Fast-food restaurants are always innovating (and competing), and that means there’s always some new menu item to try. McDonald’s, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, Subway, and other big chains regularly introduce limited-time offerings to entice customers to keep coming back. Here’s what’s…
Is anyone else instantly brought back to their childhood when they hear “La Cucaracha” or “Camptown Ladies” come over the loudspeaker of an ice cream truck? You might be tempted to yell, “Mom! Can I please have a couple of…
In this country, we waste about 30-40% of our food supply every year. It might be easy to point fingers, but the Escoffier School of Culinary Arts put together a report on food waste in the United States, and which…
Right after the burger, milkshakes are one of the better American inventions — the one-handed confectionary wonders you can slurp with a straw. Milkshakes began in the late 1800s as an alcoholic eggnog-like drink with eggs, milk, and whiskey. By…
Shop at Costco long enough and you become a wise, battle-worn warehouse warrior — someone who knows exactly when and how to plan a trip through the cluttered maze of bulk goods. On Reddit, Costco’s savviest veterans have shared their “unwritten rules” and…
There’s plenty of talk about which McDonald’s menu items reign superior, but what about the ones you should avoid? And what about the overlap that occurs between those two notions (there’s plenty)? Here are 11 McDonald’s menu items you should…
Few things hit like an Italian sub. They’re one of the best sandwiches we’ve got, and when the craving hits, it’s hard to ignore.Imagine if you will: You’re craving an Italian sub…
Next to burgers, fried chicken has got to be the most popular fast-food meal. Restaurant chains like Chick-fil-A and Dave’s Hot Chicken always seem to be busy as people gobble…
East coast-style hoagies are a magnificent thing. If you’re a fan, you probably also like Jersey Mike’s. The backbone of this restaurant is the quality of the meat, made into…
Life is hectic. Families are busy, so hitting the drive-thru in the morning before work or after school is a convenient time saver. Fast-food chains can bust your budget if you’re…
It might be an overstatement, but steakhouses are the backbone of suburban America. They’re where prom kids, business bros, and families celebrating Dad’s birthday all end up under one roof.…
American cheese is a lot of things. It’s not technically “real” cheese the way others are, at least, according to the FDA, which deems it a “pasteurized processed American cheese food.”…
Fast food, as the name suggests, is all about speed and consistency, and for many chains, that means frozen beef. While some fast-food chains use fresh beef as a selling…
Aldi has made a name for itself as a no-frills discount grocery chain that isn’t afraid to cut corners to save money — and for the most part, shoppers are…
If you’ve ever picked up a lukewarm flat white in a Starbucks that felt more like a hallway than a café, you probably won’t be shocked by this news. The…
With people feeling thriftier, many fast-food and fast-casual restaurants have created cheap family meal deals. They’re an easy way to feed everyone without much thought and provide a nice break from…
It’s breakfast time, you’re near a Chick-fil-A, and you’re going for it. But the breakfast menu is surprisingly large, so you have some choices on your hands. What are you…
A loving husband took to Reddit in search of the best avocado recipes to make for his pregnant wife, who developed a strong affinity for avocados. The thread of recommendations…