FOOD

Your Sea Salt May Not Actually Come From the Sea

The FDA doesn't expect you to take the term literally.

The Perfect Way to Roast a Potato, According to Math

If you're chopping your potatoes into even quarters before tossing them in the oven, you're missing out on a whole lot of crisp.

This Art Collection Features the Chopstick Wrapper Origami Diners Leave Behind

More than 13,000 of the tiny artworks have been collected from restaurants around Japan.

The Best Pie in All 50 States

Whether you prefer a classic apple or go for more unusual flavors (raspberry rhubarb jalapeño, anyone?), celebrate Pie Day with one of these delectable options.

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George Orwell's 11 Tips for Proper Tea Making

"I maintain that one strong cup of tea is better than twenty weak ones."

Switzerland Just Made It Illegal to Boil Live Lobsters

The Swiss government has taken a strong stance in the "can lobsters feel pain?" debate.

Hate Red M&M's? You Need a Candy Color-Sorting Machine

One engineering student went the DIY route to indulge people's quirky candy preferences.

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Inside the Kitchen of Thomas Jefferson's Acclaimed—and Enslaved—Chef James Hemings

Hemings learned the art of French cooking in Paris and brought haute cuisine to America.

Wild Boars Are a Threat to One of France's Stinkiest Cheeses

Free-roaming swine in the country's Haut-Rhin department are destroying cow pastures used to produce authentic Munster cheese.

Vending Machine Provides Free Food, Socks, and Toiletries to Homeless People

It's accessible even when homeless shelters are closed.

Scientists May Have Finally Figured Out Why Fiber Is So Good For Us

Yet another reason to remember to load your plate with leafy greens.

A Juicy History of Steak-Umm

"Nobody is ever going to buy this sh*t!"

Why Do Honeycrisp Apples Cost So Much?

We get to the core of the issue.

11 Defunct Restaurant Chains That Are Sorely Missed

There’s nothing more frustrating than having a sudden food craving for something from a restaurant that’s been out of business for a decade.

The Surprising Ingredient to Make Your Pancakes Fluffier

It’s time to reconsider your go-to pancake recipe.

Italian Bakery Breaks Holiday Record With a 308-Pound Panettone

1200 slices were distributed for free to holiday shoppers.

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Bake Like a Literary Hero With 3 Recipes From Emily Dickinson

The poet was also a skilled baker.

The Best Apple Pie From All 50 States

There are few things better than a slice of warm apple pie. Here's a roundup of the top pies from every state, whether you prefer yours à la mode, à la carte, or à la delivery.

The Best Apple Pie From All 50 States

There are few things better than a slice of warm apple pie. Here's a roundup of the top pies from every state, whether you prefer yours à la mode, à la carte, or à la delivery.

The Best Apple Pie From All 50 States

There are few things better than a slice of warm apple pie. Here's a roundup of the top pies from every state, whether you prefer yours à la mode, à la carte, or à la delivery.

A Pitless Avocado Wants to Keep You Safe From the Dreaded 'Avocado Hand'

Grab one before they're gone.

Cheese Wheel Wedding Cakes Are a Funky Twist on an Old Tradition

Gouda news for cheese-loving happy couples everywhere.

Watch Astronauts Assemble Pizza in Space

Even astronauts get pizza cravings.

Why Some Cold Cuts Make Iridescent Meat Rainbows—and Why They're Still OK to Eat

It doesn't mean that your food has gone bad.

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