Did you know that there's some rather interesting trivia associated with Burger King? Like it hired acclaimed actress Sarah Michelle Gellar as a child. There's something else you should know about Burger King, specifically its first outlet.
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While the tradition and lore of imbibing mead has been around since 3000 BCE, as Eater tells us, fast forward to present day and mead is having a moment, becoming hip and trendy. Thrillist notes the number of meaderies is on the rise. In the last 10 years, they've grown from 150 to 500.
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What is not to like about rainbow sprinkles? Two tablespoons can also deliver 10-20 grams of sugar, roughly what you would get from half a can of soda. There is even more to watch out for when it comes to rainbow sprinkles if you're vegan.
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In 1963, Coca-Cola introduced its first diet soda, calling it "Tab" stylized as "TaB." Despite a popular rumor, the name wasn't meant to stand for "totally artificial beverage." By 1980, Tab ruled as queen of all the diet sodas. Now, after 57 years, Coca-Cola said it is discontinuing the beverage.
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Glamorgan sausages are a thrifty vegetarian sausage that was a favorite during World War II, when meat was harder to come by. What sets these vegetarian sausages apart is their use of cheese as the main ingredient.
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There are both pluses and minuses of drinking fresh lime juice, triple sec, and tequila, better known as a margarita, on a daily basis. When you drink a margarita every day, your body is taking in lots of sugar, but the tequila might be helping your digestive system as well.
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Although he doesn't have an outright feud with Ramsay, French chef Eric Ripert has openly spoken out about the huge disservice that Ramsay's TV persona and shows do for the culinary industry at large, as it paints the kitchen environment and chefs in a less than stellar manner.
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The City of Angels is home to competitive eater L.A. Beast, and he's a stomach-stuffing force to be reckoned with. The YouTube star regularly puts his stomach to the test and in turn, he's amassed a legion of devoted fans. Prepare yourself for the eating phenomenon that is L.A. Beast.
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The world of organic parsley is in upheaval, ever since a customer tested a batch of the dried herb distributed by wholesale company High Quality Organics and confirmed it to be contaminated with Salmonella. If you've bought parsley at Walmart recently some of your spices may be affected.
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The best pizza to be had in Jeffersonville, Indiana is at a place named Boombazz, which is a shame, because it was from Rocky's that 15-year-old John Schnatter learned to make pizza. And it was from yet another establishment, Mick's Lounge, that Schnatter would eventually open the first Papa John's.
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As you shower your spaghetti and meatballs with that prized grated cheese, consider this: what you think is Parmesan might be the farthest thing from it.
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Burger King, already known for its expansive menu filled with every kind of fast food burger you can think of, tried something new in 2016 and introduced hot dogs for its customers to try. The chain decided to offer their hot dogs two ways, the Classic and Chill Cheese dogs.
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Cravings are thought to hit when the body is in need of something, specifically a nutrient. So, who normally experiences cravings for steaks? Health Digest states that menstruating people and older folks are the most common demographics when it comes to this almost insatiable need for red meat.
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Chick-fil-A is known not just for its dishes but also its sauces. And guess what? The Chick-fil-A signature sauce was originally referred to by other names when it first got popular. Read on for the lowdown on one of the most infamous sauces in the industry.
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Boasting a light and airy crust with a pleasingly crunchy exterior, Detroit-style pizza is an oft-underrated pizza gem that could have only been born in the Motor City. The main secret to its distinctive flavor is baked into Detroit's history.
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We love making gingerbread cookies so much, we can't wait to bake them and savor their chewy and crunchy goodness. Unfortunately, skipping the direction that says to chill the dough for a couple of hours before rolling it out is a really bad idea.
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Soy sauce and ponzu are two of the top sauces within the Japanese cooking culture. They may have a slightly similar color, but they are two completely different sauces and are paired distinctly with different dishes due to their different flavor profiles.
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While all restaurants, from the mom-and-pop diner to the big chains, have been hurt by forced closures and stay-at-home orders intended to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus, the chains have benefited in ways small, independent restaurants couldn't.
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Sicily is home to busiate, small spirals that bring to mind old telephone cords, and the neighboring isle of Sardinia has its own singular pasta shape. Su filindeu translates to threads of god, and there are only three people who know how to craft this delicate, laborious pasta.
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When McDonald's partnered with Travis Scott and J Balvin on special meals, the chain's goal was to regain appeal with "younger African-American and multicultural consumers"; but two historians who have written about McDonald's relationship with race are suggesting something more devious.
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You might be used to just choosing between red and green grapes at the grocery store, but if you pay attention to the produce section, you might occasionally see a few unusual varieties. Among them are witch finger grapes, which look completely unlike any grape we're used to seeing.
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Last time, we experienced a coin shortage and the time before that, toilet paper deprivation. Now, as the coronavirus pandemic follows our shift in seasons, we see a new shortage trending: Mason jars. Specifically, the lids for the jars.
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ver the years, new strands of apple pie emerged, including Dutch and French apple pie (tarte tatin). If you see them offered on a menu, they are very different. According to Leaf, Dutch apple pie sports a crumble top, while French apple pie is baked upside down and served without a top crust.
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Fritos did not get rid of their Frito Bandito mascot because they wanted to; it took a 1971 lawsuit against the brand claiming the cartoon, depicting an unwholesome Mexican stereotype, defamed the character of everyone in the US with Mexican heritage for them to retire the Bandito.
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Seen as a healthy carb substitute, cauliflower is being tried like never before by health-conscious eaters across the nation. Cauliflower may just be the hottest vegetable around right now. But overcooked cauliflower is gross.
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Midwesterners are no doubt familiar with Jewel-Osco, especially if you live in Illinois. But while it's now a popular Midwestern chain, Jewel-Osco hasn't always been a household name in Illinois. In fact, it didn't even start out as a grocery store.
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McDonald's sells its food for cheap and still makes bank. So how do they do it? Well, it's time to find out why a meal at McDonald's is so cheap.
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