Food Trends & Trivia
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Tostitos and Ruffles Finally Increase Amount of Chips in Bags — After Losing Customers
Over the last few years, you’ve noticed that your kid’s sports drinks have fewer ounces than they used to have, your pill bottles don’t last a full year anymore, and your grocery bags are much lighter even with the same…
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26 Things You Didn’t Know About Tabasco
Tabasco is an internationally known, red-pepper sauce that’s become a culinary staple for heating things up. If you’re already a fan — or simply curious — read on for a spicy survey that touches on the history, properties, evolution and…
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15 Gross and Shocking Things People Have Found in Their Food
Whether you’re buying groceries from the supermarket or getting take-out on your lunch break, you expect the food to be safe, clean, and free from anything disgusting. Sounds basic, right? Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen. Here are 15 of the…
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27 Funny Food Names That Taste Better Than They Sound
There are some incredibly weird food names out there, and many might make your stomach turn if you’re not familiar with them. Many names don’t give any clue as to what the dish may be like, some sound absolutely terrible…
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Pork Rinds and Jelly Beans: The Favorite Foods of 20 U.S. Presidents
Presidents of the United States – past and present – have always had the weight of the world on their shoulders. But even though they make decisions every day that affect millions of lives, they’re still normal people just like…
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Eat Like a President: 25 Favorite Recipes of First Families
Presidential eating habits are often an intriguing topic, especially when a new first family moves into the White House. First ladies are expected to be the ultimate hosts, and sometimes that includes having signature or family recipes at the ready.…
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27 Things You Didn’t Know About Bananas
The grocery-store staple known as the banana is not as unassuming as one might imagine. This fruit — well, more specifically, this berry — is an everyday item that’s surprisingly…
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16 Discontinued Sodas We Can’t Believe Are Gone
The beverage world is the Wild West — perhaps even doubly so for soda. Countless sodas have been introduced to us over time, but not all of them stick around.…
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The Most Popular Coffee Drinks Around the World
How are people around the world waking up in the morning? As one of the most commonly consumed beverages on the planet, there’s a variety of ways we love our…
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These Are America’s Favorite Snack Brands — Did Yours Make the List?
America is the place to be if you are a snacker. Snacking is practically a national pastime, and one trip to the grocery store can leave you dizzy with the sheer…
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Beloved Chain Restaurants That Are Making a Comeback After Filing for Bankruptcy
Many restaurants have faced tough times due to changing consumer habits, rising costs, and the impact of global events. Some, including the iconic Red Lobster, have been forced to seek…
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15 Unexpected Ingredients That Will Completely Transform a Meal
If you’re one of those people who is afraid to try new foods, and you look in disgust at that person eating Kool-Aid pickles or mayo and peanut butter sandwiches,…
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14 Foods That Claim To Be Aphrodisiacs
The idea that the foods you eat can fire up desire has been around for centuries. Unfortunately, there isn’t much evidence to back that up. Regular exercise and a good…
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McDonald’s New Collectible Cups Are Nothing Like Its Quirky Vintage Glasses
There is one thing McDonald’s does better than any other fast-food chain — and no, it’s not fries. The Golden Arches have preying on patrons’ nostalgia down to a science. From…
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10 Ordering Mistakes Even Starbucks Regulars Don’t Know
If everyone got a good night’s sleep, there would be no Starbucks. Unfortunately, most of us don’t, and it’s our own darn fault. We stay up too late playing on…
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20 Ways Going Out to Dinner Was Radically Different in the ’50s
Going out to dinner in the 1950s was an entirely different experience compared with today. Back then, diners had to adhere to a strict set of social norms and expectations that…
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20 Incredible Things You Probably Didn’t Know You Can Do With Vinegar
If I had a penny for every time my mom solved one of my problems with vinegar — be it a fever, mosquito bite, or stubborn stain — I’d be…
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25 Iconic Sandwiches You Need to Try Before You Die
Sandwiches are timeless. They stretch across all lands, all borders, all ways of life. There are thousands of them too, in every city, in every state, and every country. Looking…
