Fast food was a different world back in the day, wasn’t it? No endorsements from rappers and athletes. It never broke the bank. The food tasted fresh. Miss those days? Here are some vintage photos of fast-food life between the…
Buffets can be divisive — while some would-be customers love the variety, others hate the crowds and would rather sit and relax during their meal. Whichever camp you’re in, there’s no denying they can be a cheap way to satisfy…
Great barbecue is all about patience. We all know how much patience it requires to cook it, but it also requires a ton of patience to eat it. You need to drive far away. You need to wait in line.…
Fans of Costco are quick to praise its prices and products, especially for groceries — and stocking up on essentials in one quick trip, from toilet paper to frozen pizza. I had long resisted the warehouse store because of the membership…
The backyard barbecue is as American as apple pie, and just as much of a tradition. Grilling outside, whether it’s for your friends, family, or your entire neighborhood, is one of the highlights of summer. Take a look at some…
Franks, wieners, weenies, red hots — whatever they’re called and however they’re topped, hot dogs are a perennial favorite of Americans. Tubed meat is a classic budget staple even when dining out, since a hot dog is often one of…
When Costco discontinued its combo pizza, fans were so devastated that they launched a Change.org petition alongside an impassioned Costco pizza manifesto. The combo pizza, they wrote, “ignites a party…
Summer days are ahead, which, for food lovers, means one thing: it’s the season to enjoy eating in the great outdoors. No matter where you live in the country, there…
Just when you thought every highway exit already had a McDonald’s, the fast-food giant has decided it’s simply not enough. MickeyD is about to go full Monopoly board on the…
We mean no disrespect to the Big Macs of the world, but sometimes the most famous items on chain restaurants’ menus are also the most yawn-inducing. Whether other choices just…
We’ve all got those busy nights where cooking dinner is impossible. Instead of hitting up the nearest drive-thru, plan ahead and pack your freezer with ready-to-bake casseroles. These hearty, make-ahead…
It’s hard to go wrong with practically anything at Costco, especially when it comes to price. But there are some items that the membership-only store carries that many customers just…
“Comfort food” means many things to different people, and it can also look a little different depending where you travel. Whether you find it at a hole-in-the-wall diner, your favorite…
Fried chicken is an American classic in all its forms, from crispy, bone-in chicken drumsticks straight from a cardboard bucket to the trendy spicy chicken sandwich. Many chain restaurants specialize…
A lot of people know just how much firepower the McDonald’s breakfast menu packs, but where do you start your order? There are plenty of options, ranging from pancakes to…
We all love a good fast-food burger now and again. Everyone has their favorite chains, but some of those chains seem to be coasting on reputation alone instead of a…
Americans eat fast food an average of 1 to 3 times a week, and when they do, they usually stick to what they know. But it’s not always the flashy…
If you’re struggling with high cholesterol, it’s really important you pay attention to what foods you’re eating to understand how they can impact your levels. While you might find some…