FOOD

Don’t Let Peach Season Pass Without Making This Rustic Cobbler

August is peach season, and this cobbler is one of the simplest desserts to make with the stone fruit.

How Much Free Food Is It Socially Acceptable to Take? Finally, Science Has The Answer

How many cups of coffee are too many cups of coffee to drink in a day when it's on your employer's dime? Researchers dug down to find the answer.

Aldi Is Hiring a Professional Beer Taster

Aldi’s official UK beer taster will get to sample drinks for the grocery chain that will be sent directly to their home.

Family having dinner by the road, circa 1930.

10 Curious Recipes From the Depression Era

Grab the gelatin and the hot dogs and head to the kitchen to make these meals from the Great Depression.

Costco samples are losing that human touch.

Attention, Shoppers: Costco Sample Stations May Be Going Self-Serve

Product kiosks are popping up at Costco locations, casting doubt over the role of human product demonstrators.

There are two main ways for getting a pimento inside an olive.

What Are Pimentos, And How Do They Get Inside Olives?

Until the early 1960s, pimentos were sliced and then stuffed into olives by hand.

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May Contain Rocks or Insects: Trader Joe’s Adds Falafel and Soup to Its List of Recalled Food Items

First it was almond cookies—now it’s Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Soup and Fully Cooked Falafel.

Attention, Shoppers: Wawa Is Now Serving Pizza

The mythical Philly-based convenience store chain is now offering freshly-prepared pizza. But will anyone bite?

A Brief History of SPAM

From Monty Python to Minnesota's SPAM Museum, this little packaged luncheon meat has a big cultural footprint.

What Is Baby Corn, Anyway?

A baby corn plant and a corn plant are one and the same.

Recall Alert: These Trader Joe’s Cookies May Contain Rocks

Here’s how to know whether to toss your Trader Joe’s cookies.

America's Favorite Junk Food, Mapped by State

See where Doritos, Sour Patch Kids, and other processed snacks rank on this map of America's favorite junk foods.

Make This New England-Style Seafood Chowder Any Time of Year

Seafood chowder is one of the few foods that tastes just as good in the summer as it does in the winter.

Autocado: Chipotle’s New Guacamole Robot Cuts, Cores, and Peels Avocados

Chipotle’s ‘Autocado’ takes the drudgery out of making guacamole.

10 Refreshing Facts About Watermelon

Whether you think of watermelon as a fruit or a vegetable, you’re correct. Discover more fun facts about watermelons here.

(Left to right) Brendan Gleeson, Colin Farrell, and Pat Shortt in 'The Banshees of Inisherin' (2022).

The Pub From ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ Is Now a Real Place

‘The Banshees of Inisherin’ filming locations mostly got torn down after production. One genius decided to resurrect the pub.

Marylanders pledge allegiance to Old Bay.

What Is Old Bay Seasoning, Anyway?

The original Old Bay seasoning recipe had dozens of ingredients—but McCormick’s current one is shrouded in secrecy.

If You Bought A&W Root Beer in the Past 7 Years, the Company Might Owe You Money

Do you feel wronged by A&W? You might be entitled to compensation.

A Cool History of Ice Cream

James Madison's wife was partial to oyster ice cream.

This Recipe for Smashed Onion Burgers Comes Together in 10 Minutes

Oklahoma burgers—which feature onion slices smashed directly into the patty—may be the best way to enjoy the American classic.

Should Ketchup Be Refrigerated? Heinz Says Yes

Does ketchup need to be refrigerated? Not really. But should it be? According to Heinz, yes.

Nachos Doritos seen at the grocery store.

Do Mexican Doritos Taste Different Than the American Version?

Doritos apparently taste different in Mexico than they do in the U.S., and many customers prefer the version sold south of the border.

The Scientific Reason You Should Microwave Popcorn With “This Side Up”

Microwave popcorn bags are often covered in words—here’s why you should pay attention to “This Side Up.”

The diners of the 1950s featured a sleek, space age design.

The Delicious History of the Diner

The history of diner dining, from their Lunch Wagon ancestors to those “We Are Happy to Serve You” take-out cups—and what the future might hold for these beloved establishments.

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