What's the "Right" Way to Eat Sushi?. Unless you're turning your sushi plate into something diabolical (say, prying the fish and rice apart and smearing your mud-resembling wasabi-soy paste onto each), you'll usually not be…
When Preserved Ingredients Become The Main Event. Pickling isn’t limited to placing cucumber slices beside a sandwich because preserved vegetables, fruits, fish, eggs, and condiments can shape an entire meal. Their acidity, saltiness, sweetness, and…
Ketut Subiyanto on PexelsThere is a particular walk from the break room to a desk that feels longer than it should, container in hand, still faintly steaming from the microwave. Whatever was inside smelled fine…
Haseeb Jamil on UnsplashIf you've pulled into a drive-thru lane recently, you might've experienced a severe case of sticker shock when looking at the menu board. What used to be a quick, five-dollar transaction for…
MART PRODUCTION on PexelsThere's something undeniably comforting about a steaming bowl of instant ramen, especially when you're short on time and money (or you're just too lazy) to cook something more elaborate. After all, it's…
There’s More Behind the Golden Arches. Thinking of getting McDonald's for dinner? Well, before you do, you might want to read this. Sure, the fast food you get from the Golden Arches might hit the…
You're Telling Us The Bright Red Food Isn't Natural?. Known for giving many foods a bold, familiar look, Red Dye 40 is common in goodies from cherry drinks to cupcakes to candy. It’s been around…
hello aesthe on PexelsEating can look like one of the most ordinary parts of the day, especially when breakfast is rushed or dinner is squeezed between other responsibilities. Yet many familiar actions at the table…
Victoria Shes on UnsplashMost guests won’t remember every detail from a casual get-together, though they’ll probably remember the snacks. A dip gives people something to enjoy while they’re taking off their jackets, catching up, and…
