The grocery store is filled with unnecessary plastic, and one of the biggest offenders is produce wrapped in plastic. In addition to being wasteful and difficult to unpack, it is also bad for the planet and your health.
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By the 1980s, everybody and their mother knew that it took 25 pints of bread and butter pickles to make it through a school year's worth of school lunches. Where do these inexplicably delicious pickles come from, and how did they get their name?
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Bourbon is undoubtedly the pride of Kentucky. And it's a well-deserved pride: making bourbon is an art. But every reward comes with a little bit of risk. Regarding the art of bourbon, Kentucky has seen its fair share of fires, collapses, and whiskey-infested rivers.
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Don Katz, a Brandeis University neuropsychologist, told the outlet that color and smell play as much of a factor in the way we perceive things tasting, as actual flavoring does. Katz stated that years ago Skittles realized it was cheaper to change the color and scent of each candy than the flavor.
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We've all likely eaten some form of processed meat in our lives. This includes many delicious meats like bacon, cold cuts, beef jerky, and hot dogs. But while these items may taste appetizing, the impact they have on our health is harder to swallow.
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Nothing's more refreshing during a long airplane journey than an ice-cold beverage. But wait, because if there is one thing medical researchers and flight attendants agree on, it's to refrain from asking for ice when you're on a flight. But don't just stay away from ice cubes.
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The innovators who come up with new Doritos flavors probably thought they were really on to something when they created Doritos Guacamole. But while Doritos Guacamole arrived in 2003, it was discontinued in 2006. Why is that?
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Cult seltzer maker LaCroix appears determined to bring the tropics to us this summer. The company's latest no calorie, no sugar, no sodium offerings include two new flavors that have "beach" written all over them: Coconut Cola and Cubana Mojito.
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The First Lady tends to set the culinary tone of the entire country, but Melania isn't about sharing her secrets. Here's everything we know about what she eats.
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Bottled water can be good to have on hand on an outing or in your house in case of an emergency. But if you have a stash of bottled water somewhere, one of the most important things to do is keep it out of the sun.
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It's easy to think everything Mother Nature wills into existence is good for us and for the most part that's true. Fruits and vegetables are good! They're healthy, tasty, and full of vitamins. There are some sleepers in the bunch, though, that can sneak up and wreck your diet if you're not careful.
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Irish whiskey may be the drink of choice for many on Saint Patrick's Day. But you don't have to wait. Here's everything you should know about Irish whiskey.
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As with many unusual dishes, you just have to know where to look. Searching for a dessert that features meat? Look to Turkey, a country known for its meat preparations (kebabs galore) as well as its desserts (baklava!), and apparently for both of them combined.
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We should be eating acorns? Really? To answer your question: yes, they're edible when properly prepared. Maybe it sounds new to you, but really, it's not a far cry from peanut butter, almond milk, or cheese made from cashews. And acorns have been consumed for centuries.
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Black pepper comes in two varieties and if you're on a budget, typically, ground black pepper is significantly cheaper, while peppercorns are on the pricier side. So why is there a premium placed on whole peppercorns? And what's the benefit of grinding them yourself?
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Sparkling wines, including champagne, are further delineated by different varieties, such as brut and extra dry. Is there really a major distinction between these two designations?
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In the same way that the number 23 is associated with Dr Pepper, and how Kentucky Fried Chicken has 11 herbs and spices in its famous batter, there are definitely people who associate Heinz ketchup with the number 57, which has graced its bottles for decades.
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Baking has exploded during quarantine. Sourdough bread and frog bread went viral, but neither is great for beginners. Then came banana bread, whose big moment isn't seeming to end. Mashed spoke with food history expert Katherine Spiers, who explained a few reasons behind the phenomenon.
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Where's the beef? And the pork, and the poultry, and all of those other carnivore must-haves that you just can't barbecue without? In the wake of the pandemic, meat shortages have become a reality, but we're left wondering: why did it happen in the first place and why is it still happening?
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Although tomato-based dishes are popular year-round, out-of-season tomatoes are flavorless, and often you are going to be better off using canned ones, rather than bland greenhouse-grown tomatoes. But, the sheer number of types of canned tomatoes can be confusing.
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It's no secret that Wegmans is a fan favorite among grocery shoppers lucky enough to live near a location, and perhaps it has to do with its fresh produce.
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There are safe and unsafe ways to enjoy alcohol, and Everclear is definitely one of the latter. Here's why.
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Opening a franchise of an established fast-food restaurant is widely considered one of the best ways to get your feet wet in the business world. However, opening a new Wendy's location entails a rather large chunk of change.
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Using the sous vide method (aka boiling in a bag) to make an omelet seems pretty straightforward. According to this hack, all you need for perfect omelets is a pot of boiling water, your ingredients, and a sealable plastic bag. If this seems too good to be true, that's because it kind of is.
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Did you know that one of the hottest new gluten-free flours out there actually comes from one of the most ordinary food staples you'll find in the supermarket? We're talking about banana flour.
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Healthy and fast food aren't often used in the same sentence. Even fast food salads get a bad reputation, thanks to the addition of high-fat, salty ingredients like bacon, fried chicken, cheese, cheese, and more cheese. If you're searching for an alternative, look no further: Wendy's has your back.
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Grapes seem like a pretty innocuous choice when it comes to a quick snack, or something to throw on a platter with cheese and crackers. But surprisingly, especially for those who are watching their waistlines, grapes are not a particularly nutritious choice.
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