Alina Bordunova on UnsplashIf a restaurant dish tastes buttery, it's tempting to assume that a stick of traditional butter is responsible. In reality, commercial kitchens have several options, including butter, margarine, butter blends, and other…
Erik Mclean on UnsplashFast-food menus once seemed determined to grow indefinitely, with new sandwiches, specialty sides, desserts, and endless variations competing for space on crowded menu boards. More recently, though, many chains have been trimming…
Loyalty You Can Almost Taste. Fast food loyalty can be surprisingly intense, especially when a chain gives customers something distinctive enough that competitors can't easily replace it. Some brands have protected their signature menus, regional…
Fast Food or Frozen Microwaved Food?. Fast food menus often make everything sound freshly prepared, but that doesn't necessarily mean every ingredient arrives at the restaurant in its original, unfrozen state. Frozen ingredients are practical,…
The Next Gen’s Version of Our Fruitcake. The way we eat can change quickly. What feels normal at the grocery store or on a restaurant menu today can seem wasteful, unhealthy, or downright strange later…
Yesterday's Dinner Wasn't Finished Yet. No one was a whiz with leftovers the same way our grandmas were. They didn't look at leftover mashed potatoes or half a roast and toss it in the trash.…
Southern Sweets Worth Traveling For. The South is known for having incredible food that is satisfying, comforting, and hearty, but oftentimes, its desserts aren't talked about enough. You hear all about their shrimp and grits,…
Good Sauce, Bad Sauce. Sure, that plate of leafy greens you just threw together is pretty healthy-looking; it certainly has all the ingredients that would make a nutritious meal. But pour Thousand Island or Caesar…
Some Favorites Changed More Than We Realized. Food rarely stays the same forever, especially once companies start changing recipes, adjusting portion sizes, replacing ingredients, or responding to new consumer expectations. Some familiar products have disappointed…
