Food

Carvel Made Mental Floss a Gritty Ice Cream Cake

Dreams do come true.

25 Things You Didn’t Know Your Microwave Could Do

If you’re just using your microwave for reheating leftovers, you’re missing out.

Celebrate the Holidays With Christmas Dinner at Downton Abbey

Dine Crawley-style at Highclere Castle this December.

The Reason Why the Cheesecake Factory’s Menu Is So Big

The 40-year-old chain’s menu is the 'War and Peace' of restaurant menus.

The Real Purpose Behind That Plastic Grass in Your Take-Out Sushi Box

It isn't just there to make your food look pretty.

How to Make a Homemade Pie Crust, According to Science

You just need three ingredients: Flour, water, and fat. What could go wrong?

It's National Cookie Day! Here's Where to Score Some Free Treats

No purchase necessary (for a few of these offers, at least).

The Most Popular Christmas Candy in Each State

Everybody loves Reese's.

The Best Alternatives to That Greasy Pile of French Fries

Remind yourself of some deep-fried common sense.

People Have Been Dining on Caviar Since the Stone Age

The expensive delicacy has ancient origins.

McDonald's Touchscreen Menus Are Covered in Poop, Report Finds

A UK-based study found poopy screens in eight restaurants.

How Much Should You Tip at a Restaurant? There's a Simple Rule

Never stare blankly at the tip line on your check again.

Storefront of Carnegie Deli in Midtown Manhattan.

New York City's Legendary Carnegie Deli Is Reopening With 1950s Menu Prices

Pastrami sandwiches will cost less than $1.

Why Do Fruitcakes Last So Long?

Fruitcake is a shelf-stable food unlike any other. So what is it that makes the holiday treat so freakishly hardy?

Think beyond the Thanksgiving leftover sandwich.

45 Brilliant Uses For Thanksgiving Leftovers

Instead of pushing untouched stuffing and turkey into the depths of the fridge, try out these Thanksgiving leftover ideas to spread Turkey Day cheer a little bit longer.

45 Brilliant Uses For Thanksgiving Leftovers

Instead of pushing untouched stuffing and turkey into the depths of the fridge, try out these Thanksgiving leftover ideas to spread Turkey Day cheer a little bit longer.

10 Turkey Myths, Debunked

Let's talk turkey—specifically, turkey myths.

9 Tips for Preventing Food Poisoning

Wash, chill, separate. And thaw appropriately.

Beyond Butterball: 3 Food Hotlines That Can Help You Out of a Thanksgiving Disaster

It's not just Butterball: Other companies offer hotlines staffed with experts who want to help you prepare the best turkey possible—plus delectable side dishes and desserts.