This Baseball Team Might Have Been Cursed By Colonel Sanders' Ghost
Perhaps the most odd sports curse involves a Japanese baseball team, Colonel Sanders' ghost, and Democratic Party member and former baseball player Randy Bass.
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Why Some Modern Vineyards Use Cow Skulls In The Soil
It might sound weird, but some biodynamic vineyards put cow skulls in their soil. Here's why it might make your wine better.
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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.
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The Real Reason You Eat Popcorn At The Movie Theater
There's something about movie theater popcorn that completes the movie-going experience, but theaters didn't always serve the salty snack.
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Are Bing Cherries Actually Named After Bing Crosby?
Bing cherries are delicious and sweet. Some believe the cherry was named for the legendary Bing Crosby, but history says otherwise.
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Here's Why Stone Crab Is So Expensive
The price for stone crabs rose unexpectedly in 2021, and the reason crab claws cost so much is likely due to the nature of their procurement.
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The Surprising Reason Potatoes Were Once Illegal In France
There was a brief time in history where the now popular potato was banned in France. Can you even imagine a life without mashed potatoes and french fries?
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The Real Reason There Is Carnauba Wax In Candy
You may not have noticed, but carnauba wax is an ingredient in most candy—here's why.
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Does Soaking Your Dishes Actually Help With Stuck-On Food?
Cooking is all fun and games until you're the last man standing in the kitchen surrounded by a colossal mess of dirty dishes. Does soaking them actually help?
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The Reason Ketchup Can Be Hard To Pour, According To Science
Ketchup is a popular condiment but can sometimes prove difficult to get out of the bottle. Learn more on why this tomato sauce can be a pain to squeeze out.
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This Prep Step Can Change The Way Vegetables Taste
But how much does the way you cut vegetables really matter in the home kitchen, when the end goal is to throw together a quick and tasty dinner?
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There Probably Isn't Castoreum In Your Vanilla. Here's Why
Castoreum comes from a somewhat unusual source and was once used to enhance flavor, but almost no artificial vanilla manufacturers use it anymore.
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Alex Guarnaschelli Always Had This Hungarian Cake On Her Birthday
Alex Guarnaschelli knows a thing or two when it comes to baking cakes, but her love for the baked delicacy goes all the way back to her childhood birthdays.
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You Probably Didn't Know Vegemite Can Conduct Electricity
The beloved Australia spread Vegemite was recently discovered as a conductor of electricity.
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Hawaiian Punch Didn't Start Out As A Drink
Though Hawaiian Punch has become archetypal when it comes to punches, it didn't even start out as punch, or even a beverage.
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This Ingredient Makes Fried Foods Extra Crispy
Fried foods require some modicum of skill to ensure that you're not getting undercooked mozzarella sticks or chicken with skin falling off in soggy clumps.
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The Most Memorable Meal Scott Conant Ever Ate
Celebrity chef and TV personality Scott Conant has had amazing meals in his lifetime, but there's one that takes top spot as his most memorable meal.
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How A Twitter Trend Became The Inspiration For Struggle Meals
The show "Struggle Meals" connects with so many people trying to eat on a budget, but the show's origins might surprise you. It had a "trendy" beginning.
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Häagen-Dazs Just Brought Back This Popular Holiday Flavor For 2021
Häagen-Dazs fans will be excited to know that this festive holiday flavor is back in freezer aisles.
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Controversial Food Combinations We Wish Would Go Away
The very existence of these food combinations raises so many questions. How did people discover them? Why would anyone try them? And why are they so popular?
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How To Tell If An Avocado Has Gone Bad
Avocado fans know ripeness is essential for delicious results. But knowing how to distinguish a good avocado from one that's rotten is less common knowledge.
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What Dunkin' Employees Wish You Knew
Maybe you visit Dunkin' every morning but how much do you really know about the shop? There are a few things Dunkin' employees feel customers should know.
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The Real Reason Patagonia Has A Food Line
What if we told you that you could buy a winter jacket as well as food for your Thanksgiving table all from the same vendor? You actually can with Patagonia.
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This Was Elvis Presley's Last Meal
The final meal of Elvis Presley was a comfort food session that might be enjoyed by many of us.
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The Best Type Of Donut For You, According To Your Zodiac Sign
Mashed has created its own box of a dozen donuts to represent each Zodiac sign. Are you a jelly donut or classic glazed? Read on to find out.
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The Truth About George Aristidou From The Great British Baking Show: Season 12
Here's what to know about baker George Aristidou's time on Season 12 of "The Great British Baking Show."
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What You Should Know About Trader Joe's Food Labels
Trader Joe's has developed a 10-tier checklist (organized by yes's and no's), which every TJ's product must abide by in order to make it on the floor.
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