Thought Catalog on UnsplashThe American breakfast can seem like one of the most established parts of daily life. Cereal, eggs, bacon, toast, pancakes, waffles, and coffee all feel as though they've always belonged on the…
You Just Wouldn’t Understand. New York has plenty of foods that look perfectly ordinary until you actually order them in New York. Some have unusual names, some come with very specific preparation rules, and others…
Eating Like Royalty Takes New Meaning. Kings and emperors could afford the finest food available, but that didn't always work in their favor. Some rulers became seriously ill after particular meals, while others spent years…
Chris Boland on UnsplashThe classic American diner once seemed almost impossible to escape. These compact restaurants, with their chrome exteriors, counter stools, booths, bottomless coffee, and broad menus, became an important part of American roadside…
Grandma Didn't Need Another Gadget. Modern kitchens are packed with gadgets promising to save us from all the little jobs that eat up time during meal prep. Well, we hate to break it to you,…
What Fed The World's Greatest Warriors?. Ancient Sparta is often remembered for its famously disciplined warriors, but even the toughest hoplite had to eat. Spartan meals were generally based on the agricultural products available in…
America's Unusual Food Traditions. American food can look very different depending on which part of the country you're visiting. Regional dishes often reflect local ingredients, immigrant traditions, historical circumstances, and generations of people deciding that…
Old-Fashioned Tastes People Give You The Side Eye For. For whatever reason, some flavors seem to come with an unofficial age requirement that, if you don't meet, comes with certain judgment. Flavors like licorice, rum…
Prchi Palwe on UnsplashTurmeric is probably sitting in countless kitchen cabinets today, where it's used to add color and flavor to curries, soups, rice dishes, and other foods. Its history, however, stretches far beyond the…
