Food Trends & Trivia
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Fast-Food’s Biggest Flop: McDonald’s $200 Million Burger Blunder
The ’90s were wild. It was a time when frosted tips, Tamagotchis, and McDonald’s attempt at fine dining coexisted. In an era dominated by oversized jeans and boy bands, the brand experienced one of its biggest (and priciest) marketing flops…
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16 Classic Irish Recipes That Are Delicious All Year Long
From bangers and mash to corned beef and cabbage, here are 16 classic Irish recipes perfect for any time of the year.
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Beloved Canadian Foods Every American Should Try
Our neighbors to the south get all the love when it comes to food, but it’s time to bypass the burritos and find out what Canada has to offer that will tempt our taste buds. (Hint: It’s a lot more…
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11 Foods You Should Never Cook in an Air Fryer
From TikTok food hacks to online recipes, cooking with an air fryer seems to be all the rage nowadays. While the convenient and sleek-looking kitchen gadget can make many foods crispy and delicious without using a lot of oil, not…
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Fun Mardi Gras Facts That You Didn’t Know
“Let the good times roll!” is the official approach to Mardi Gras in New Orleans. There’s much more to this annual tradition than partying. Read on for our sampling of Mardi Gras’ unique history, trivia, and much more. Mardi Gras…
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19 Foods That Are Banned in America
The ban on specific foods in the United States can stem from a range of concerns, from animal welfare to health to mere social convention. Here is a list of foods you could never find, foods under very strict regulations,…
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Discontinued Fast-Food Menu Items Fans Still Crave
Fast food moves fast — it’s built on constant change, and that applies to the menu too. But that doesn’t sit right with fans who get attached to a certain…
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11 Foods That Smell Way Better Than They Taste
It’s not uncommon that some foods taste better than they smell, but sometimes, the opposite is true. Every now and then an aroma lures you in, but when you actually…
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Boomer Eating Habits That Need to Die Off
We’ve all got our quirks about what we like to eat. In general, many of those eating habits are shared with members of your generation thanks to factors like the…
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17 Discontinued Canned Foods And Drinks That Fans Still Crave
There was a time when entire chickens and even bread came in a can, and no one batted an eye. But as tastes changed, so did the grocery aisles. Many…
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The Most Addictive Foods, According to Science
The best of us have had low moments of questioning our life decisions over a devoured bag of chips. Science says it’s not just you — it’s the food. A…
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15 Strange Food Fads Over the Decades
Food trends have come fast and gone faster forever, but in the age of TikTok, they’re nearly impossible to keep up with. Ever wonder what kind of food trends existed…
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14 Once-Loved Fast-Food Chains That Are Gone Forever
Today’s fast-food staples are pretty universally known. After all, do you know anyone who hasn’t heard of McDonald’s? But before the industry was dominated by the likes of the Golden…
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The Most Popular Super Bowl Snacks in Your State
We’ve got another Super Bowl coming up, stewing away like a big pot of game day chili. What snacks are you preparing? Are they in line with what everybody else…
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12 Foods Grown in Unexpected Places
Iceland can grow fruits and vegetables associated with warmer climates because the Nordic nation has geothermal energy that heats greenhouses. That’s unexpected. So was the propagation of such items as…
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11 Unexpected Vanilla Ice Cream Toppings That Are Surprisingly Delicious
Vanilla ice cream may be a safe, if bland option, but all the magnificent ways you can dress it up are far from bland. This flavor is a canvas, and…
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6 Trader Joe’s Product Changes That Fans Actually Like
When Trader Joe’s reformulates its products, the changes are almost sure to be met with outrage. Trader Joe’s superfans, like most people, just don’t like change, which is why it’s…
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Progresso Launched Soup-Flavored Candy — And It Sold Out Fast
If you’ve ever thought, “Man, I wish my lozenges tasted like chicken noodle soup”, congratulations. Your oddly specific dream just came true. Progresso, the soup brand, decided to release Soup…
