Most of us have opened an ancient bag of white flour and discovered something horrific — bugs, otherwise knows as flour weevils. It's almost certain that anyone who has used white flour has consumed these tiny beetles in some form. They're no doubt disgusting, but are they dangerous?
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Panera's soups are pretty tasty, and a decent value as well as a not too unhealthy indulgence — under $7 a bowl and just 100 to 360 calories per serving. Still, there are a few things about these soups that may surprise you — starting with the not-so-secret fact that they are frozen, not fresh.
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Does anyone really hit McDonald's in search of health food? There are a few reasons you should avoid ordering salad at Mickey D's, and we've got them here.
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Safety concerns arising from the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak has forced Costco to stop handing out free samples in states including California, Washington, and Florida. Costco has said they don't know when the free sample stations would be reinstated (via USA Today).
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Should you have missed the drink trend that rocketed to stardom in the summer of 2019, hard seltzer is by far the trend of the moment — and it still has plenty of room to grow. Who owns this popular brand?
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As if West Hollywood, California could get any hipper, 7100 Santa Monica Boulevard is set to play house to the Clueless pop-up restaurant, aptly named As If!, when it opens its doors on March 31. Here's what you can expect from this nostalgic dining experience.
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White Claw drinkers have had to make do for a very long time with just five flavors: mango, natural lime, black cherry, ruby grapefruit, and raspberry. Well, not anymore.
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Joey Chestnut will forever be linked in everyone's mind with one particular food product — the hot dog, or, more specifically, the Nathan's Famous hot dog. But he does branch out beyond hot dogs, and recently broke the world record for eating the most Big Macs.
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Out of the 18 ingredients on Beyond's website, some are familiar, like brown rice and salt. Others, like methylcellulose, are a little less so.
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One of the precautions many people are taking is to stock up on basic household items just in case supplies run low or — worst case scenario — we all come under quarantine. What people are stocking up on now, though, might surprise you.
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Decaf coffee is a great option when you want to drink coffee, but are feeling anxious or are afraid it will keep you from being able to sleep. However, contrary to how it sounds, decaf coffee is not completely caffeine-free. How much caffeine is in your cup of decaf?
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Black pepper is a ubiquitous spice that can be found at any grocery store and on practically every dinner table in the United States. But what can you use as a substitute for black pepper if you find you've depleted the reserve in your spice cabinet?
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Vegans and vegetarians who enjoy imitation meat products, such as soy burgers, probably consume seitan regularly, which is a plant-based protein option that often appears in imitation meats. Is it actually good for you, though?
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One thing in-the-know shoppers appreciate is Aldi's small but decent booze selection. Their wine selection also includes a number of higher-end wines that are good enough to go up against pricier bottles. In fact, one such Aldi offering was just named best wine of 2020 by Product of the Year USA.
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There are two different cooking styles associated with Japanese grills and the chefs that use them — teppanyaki and hibachi. What's the difference, though?
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Capers are a staple in recipes like chicken piccata or sprinkled sparingly over bagels and lox, but many home chefs aren't aware of their origins and deep history. What are they, and what do they taste like?
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Most people have probably had the experience of using self-checkout at the grocery store or a drugstore. Often, it's faster. Now, Amazon is taking it one step further and introducing a cashier-less store to the $800 billion grocery business.
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While you may feel very savvy eating leftover potatoes for lunch or dinner, make sure you are cooling and reheating your food safely to avoid regretting those taters the next day — otherwise, you could get sick.
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Ever consider hiring your own celebrity chef? If you were thinking about hosting your own version of Iron Chef for game night, you might consider hiring Bobby Flay. How much will that set you back?
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Just a few months ago, we watched seasonal wildfires devastate Australia. And while it might have seemed inappropriate back then to assess the probable damage the blazes might have caused to the country's vibrant wine industry, vintners and industry representatives have finally begun to do so.
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What exactly is ratatouille? The New York Times describes it as a classic dish from Provence — a "soft, harmonious stew" made with summer vegetables, such as peppers, onions, eggplant, tomatoes, and zucchini, which are drenched in olive oil, and then roasted both separately and all together.
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In-N-Out is a household name despite its scarcity beyond California. But why are people so excited to grab a bite from this seemingly simple fast food chain? In short it's the company's budget-friendly prices and consistently impressive quality. But how do they keep their prices so low?
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However you enjoy cheese, you probably wouldn't expect a particular ingredient when looking at the back of the bag: cellulose, which is often made from wood pulp and helps ensure that the shreds don't all stick together.
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If you've ever thought that the Miller High Life slogan, 'Champagne of Beers,' sounds like a hipster's hashtag from an Instagram story being posted from a cracked booth in a dive bar, you are not alone. Why is it known by this pretentious moniker?
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Dairy Queen Blizzards are most likely famous for one characteristic above the rest: the creamy desserts are thick enough to be served completely upside down with the handle of the spoon pointing directly to the floor. Why is that?
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Have you ever eaten shepherd's pie? Although it's not as well known in the U.S. as pot pie, this UK classic has been providing thrifty Brits with a tasty way to use up leftovers for nearly 200 years. What's really inside of this comforting, tasty dish?
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In China, the epicenter of the coronavirus, factories have shuttered, leading to 'snarled supply chains,' affecting companies in the United States and around the world — even ones as seemingly untouchable as Coca-Cola.
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