“You’re traveling to [city]? You’ve GOT to try the [overrated regional dish]!” No matter where in America you go, there’s likely a famous dish that people will tell you must be sampled. But must it really? Often, these dishes are…
There are a lot of things that define the age of the internet, but debating food preferences is one of the most prevalent. Of course, we’ve had these preferences for generations, but now that we live in the world of…
Believe it or not, Pringles have been around since 1968. The saddle-shaped crisps, iconic can, and cookie-cutter-like manufacturing process were all created to combat the problem of broken potato chips in bags. The crisps (which aren’t technically chips, according to…
Americans think they’ve cornered the market when it comes to fast food, and especially food courts in malls, airports, markets, and other locations. But other countries put America to shame when it comes to places where you can get quality,…
Cooking with cast iron is a go-to for many, a right of passage for some, and intimidating for plenty of people, too. From the proper ways to season and clean your cast iron cookware to what foods are best to…
Everyone loves burgers, but somehow the humble patty melt is too often overlooked. Think of it like a grilled cheese sandwich with a burger patty, some grilled onions, and rye bread thrown in for good measure. The contrast in textures…
Frugal and health-conscious consumers know the disappointment of reaching into the fridge to pull out fresh produce, only to find that it’s already gone bad. The discovery can be particularly…
In the world of fast-food chain restaurants, sides are just as important as the main attraction. Fries or onion rings? Mashed potatoes or coleslaw? There are many options, which is…
Everyone seems to have an opinion about what toppings belong on pizza. But what toppings are actually the most loved and hated in this country? YouGov polled 1,000 Americans to…
Tax Day is one of the most stressful “holidays” of the year. To help take the sting out of paying Uncle Sam and relieve the anxiety of rushing to file…
To bean or not to bean, that’s the real question, at least when it comes to chili. Chances are, you have an opinion on the subject already. It may even…
Sometimes it’s downright dangerous to become attached to a particular snack. After all, you never know when its tenure will come to an end; we’ve seen some extremely disappointing discontinuations…
The diner is a classic piece of American history. And while the traditional diner has all but been replaced by fast-food chains, there still remain a few die-hard examples of…
We’ve all heard it before: Frozen food doesn’t hold a candle to fresh. But is that actually true? From rumors about frozen food being unhealthy to outdated advice about refreezing…
Fast food seems to get more expensive by the minute. Making your own McDonald’s favorites at home is way more cost effective than hitting up the drive-thru all the time,…
We all know that bagels are probably better off fresh-baked from your local shop, but not everybody has access to a gift that wonderful. Some of us have to get…
If you’ve traveled overseas, you might have noticed that some of your favorite American snacks are nowhere to be found in many countries. It’s not because Europeans haven’t heard of…
Dollar menus have gone the way of the dodo. They’ve either been replaced by a low-price menu with creative wording so as not to imply anything costs just $1, or…