Vending machines are known for dispensing cheap treats such as candy bars, chips, and soda — but pretty much anything can fit in one. In Japan, there is said to be a vending machine for every 34 people, and the nation has…
There’s no such thing as a free lunch, unless you stop at Subway Tuesday between 10 a.m. and noon local time. Subway franchises will be giving away up to 1 million 6-inch subs. It’s all part of the launch of…
There’s nothing like a drive-in to conjure memories of a simpler time, when less than a buck could buy you a juicy burger and fries. Like a lot of the nation’s drive-in theaters, many drive-in restaurants have closed down over…
Whether you’re a busy parent or making meals for one, it’s an unfortunate fact of life that we often don’t have enough time to focus on what we (and our family) consume for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For anyone struggling…
Most people are excited to eat breakfast or brunch, but are less than enthusiastic about cooking either of these meals in the morning. That’s where slow cookers come in handy. Just like you can make a beef stew simmer all…
In the heat of summer, the last thing you want to do is eat something hot and steaming. Noodles of all kinds make a chilled and refreshing base for everything from Thai-style peanut sauce to the tuna and mayo salad…
As any Trader Joe’s fan knows, each turn in the weather ushers in a new array of seasonal goodies. Summer is no exception, and shoppers who keep their eyes peeled…
Casseroles and potlucks are the perfect pair. They’re easy to whip together, feed a lot of people, and they’re always crowd pleasers. But typical cream- and cheese-filled casseroles can be…
What’s on the menu for lunch today? Whatever your answer, chances are that it’s very different today than it would have been roughly a century ago. In the time that’s…
If you’re a fan of McDonald’s crisp, golden French fries, you’ve likely wondered if something changed about the flavor of those world-famous fries over the years — rest assured, you’re…
If the $1 any-size soft drinks at McDonald’s have brought you a sliver of solace during a time when just about everything is getting more expensive, brace yourself. Some franchisees…
There’s nothing like firing up the grill when the weather starts to sizzle. Since grills are meant to be investments that last for years, knowing how to properly store and…
You’ve probably heard of big theme chains like Medieval Times and Rainforest Cafe, but the country is replete with lesser-known theme restaurants — and you don’t even have to head…
Many tourists have gone on a brewery or distillery tour or been through the chocolate wonderland that is the Hershey’s Chocolate Tour in Pennsylvania. But guitar factories, cigar makers, motorcycle…
Free food sounds like a deal, but when the only way to get it is to complete an extreme challenge, most people gladly pay for their meals. But there are…
When temps hit the triple digits and venturing outdoors feels like an extraterrestrial traverse across Venus, there’s nothing quite like cracking open a cold one. But with tens of thousands…
Opening a fast-food bag after you pull away from the drive-thru is often an unsatisfying experience. Did they forget an item? Give you someone else’s order completely? Are the fries…
Variety is the spice of life, and when it comes to family meals, it’s important to break up the routine with interesting new dishes. Avoid burning out on classics like…