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  • Coca-Cola with peanuts inside

    Coca-Cola And Peanuts Are A Snack Combo Rooted In Southern Tradition

    Many Southerners have fond childhood memories of enjoying a bottle of Coca-Cola with peanuts poured inside as a delicious after-school treat.

    By Hayley Sugg 12 months ago Read More
  • Ree Drummond The Pioneer Woman smiling

    The Intense Amount Of Butter Ree Drummond Used While Filming Season One Of The Pioneer Woman

    When filming The Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond goes through an astronomical amount of butter that's better not measured by sticks but by the pound.

    By Sharon Rose 12 months ago Read More
  • sriracha being squeezed into a bowl

    12 Things You Didn't Know About Sriracha

    Sriracha is a spicy condiment that tastes good on practically everything! Even if you're a fan, here's some stuff you probably don't know about the sauce.

    By Felicia Lee 12 months ago Read More
  • ulysses grant during the civil war

    Ulysses S. Grant's Favorite Thing To Eat For Breakfast Was A Little Unhinged

    Like many other U.S. presidents, Ulysses S. Grant's favorite breakfast dish was a little, well, odd. Here's the veggie he started every day with.

    By Hayley Sugg July 15th, 2024 Read More
  • Person holding a Persian donut

    What Makes Persian Donuts Unique From Other Pastries?

    Despite their name, Persian donuts don't come from the Middle East, but the sweet treat (a donut-cinnamon-roll hybrid) actually originates in Ontario, Canada.

    By Khyati Dand July 12th, 2024 Read More
  • fried chicken on plate

    The Little-Known Scottish Origins Of Fried Chicken

    It's impossible to truly track down the definite origins of Southern fried chicken, but we may have evidence that the dish was brought over by Scots immigrants.

    By Parker Johnson July 11th, 2024 Read More
  • Audrey Hepburn smiling

    Audrey Hepburn's Favorite Cake Recipe Has An Aggressive Amount Of Eggs

    Audrey Hepburn was famous for her acting, humanitarian work, and her compassion, but according to her son, she was an avid cook who made a particular cake.

    By Parker Johnson July 9th, 2024 Read More
  • McDonald's Filet O Fish in a blue box

    The Story Behind McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

    So there's an interesting story behind the Filet-O-Fish at McDonald's. For one thing, Ray Kroc truly hated the idea at the beginning.

    By Felicia Lee July 8th, 2024 Read More
  • Bobby Flay at 2024 FanDuel Party at Kentucky Derby

    Bobby Flay's Favorite Steakhouse In NYC Is A Classic Choice

    Bobby Flay's favorite place to get steak in New York City is a classic choice, known for being one of the best steakhouses in the entire country.

    By Arun Kristian Das July 6th, 2024 Read More
  • People serving themselves at Olympic Village dining hall

    What Athletes Are Eating At The 2024 Paris Olympics

    The Olympics is obviously known for its sporting competition, but in recent years, it's equally renowned for what kinds of foods the host country serves.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed July 4th, 2024 Read More
  • Kikkoman double-spigot soy sauce bottles in store

    It's No Coincidence That Soy Sauce Bottles Have 2 Spouts

    Before the late 60s, pouring soy sauce was a feat of effort as the bottles were nearly half a gallon. That changed when Kikkoman designed a brand new cap.

    By Rich Gray July 1st, 2024 Read More
  • overhead of various canned foods

    15 Canned Foods We May Never See Again

    From Pringles Top Ramen Chicken chips (yes, they made those) to Chef Boyardee Spider-Man pasta, we've got a big lineup of canned foods that are history!

    By Emily M Alexander July 1st, 2024 Read More
  • Steak and eggs plate with breakfast potatoes

    The US President That Ate 12 Ounces Of Steak Every Day For Breakfast

    Steak for breakfast? There was time when it was a go-to morning meal. And there was one US president who really enjoyed it, eating 12 ounces every day.

    By Sharon Rose June 30th, 2024 Read More
  • Crustless peanut butter and jelly sandwich triangles with a red apple in the background

    The First Peanut Butter And Jelly Sandwich Featured An Unusual Flavor

    Peanut butter and jelly is usually accompanied by fruity flavors like grape or strawberry, but the first official PB&J sandwich featured interesting choices.

