Food & Drink
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20 Popular American Snacks That Are Way Older Than You Think
We love our snacks. Our cravings for munchies fueled $186 billion in sales last year, according to trade association SNAC International (yeah, they really nailed it with that acroynm). As it turns out, when we find something we like, our interest…
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Millions of Ninja Foodi Cookers Recalled After Serious Burns, Lawsuits
Electric pressure cookers and milti-function cooking appliances have surged in popularity over the last decade. Many households use them, but people sometimes forget that pressure cookers can be dangerous. Case in point: SharkNinja just issued a recall of millions of…
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Here’s All 19 Ingredients in McDonald’s French Fries (And Why They’re There)
You might not want to know how the sausage — or the fry — is made. But somebody’s gotta spill the greasy beans. McDonald’s French fries have been the gold standard of fast food sides for decades (even if they…
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25 Delicious (and Surprisingly Healthy) Casseroles
The casseroles of your childhood might have involved such ingredients as potato chips, tater tots, and a mountain of cheese. There’s nothing wrong with that, but if you want to lighten up some one-dish favorites and pack in some vitamins…
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The Best Store-Bought Guacamole, Ranked
If you’re throwing a party, guacamole should always be on your dip list. It’s a crowd pleaser that’s just as good with tortilla chips as it is with those last couple lonely baby carrots at the bottom of the veggie…
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Fast-Food Workers Dish on the Weirdest Customer Requests
Fast-food employees have seen it all when it comes to quirky customers and head-scratching orders. Unusual requests aren’t new, but the proliferation of online ordering systems has made them more commonplace. Customers seemingly love to push the limits, as suggested…
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KFC Brings Back Fan-Favorite Chicken and Waffles After Five Years
This Mother’s Day, Colonel Sanders is skipping the flowers and bringing a crispier offer to the table. After a five-year hiatus, the fan-favorite Chicken and Waffles combo is returning to…
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The Best Fried Food In Every State
America’s love for the deep fryer knows no bounds. This is the country that has fried everything from Coke to Oreos to butter. Every state has its signature fried dish…
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Sam’s Club Will Get Rid of Checkout Lanes in Favor of AI-Assisted System
We all love the value we get from shopping at warehouse clubs, but those endless checkout and exit lines are a real pain. Sam’s Club is hoping to eliminate those…
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The Best Subs, Grinders, and Hoagies in America
Tell someone you want a sub sandwich, and it’s generally accepted that you want a sandwich served on a long roll or baguette. Say you want a po’ boy, hoagie,…
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Unusual New Fruits You’re Suddenly Seeing at the Grocery Store
Grocery stores these days try to attract customers to the produce section with choices beyond ordinary apples and oranges. Specialty stores, such as Asian grocers, are even better sources for…
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Chick-fil-A Sandwiches, Ranked Best to Worst
We ranked every Chick-fil-A sandwich on the menu from best to worst, so you know exactly which one is worth ordering next.
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TGI Fridays Is Down to Just 85 Locations Nationwide — Here’s the Full List
TGI Fridays, the go-to spot for mozzarella sticks, sizzling fajitas, and kitchy decor, now has just 85 U.S. locations, CNN reported on Tuesday. Here is everything you need to know. How…
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Trader Joe’s Is Opening New Stores Across the U.S. Here’s the Full List
At a time when many stores are closing locations or going out of business completely (we’re looking at you, Joann), there are a few chains that are growing. Home Depot,…
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23 Foods You Should NEVER Freeze
Sure, the freezer helps you extend the life of foods and beverages, a bonus in these tough economic times. But there are a number of items that do not do well…
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Jack in the Box to Close 200 Locations Nationwide, Considers Selling Del Taco
Jack in the Box is trimming the fat by closing up to 200 underperforming locations nationwide and potentially selling the Del Taco brand it acquired three years ago. Here is…
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McDonald’s Adds New Chicken Strips to the Menu Permanently
Fast food chains frequently introduce new menu items that you can only get for a short time, but adding something new to the menu permanently happens much less often. That’s…
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It’s NFL Draft Day in Green Bay: Discover Wisconsin’s Most Iconic Foods
Diehard football fans are excited about heading to Green Bay for this year’s NFL Draft. As a Wisconsinite and Packers fan myself, I agree that experiencing Lambeau Field and the…
