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Tired of Drinking Bitter Tea? Try Adding Salt, Not Sugar

Tea and sugar are a classic combination. But salt may actually be more helpful when it comes to improving tea’s flavor.

The Most Popular Hot Sauce in Each State, Mapped

Find out which brands have states fired up this year.

A variety of old-timey strawberry desserts ripe for Valentine's Day.

10 Old-Timey Sweets for Your Valentine

From love cake to candied violets, these old-fashioned Valentine's Day sweets rival any prepackaged box of chocolates.

Which food is the top pick in your state?

The Most Popular Super Bowl Foods By State, Mapped

Buffalo chicken dip is a classic for a reason.

Dogs make great truffle hunting helpers.

Dogs Sniff Out Two New Species of Truffles in the U.S.

The two new truffle species hadn’t been formally identified by scientists before the canines discovered them.

This is the best time for Costco fanatics.

Get Paid $1000 to Taste-Test Costco‘s Best Game Day Snacks

If you were already planning to eat Costco snacks during the big game, now you can get paid for your trouble.

Wendy’s May Launch a Thin Mint Frosty for Girl Scout Cookie Season

Rumors about a Wendy‘s Thin Mint Frosty are swirling. Here‘s what we know so far.

6 Misconceptions About Cooking

Don’t believe everything your parents taught you about navigating the kitchen.

Use the Salt Trick to Reduce Hot Oil Splatter While Cooking

A simple trick will keep your counters splatter-free.

This Apple Frangipane Tart Is an Impressive End to Any Meal

Make this classic French pastry recipe your next baking project.

Some Dunkin‘ locations are experiencing a doughnut drought.

Doughnut Shortage Hits Hundreds of Dunkin’ Locations

If you‘re planning to grab a doughnut from your local Dunkin‘, you may want to call ahead.

11 Common Words With Very Specific Meanings on Food Labels in the U.S.

Sometimes regular English words—words that have commonsense but slightly fuzzy meanings—must be defined more precisely for food labeling.

Kellogg's Pop Tarts Commercial (1993) (So cool they're hot)

8 Unforgettable Pop-Tart Flavors That We Wish Weren’t Discontinued

Even though these Pop-Tart flavors are discontinued now, we still can't help but wish they’d bring back Frosted Grape and a few of these other classic picks.

Are Eggs Dairy?

What are eggs, really? It's complicated.

The Girl Scouts Are Retiring 2 Cookies After the 2025 Season

The Girl Scouts of the USA bids farewell to Toast-Yay! and S‘mores.

The European grocery shopping method is taking TikTok by storm.

Want to Reduce Food Waste? Try Grocery Shopping the European Way

Shopping like they do in Europe may reduce food costs and waste.

Not a place you would typically think to order a cake from.

How to Order the Secret Birthday Cake From McDonald’s

Unlike some “secret menu” items, this one actually exists.

There‘s a time and place for black tea (left) and herbal tea (right).

Decaffeinated vs. Caffeine-Free Tea: What’s the Difference?

“Caffeine-free tea” isn't actually tea at all.

A dish of Hoppin’ John is a delicious way to start the new year.

Why Is It Lucky to Eat Black-Eyed Peas on New Year’s Day?

The humble black-eyed pea has become a symbol of good luck and prosperity in Southern New Year's traditions.

101 Things We Learned in 2024

Let’s celebrate another year in the books with a look back at how our knowledge grew over the past 12 months.

This Caesar salad will make a great appetizer to any meal.

Cozy Up With This Hearty Winter Caesar Salad Recipe

Try this winter version of a Caesar salad featuring roasted Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, and a rich homemade dressing.

Even if you grew up eating pound cake, you may be less familiar with its origin story.

How Did Pound Cake Get Its Name?

The original formula for pound cake was impossible to forget.

10 of the Most Popular Street Foods Around the World

From tacos to phở, Spanish empanadas, and everything in between, discover the most iconic street foods that the world just can’t seem to get enough of, according to TikTok.

Next time someone confuses the two drinks, you‘ll know how to correct them.

Champagne vs. Prosecco: What’s the Difference?

Don’t let wine aficionados hear you confuse these two sparkling beverages.