How Absinthe Earned The Nickname 'The Green Fairy'
Absinthe has a bit of a bad reputation, but historically, this high-alcohol spirit has been called "the green fairy" as a term of endearment. Here's why.
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Mistakes Everyone Makes When Cooking Eggplant
To help restore the good name of this much-maligned fruit, here's how you can avoid the mistakes everyone makes when cooking eggplant to make it delicious.
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The Clever Air-Fryer Hack That Emerged After The Cosori Recall
One good thing did emerge after Cosori recalled over a million air fryers, and that would be a hack for fitting more food in smaller air fryers.
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The Salty Ingredient Your Low-Abv Cocktails Are Missing
If you find your low-ABV cocktails are a bit lacking in flavor, there is one ingredient you can add to give them a little more complexity: a tincture of salt.
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The First Ever Dairy Queen And What It Was Like To Eat There
Dairy Queen is an American dessert icon, but the DQ we know today has a much more expansive menu than the brand initially had when it launched in 1940.
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The 400-Year-Old Pub You Didn't Know Ian McKellen Owned
Did you know that Ian McKellen owns a 400-year-old pub? The acclaimed actor is only a part of the bar's storied history.
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Here's Why You Should Never Use A Cast Iron Pan To Make Homemade Caramel Sauce
While we're certainly not discouraging you from whipping up some homemade caramel sauce, we do have to recommend you not use cast iron cookware in the process.
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The First Ever Fogo De Chão & What It Was Like To Eat There
Founded by two sets of brothers in southern Brazil in the late 1970s, Fogo de Chão had humble beginnings before it grew into a huge international chain.
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The Origins Of The Loaded Baked Potato Have Ties To A Famous Railway
If you love a loaded baked potato, you can thank the construction of a famous United States railway for bringing this dish to hungry workers in the 1900s.
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The Truth About Drake's Virginia Black Whiskey
Is pop-music superstar Drake passionate about his whiskey, called Virginia Black? We're not sure Drake even likes whiskey.
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Why A Shortage Of This Gas Is Hurting The Food Industry
Carbon dioxide is that effervescent gas adding sparkle to an otherwise mundane drink. Here's why a shortage may be hurting the food and drink industry.
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Nigella Lawson's All Time Favorite Cakes Are 'Cut-And-Come-Again'
Nigella Lawson is known for keeping things simple -- and her approach to dessert is no different. Her favorite cakes are "cut-and-come-again" for good reason.
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Sookju Namul: The Korean Salad That Puts Bean Sprouts In The Limelight
Do you need an easy side dish to impress a crowd? Enter sookju namul, a Korean salad that puts bean sprouts in the limelight. Here's how to make it.
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The Exclusive Taco Bell Snacks Reddit Swears Are Real
These Taco Bell snacks are being tested at an exclusive location, Redditors say.
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How Subway Clapped Back At John Oliver
John Oliver recently set his sights on Subway, dedicating 26 minutes of his show to criticizing the sandwich chain. Naturally, Subway was quick to respond.
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The Sweet And Tart Apricot Drink That's A Ramadan Staple In The Middle East
Have you tried the sweet and tart apricot drink that's a Ramadan staple in the Middle East? It's a specialty for the celebration.
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How To Tell When Buttermilk Has Gone Bad
If you have a carton of buttermilk in your fridge and want to know if it's still good to use, you may want to know a few signs of spoiling you can look out for.
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The Reason Andrew Zimmern Loves Cyprus
Andrew Zimmern loves Cyrus. You may be surprised to know what fuels his passion for this specific region and why he is enchanted by its people.
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The Untold Truth Of Wetzel's Pretzels
The taste of a Wetzel's pretzel can be at once nostalgic but also deeply satisfying, and the history of the mall staple offers plenty of twists and turns.
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14 Spice Blends From Around The World
Spice blends are part of what makes the culinary customs of each country unique. Discover our favorites and get inspired to use them in your own kitchen.
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Burger King Ads Are Tricking You. Here's How
Burger King's advertisement for their Tendercrisp burger was banned. Here's why and how Burger King's ads are tricking you.
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Why It's So Hard To Describe American Food
American food comes in many shapes and different styles. Here's why it's so hard to describe American food.
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TikTok's Healthy Heinz Ketchup Copycat Replaces Corn Syrup With A Nutritious Alternative
If you're trying to make copycat ketchup, you don't want to just replace the HFCS with granulated sugar. There's a sticky alternative that boasts nutrients.
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TikTok's Latest Bad Idea Is Turning Medicine Into Craft Ice
TikTok boasts a wealth of great food tips -- and some bad ones, too. The platform's latest bad idea turns medicine into craft ice, which we don't recommend.
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Expert Tests Whether TikTok's Egg Crack Challenge Is Real
Mashed decided to consult a bonafide eggs-pert, Jocelyn Drexinger, about a new TikTok challenge involving a supposedly new and improved way to crack an egg.
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Here's What French Toast Is Called In France
You might be surprised to know that the history of French toast doesn't trace back to France. Nor do the French merely call the dish "toast."
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Here's How To Get Cast On Food Network Star
What do you need to do in order to get the chance to even be a part of "Food Network Star" and present yourself to TV audiences? Read on to find out everything!
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