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From Plague To Plate: How The Fried Egg Overcame A Food Safety Scandal
Fried eggs may seem like a simple breakfast, but they actually have a lot going on. Here's the dramatic, controversial food safety history of fried eggs. -
12 Foods That Somehow Taste Better At A Diner Than At Home
Should you learn the secrets of diner chefs or just go eat at a diner? Here's a look at those better-at-a-diner foods and what it takes to make them that way. -
Sneaky Ways You're Being Tricked Into Buying Fake Food
Some foods at grocery stores or restaurants aren't always what you think they are. Here are some sneaky ways you're being tricked into buying fake food. -
The 6 Best And 6 Worst Grocery Stores To Buy Cakes
Homemade cakes are the best. Unfortunately, most people don't have the time to make one. We've got the info you need to find the ideal grocery store cake. -
The Rise And Fall Of TV Dinners
While frozen TV dinners many seem less than desirable today, this quintessentially American convenient lunch and dinner experience has long and proud origins. -
Fast Food Chains That Failed In Other Countries And The Reasons Why
American love dining on fast food, but the same can't be said for international customers. Some chains completely failed when expanding overseas. -
The Best Barbecue Sauces To Try At Your Next Cookout
There are many bottled barbecue sauces on the market that can seriously enhance what you’re cooking. Here are a few of the best to try at your next cookout. -
12 Groceries That Might Be Hard To Find This Holiday Season
If you can find the items on this list, enjoy them while you can. In the years to come, they may become too expensive for your holidays or vanish altogether. -
We Tried The Cheapest Instant Pot Knockoff On Amazon. Here's How It Went
If you want an Instant Pot but are put off by the price, good news — there's a cheaper option. We tested it out to see if the knockoff is worth the money. -
Where To Get The Absolute Best Bread In The US
It's hard to imagine anything better than the smell of freshly baked bread. Enjoy the best loaf every time with our list of the top bread spots in the country. -
What Exactly Is Corned Beef?
Corned beef seems synonymous with Saint Patrick's Day, but in reality, there's a lot less Irish and a lot more Jewish about corned beef than you might think. -
The Real Difference Between Cheap Vs Expensive Steak
It's worth knowing the differences between cheap and expensive beef. Here are the differences between cheap and expensive steak and what that means for you. -
15 Popular Sushi Rolls Ranked Worst To Best
From Philadelphia rolls to dragon rolls, the sushi rainbow is a complex one with a multitude of flavors. We've ranked American sushi rolls from top to bottom. -
The 16 Best Tips And Tricks For Roasting A Turkey
Everyone has their own unique ideas about how to cook a turkey. We're making it easier for you with this list of the best roasting tips and tricks. -
11 Canned Chili Brands, Ranked Worst To Best
Canned chili is a cheap meal, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's a good meal. So which canned chili is worth your buck? Read on to find out. -
We Tried Burger King's New Ghost Pepper Chicken Nuggets. Here's How It Went
We tried Burger King's new Ghost Pepper Chicken Nuggets with an open mind and, shall we say, certain expectations when it came to heat. Here's what we found. -
14 Popular Sausage Brands, Ranked Worst To Best
Before you spark up the grill, check out our ranking of the most popular sausage brands from worst to best. -
We Tried Taco Bell's New Crispy Chicken Sandwich Taco: Here's What You Need To Know
We don't care if Taco Bell's new Crispy Chicken Sandwich Taco is a sandwich or a taco. We just wanted to know if it tastes good. Here's our answer. -
17 Sparkling ICE Flavors, Ranked Worst To Best
When it comes to sparkling water, Sparkling ICE has the competition beat with flavor variety. Some are better than others though, and we've ranked'em all. -
12 Popular Ice Cream Brands, Ranked Worst To Best
We've taken the liberty of ranking popular ice cream brands in order from worst to best. It was a hard, thankless job, but someone had to do it. -
Popular Panda Express Menu Items, Ranked Worst To Best
We've tried the most popular items on the Panda Express menu and have ranked them here, in order of worst to best. You're welcome, fast food fans. -
The Biggest Scandals To Ever Hit MasterChef
Whether it's from contestants, judges, or even a dish, MasterChef has had a few scandals around the world. These are some of the biggest MasterChef scandals yet -
Rare Times Gordon Ramsay Was Actually Impressed By Food
Gordon Ramsay doesn't hold back when it comes to food - but not every reaction is negative. Here are a few of the rare moments he is actually impressed. -
The Untold Truth Of Starbucks
Starbucks is a complex organization with a vivid history and a host of bizarre little quirks. Here's everything you probably don't know about it. -
The Strange History Of Candy Corn
If you're one of the people who can't stand candy corn, you might not realize that candy corn has a long and very weird history you can appreciate. -
IHOP: 17 Facts About The Pancake Palace
IHOP is your go-to spot when you get a craving for pancakes, but there are still plenty of things you might not know about this American family favorite.