Food

Why Are Carrots Orange?

Scientists have found the gene that gives the veggie its characteristic hue.

New Australian Beer Is Made With a Perfumey Whale Gut Secretion

The brew is named after Moby Dick, naturally.

There’s a McDonald’s in Australia That Sells Nothing But Fries

Fries, fries, and only fries.

FDA Issues Guidelines to Reduce Sodium in the Foods You Buy

The voluntary guidelines target more than 150 different types of foods.

Merriam-Webster Boldly Declares That a Hot Dog is a Sandwich

"Definition: 1) two or more slices of bread or a split roll having a filling in between."

Starbucks Taps Into America’s Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Market

Pours like a beer, tastes like a coffee.

7 Tips for Keeping Your Refrigerator Running Efficiently

Our refrigerators are constantly at work keeping our food cold and safe to eat, but we rarely give them much love back.

12 Surprising Salsa Ingredients to Try This Summer

In honor of National Salsa Month, we’re scooping up the most interesting options.

13 Offbeat Ancient Recipes from Around the World

Porpoise porridge, anyone?

11 Old School Foods That Need to Make a Comeback

Bring back the cheese ball!

7 Tricks from Bartenders on How to Make a Better Mint Julep

Some tips (and recipes!) from some real mint julep aficionados.

8 Bars Mixing Up Mold-Breaking Mint Juleps

Juleps with peaches, bubbly, or muddled figs? Yes, please.

Dunkin’ Donuts is Now Serving Candy-Flavored Iced Coffee

Who says you can’t have a Heath bar for breakfast?

15 of America's Most Incredible Farmers' Markets

America’s farmers' markets have evolved from hay bales and apple barrels to full-blown culinary experiences. Here are some of the top destinations from across the country.

12 BBQ Tricks and Tips from Pitmasters

Summer’s in the air, and that means the smell of barbeque should be too. Break out your tongs and hone your skills with these tips from the experts.

You Can Turn Any Liquid Into Luxurious "Caviar" Spheres

Conduct some molecular gastronomy right in your kitchen.

Should You Tip When Getting Takeout?

Does not sitting down equal no tip?

A Nutritionist Shares When to Use 6 Different Protein Powders

With so many options on store shelves, finding the right fit for you can get confusing quickly.

A Robot Helper Is Coming to Pizza Hut in Singapore

The newest employee at this Pizza Hut is a Japanese robot.

The Man with a Window in His Stomach

What does a doctor do when a patient presents with a hole blown into his abdomen? Lower food tied to a string into it, of course.

Don’t Have a Garden? Regrow Vegetables in Your Kitchen

Here's a good reason to avoid ditching those veggie scraps.

The Birthplaces of 9 Classic Salads

In honor of National Salad Month, we’re serving up a big bowl on where and when your favorite salads were created.

9 Spicy Things You Didn’t Know About Salsa

It's officially a vegetable, so eat up!

New Food Waste Bill Could Make Date Labels Less Confusing

New legislation could help reform and standardize food date labeling.