David Clode on UnsplashAmerica is home to many world-famous dishes, but few countries offer such a variety of iconic regional specialties to try at any given time. Millions of travelers arrive each year with a…
Seval Torun on UnsplashOlive oil slips into our kitchens so quietly that we forget it has a personality. We splash it on salads, drizzle it onto hot pans, and stash the bottle in our cupboards…
Giorgio Trovato on Unsplash"Let's make my water of the day," says one TikTok creator with a smile. She begins by filling her pastel-colored 40 oz. Stanley Quencher—logo facing outwards of course—with a few hefty scoops…
ali shefi on UnsplashWhile the saying goes "worth its salt", it really ought to be "worth its saffron". Costing over $10,000 per pound, saffron is the world's most expensive spice in the world by a…
Mohamed Serageddin on UnsplashLimited edition flavors are fun, but also feel more satisfying. Our brains interpret a flavor as more indulgent if it’s presented as seasonal or limited. That’s because there’s an allure to a…
Devi Puspita Amartha Yahya on UnsplashGrocery prices have increased across the country. Most of the U.S. already has expensive groceries, but some states have even more costly shopping experiences. Depending on which state you live…
Noah Buscher on UnsplashStarting in the 1980s, avocados have been one of the trendiest fruits in the US, driven by the health-food craze. The opening of the US market to Mexican imports, thanks to the…
Lisa from Pexels on PexelsThere's something irresistible about pasta. It can be as simple as boiling store-bought spaghetti or as ambitious as hand-rolling ravioli filled with ricotta and prosciutto. It spans every price point, yet…
Unexpected Upgrades That Make the Familiar Suddenly Exciting. There’s something perennially comforting about a hamburger, and the way it anchors a meal in pure indulgence. But every so often, the routine begs for a shake-up…
