While Chester may be, as he reminded Doritos in this YouTube diss track, the "Flamin' Hot OG," he is actually not the first mascot for these neon-orange corn snacks. His predecessor was a different sort of creature altogether; actually a tiny little mouse.
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Pozole, while it may not be the kind of thing you can find on the menu of the most popular of quasi-Mexicanfast-food chains like Chipotle and Taco Bell, is a traditional Mexican food that you should not miss. It would be a lot less popular, however, if it was still made with the original recipe.
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You're probably not assuming Hot Pockets are a beacon of health and wellness and a few unpronounceable ingredients are expected. Here's what you're eating.
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Is there anything better than the heavenly mix of chocolate and peanut butter? It doesn't matter if you're craving something sweet or something salty, Reese's peanut butter cups always deliver. Let's take a look inside the history of this great American candy.
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Tyson Foods is a brand that's synonymous with grocery store chicken, especially of the frozen variety, but there's a lot more to company than chicken nuggets. In fact, the company probably has their hands on a lot more of your food than you think — even some of your favorite drive-through fare.
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What goes into your chili recipe is limited only by your imagination. Some outside-the-box ingredients are actually not so secret. Lots of people have reported adding chocolate or coffee, or even peanut butter, to their chili. Almost unmentioned, though, is one particular fruit.
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Even though Aldi is a Germany-based supermarket chain, it's become a major grocery brand in the U.S., where it operates around 1,600 stores across 35 states. You might have noticed you don't hear background music playing during your grocery runs to Aldi. Why is that?
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For the sixth straight week, snack sales are up for Mondelez, the company that owns brands like Ritz crackers and Oreo cookies. Sales aren't up because people are hoarding them, though.
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We're just weeks away from a meat shortage, but executive action on the part of the White House may keep that from happening. Just a few days after one of the country's biggest meat processing companies suspended operations, President Donald Trump has taken executive action to keep plants open.
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Have you ever imagined eating leftovers with the family from The Incredibles? Or going to Toy Story's iconic Pizza Planet with Woody and Buzz and eating pizza and winning a three-eyed Alien? Well, now you can. Sort of, as Pixar has created its very own YouTube cooking channel.
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It seems like celery, which has a crunchy snap when it's fresh, can wilt in just hours. However, similar to asparagus, which you can grant an extended shelf life if you store it a little differently than you're used to, you can make sure your celery maintains its crunch with one simple maneuver.
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With a plethora of ever-evolving flavors, Doritos have spurred many rankings and debates over the years, but the now-iconic Cool Ranch variety has been firmly established as Doritos royalty.
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Like all fast food chains which have gone on to establish themselves as competitors on the global stage, Wendy's started with a single location of its restaurant, famous for its square burgers. If you wanted to visit the original Wendy's, well, you're going to have a hard time doing so.
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Almond milk is one of the best milk alternatives if you're vegan, lactose intolerant, or simply aren't a fan of the taste of cow's milk. How can you tell if it's gone bad?
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In the mid-1800s, there were thousands of varieties of apples growing across the United States. Where are all those varieties now?
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One undeniable truth about people is that as a whole, we love coffee. Not all coffee is created equally, though. Keurig is taking the coffee world on with convenience and disposable cups as their weapon.
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Food trucks can be a quick, convenient, and sometimes tasty way to explore new menus, but it's also a dining option that can come at a cost. So before you go crazy at that next street festival, there are some things you should know about food trucks that may cause you to have second thoughts.
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What led Tyler Florence to be a cook in the first place? In an interview with Williams Sonoma, the chef admits that when he was a teenager he really wanted money for a car. His parents told him that if he wanted something, he was going to have to get a job and pay for it on his own.
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Martha Stewart is the ultimate homemaking maven. She is a more than just a household name when it comes to crafting, cooking, baking, and gardening. And you know if there's something that Martha Stewart doesn't like, you should probably take notice.
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With so many people turning to bread baking for comfort during uncertain times and under shelter-in-place orders, a mass shortage of yeast has swept across the country. When will you be able to buy it again?
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The word 'grits' is derived from 'grist,' which is the name indigenous people in Virginia gave to a ground corn dish they ate and shared with British colonists.
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Sushi is arguably one of Japan's best-loved food exports. The small bites, consisting of seasoned rice and thin slivers of delicately sliced raw fish, have become a global favorite, and while sushi bars are everywhere, there is something that these sushi bars seem to be missing — a female chef.
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Lucky Charms has remained popular for more than half a century, but fans of the iconic cereal may be surprised by how much they don't know about it.
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Prosecco and champagne are both sparkling wines from Europe. They're a great option for celebrating a special occasion, or for the beginning bottle of a night spent pairing bottles with home-cooked dishes for a festive meal. But what exactly is the difference between the two?
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The pandemic isn't just having a major impact on grocery stores and restaurants, but has also impacted the sale of frozen pizzas — and now draft beer.
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The ice cream cone comes in many different forms. There is the softer cone associated with soft serve; the harder, crunchier type; and everyone's favorite, waffle cones. These cones have an interesting history going back more than a century.
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If you are unfamiliar with artichokes, these spiky green vegetables are actually the bud of a plant that is part of the thistle family. As delicious as they are, you should never eat them whole. Here's why.
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