While many of these fast food mascots might seem rather dull on the surface, look a little closer and you'll begin to notice some strange, maybe even unsettling qualities. They all have one goal in common, however, to get you in the door and eating. If you ignore their odd traits, that's on you.
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We've all heard of "crimes against food," but it turns out laws involving food are totally real (and in some cases, totally ridiculous). We decided to round up some of the weirdest food legislation that has passed into law. Laugh all you want, but seriously, we didn't make this stuff up.
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When it comes to food, Disneyland does not disappoint. But while you happily gobble up ginormous turkey legs and suck down refreshing Dole Whips as you stroll down Main Street, you've probably never stopped to think about the story behind some of the most iconic Disneyland fare.
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The details matter when it comes to iced coffee. Here are just a few of the ways you may be messing up your cold morning brew.
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There are a surprising number of things that can go wrong with ice, starting with the oh-so-common presence of fecal bacteria and getting no better from there. No matter how much you love a frosty soda or a chilled martini, these are all the reasons to skip the ice next time you order a drink.
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Experimenting with fun twists on burgers can be incredibly delicious. Read on to find out about some clever ways to have fun with burger grilling this season.
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It's summer, which means frozen drinks are a delicious way to both cool off and get your boozy buzz on. Here are the ones you should try.
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Healthy eating goes beyond what foods we choose. It turns out that how we prepare our food can also have a major impact on our nutrition.
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We scope out original restaurant recipes to figure out how you can recreate the magic of these dishes in your own kitchen. From hot, crispy hash browns à la McDonalds to Krispy Kreme's classic glazed donuts, we've rounded up all the breakfast copycat recipes you've been waiting for.
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If you're a fan of Chick-fil-A or their famous sauce (and really, who can have one without the other?) there's a good chance you have some questions. How was it invented? And what in the world is it made of? Keep reading to find out about this sauce's crazy roots.
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The world's most expensive coffee is something they'll never sell at Starbucks. Wait until you find out where this super-exclusive coffee comes from.
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Those who aren't Costco shoppers might wonder what keeps people coming back, but those who shop there regularly are in the know: It's their Kirkland Signature line, and it happens to be one of the store's secrets to success. Here's what you need to know about the popular private label.
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Looking to bring something veggie-filled to your next summer cookout? We've got a round-up of the best vegetarian dishes that are sure to shine.
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If you get queasy just passing the live lobster tanks in a seafood restaurant, we have news for you: Andrew Zimmern says you're missing out on some of the most amazing flavors the world has to offer. He told Mashed that the very best bites are not for the faint of heart.
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Clever marketing and the power of a soda giant has boosted its popularity, but is vitaminwater really that healthy and full of vitamins?
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We love candy, but sometimes it goes terribly wrong. Here are some of the worst candies that we should have never had to try. Whether you were introduced to these at school, through your parents, or in a goody bag after a child's birthday party, there's a good chance you were less than impressed.
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Sometimes you want a sweet treat but don't feel like leaving the house. Making a dessert from scratch is one option, but can often mean searching the pantry for a lot of ingredients. That's not exactly a fast track to dessert. Thankfully, these desserts can be made with just 3 ingredients!
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Sometimes you want that favorite dish from your favorite restaurant without leaving the house. We've all been there, right? Lucky for you, we've rounded up all of our restaurant copycat recipes to give you a full menu of meals you can make right from home.
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The holidays are approaching faster than anyone can really believe, and in a year maybe a little too full of home cooking, cookbooks are the perfect gift for just about anyone in 2020. From offerings from chefs Joanna Gaines to food scientist Nik Sharma, these are the best cookbooks of 2020.
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Born in 1994 in Dallas, Texas, Wingstop has grown to include more than 1,500 locations around the world and has earned a legion of fans who love the wing chain.
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The Dollar Menu at your favorite fast food place may seem like a great idea, but across America, those super cheap menus are disappearing. Why? It's actually a complicated combination of a lot of things, and some are very surprising.
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It is now easier than ever to find and buy great and truly unique bottles of wine online. Here are ten of the best places to get your wine online.
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Chicago's notorious restaurant with snarky servers is back after a hiatus of several years. Read on to learn 11 facts about the popular diner Ed Debevic's.
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These are the whiskeys we're most excited about in 2020 and you're bound to love them too.
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For nearly 70 years, KFC's menu has evolved with various chicken offerings always coming and going. This is what the menu looked like the year you were born
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There have been a few secrets lurking in fast food joints, many of which came to light during the last ten years, and we decided to recap them to reflect on all of the crazy things we have learned. Here are the shady things revealed about fast food in the past decade.
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As a food writer, I feel it's important for me to open up about my lovey-dovey feelings for white chocolate, to enable a safe space for others to emerge.
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