We all stop at McDonald’s or Taco Bell from time to time, but wouldn’t you rather hit the drive-thru somewhere a little more unique? There’s small fast food chains all over the U.S., and they’re much more interesting and beloved…
If there’s any reliable way to stretch your family’s grocery budget and get the most out of a pound of ground beef, it’s Hamburger Helper. The product was launched in 1970 and became a hit thanks to its convenience and…
If a breakfast sandwich is what you crave, you might not always have time to get to a Starbucks or a fast-food joint in the morning. To fry yourself a fresh egg and melt some cheese might be a little…
Wendy’s has a whole lot of burgers on their menu, but if you’ve looked at it for more than one second, you’ll see that they all only differ by a few ingredients each. So you might ask yourself: Which of…
If you had a towering, show-stopping cake at every occasion growing up, you might just be from the South. Cakes have been a way to celebrate, welcome, and love people for a long time, so they’ve been perfected over the…
There are plenty of movies about chefs, but what about fry cooks? It feels like not often enough do we get a movie tied directly to fast food. Looking for some great fast-food centric movies? Check out these eight, and…
From cereals and crackers to candy bars and chips, the ’60s debuted plenty of delicious snacks that, much to our dismay, have since been discontinued. While some, like Bugles, proved…
We’ve all done things we’re not proud of. But unlike ghosting your last girlfriend, eating weird, disgusting, or inedible things doesn’t hurt anything else but your pride — or maybe…
What even defines a salad now, anyways? There are traditional, healthy salads made with leafy greens, but also pasta salads, chicken salads, and fruit salads. Who’s to say we can’t…
Look, we love dive bars. They’re rough around the edges, full of potentially cranky regulars, and they feel like a warm hug (from someone who hasn’t showered in a couple…
Let’s face it: Most of us have no idea how to pick out a good olive oil. There are so many brands, types, and countries of origin that understanding olive…
American food in the 70s was filled with some truly horrifying creations, from jellied tuna aspic to ham-wrapped banana casserole. But it wasn’t all bad, and not all retro foods…
Let’s face it, restaurants are not the place to be on Valentine’s Day. Marked-up fixed-price menus, large crowds, and backed-up kitchens are hardly the ingredients of romance. Instead, create an…
Taco Bell just announced a ton of new menu items the fast-food chain is unveiling in 2024, and we’re salivating. It all happened recently during a Steve Jobs-esque presentation called…
Fast-food chains have always seemed to be in an arms race over who can dish out the world’s weirdest burger. Part of this has to be a marketing tactic. When…
Fish sticks are great. If you don’t think so, you’ve come to the wrong place. Fish sticks encapsulate the entire concept of fish and chips in one bite; even when…
Girl Scout cookies hold a nostalgic place in my heart — I was the top cookie seller in my troop, after all. But it’s been a while since I’ve eaten…
Not only are Girl Scout cookies delicious, they also pack a nostalgic punch. Sold at booths and online by Girl Scout troops each year — typically from January to April…