Food Trends & Trivia
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22 Things You Didn’t Know About Jell-O
There’s something comforting about Jell-O, that simple-if-jiggly edible pleasure that reminds us of cafeteria lunches back in elementary school. But Jell-O is a versatile product (and cooking ingredient) that’s certainly not stuck in the past. We take a walk through…
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The 3 Adult Beverages You Need to Add to Your Summer Drinks Repertoire
Summer is here and we all know what that means: The sippin’s easy — or at least it should be, in the form of refreshing summer drinks to enjoy with friends, by a pool, on a boat, by a campfire,…
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Twinkies, Moon Pies, and Other Guilty Pleasures You Can Make at Home
Packaged snack foods offer convenience that can be a real time-saver, but they can also take a toll on the wallet and waistline over time. Thankfully, there are many ways to enjoy the most beloved of brand-name snacks without spending…
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Cheerwine and More Regional Sodas the Rest of the Country Needs
The biggest brands in some industries are so dominant we can forget there’s a wider variety of options to choose from. This is surely the case when it comes to soft drinks, with big names such as Coca-Cola and Pepsi…
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20 Foods Americans Eat Now That They Never Heard of 20 Years Ago
The pace of everything in American culture seems accelerated these days, and cuisine is no exception. The 21st century’s increased emphasis on health and local foods has brought with it a slew of now-commonplace ingredients that most diners would have…
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History in a Glass: Fascinating Legends Behind 20 Famous Cocktails
Although cocktails are thought to be as American as apple pie, they’re actually a hand-me-down from the British. The Brits were known for alcoholic punches, in which they mixed liquor, fruit juices, and spices. Many of today’s most popular cocktails…
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Breakfast Foods With Sky-High Calorie Counts
Breakfast is one meal that we often don’t give much thought to as we’re rushing to get out the door. And while nutritionists continue to debate whether the first meal…
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The One Iconic Food That Was Launched the Year You Were Born
Happy birthday, McRib! The polarizing McDonald’s sandwich is turning 40 this year, having made its debut as a test item in 1981. As history has shown, the saucy, sloppy seasonal…
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Restaurants That Changed American Dining Forever
There are few things more central to a culture than what we eat, and over time a handful of influential restaurants have inspired a significant shift in how we eat.…
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Foods That Are Getting More Expensive
Inflation has spread its wings out and touched just about every industry imaginable, causing prices of gas, lumber, and even groceries to skyrocket. But inflation isn’t the only reason why…
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The Surprising History of the Humble Hamburger
When biting into a juicy burger, most people likely don’t realize that the history of this seemingly simple meal spans multiple continents and can be traced back almost a thousand…
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Beaver Glands, Beetles, and Other Surprising Ingredients in Your Favorite Foods
While consumers are increasingly label- and ingredient-conscious when making food purchases, there are still plenty of items on the market with ingredients most people would find shocking or downright disgusting.…
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‘Healthy’ Habits That Can Cause Harm
Having a healthy lifestyle seems like an easy goal to achieve — but not necessarily. There are some seemingly healthy habits that can actually do more harm than good. Others…
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What the Heck is a Pineberry? Here’s What the Latest Fruit Fad is All About
If you’ve seen white strawberries on store shelves or in your social media feeds and confused them for unripe fruit, you’re not alone. Related: Which Fruits and Veggies Go Bad the…
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21 Surprising and Fun Facts About Campbell’s Soup
We all know that Campbell’s soups are mmm mmm good, but did you know that Chicken Noodle got its name by mistake? There’s a lot of history behind a business…
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Something Important is Missing From the Costco Food Court
Something is missing from the Costco food court, and the internet isn’t happy. The warehouse giant has long been known for its $1.50 hot dog-and-drink combo, a food-court mainstay and…
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Why Oreos Will Survive the Apocalypse and Other Weird Company Secrets
Corporations are just like people — they all have secrets. Most of those involve boring proprietary information dealing with such things as patents and protocols. Sometimes, however, the biggest companies…
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Ball Pits and Other Things We Miss at Fast-Food Restaurants
Fast food restaurants are convenient, (usually) affordable, and are a go-to place to grab a meal for people from all walks of life. The Burger Kings, Wendy’s, McDonald’s, and Taco…
