FOOD

The Highest-Calorie Item on McDonald’s Menu Isn't What You Expect

When it comes to calories, burgers and fries aren't the worst offenders on the McDonald's menu.

Chipotle Is Employing a Tortilla Chip-Making Robot Named Chippy, and Has Programmed It to Make Some Imperfect Chips

Not every Chipotle chip has the same amount of salt and lime—and that’s one human “error” that Chippy purposely won’t fix.

KFC Australia Is Going Upscale With an 11-Course Tasting Menu

While many fast food fans find KFC fried chicken delicious, patrons may not normally associate their grease-laden buckets and gravy tubs with fine dining.

Yeah, we're not so sure about those toppings, either.

Why Do Round Pizzas Come in Square Boxes?

You can thank the cardboard industry.

What the Code on Your Egg Carton Really Means

Knowing the meaning of the three-digit code printed on every egg carton can help you choose a fresher product.

We'll all miss those five missing chips.

'Shrinkflation' Has Come for Your Doritos

Thanks to rising inflation costs, there are now five fewer chips in a bag of Doritos than there used to be.

Not Potato: World’s Heaviest Potato Is Actually Just a Gourd Outgrowth

The world’s heaviest potato just took a DNA test. Turns out, he’s 100 percent not a potato.

What Really Happens If You Can’t Pay Your Restaurant Bill?

Restaurant employees probably won’t make you wash dishes to settle the debt. Here’s what they might do instead.

What Is SPAM Made Of?

The recipe for SPAM isn't as complicated as its reputation would have you think.

11 Awesome Candies That You’ll Probably Never Eat Again

Sugar nor spice could keep these long-lost candies on shelves forever.

Some French Poutine Restaurants Have Had to Explain That They’re Not Affiliated With Vladimir Putin

In French, Vladimir Putin’s surname is spelled ‘Poutine,’ which is causing problems for the country’s poutine eateries.

Your Costco Membership Could Be Getting More Expensive

Costco is due for a membership price increase in 2022, but it won't happen right away.

McDonald's McFlurry Machines Are at the Center of a $900 Million McLawsuit

The temperamental ice cream machines at McDonald's have led to accusations of super-sized corporate espionage.

What’s That White Stuff on Your Salmon (And Is It Safe to Eat)?

That’s the salmon’s albumin—here’s everything you need to know about what it is and how to avoid it when cooking salmon.

What Are Bacon Bits Made Of?

Some so-called bacon bits are 100-percent vegan. Here's what really goes into the shelf-stable convenience food item.

"It’s probably the thing I do best." —Kevin Malone

Kevin Malone's Famous Chili Recipe From The Office Is Hiding In Peacock's User Agreement

Hidden in Peacock's terms of use is a detailed recipe for Kevin's famous chili—which he famously spilled in a cold open in season five of 'The Office.'

A Viral Avocado Storage Hack Is a Breeding Ground for Bacteria, the FDA Warns

Refrigerating avocados in a bowl of water as recommended by numerous articles and TikTok videos can cause illness, according to a warning from the FDA.

What Is Fat Tuesday?

If you plan to celebrate Fat Tuesday on March 1 with a doughnut or slice of King Cake, learn about the origins of the tradition.

Current and former Chipotle employees let us in on a few of the chain's secrets.

12 Secrets of Chipotle Employees

Staffers at the Mexican-style food giant talk chain-mail work attire, stolen orders, and why 'soup burritos' are the worst.

Paul Sorvino perfects Mama Scorsese's sauce and meatballs in Goodfellas (1990).

Learn How to Make Martin Scorsese’s Mom’s Sauce and Meatballs, As Seen in 'Goodfellas'

You can recreate the sauce from the prison scene in 'Goodfellas' at home (though we don't recommend slicing your garlic with a razor blade).

The Reason Grocery Store Bakeries Sell Fresh Bread in Brown Paper Bags

Paper bags let in more air than plastic, but supermarkets still use the material to sell fresh bread for a good reason.

Cheese wheels are more than just fancy--they make cheese tastier.

Why Is Cheese Made in Wheel Form?

A round cylinder of cheese can influence its taste and overall quality, but old-school grocers just wanted something they could roll on the ground.

The ‘Doomsday Vault’ Has Opened Its Doors to Receive New Seed Deposits

The Svalbard Global Seed Bank in Norway contains 1.1 million seed samples from roughly 6000 plant species, and it just received a new batch of deposits.

Georgia Gilmore's food helped feed the civil rights movement.

Georgia Gilmore, the Alabama Cook Who Fueled the Civil Rights Movement With Food

Georgia Gilmore played a pivotal role in the civil rights movement—one of feeding and funding those at the frontlines. A marvelous cook, she took it upon herself to bring together a secret society-esque group of women who used food to fuel the movement.

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