Food

This French Power Plant Runs on Cheese

Leave it to the French.

10 Non-Cow Milk Products You Can Try

All mammals are capable of producing milk, so why have Americans focused almost entirely on cows for their dairy intake?

Spain Is Exporting Nearly as Many Truffles as France

Spanish gourmands rarely eat black truffles, but they’re aware that it’s a valuable commodity.

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Canadian Scientists Find Medicinal Properties in Maple Syrup Compound

An anti-inflammatory compound in the syrup may inspire new drugs.

Dear Eater: Inside the International Restaurant Chain Run by the North Korean State

10 Fascinating Facts About Anthony Bourdain’s Comic Book World

The celebrity chef and TV personality is also a celebrated comic book artist.

15 Tea Traditions From Around the World

Here’s how to enjoy a cup around the globe.

Would You Pay $400 to Party at Olive Garden on New Year’s Eve?

Yes, there will be breadsticks!

9 Things You Might Not Know About Moe’s Southwest Grill

This chain takes customer-participation to new levels.

8 Unconventional Ways to Decorate Gingerbread Men

Gingerbread men can be more versatile than you think.

Modern Peaches Predate Human Agriculture

Scientists have found fossilized peach pits from more than 2.5 million years ago, and their pits are essentially identical to modern varieties.

20 Foods You Might Not Know Were Named After Places

Wines and cheeses aren't the only foods that can be traced back to a place on the map.

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Who Invented the Turducken?

From the 18th century to John Madden's football broadcast, a brief history of the decadent dish.

10 of the World’s Most Expensive Ingredients

Got some extra thousands burning a hole in your wallet? Why not spend them on these fancy foodstuffs.

The Top 20 Most Addictive Foods, According to Study

A study found that processed foods have addictive properties similar to drugs.

Clementine Paddleford: The Badass Lady Pilot Who Revolutionized the Art of Food Writing

With a name like Clementine Paddleford, she should have been unforgettable. So why don’t you know who she is?

The Revolutionary Story Behind Mary Jane Candies

These little peanut butter and molasses chews are 100 years old, but they have a much older historical link.

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Electric Eels Use Their High-Voltage Shocks to Locate Prey

Eels: As awesome as they are terrifying.

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What 8 Words and Symbols on a Bag of Coffee Mean

Buying coffee can be tricky, especially if you buy your beans from a “Third Wave” roaster, the artisanal makers who are coffee’s answer to craft beer.

7 of the World’s Oldest Foods Discovered by Archaeologists

Some foods rot fast—so it’s cause for celebration among archaeologists when they dig up food preserved for centuries past its expiration date.

Why Are They Called Gummy Bears?

The Haribo gummy bears were right on trend in the 1920s.

11 Things You Think You Know About Alcohol (That Are Totally False)

Here are 11 things you’ve heard about alcohol and drinking that aren’t actually true.

11 Home-Cooked Facts About Cracker Barrel

15 Honey Facts Worth Buzzing About

This National Honey Month, stock up on 15 surprising facts about the honey bee's original all-natural sweetener.