Food Trends & Trivia
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9 Famous Foods That Were Created By Complete Accident
We’ve made our fair share of mistakes in the kitchen, and they typically end in disaster. Every once in a while, they instead end up being barely salvageable, but rarely do they turn out better than we intended. Throughout history,…
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9 Foods You Should Never Cook in Aluminum Foil
While you can use aluminum foil to cook certain foods and prevent them from drying out (and even use foil to clean quite a few things), the hack doesn’t apply to all foods. This is due to the potential for aluminum…
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8 Things Every ’70s Kitchen Had That Have Disappeared
The ’70s were a vibe. It was a time when kitchens served as vibrant, eclectic spaces lined with unique appliances and decor. Though many of these items have since been replaced by modern creations, they remain cherished memories for those…
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10 Iconic Food Brands That Changed Their Recipe and People Lost Their Minds
Over the years, some of the world’s most iconic food companies have modified their recipes hoping to attract more customers. While the changes were often made with seemingly noble intentions, they frequently sparked significant backlash from loyal customers. Whether driven by cost-cutting…
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Olive Oil + Ice Cream, Plus Other Weird Food Trends We’ve Tried
Your parents may have said don’t play with your food, but social media disagrees. It seems like the more bizarre the idea, the more popular the meal becomes. It’s enough with being force fed weird food trends from TikTok. Here…
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Popular TikTok Food Hacks That Were Already Common Knowledge
From using a spoon to easily peel ginger to adding a splash of water for perfectly cooked fried eggs, TikTok has turned old kitchen wisdom into viral sensations. But many of the food hacks that trend on the platform are…
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The Grossest Fast-Food Menu Items We Would Never Waste Our Money On
While we have to admit there’s nothing overly appealing offered at fast-food restaurants (they are fast-food, after all, not five-star dining establishments), there are some menu items that are honestly…
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What to Never Order at a Restaurant, According to Anthony Bourdain
When you’ve got a mind like the late Anthony Bourdain had, spinning at all times full of complicated, sardonic, loving, angry, and brilliant thoughts, it’s bound to be loaded with…
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8 Dangerous Social Media Challenges That Can Kill You
Social media isn’t always fun and games; it can sometimes lead to dangerous trends and food challenges that take things too far — especially for young, impressionable audiences. These extreme…
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8 Regional BBQ Styles That Will Make Texans Faint
People are territorial about their barbecue. There’s a vast array of low-and-slow meat styles across America, and people are fiercely loyal to their favorites. Unfortunately, like all great food debates,…
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10 Foods Boomers Love That Gen Z Finds Utterly Disgusting
Gen Z clings to their ramen and acai bowls like their lives depend on it. Going out to lunch with grandma, however, yields some entirely different answers after browsing the…
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Kiwis, Onions, and 9 Other Foods You’re Probably Cutting All Wrong
Cutting fruits and vegetables can often feel daunting, especially when the result is a messy kitchen or wasted food. Many of us are also guilty of cutting our produce in…
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11 Controversial Pizza Toppings — And Why They’re Actually Good
You can find just about anything on top of a pizza. And why not? Variety is the spice of life, after all, so as long as everyone partaking in your…
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What Your Go-To Barbecue Order Says About You
People have a ton of opinions about barbecue, and they’re not afraid to voice them. Southerners especially could argue about barbecue sauces, favorite pitmasters, and dry rubs all day long.…
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Who Needs NYC? These Regional Pizza Styles Are Way More Enticing
Americans have a big appetite for pizza, and America is a big place. That equals a whole lot of regional pizza styles that have developed across the country since pizza…
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Mountain Dew, Orange Crush, and 9 Other Sodas You Should Avoid at All Costs
With their fizzy mouthfeel and refreshing taste, sodas can be extremely satisfying (and seemingly thirst-quenching). But the reality is that most of these beverages are laden with sugar and caffeine,…
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6 Things You Should Never Cook in Cast-Iron Skillet
Cooking with cast iron is a go-to for many, a right of passage for some, and intimidating for plenty of people, too. From the proper ways to season and clean…
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This Is the Worst Pizza Topping, According to Americans
Everyone seems to have an opinion about what toppings belong on pizza. But what toppings are actually the most loved and hated in this country? YouGov polled 1,000 Americans to…
