FOOD

Why You Shouldn't Buy Your Cereal at Costco

Costco is a great place to find many food items at cheap prices, but brand-name cereal is one product you should only buy at the grocery store.

A Shrine to Brine: The Mysterious Case of Missouri's Highway Pickle Jar

The pickle jar along I-270 North near Des Peres, Missouri has been confusing drivers since 2012. No one knows where it came from, what it means, or if sandwiches will follow.

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McDonald's Shamrock Shake Is Back—Here's How to Find One

The Shamrock Shake appears at select McDonald's around St. Patrick's Day. This year, for the first time ever, the chain has added a Shamrock Shake locator to its app.

The Best Chocolate Shop in All 50 States

When you need a particularly decadent treat, head to one of these chocolate shops (or their websites) to satisfy that sweet tooth. No holiday necessary.

Carvel Created Pints of Fudgie the Whale and Cookie Puss Ice Cream for Valentine's Day

Two of Carvel's most iconic ice cream cakes, Fudgie the Whale and Cookie Puss, are available in pint form for a limited time—and only via delivery.

Want to Upgrade Your Pancake Recipe? Just Add Starburst

The ingredients in this brightly colored pancake recipe are simple: milk, pancake mix, heavy cream, and 80 Starburst candies.

McDonald’s Happy Meals Now Come With Roald Dahl Books Instead of Toys in New Zealand

Shortened versions of Matilda, the BFG, and Willy Wonka are a few of the stories now being handed out in the Happy Meal Readers program.

8 Foods You've Been Eating All Wrong

There's a better way to eat an apple, peel a banana, and put syrup on your pancakes.

How British Spies Used a Cupcake Recipe to Stop Terrorists

Sometimes, a spoonful of sugar makes the terrorism plot go down.

Tyson Recalls its Chicken Nuggets After Rubber Is Found in the Meat

More than 36,000 pounds of the company's Panko Chicken Nuggets have been removed from store shelves.

Never Deal With Expired Spices Again by Using These Mini Packs Instead

It's time to retire your measuring spoons.

There Are No Nuts in Chock Full o’Nuts Coffee. So What's in It?

The home brew staple has been around for 65 years. Why does it insist on lying to us?

Missing Sweethearts This Valentine's Day? Try Jelly Belly's 'Conversation Beans' Instead

They're more kidney- than heart-shaped, but they still get the message across.

Scientists May Have Found a Way to Keep Your Pasta From Sticking Together

In the future, it might be impossible to overcook spaghetti. 

Krispy Kreme Wants to Save Valentine's Day With Conversation Heart Doughnuts

Finally some good news for fans of conversation hearts.

Why Do Bars Sell Pickled Eggs?

You can thank the Germans.

A Brief History of the Beer Can

It took decades, and a lot of injured feet, to get us to the stay-tab can we know and love today.

30 Fun Food Holidays to Celebrate This Year

Whether your dietary tastes stick to the old standards like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches or a liquid diet of absinthe and wine, there's a food and drink holiday for you.

This Is Not a Drill: Oscar Mayer's Wienermobile Is Hiring New Drivers for 2020

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile has had many navigators over its 84-year history. Now they're looking for a new generation of 'hotdoggers' to get behind the wheel of the iconic ride.