Eating out at a restaurant can be a luxury in the best of times, but over this past year, many of us have found ourselves dining at home more often — either due to restaurant closures or a pressing need…
There were already legions of loyal food truck fanatics who always preferred restaurants on wheels before the pandemic. But when America’s restaurant industry collapsed, a whole lot of sit-down traditionalists realized that they’d been ignoring gems that had been hiding…
The pace of everything in American culture seems accelerated these days, and cuisine is no exception. The 21st century’s increased emphasis on health and local foods has brought with it a slew of now-commonplace ingredients that most diners would have…
It’s no secret that state fairs are home to some of the craziest foods you can stomach, but theme parks are no slouch, either. While you tend to find a little more variety and a little less shock value in…
A feel-good classic, the grilled cheese sandwich can be simple, elaborate, or totally offbeat. At its core are two slices of bread, sliced or grated cheese, and a little butter. The basic steps: Butter each slice of bread on one…
An arsenal of inexpensive but high-quality grill tools can help ensure a smooth and enjoyable season of summer barbecues and outdoor fetes. Memorial Day is nearing as the unofficial start of barbecue season, and these useful accessories should become staples…
Have you ever had a barbecue bucket list? If you’re an avowed meat-eater, you probably should. Smoked meats of all kinds have a long history in the United States, and…
You may associate fried chicken most with the American south, but cultures all over the world fry up their own versions of the bird. The seasonings and accompaniments may be…
Although cocktails are thought to be as American as apple pie, they’re actually a hand-me-down from the British. The Brits were known for alcoholic punches, in which they mixed liquor,…
May 13 is World Cocktail Day, and what better way to acknowledge the arrival of warmer weather than with a summery drink that reminds us of a far-flung place? If your…
Bacon and eggs are delicious, but there isn’t always time in the morning to cook a big breakfast. Enter cereal. Offering an easy morning meal, cereal has been a household…
Hole-in-the-wall eateries are often ones you might overlook from the outside, but they can host some of the best bites at unbeatable prices inside. Here are the best breakfast hole-in-the-wall…
Breakfast is one meal that we often don’t give much thought to as we’re rushing to get out the door. And while nutritionists continue to debate whether the first meal…
Happy birthday, McRib! The polarizing McDonald’s sandwich is turning 40 this year, having made its debut as a test item in 1981. As history has shown, the saucy, sloppy seasonal…
Holiday season is here, and with it comes celebrations full of juicy prime rib, pork roasts, and other tasty slabs of meat. If you can’t find your favorites at the…
There are few things more central to a culture than what we eat, and over time a handful of influential restaurants have inspired a significant shift in how we eat.…
It’s no secret slow cookers are ideal for making soups, stews, and pot roasts. After all, slow cookers are sealed at the top, which allows moisture to baste ingredients and…
Inflation has spread its wings out and touched just about every industry imaginable, causing prices of gas, lumber, and even groceries to skyrocket. But inflation isn’t the only reason why…