Football season is back, baby! Whether you’re a college or NFL fan, chances are you’re planning to tailgate this season. For us, that means the meal revolves around the grill and all the smokey, charred flavor it imparts to whatever…
Buffets are beloved for offering an assortment of cuisines, appetizers, entrees, side dishes, salads, and desserts all under one roof. But if you want to head into one of these places and really do some damage at the buffet line,…
Burger King opened its first location in 1953, which means the company has given us seven decades of memories at this point. Whether you remember the time when the restaurants looked like drive-ins instead of drive-thrus or you had your…
The idea that the foods you eat can fire up desire has been around for centuries. Unfortunately, there isn’t much evidence to back that up. Regular exercise and a good night’s sleep are more likely to get you in the…
The typical uniform of a diner waitress — you know, the knee-length, cinched-waist, button-down dress in gingham or pastels — is iconic. That style came about in the 1920s as diners sprung up everywhere, and it’s somehow remained largely unchanged…
There aren’t that many foods that can tap into sense memory the way a good milkshake can. The cold, creamy, ice cream drink can take you straight back to your childhood in a heartbeat. Craving a milkshake and need to…
Not all breakfast choices are created equal. While a hearty morning meal can set the tone for your day, some popular breakfast items pack more calories than you might expect,…
Frozen yogurt and ice cream get plenty of acclaim, but what about that sweet, sweet, middle ground? What about soft serve, the swirly treat we all remember from our youth?…
Cheese is one of life’s greatest pleasures. As a born and raised Wisconsinite, I am totally spoiled for choice: Our grocery cheese aisles have more options than most cheesemongers. So…
Heading to Disneyland in the near future? A trip to the happiest place on Earth can be made even better when you try an out-of-this-world secret menu treat. The following…
School is back in session in most places, and it isn’t just a drag for kids. Packing lunches takes enough time and planning to make it tempting to send kids…
So you’ve been invited to a potluck. This comes with a fair amount of pressure because whether we like it or not, potlucks are a contest. Some might say that’s…
It seems like almost every household has an air fryer by now. Chances are you got it a few years ago when they were all the rage, but maybe you’ve…
When it comes to ordering takeout, Americans have quite a diverse range to choose from. According to a study by Seating Masters, which analyzed Google search data, the most popular takeout…
From pork butts and ribs to chicken and brisket, coating your meat with a barbecue rub and cooking it on the grill or smoker is the way to go, especially…
School lunches haven’t always been around, but they’ve pretty much always been linked with students’ mental and physical health. Over the years the standards have shifted, but the fact remains:…
Adding unexpected or creative toppings to burgers creates something special for a small cost this Labor Day weekend. Borrowing combinations from pizza, pasta, and even breakfast dishes can offer creative…
It’s not just kids who complain at dinnertime. We all have foods we scoot around the plate, whether it’s vegetables like Brussels sprouts or main entrees like fish. But thanks…