FOOD

The Reason Food Off Someone Else’s Plate Always Seems to Taste Better, According to Science

Swiping a French fry can trigger a thought process that can make it even more delicious.

Red wine and cranberry poached pears with mascarpone.

How to Turn Pears and Red Wine Into an Elegant Dessert

This poached pears recipe is a great dessert for people who don’t like to bake.

Recall Alert: Frozen Strawberries From Trader Joe’s, Costco, and Aldi Carry the Risk of Hepatitis A

Strawberries sold under several brand names around the country sickened five people in Washington late last year.

Put your Southern comfort cooking skills to the test.

Recreate Dollywood Cinnamon Bread, Barbecued Pork, and More With ‘The Unofficial Dollywood Cookbook’

You can now recreate the best food at Dollywood restaurants—cinnamon bread included—in your own kitchen.

Crab rangoon is a Chinese takeout staple, but it didn't originate in China.

The Puzzling Origins of Crab Rangoon

Crab rangoon isn't Chinese—and it may not contain real crab.

Can Catholics Eat Meat This St. Patrick’s Day? It’s Complicated

For practicing Catholics, meat is off limits on Fridays during Lent. But they might be able to make an exception this March 17.

A Brief History of Molecular Gastronomy

Explore the complicated and controversial history of molecular gastronomy.

Curd Your Enthusiasm: Maine Bans Vegan’s “LUVTOFU” License Plate

Was he really just referencing bean curd? The proof is in the multiple tofu-centric bumper stickers on his car.

Macaroon vs. Macaron: What’s the Difference?

‘Macaron’ and ‘macaroon’ aren’t just two versions of the same word. These days, anyway.

Vegans Are Getting a Treat: Plant-Based Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and Hershey's Chocolate Bars

Vegans with a sweet tooth have got some new options in the candy aisle.

Gruyère gougères deserve a spot on your cheese plate.

Making These Fancy French Cheese Puffs At Home Is Surprisingly Simple

Gruyère gougères are basically grown-up cheese puffs, and the classy hors d’oeuvres are surprisingly easy to make.

A small sampling of our 50+ regional dish selections

One Beloved Dish From Each U.S. State

You probably know about Chicago's deep dish pizza and New York City's famous bagels, but what's the signature regional dish in Alabama? Or Idaho?

It isn’t hard to make a Shamrock Shake at home.

Making Your Own Shamrock Shake at Home Is Easy—and Requires Just Four Ingredients

With this recipe, you can keep making Shamrock Shakes at home after they leave McDonald's.

Toblerone Must Remove the Matterhorn From Its Logo Due to 'Swissness' Law

Toblerone is no longer Swiss enough for the Swiss mountain peak in its logo.

The new Girl Scout cookie Raspberry Rally has become hard to find outside third-party resellers.

This Popular New Girl Scout Cookie Is Reselling for $100 on eBay

eBay is one of the only places you can find Raspberry Rally, a popular new Girl Scout cookie that sold out in the 2023 season.

Why Is It Called “Corned Beef” If It Doesn’t Contain Corn?

Corned beef and cabbage has beef, cabbage, and not a speck of corn. What gives?

There's a Good Reason Europeans Think American Chocolate Tastes Like Vomit

There's a scientific explanation for the "vomit" notes some Europeans taste in Hershey's chocolate.

KFC’s Double Down Is Coming Back For the First Time In Nearly a Decade

KFC’s iconic bun-less chicken sandwich has been conspicuously absent since 2014. But not for much longer.

Korean stew in pot with kimchi on the side.

Korean Food Is More Popular Than Italian, Chinese, and Mexican, According to Social Media

Based on social media engagement, Korean food dominates all other cuisines.

Like olive oil? You’d better not like it that much. Stuff’s getting expensive.

Olive Oil May Be the Next Grocery Item to Give You Sticker Shock

Heat waves and reduced yields in Europe will probably cause olive oil prices to explode in the coming months.

You Can Make Crème Brûlée at Home With Four Ingredients

If you’re intimidated by crème brûlée, this recipe from the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) is perfect for beginners.

13 Discontinued Doritos Flavors

Nacho Cheese and Cool Ranch aren’t going anywhere, but these flavors didn’t stand the test of time.

A Carl's Jr. opened in New York City in 2018.

What’s the Difference Between Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr.?

The signs and menus look exactly alike, down to that cheery little star. Are they the same restaurant?

This isn't as tough as the whole chicken-and-egg conundrum.

What Came First: The Color Orange or the Fruit?

The story behind which orange came first involves Arab trade routes and a bunch of old phrases that mean 'orange apple.'

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