Food & Drink

  • A woman and child enjoying hot dogs in 1926

    The True Origins of 18 Classic ‘American’ Foods

    The United States is often called a melting pot of cultures, and the adage holds true for our cuisine. Many of the foods “invented” in America are actually reinterpretations and hybrids imported from cultures around the world, reflecting our rich…

  • Woman eating in front of the refrigerator in the kitchen late night

    11 Foods You Should Never Eat At Night

    We get it — indulging in a snack or two before bed is a satisfying and seemingly harmless habit. But if you often find yourself tossing and turning, unable to get good rest, it could be due to the foods…

  • Best Spindrift Flavor: 10 Sparkling Water Flavors, Ranked

    Ever since La Croix sparked a seltzer revolution, countless flavors and brands have competed for the market, offering zero-sugar alternatives to soda.  Ever-popular brand Spindrift Sparkling Water has tweaked the recipe a bit, specializing in sparkling water combined with fresh-squeezed…

  • assorted fruit snacks

    The Best Fruit Snacks You Can Buy — and the Ones You Want To Avoid

    What makes for the best fruit snack? If done right, these tasty morsels can be the highlight of the day for children, teenagers, and adults alike. So who makes the snacks with the best texture? Which ones are vaguely healthy?…

  • Turkey Wild Rice Soup with red potatoes. carrot, celery, spices and herbs in black bowl on dark wooden table with spoon, horizontal view from above, flat lay, free space

    Delicious on a Dime: Cheap Dinner Ideas for Every Night of the Week

    In today’s tense economic climate, it seems like you can spend $100 at the grocery store when you run in for a few odds and ends, never mind how much your bill racks up during a full grocery haul. Now…

  • Welcome Back to the 90s: I Tried the Revamped Snapple Elements

    Of all the tea brands in the world, there is only one that my middle school heart fell in love with: Snapple. Raspberry Snapple has been a guilty pleasure of mine for a long time, and having followed Snapple’s career…