Food

The Time the U.S. Government Banned Sliced Bread

During World War II, even America's "greatest thing" wasn't safe.

New York City Has Officially Banned Foam Takeout Containers

Say goodbye to packing peanuts and foam coffee cups, too.

Belgium Is Home to the World’s Only Sourdough Library

And it's overseen by a Sourdough Librarian.

Our 35 Most Popular Stories of 2018

From understanding weird pet behaviors to learning the proper way to wipe your butt, our readers have a thirst for all sorts of knowledge.

Kitchen Hack Alert: You Can Shred Chicken in Seconds With a Stand Mixer

It's a game-changer.

12 Savory Facts About Bacon

Bacon is everywhere these days: You can find it in ice cream, coffee, cupcakes, chewing gum, candles, lip balm, and even deodorant. As it now saturates every corner of the market, it’s worth looking at the origins of this smoky, salty food.

Berlin Introduces World's First 'No-Kill' Egg

The patented process uses lasers to identify the sex of a chick before it hatches.

Clarence Birdseye, the Father of the Frozen Foods Industry

Thank him for making tasty frozen pizza a reality.

4 Simple Ways to Quickly Ripen an Avocado

For when your toast just can't wait.

10 Delicious Facts About Eggnog

Eggnog: you know it's delicious, but did you know it once led to a riot at West Point? Let's all raise our glasses to one of the most popular beverages of the holiday season ...

A Statistical Breakdown of the Contents of a Celebrations Tub

Why Does Advent Calendar Chocolate Taste Different?

Chocolate is chocolate, isn’t it? If so, then why does the chocolate you find in an Advent calendar taste so weird?

How to Make Safe, Edible Cookie Dough

Everything you love about raw cookie dough (minus the Salmonella risk).

Why Is Costco's Rotisserie Chicken So Cheap?

They lose about $30 million a year because they refuse to raise prices.

The 10 Worst Holiday Candies

You can disguise candy corn as a Christmas confection, but you can't make people like it.

It’s a fish-filled Christmas Eve tradition.

7 Facts About the Feast of the Seven Fishes

The Feast of the Seven Fishes, or 'Festa dei Sette Pesci,' is a delectable blend of the sacred and secular, the old world and the new.

KFC's New Firelog Makes Your House Smell Like Fried Chicken

It's the next best thing to ordering takeout.

Where to Score Free Treats For National Cupcake Day

Nom nom nom.

The CDC Is Here to Ruin the Holidays By Reminding You Not to Eat Cookie Dough

To be fair: Spending the holidays with salmonella poisoning would not be fun, so they've got a point.

Brewery in England Turns Defective Kellogg's Corn Flakes Into Craft Beer

Drink your cereal.

14 Facts About Celiac Disease

If you don't have celiac, gluten probably won't hurt you.

For some Jewish families, a Christmas trip to a local Chinese restaurant is an annual tradition.

The Fascinating History Behind Why Jewish Families Eat Chinese Food on Christmas

As Gentiles feast on turkey and roast beef during the Yuletide season, why do many Jews opt for chop suey? While convenience is king, other ingredients play a part in this delicious story.

What Is Nougat?

Here's what goes into your favorite candy bars.

Ohio State University Has Its Own Bacon Vending Machine

All of the items are ready-to-eat and cost $1.