Food

Brewery in England Turns Defective Kellogg's Corn Flakes Into Craft Beer

Drink your cereal.

14 Facts About Celiac Disease

If you don't have celiac, gluten probably won't hurt you.

For some Jewish families, a Christmas trip to a local Chinese restaurant is an annual tradition.

The Fascinating History Behind Why Jewish Families Eat Chinese Food on Christmas

As Gentiles feast on turkey and roast beef during the Yuletide season, why do many Jews opt for chop suey? While convenience is king, other ingredients play a part in this delicious story.

That Sugar Rush Is All In Your Head

Plus, the science behind a sugar crash.

What Is Nougat?

Here's what goes into your favorite candy bars.

Ohio State University Has Its Own Bacon Vending Machine

All of the items are ready-to-eat and cost $1.

Carvel Made Mental Floss a Gritty Ice Cream Cake

Dreams do come true.

25 Things You Didn’t Know Your Microwave Could Do

If you’re just using your microwave for reheating leftovers, you’re missing out.

Celebrate the Holidays With Christmas Dinner at Downton Abbey

Dine Crawley-style at Highclere Castle this December.

The Reason Why the Cheesecake Factory’s Menu Is So Big

The 40-year-old chain’s menu is the 'War and Peace' of restaurant menus.

The Real Purpose Behind That Plastic Grass in Your Take-Out Sushi Box

It isn't just there to make your food look pretty.

How to Make a Homemade Pie Crust, According to Science

You just need three ingredients: Flour, water, and fat. What could go wrong?

It's National Cookie Day! Here's Where to Score Some Free Treats

No purchase necessary (for a few of these offers, at least).

The Most Popular Christmas Candy in Each State

Everybody loves Reese's.

The Best Alternatives to That Greasy Pile of French Fries

Remind yourself of some deep-fried common sense.

People Have Been Dining on Caviar Since the Stone Age

The expensive delicacy has ancient origins.

McDonald's Touchscreen Menus Are Covered in Poop, Report Finds

A UK-based study found poopy screens in eight restaurants.

How Much Should You Tip at a Restaurant? There's a Simple Rule

Never stare blankly at the tip line on your check again.

Storefront of Carnegie Deli in Midtown Manhattan.

New York City's Legendary Carnegie Deli Is Reopening With 1950s Menu Prices

Pastrami sandwiches will cost less than $1.

Why Do Fruitcakes Last So Long?

Fruitcake is a shelf-stable food unlike any other. So what is it that makes the holiday treat so freakishly hardy?

How Can I Tell If I Have Food Poisoning?

Waking up on the bathroom floor is just one sign you've eaten something sketchy.

Think beyond the Thanksgiving leftover sandwich.

45 Brilliant Uses For Thanksgiving Leftovers

Instead of pushing untouched stuffing and turkey into the depths of the fridge, try out these Thanksgiving leftover ideas to spread Turkey Day cheer a little bit longer.

45 Brilliant Uses For Thanksgiving Leftovers

Instead of pushing untouched stuffing and turkey into the depths of the fridge, try out these Thanksgiving leftover ideas to spread Turkey Day cheer a little bit longer.

10 Turkey Myths, Debunked

Let's talk turkey—specifically, turkey myths.