It's a great day for McDonald's fans — the chain has finally gone nationwide with its latest entry into the Great Chicken Sandwich War. What do the new McDonald's chicken offerings entail?
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Lately, as craft cocktails become increasingly popular, you may be starting to see mezcal on your snootier type of bar menu. So what is mezcal, anyway? Is it just some upmarket name for tequila, or are the two actually different types of liquor?
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When we were children, few things could make us feel grown up like a glass of Shirley Temple. The original mocktail was invented in the 1930s, but it gaining new life at the hands (and taste buds) of the Shirley Temple King.
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Popeyes employees have recently witnessed some pretty crazy situations thanks to the chicken sandwich. It's not all chicken chaos though — in fact, the job has a few perks. Straight from the employees of Popeyes, here's what it's like to work for one of the biggest names in fast food chicken.
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Einkorn flour is kind of a stealth superfood, as it has yet to gain the same kind of buzz that surrounds ancient grains in general. Why should you make your bread using this type of flour?
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Because restaurant 'wasabi' isn't real wasabi anyway, its flavor isn't too difficult to replicate at home, which is great news if you don't have a tube of wasabi on hand.
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Chef Tom Colicchio's high profile has only heightened thanks to his association with Top Chef, yet how much do fans of the show really know about Colicchio?
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In light of Sunday's fatal helicopter crash involving former Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, suddenly the idea of a mascot funeral just doesn't seem so funny anymore. Planters released a statement on Monday that the company "has paused all campaign activities."
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The next time you go to the dairy section of your local supermarket, you may want to look at the number of non-dairy or alternative milks which have taken root in spaces once reserved for cow's milk. What is actually in those plant-based milks, though?
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If you want to be like Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, here's some bad news for you: You won't be eating very often. One of the most controversial — and hard-to-imitate — aspects of his routine may be his practice of intermittent fasting, since he only eats just one meal per day.
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Opinions may be divided on whether New Jersey or New York bagels are best, but Jersey does seem to be leading in one category, at least: most expensive bagel currently available to order from a regular restaurant menu.
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They're usually served in paper-thin shavings, sitting atop a gently-flavored canvas of egg, pasta, or risotto. They may not look like much, but to chefs and gourmets around the world, truffles are the diamonds of gastronomy.
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When you go out for coffee, are you looking for the place with the best-tasting brew, or would you rather get the most buzz for your buck? One chain touts the most caffeine in their coffee.
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Sweethearts Conversation Hearts have been a part of people's lives for over 100 years — minus that one year they went on hiatus — and they have a bit of a storied past. Here's everything you don't know about Sweethearts Conversation Hearts.
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While acai bowls are undoubtedly nutritious, the commercially-prepared ones (now even available at Costco!) tend to be loaded with sugar. If you'd like to enjoy a homemade acai bowl that's as nutritious as it is delicious, there is a way to circumvent the sugar problem.
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There are numerous McDonald's menu hacks that one can employ to their order, and even some items a customer can order that aren't necessarily listed on the menu.
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One thing that most people, coffee pros and amateurs alike, have believed for decades is that using a lot of finely ground beans will result in a nice, strong cup of coffee. Well, what do you know, it seems science has proven us wrong once again.
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From Sopranos star James Gandolfini to flamboyant piano virtuoso Liberace, read on to find out about the final meals eaten by these and other celebrities.
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RIP, Mr. Peanut. It may come as news to some of you that this ancient advertising icon was, in fact, still alive up until just a few days ago. At the venerable age of 104, he passed away in a tragic accident.
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The identity of Costco's suppliers is an open secret to loyal customers whose households are stocked full of Kirkland Signature items. What company is behind Kirkland coffee?
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Cows dot Ben & Jerry's containers and promotional materials, and they've said that their ice cream is the result of "happy cows." Well — that last bit isn't true anymore, because they're dropping the wording for good.
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As overwhelming as the plastic pollution problem might be, Coca-Cola isn't about to say goodbye to the plastic bottle anytime soon. This doesn't necessarily mean Coke is throwing its hands up in apathy, though. According to Coke, it's all about what consumers want.
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If you've never lived in the South, you may not be familiar with Krystal, but it so happens that they are the nation's second-oldest fast food chain — only White Castle has seniority. But Krystal is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and may soon cede the fast-food slider field to its northern rival.
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If you visit Chicago, there are several things you absolutely must do: stroll the Magnificent Mile, catch a Cubs game, and order one of the city's signature Chicago dogs. There is also one thing you should absolutely not do: ask for ketchup with your hot dog.
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As America falls deeper in love with chicken, the number of chicken chains seems to be growing by the day.
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Girl Scout cookies are an institution in American food lore, and between the hype, celebrity endorsements, and our own driving need to get our hands on the seasonal treats, we might be forgiven for not bothering to find out just who's benefiting when we buy all those boxes of Thin Mints.
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If you ever order a margarita in a bar or restaurant, chances are you're going to be asked two questions: frozen or on the rocks? Salt or no salt? You should, unless you're on a strict low-sodium diet, always say yes when asked if you want a margarita with a salted rim.
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