Food & Drink

  • Des Plaines, IL, USA - August 6, 2011: Sign at the first McDonald's franchise, opened by Ray Kroc on April 15, 1955. Now a museum.

    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 years. Much like the United States, the country with which…

  • A slice of freshly baked supreme pizza, lifted from the entire pie.

    Don’t Miss These Pizza Deals From Domino’s, Pizza Hut, and More

    Americans eat a lot of pizza, and for good reason: It’s tasty; it’s convenient; and, most of all, it’s relatively cheap. But with inflation busting budgets from the grocery store to the gas pump, consumers reported seeing higher pizza prices…

  • lemon salmon in a foil packet

    20 Meals You Can Make Even When You’re Exhausted

    Having to stay home during the pandemic left many less-than-thrilled about having to make dinner every night. Try these minimal-effort, go-to meals anyone can master — and make extras for family members who will grab seconds of these tried and…

  • Rocky Mountains

    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. Food coloring made from crushed beetles, anyone? Yes, it’s a…

  • Sugar Coated Breakfast Cereal with Marshmallows -Photographed on Hasselblad H1-22mb Camera

    FDA Finds No Link to Lucky Charms in Food-Safety Probe

    Lucky Charms’ streak of bad luck is over. Following a surge in stomach illness reports linked to the colorful cereal, the Food and Drug Administration initiated an on-site inspection of General Mills’ production facilities, and safety experts encouraged consumers to leave…

  • The Wildest Desserts to Try Across America

    For some of us, dinner out is just an excuse for dessert. For others, dessert is the only thing on the menu. U.S. bakeries, creameries, and sweets shops know how to impress — and how to take their creations over…