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20 Foods Once Used to Protect People From Curses & Bad Luck

Charms You Could Eat. For centuries, people have hung food above doorways or passed it over their bodies to keep bad luck away. Most households already had the ingredients, making food a natural choice for…

by Cameron Dick Oct 23, 2026

20 Foods Used in Fertility Rituals Around the World

Wedding Snacks With a Plan. Food shows up in fertility customs on nearly every continent. Most of those customs attach to weddings, since a new couple was expected to start a family soon afterward. Foods…

by Cameron Dick Oct 23, 2026

20 Foods That Taste Better the Next Day

You’ll Thank Us. Some meals are delicious straight off the stove, but others seem to reach their full potential after spending a night in the refrigerator. As ingredients sit together, flavors can mingle, spices can…

by Sara Springsteen Oct 23, 2026

20 Foods Older Folks Will Never Buy Premade

Nothing Beats Homemade. Sure, you could make pasta from scratch, but would you? Even if you had little to no time in the week? Well, for the older folks out there—who like sticking to the…

by Christy Chan Oct 23, 2026

20 Foods That Used To Be Served on Tiny Cocktail Picks

When Party Food Nearly Always Came On a Toothpick. There was a time when you couldn't throw a cocktail party without setting out a tray of bite-sized snacks, most of them held together with tiny…

by Emilie Richardson-Dupuis Oct 23, 2026

The Vegetable So Bitter It Was Bred Almost Out Of Existence

Sebastian Coman Photography on UnsplashIf you grew up dreading Brussels sprouts, you might be surprised by the ones served today. They're roasted until the edges brown, and people order them in restaurants without anyone insisting.…

by Cameron Dick Oct 22, 2026

Can You Have an Obsession with Eating Healthy?

Farhad Ibrahimzade on UnsplashCan eating healthy become unhealthy? We're constantly reminded to eat more vegetables, cut back on processed foods, and pay closer attention to what goes into our bodies. But what if constantly choosing…

by Christy Chan Oct 22, 2026

How Many Condiments Does One Household Actually Need?

James Kirkup on UnsplashOpen almost any refrigerator door, and you'll probably find a collection of condiments that ranges from everyday essentials to mysterious bottles purchased for one specific recipe. There's the ketchup for fries, mustard…

by Sara Springsteen Oct 22, 2026

Forget Birthday Cakes—These Are The Unconventional Desserts You Need

Katie Rosario on UnsplashBirthday cakes have had the spotlight for long enough! Who says every celebration needs three layers of sponge and overly sweet frosting? Plenty of other desserts deserve a chance to make someone's…

by Annie Byrd Oct 22, 2026