Food & Drink
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FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3: These Beloved Foods Will Be Affected
It’s (almost) the end of the line for Red No. 3, the synthetic dye that has added a vibrant pop of color to candies, cakes, and even some medications for decades. Long criticized for its potential health risks, including links…
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The Cost of a Big Mac the Decade You Were Born
Since its creation in 1967, the Big Mac has been synonymous with McDonald’s menu. The double patties, special sauce, and sesame seed bun are famous at this point. But as fast-food prices have changed, so has the price of the…
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The Best Store-Bought Cinnamon Rolls on the Market
Freshly baked cinnamon rolls are a gooey, guilty pleasure, oozing with warm cinnamon sugar and dripping with sticky-sweet icing. But who has the time to make cinnamon rolls from scratch (or wants to clean up the kitchen afterward)? That’s what…
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America’s 25 Favorite Regional Condiments and Sauces
Condiments and sauces: the great unifiers, eh? We love to dip, slather, and dunk in this country, but the most beautiful thing is that we all do it differently. Want to know about some of the most beloved regionally specific…
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The 10 Hardest Restaurant Reservations to Book in America
The world of highly coveted dining experiences has elevated reservations to the status of golden tickets — coveted, elusive, and promising experiences as exclusive as they are memorable. From the legendary Rao’s in New York, with its century-old history and…
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Chick-fil-A’s Iconic Waffle Fries Have Changed, And People Are Not Happy
There’s been a slight update to the Chick-fil-A waffle fries recipe, and it didn’t take people long to catch on. There’s a new ingredient in town, but it looks like these parts don’t take kindly to strangers. Here’s what the…
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Walmart’s New Football Food Bundle Feeds Game Day Guests for $8 Each
The NFL playoffs have started, and the road to the Super Bowl brings with it plenty of game day parties. If you’re hosting any football watching shindigs this year, the…
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Trader Joe’s Is Rapidly Opening New Stores Nationwide — Here’s Where
We admit it: We love Trader Joe’s. The specialty grocery store has everything from amazing frozen meals to a great selection of inexpensive cheese and organic produce. Other people must…
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These Two Girl Scout Cookie Flavors Will Be Discontinued Next Year
It’s a new year, and that means it’s Girl Scout Cookie time. January 7 marks the official start of the season, so you’ll probably be seeing order sheets at work…
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9 Things Costco Members Should Never Do, According to Employees
If you want to know what war feels like, head to Costco during the holidays. Armed with large metal carts, hordes of deal-hungry shoppers fly through the aisles, snatching up…
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Costco Opening New Stores Despite DEI Backlash — Here’s All Six Locations
Costco seems just as popular as ever, from its $1.50 hot dog combo to its affordable pharmacy. Recently, some people have taken issue with the chain after the company defended…
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We Tried 16 Potato Chips Brands — These Are the Best (and Worst)
Americans have been snacking on potato chips for a long, long time. Legend has it that potato chips were invented in the 1850s by a chef in Saratoga Springs, New…
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11 Fast-Food Soups, Ranked Best to Worst
Cold weather and soup is one of the greatest pairings in this universe, and now that we’re in the heart of winter, you may be wondering where to get some.…
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12 Classic Breakfast Dishes That Deserve a Return
Old-fashioned breakfasts hold a unique charm. These meals, often simple yet hearty, evoke a sense of nostalgia and the simpler joys in life. Perhaps they remind you of when you used…
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15 Things to Never Do When Ordering Coffee
We enter into a social contract when ordering coffee, especially in the morning, on our way to work. The customer promises to order efficiently and get out of the barista’s…
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Fascinating Food Superstitions From Around the World
Stepping on a crack, walking under a ladder, opening an umbrella inside — you don’t have to be particularly superstitious to know that certain actions have unsavory reputations. But if you…
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Chain Restaurants That Filed for Bankruptcy in 2024
Among the restaurants declaring bankruptcy in 2024 were a few family favorites and chains that once defined casual dining in America.
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15 Chain Restaurants That Are Open on New Year’s Day
Who has the patience to cook a big meal on New Year’s Day? Certainly not you, if you did New Year’s Eve right. If you want to leave the kitchen…
