Muhammara Vs Hummus: The Difference Between These 2 Dips
Creamy, flavor-rich Mediterranean dips like hummus and muhammara are delicious both as accompaniments on a mezze platter and as centerpieces to a meal.
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9 Recalls That Will Always Haunt Food Lion
Food Lion is a go-to grocery store for many. But this supermarket chain has a number of recalls to its name, and they still haunt its customers.
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Why Cheerios Once Went By A Different Name
Not many know of Cheerios' past under a different name. It's not too far off from what the cereal is called today, but it made a brief comeback a few years ago.
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The Strange History Behind The Grasshopper Cocktail
The Grasshopper cocktail is shaken and not stirred, and it has a bit of a muddled history. Here's what you need to know about its various origin stories.
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These Discontinued Philadelphia Snack Cakes Were A '90s Kid's Dream
Kids of the 1990s and early 2000s might remember (and dearly miss) these Philadelphia snack bars, and we might know just why they were discontinued.
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Whatever Happened To Swanson's Frozen TV Dinners?
Swanson's frozen TV dinner consisted of an entree and two sides. In its first year in stores, 10 million units were sold. But you won't see these meals anymore.
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How WWII Food Science Helped Create This Iconic Snack
Much of U.S. food history can be traced back to wartime innovations, and snack food is no exception. Here's how WWII facilitated the creation of a cheesy treat.
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You Can Thank A 17-Year-Old For Jersey Mike's Massive Success
It's not every day that a 17-year-old takes a sandwich shop and launches it into a national success. But that's the case with Jersey Mike's.
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What To Know Before Putting Together A Sonoran Hot Dog
Think all a good hot dog needs is some ketchup, mustard, and relish? Think again. Meet the Sonoran hot dog, the delicious Mexican fusion frank of your dreams.
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The Origin Of The Classic Southern Dish Hoppin' John
Hoppin' John is a popular Southern dish but how it got its name and the traditions it's associated with have many colorful origins.
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McDonald's Used To Have Its Own Employee Singing Competition (And We Had No Idea)
Even though it offered massive cash prizes and attracted superstar judges, McDonald's former singing competition was not well known in the US.
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11 Popular 1950s Desserts That Are Still Crowd Pleasers
From angel food cake to banana cream pie, these desserts achieved major popularity in the 1950s. What's more, they remain crowd pleasers today.
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British Chinese Food Would Probably Flabbergast Most Americans
British Chinese food is not the same as the Chinese food we're used to in the United States, and Americans are shocked by how different it is.
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How Boiled Peanuts Became A Classic Southern Delicacy
Boiled peanuts might be considered a Southern delicacy in the U.S., but the history of this dish comes with a somber origin story and a complicated past.
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Ernest Hemingway's Favorite Cocktail Was An Absolute Classic
Not only did Ernest Hemingway consume 16 of the classic cocktails in one sitting, but his favorite variation of the beverage is also named after him.
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The Historic Reason Canned Baked Beans Have Bacon In Them
We all know bacon makes everything taste better, but that's not necessarily the reason canned baked beans have bacon in them. Here's the historic reason.
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Did The Original Chef Boyardee Really Cater For A U.S. President?
There were many ways Chef Boyardee made a name for himself in the early 1900s. Did the chef who became a popular canned brand really cater for a U.S. president?
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The One Fruit Snack Brand We'll Never Stop Buying
Fruit snacks are always colorfully delicious and enjoyably chewy. But there's one fruit snack brand in particular we'll never stop stocking up on.
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The Classic Sandwich Jane Austen Absolutely Adored
Jane Austen is one of the most prevalent writers in history. But what do we know about her life? Thanks to a friend, we know she adored this classic sandwich.
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Anthony Bourdain's Favorite Hot Dog Didn't Even Come From New York
Despite being a New Yorker, Anthony Bourdain's favorite hot dog was actually from another city. He considered the Chicago hot dog the finest on the planet.
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The Boston Cooler Is An Iconic Drink With A Confusing Origin
You'd be forgiven for thinking the Boston Cooler originated in its Massachusetts namesake. But its history is a little more complex than that.
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The Truly Ancient Origins Of Sangria
Mixing fresh fruit with wine goes back further than you might have guessed. Here's what historians have been able to piece together about this drink.
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Frog Eye Salad Might Sound Unusual, But It's A Dessert Classic
A popular dish with a long-standing connection to tradition is the strangely named frog eye salad which features a unique medley of ingredients.
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13 Infamous Fast Food Chain Recalls
Fast food chains are no stranger to scandals, but these 13 recalls -- involving everything from plastic to E. coli -- are downright infamous.
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These Unique Peppers Only Thrive In One Floridian City
Pepper aficionados might want to take a trip to Florida after learning about this pepper that only thrives in one location. It's spicy with a sweet finish.
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How Oyster Ice Cream Came To Be A Real Flavor
Stories have swirled for years about oyster ice cream being served at the first Thanksgiving. New information on this unique frozen delicacy has come to light.
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Claret: The British Wine Term You Should Be Familiar With
You won't see the word etched on a wine label, but if you want to blend in with the Brits on your next visit to the U.K., get familiar with the term "claret."
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