Israel Albornoz on UnsplashFor decades, a cloud of unnecessary suspicion has hung over one of the most brilliant flavor enhancers in culinary history. You have probably seen food packaging proudly boasting that it contains absolutely…
Phil Hearing on UnsplashMaple syrup seems too wholesome for crime, which is probably part of why maple fraud always feels so dramatic. It comes from trees, sits nicely on pancakes, and looks like the sort…
The Era of Cosmic Cuisine. When the Space Race took off in the 1960s, it did not just change science and politics; it completely transformed what Americans put on their dinner plates. Manufacturers rushed to…
A Flavorful Look Back To The 60s. Every decade in American history is filled with delicious (and sometimes perplexing) dishes that give our country so much history. The 1960s in particular had a food personality…
Before You Eat That.... Did you know that eating a single hot dog could shave off 36 minutes from your life expectancy? According to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan, the…
We’d Be Nothing Without These Foods. Long before freeze-dried camping meals and vacuum-sealed energy bars existed, expanding the map required a special kind of culinary stubbornness. Early adventurers could not exactly pull over for fast…
You’ll Desperately Miss These Snacks. Long before any of us had to worry about inflation, credit scores, or balancing a real-world bank account, children operated within a highly sophisticated economic system right at the elementary…
Temperature Can Make or Break a Drink. Ever had eggnog warm? Or a glass of orange juice served hot? Probably not; both options sound pretty terrible. There's a reason why some beverages are best enjoyed…
Food Pride Gets Personal Fast. Americans can disagree politely about plenty of things, but regional food isn't always one of them. Once barbecue sauce, pizza crust, chili, bagels, hot dogs, or clam chowder enters the…
