Food

Why Don't We Eat Turkey Tails?

One of the most delicious parts of the bird was once banned from import to the Pacific Islands. We investigate.

Here's the Butterball Hotline's Most Frequently Asked Turkey Question

Make sure you know this tip before tackling your turkey.

The Pawpaw: The All-American Fruit the Country Forgot

The custardy fruit was once abundant.

A Brief History of the Pickleback Shot

How a simple pickle juice chaser put one Brooklyn dive bar on the map.

The Origin Stories of 25 of Your Favorite Fast Food Chains

Curious how your favorite fast food joint became a mainstay at food courts, strip malls, and truck stops around the country?

What Is a GMO?

You hear the term tossed about, but what does it really mean?

Why Does Cilantro Taste Like Soap To Some People?

It might be the most polarizing leaf in the culinary world.

25 Things You Didn't Know You Could Do With Peanut Butter

Peanut butter is a lunch staple, but this spread is versatile both inside and outside the kitchen. Here are some of its other uses.

This Ceramic 'Smart' Mug Is Designed to Always Keep Your Beverage at the Perfect Temperature

Lukewarm coffee is so pre-digital age.

Gluten May Not Be the Ingredient in Wheat That's Making You Sick

A new study points to a group of carbohydrates called fructans as the true culprit behind your stomachache.

Clothing Is Not an Option at This Nude Restaurant in Paris

The Paris Naturist Association approves.

Spiced goat cheese and pumpkin pie ice cream.

Thanksgiving-Inspired Ice Cream Line Includes Mashed Potato and Salted Caramel Turkey Flavors

Who says you can't have ice cream for dinner?

8 Appetizing Facts About Bizarre Foods With Andrew Zimmern

Beneath the rotting shark meat and donkey salami, the host strives to teach viewers important lessons through some strange food.

15 Delicious Facts for National Nacho Day

Happy National Nacho Day!

Chicago’s Saved by the Bell-Themed Restaurant Moves to West Hollywood

I’m so excited!

Clear Pumpkin Pie Mixes Seasonal Comfort With Molecular Gastronomy

Definitely not like what grandma used to make.

Brown vs. White Rice: Which Is Healthier?

The answer might depend on whether you're pregnant.

Burger King Taunts McDonald's By Offering Free Whoppers to Scary Clowns on Halloween

The chain is capitalizing on the scary clown trend.

50 Facts About Every Candy in Your Bag

Unwrap these tidbits about a few of the most popular sugary treats.

The Best Way to Wash an Apple So You Consume Fewer Pesticides

Using a common household item makes a big difference.

25 Unusual Flavors of Familiar Candies

If you thought chocolate Kit Kats were delicious, you may want to try a wasabi one.

A New Lung-Free Recipe Will Finally Make Haggis Legal for Canadians

Lungs are banned as a food ingredient in the U.S. and Canada, but one Scottish haggis exporter is getting creative.

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Why Lucky the Leprechaun Was Missing From Some Lucky Charms Boxes in 1975

Waldo the Wizard was barely given a chance to make a blip in cereal mascot history.

A Brief History of Swedish Fish

The friendly Swedish Fish are a staple of the U.S. candy scene, a denizen of nearly every movie theater counter and convenience store. But where did they come from? And why fish? Why not Swedish Reindeer? Or Geese? There isn't a lot of research on Swedish