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The Reason Stone Crabs Are So Expensive

The reason stone crabs are so expensive is also what makes them one of the most sustainable seafoods on Earth.

From Colonial Swill to Craft Craze: The History of Pumpkin Beer

The first pumpkin ales were brewed back in the 17th century as a beer of last resort. Today, they're part of a $600 million fall-flavored industry.

McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets Come In Just Four Shapes—Here’s Why

McDonald's Chicken McNuggets don't resemble any part of an actual chicken, but their shapes aren't random.

5 Simple Tips for Peeling Hardboiled Eggs

While a messy hardboiled egg you had to claw out of its shell is edible, it doesn't make for the prettiest breakfast. Use these tips instead.

Just a couple of Subway employees making dessert.

Ireland's Supreme Court Rules That Subway's Bread Is Too Sugary to Be Called 'Bread'

While certain Subway bread types are healthier than others, the sugar content pushes them all toward the “dessert” end of the spectrum.

Dolly Parton has a new line of holiday home goods.

Dolly Parton Has Partnered With Williams Sonoma to Launch a Line of Holiday-Themed Home Goods

The popular singer and songwriter is offering cookie baking kits, aprons, and a gingerbread house shaped like the log cabin she grew up in.

There’s a Ghostbusters Frappuccino on Starbucks’s Secret Menu—Here’s How to Order One

If you're looking for a spooky way to celebrate the season, order this Ghostbusters-inspired off-menu item from Starbucks.

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A Brief History of Mashed Potatoes

The story of mashed potatoes takes 10,000 years and traverses the mountains of Peru and the Irish countryside; it features cameos from Thomas Jefferson and a food scientist who helped invent a ubiquitous snack food.

Pizza Rodent Chuck E. Cheese's Origin Story Is Shockingly Depressing

Chuck E. Cheese loves to celebrate birthdays, and for good reason: He's an orphan who doesn't know when he was born.

There aren’t any 10-foot strawberries to dip in it, unfortunately.

Lindt Opened the World’s Largest Chocolate Museum in Switzerland, Complete With a 30-Foot-Tall Chocolate Fountain

There aren’t any 10-foot strawberries to dip in it, but there is a tasting room at the end of the tour.

As Movie Theaters Struggle, Farmers Are Running Out of Room for Unsold Popcorn

One popcorn seller had to install seven new silos to store the surplus movie theater popcorn that's accumulated due to COVID-19 closures.

Apple cider doughnuts have a surprisingly modern history.

The Surprising History of Apple Cider Doughnuts

Apple cider doughnuts are synonymous with fall, particularly in New England. The tasty treats have a modern history that may surprise you.

Are Halloween Pumpkins Edible?

The pumpkins sold around Halloween for carving and decoration aren't the same pumpkins used in pies.

Surprise: Cows Poop Corn Kernels, Too

Cows can digest tough materials much better than humans, which is a testament to the near-indestructibility of corn.

What Makes Bread Dough Rise?

When your bread dough doubles in size overnight, you have a hard-working team of microorganisms to thank.

51 Kitchen Products You Didn't Know You Needed

Look into any kitchen in the country and you’re likely to find an assortment of utensils, small appliances, and gadgets that don’t serve much purpose beyond collecting dust.

Skillet vs. Sauté Pan: What’s the Difference?

Ironically, a skillet is better for sautéing than a sauté pan is. (But sauté pans have their own skill set.)

"What did I tell you about the elbows, Susie?"

Why Is It Considered Rude to Eat With Your Elbows on the Table?

Even Emily Post, the queen of table manners, sometimes graced the tabletop with her elbows. What gives?

Don't let a stuck jar lid deter your dinner plans.

6 Simple Ways to Open a Stuck Jar Lid

When twisting open a jar lid feels impossible, try these simple tricks before resorting to ordering takeout.

10 Cooking Classes You Can Take Online in September

Learns the ins and outs of the kitchen without needing to leave the house, thanks to these 10 online classes.

Goldfish crackers have nothing on this guy.

Amezaiku: The Nearly Lost Japanese Art of Candy Sculpture

For anyone who’s used the phrase “too pretty to eat,” we have a new benchmark for you: amezaiku, the ancient Japanese art of sugar sculpture.

It’s Still Summer, But Pumpkin Spice Lattes Are Already Here

Every year, fall seems to come earlier and earlier. At least it does if you're spending any time at Starbucks.

Finally, your cinnamon toast can taste as delicious as the cereal it inspired.

Cinnamon Toast Crunch’s New ‘Cinnadust’ Seasoning Will Take Your Sweet Treats to the Next Level

Pumpkin spice might be the reigning champion of dessert seasonings, but Cinnadust could steal the title.

Peaches Purchased From Target and ALDI Are Being Recalled For Possible Salmonella Contamination

You don’t have to abandon your plans to make peach cobbler, but you shouldn’t use Wawona-brand peaches.

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