These fried foods, hearty plates, and cast iron recipes will make your mouth water.

    By Andy Beth Miller 6 days ago Read More
  • A retro turquoise refrigerator on a pink background

    The Old-School Fridge Design That Made Reaching Things In The Back Effortless

    There was a time when mayo didn't get lost in the back of the fridge. Here's why we'd take a modern spin on the easy access of this old-school fridge design.

    By Erica Martinez 6 days ago Read More
  • Andrew Zimmern and Tyler Florence on stage

    'The World's Least Talented TV Chef': Revisiting The Messy Feud Between Andrew Zimmern And Tyler Florence

    Sometimes celebrities fight and we have the guilty pleasure of watching from the sidelines. This messy feud between two celebrity chefs was one for the books.

    By Erica Martinez 7 days ago Read More
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