FOOD

The Story Behind the World’s Oldest (Pet) Ham

It’s 123 years old. Oh, and it’s still edible.

How to Clean Your Cast Iron Skillet the Right Way

Cast iron cookware can last for decades—unless you screw up.

The damage isn't all it's cracked up to be.

Drop an Egg? Clean It Up Faster With This Useful Restaurant Trick

Broken eggs can create a huge mess, but this trick they use in restaurants makes the whole cleanup process a breeze.

Chili’s New Scranton Location Has a Special Menu Item for Office Fans

In honor of The Office’s 20th anniversary, Chili’s is finally opening a Scranton restaurant, complete with a retro menu and decor.

Re: First Taste: Mountain Dew Revolution

8 Discontinued Mountain Dew Flavors We Still Love

Forget Code Red and Baja Blast—it’s these discontinued Mountain Dew flavors like Major Melon and DEWitos that still tickle our innards.

Maine Fisherman Pampers the Protected Lobsters He Catches With Claw Manicures

One Maine lobster fisherman goes the extra mile by taking care of the protected crustaceans he catches before returning them to the water.

This sourdough looks delicious enough to bake for yourself.

This Sourdough Bread Recipe Is Your Next Weekend Baking Project

Learn how to make delicious homemade sourdough with this step-by-step recipe from the Institute of Culinary Education.

Beef tallow (not the best for an apple pie).

What Exactly Is Beef Tallow?

What it is, what it's used for, and whether it lives up to the hype.

Why Did Toys Disappear From Cereal Boxes?

The days of police badges and lightsaber spoons lurking in boxes are over. Kids now get QR codes. What happened?

The Vienna Vegetable Orchestra Turns Produce Into Musical Instruments

This record-breaking band specializes in vegetal instruments—from celeriac bongos to pepper horns.

Can You Tell Food Fact From Food Fiction?

See if you can figure out which of these food product facts are about real people—and which are mere invention.

These spuds are dirty. Luckily, they‘re easy to clean.

How to Wash and Store Potatoes

Discover the essential steps to properly wash potatoes before cooking.

A lot of people seem to be craving chicken pot pie lately.

The Most Popular Pie Recipes by State, Mapped

From savory chicken pot pie to the nutty pecan pie, find out which dishes people are interested in for Pi Day.

Room temperature is a frame of reference.

What Exactly Is ‘Room Temperature’?

Misunderstanding room temperature can have some surprisingly serious consequences.

The Most Popular Pasta Sauces in the United States

Take a look at which pasta sauces are most common in American kitchens.

Believe it or not, soda containers can change how the product tastes.

What Makes Canned and Bottled Sodas Taste Different?

Ever wondered why canned soda tastes different from one in a plastic bottle? Learn how container materials impact flavor.

Meet “Cheetozard,” the Pokémon-Shaped Cheeto That Sold For More Than $80,000

A one-of-a-kind spicy Cheeto, shaped like Charizard, has become a viral sensation, selling for an unbelievable price at auction.

Annual household income makes a difference in this study.

The 10 States Spending the Most (and Least) on Groceries

In these states, a trip to the grocery store is tough on the wallet.

Newlyweds have been saving their wedding cakes for hundreds of years.

Why Do People Freeze Wedding Cake?

Freezing a portion of a wedding cake is a centuries-old tradition. If you’re going to freeze the top layer of your wedding cake, make sure you do it right.

You can avoid brain freeze with a couple of easy precautions.

What Causes Brain Freeze?

Here's what’s happening in your body when you eat ice cream or drink a chilled beverage too fast.

These homemade sprinkles made these cupcakes look more delicious.

Ditch Store-Bought Sprinkles for This Homemade Recipe

These have all the joy of rainbow sprinkles—without any artificial dyes.

Why Is Coffee Called a “Cup of Joe”?

There are many slang terms for coffee, but where does a “cup of joe“ come from? There are a few theories.

You Probably Have a Favorite Burner—and You’re Probably Using It Wrong

Each burner technically has a name and a specific purpose, which means there's a chance you've been using your stovetop incorrectly this whole time.

7 of the Most Valuable Vintage Pyrex Dishes That Are Worth Collecting

The patterns on these vintage Pyrex dishes aren’t just eye-catching—they also make this classic kitchenware extremely valuable among collectors.