Los Muertos Crew on PexelsWe've all heard "eat your fruits and veggies" since childhood, but if you're like most people, you probably have no idea what that actually means in practice. Five servings? Nine? A…
Karolina Grabowska on UnsplashJust imagine it's 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The Pilgrims and Wampanoag people are celebrating a successful harvest with a three-day feast. You'd think turkey would be the star of the show, right?…
Michael Saechang on WikimediaOn April 1, 2010, KFC made an announcement. They were releasing a sandwich that ditched the bread entirely and replaced it with two pieces of fried chicken. The "Double Down" featured bacon,…
John Tornow on WikimediaIf there’s one food that represents pure American sports-bar culture, it’s the buffalo chicken wing. Crispy skin, tangy hot sauce, and blue cheese dressing turned a haphazard last minute meal into one…
Here's something most people don't realize: those kidney-shaped treats you've been tossing into trail mix are actually seeds, not nuts. Cashews grow from the bottom of cashew apples on tropical trees, and they pack a…
Sebastian Doll on UnsplashPicture this: you've got a beautiful ribeye steak sitting on your counter, reaching room temperature. You're ready to cook it, but here's where most home cooks stumble. They toss it into a…
MART PRODUCTION on PexelsCalorie tracking has become a familiar routine for many Americans, especially as weight, energy, or health shift as you get older. Maybe you’ve opened your tracking app more times than you’d like to…
You Le on UnsplashBeef Wellington has a way of stopping you in your tracks. The crackle of puff pastry, the deep scent of seared beef, the earthy punch of mushrooms cooking down to a dark…
Guido on WikimediaIf the thought of buttery lobster tails or grilled salmon makes your mouth water, you're in good company. America's coasts have been serving up ocean treasures for generations, and the debate over which…