    By Arun Kristian Das June 28th, 2024 Read More
  • two hot dogs with onion sauce on top

    What Makes New York Hot Dogs Taste Unlike Any Other

    Americans are huge consumers of hot dogs with many regional styles all over the country, but this is what makes New York style hot dogs truly stand out.

    By Hayley Sugg June 24th, 2024 Read More
  • Black and white photo of Winston Churchill

    The Booze Winston Churchill Would Often Drink With Lunch

    Winston Churchill was well known to be a hard drinker, and he was partial to this booze during lunch along with other libations throughout the day.

    By Avery Tomaso June 22nd, 2024 Read More
  • Gluten-free cauliflower pizza with veg and arugula

    Salted: Here's What Happened After Shark Tank

    With a goal of creating nutritious fast delivery options, Jeff Appelbaum took his brand Salted and dove into the Tank, but did the Sharks bite?

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt June 17th, 2024 Read More
  • Bottle and glass cup of McClary Bros cranberry drinking vinegar

    McClary Bros Drinking Vinegars: Here's What Happened After Shark Tank

    McClary Bros Drinking Vinegars sought the help of a Shark to expand into a new brewing location, but did any Shark bite at the chance to invest?

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt June 16th, 2024 Read More
  • waiter explaining menu at New York restaurant

    14 Old-Fashioned Restaurant Dishes That Should Return

    You know how certain dishes go out of style at restaurants? Well, here's our old-fashioned picks we think should make a comeback. Beef Wellington, anyone?

    By Lauren Bair June 16th, 2024 Read More
  • Overhead view of Chicago hot dogs on a board

    What Makes Chicago Hot Dogs Different?

    Chicago dogs, which are also known as Depression sandwiches, are immediately identifiable by their copious (and delicious) vegetable toppings.

    By Allie Sivak June 16th, 2024 Read More
  • President Ronald Reagan

    The Colorful Candy Ronald Reagan Ate 720 Bags Of Monthly

    Former president Ronald Reagan had an incredible sweet tooth, with a fondness for one candy in particular, that he ate and 720 bags of monthly.

    By Jennifer Mathews June 15th, 2024 Read More
  • Hands holding Oklahoma onion burger

    The Oklahoma Onion Burger Was Created Out Of Necessity

    If you head to El Reno, Oklahoma, you can try one of the city's famous onion burgers dating back decades, created out of necessity during a Depression.

    By Joey DeGrado June 15th, 2024 Read More
  • Person holding vegan turkey

    Mrs. Goldfarb's Unreal Deli: Here's What Happened After Shark Tank

    Jenny Goldfarb of Mrs. Goldfarb's Unreal Deli sought to get a Shark onboard to expand the company's reach, but did anyone take a bite after tasting the waters?

    By Khyati Dand June 15th, 2024 Read More
  • Tom & Chee grilled cheese melt with tomato soup

    Tom & Chee: Here's What Happened After Shark Tank

    Tom & Chee is a fast casual chain that focuses on grilled cheese, melts, and soups, but how well did the founders swim with the Sharks in the Tank?

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt June 13th, 2024 Read More
  • Chestnut and Kobayashi at the 2009 weigh-in for Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest

    Joey Chestnut And Takeru Kobayashi Are Having A One-On-One Hot Dog Eating Contest On Netflix

    Competitive eaters Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi are facing off for the first time in 15 years on a Labor Day Netflix live-streaming event.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt June 13th, 2024 Read More
  • Nathan's famous hot dog eating contest

    The Popular Origin Story Of The Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest Is A Myth

    Nathan's hot dog eating contest was built on a lie - well at least its long touted origin story is totally a myth. Here's the truth of how it started.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed June 12th, 2024 Read More
  • Colorized portrait of Mark Twain

    Mark Twain's Favorite Whiskey Cocktail Was A Cherished Classic

    Mark Twain produced many famous works, from his tales of Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer to his travel logs. However, the famed author also loved a classic cocktail.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt June 10th, 2024 Read More
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