FOOD

You might be shocked by your state‘s favorite margarita.

Every State‘s Favorite Margarita Recipe, Mapped

From fruity blends to fiery flavors, discover the most searched margarita recipes across the U.S. leading up to Cinco de Mayo 2025.

What Exactly Is Cool Whip?

Cool Whip’s ingredients aren’t a total mystery—but they’re also not as simple as cream and sugar.

A supermarket poultry case containing packages of raw chicken.

How Can I Tell If I Have Food Poisoning?

Salmonella, norovirus, and other germs are often found in raw poultry and fresh produce—and can find their way into your digestive system. Here’s what to know about the symptoms and treatments for food poisoning.

Harvey Washington Wiley (back row, second from left) and the young volunteers of the Poison Squad.

The Men Who Volunteered to Be Poisoned by the Government

In 1902, 12 men agreed to take low doses of poison in order to test their efficacy as food preservatives. No one died. Basically.

The 20 Best Family-Friendly Restaurants in the Country

Games, play areas, and kids’ nights make these the top restaurants for families in the U.S.

Why Baking Makes You Feel So Good, According to Psychologists

Baking can be great if you have a sweet tooth, but experts say it could also have a positive impact on your mental health for some key reasons.

25 Brilliant Life Hacks You Need to Try

Keep these life hacks in your back pocket to make your everyday chores easier, whether you have to clean, cook, organize, or just live more efficiently.

Watch Out, Cheetozard—A “Pikacheeto” Is Up for Auction

In the latest Pokémon-shaped snack news, a “Pikacheeto” is selling for over $2500. Cheetos shaped like Super Mario and Michael Jordan are also up for auction.

Measuring flour is easier than you may think.

The Right Way to Measure Flour

You might be measuring flour incorrectly. Here‘s the proper way to do it.

Hawaii is one of the top three states for luxurious vacation spots.

The 10 Best States for Luxury Vacations

From Florida’s five-star resorts to Maine’s luxury marinas, see which states ranked highest for upscale vacations.

7 of the Most Memorable Energy Drinks That Got Discontinued

Discontinued energy drinks like Surge, Vault, and MTN Dew Energy might be gone from stores, but the memory of them still gives us a nice little pick-me-up.

This Vegan Ceviche Recipe Swaps Fish for Palm Hearts

Looking for a summer snack? Here‘s a vegan twist on ceviche with hearts of palm, courtesy of the Institute of Culinary Education.

Quiz: Can You Guess the Foods That Went to Space?

Figure out which of these tasty treats have left Earth to become astronaut appetizers or meals.

It's a 'red' lobster dinner for a reason.

The Reason Why Lobsters Turn Bright Red When You Boil Them

Lobsters don’t come out of the sea looking bright red—that only happens after you boil them. Find out more about why it happens here.

What do you hope to get in your basket on Easter morning?

Every State’s Favorite Easter Candy, Mapped

According to Google search data, these are the most popular sweets across the U.S. for Easter 2025.

These cities are ideal for Easter lovers.

The 10 Best Cities for Easter Celebrations in 2025

Birmingham, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo lead the way on this list of the best places to celebrate Easter.

Eliza Acton, the Struggling Poet Who Reinvented Cookbooks

When Eliza Acton’s second collection of poetry was denied publication, she pivoted. The result—an engaging recipe book geared toward home cooks—forever changed the culinary world.

This pile of yeast and bacteria could be helpful for scientists.

Researchers Are Asking Home Bakers to Donate Their Sourdough Starters to Science

Sourdough for science? Researchers are analyzing live cultures from bread starters to develop healthier, plant-based fermented foods.

The Delicious History of Phở in 10 Facts

Phở is a delicious dish, but it also tells us a lot about the history of Vietnam, the Vietnam War, and how cultures collide.

Hershey’s Is the Latest Brand to Get a Movie Adaptation

‘Hershey’ will depict the life and times of the chocolate king.

Plums are only one of the fruits that the grafted tree can grow.

Temple University Welcomes Tree Bred to Grow 40 Different Fruits

Artist Sam Van Aken grafted a tree that grows dozens of fruit varieties from a single trunk.

This Eggless Meringue Is Made With Aquafaba

Ditch the egg whites and whip up a fluffy vegan-friendly meringue instead.

That Sugar Rush Is All in Your Head—But Here’s Why It Happens

Scientists claim that sugar rushes aren’t actually as real as you might think, but the origins of this myth go back deep into American history.

Tomatoes can be either fruit or vegetable, depending on who you talk to.

Is a Tomato a Fruit?

One vendor’s dispute against a 19th-century import tariff led the U.S. Supreme Court to classify the tomato as a vegetable. But botanists disagree.