FOOD

Big Macs: Filling your stomach, emptying your wallet.

Here’s How Much a Big Mac Costs Around the World

Calories? About the same. Price? It can double depending on where you are in the world.

How did these delicious drinks make their way into your cup?

A Brief (But Complicated) History of Coffee and Tea

Collectively, coffee and tea have been credited as catalysts for everything from the Enlightenment to the Opium Wars.

This Simple Hack Makes Cold Butter Packets Soft and Spreadable

If your bread basket comes with cold butter packets, use this hack to make them spreadable.

There have been major advancements in Oreo science.

Plot Twist: Science Has Figured Out If You Can Split an Oreo Cookie Perfectly

Researchers at MIT looked at "postmortem crème distribution" to see if two Oreo wafers can have an equal amount of filling after being twisted.

Some cheese should be treated with suspicion.

What's the White Stuff on Cheese?

There's a fine line between delicious and disgusting.

Your love of dipping fries in milkshakes can be explained by science.

The Surprising Science Behind Why People Dip Fries in Milkshakes

It seems to go against logic, but the appeal of milkshake-dipped French fries is backed by the science of taste.

Sharing food can heighten your own perception of it.

The Reason Food Off Someone Else’s Plate Always Seems to Taste Better, According to Science

Swiping a French fry can trigger a thought process that can make it even more delicious.

Red wine and cranberry poached pears with mascarpone.

How to Turn Pears and Red Wine Into an Elegant Dessert

This poached pears recipe is a great dessert for people who don’t like to bake.

Recall Alert: Frozen Strawberries From Trader Joe’s, Costco, and Aldi Carry the Risk of Hepatitis A

Strawberries sold under several brand names around the country sickened five people in Washington late last year.

Put your Southern comfort cooking skills to the test.

Recreate Dollywood Cinnamon Bread, Barbecued Pork, and More With ‘The Unofficial Dollywood Cookbook’

You can now recreate the best food at Dollywood restaurants—cinnamon bread included—in your own kitchen.

Crab rangoon is a Chinese takeout staple, but it didn't originate in China.

The Puzzling Origins of Crab Rangoon

Crab rangoon isn't Chinese—and it may not contain real crab.

Can Catholics Eat Meat This St. Patrick’s Day? It’s Complicated

For practicing Catholics, meat is off limits on Fridays during Lent. But they might be able to make an exception this March 17.

A Brief History of Molecular Gastronomy

Explore the complicated and controversial history of molecular gastronomy.

Curd Your Enthusiasm: Maine Bans Vegan’s “LUVTOFU” License Plate

Was he really just referencing bean curd? The proof is in the multiple tofu-centric bumper stickers on his car.

Macaroon vs. Macaron: What’s the Difference?

‘Macaron’ and ‘macaroon’ aren’t just two versions of the same word. These days, anyway.

Vegans Are Getting a Treat: Plant-Based Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and Hershey's Chocolate Bars

Vegans with a sweet tooth have got some new options in the candy aisle.

Gruyère gougères deserve a spot on your cheese plate.

Making These Fancy French Cheese Puffs At Home Is Surprisingly Simple

Gruyère gougères are basically grown-up cheese puffs, and the classy hors d’oeuvres are surprisingly easy to make.

A small sampling of our 50+ regional dish selections

One Beloved Dish From Each U.S. State

You probably know about Chicago's deep dish pizza and New York City's famous bagels, but what's the signature regional dish in Alabama? Or Idaho?

It isn’t hard to make a Shamrock Shake at home.

Making Your Own Shamrock Shake at Home Is Easy—and Requires Just Four Ingredients

With this recipe, you can keep making Shamrock Shakes at home after they leave McDonald's.

Toblerone Must Remove the Matterhorn From Its Logo Due to 'Swissness' Law

Toblerone is no longer Swiss enough for the Swiss mountain peak in its logo.

The new Girl Scout cookie Raspberry Rally has become hard to find outside third-party resellers.

This Popular New Girl Scout Cookie Is Reselling for $100 on eBay

eBay is one of the only places you can find Raspberry Rally, a popular new Girl Scout cookie that sold out in the 2023 season.

Why Is It Called “Corned Beef” If It Doesn’t Contain Corn?

Corned beef and cabbage has beef, cabbage, and not a speck of corn. What gives?

There's a Good Reason Europeans Think American Chocolate Tastes Like Vomit

There's a scientific explanation for the "vomit" notes some Europeans taste in Hershey's chocolate.

KFC’s Double Down Is Coming Back For the First Time In Nearly a Decade

KFC’s iconic bun-less chicken sandwich has been conspicuously absent since 2014. But not for much longer.

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