Outrageous, over-the-top milkshakes — sometimes referred to as “freakshakes” — were a huge trend that exploded sometime around 2016. The weirder and more insane the toppings, the better, so people were sipping on unruly monstrosities just for a good Instagram…
Microwaves are one of the most convenient kitchen appliances you can own. But there are plenty of things you should never even put in them, from certain foods to aluminum foil. (If you don’t know why you should avoid foil,…
Fast-food breakfasts offer plenty of conveniences, like quickly pulling up to a McDonald’s drive-thru to grab an egg McMuffin on your way to work. But for those mornings when you have a bit more time and want to sit down…
Costco has always done everything a traditional grocery store does (in a bigger, better way), but one thing has always been missing: a fresh sushi counter. Sure, sushi isn’t usually a grocery store’s strongest suit, but Costco rarely misses. Enter…
Flying an American flag on your house or sporting a flag bumper sticker on your vehicle can definitely show the world your patriotism. But supporting American businesses is just as worthwhile. And fortunately, Costco makes it easy to do so,…
Burgers have humble origins, but that doesn’t mean they’re incapable of scaling up. Way up. Shockingly priced burgers exist all over this country, from Florida to Las Vegas to Michigan. One of them even costs a whopping 20 grand. Want…
You can be a good cook, but a terrible baker. While cooking offers room to improvise, baking often requires that you follow the directions to a T. If you are someone…
Pepsi and Coke. Skippy and Jif. Those two brothers that live across the street from each other and make Twix bars. There are so many great rivalries in this world,…
Club sandwiches are a staple diner food, and many restaurant chains have them on the menu, too. Typically, the sandwich is stacked high on toast with turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato,…
You’d think heating up a frozen pizza is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Just toss it in the oven and bam, dinner is served. As it turns out, we…
We’ve all had that quintessential diner experience, where the food is homey, the service is snappy, the conversation flows, and the coffee keeps coming. But we can’t all get out…
There’s no such thing as too much pizza. That’s why so many successful pizzerias have turned their businesses into small chains. Regional restaurants are better able to cater to local…
Reducing one’s sodium (salt) intake can be highly beneficial for individuals with conditions such as high blood pressure, kidney disease, or liver problems in managing and reducing the risk of…
If you’re like most Americans, you eat pizza at least once or twice a week without batting an eye, but how much do you really know about this cheap and…
It’s surprisingly not as intuitive as you might think to know which fruits you should and shouldn’t store in your fridge. It’s natural to automatically want to toss it all…
It’s easy to find great whiskey without breaking the bank, but sometimes life calls for a special occasion. When times of true celebration are upon us, it can feel good…
Frozen vegetables can be a real time- and money-saving shortcut in the kitchen. But not every veggie will be as tasty frozen as it is fresh. Freezing changes the taste…
Even though they date back to ancient Greece (and possibly earlier), there aren’t many things in the U.S. food scene more American than a pancake. Every person has their way…