The Plant Behind the Product. By the time food reaches your kitchen, most of it has been husked or ground past recognition. Cinnamon shows up as rust-colored dust in a glass jar, a long way…
The Great Gendered Dinner Debate. The internet has turned the idea of the "girl dinner" and "boy dinner" into a surprisingly entertaining way to describe how differently people can approach a meal. Girl dinner usually…
Which Country Has Cozier Food?. Comfort food tends to tell you a lot about the place where it became popular. In the UK, hearty pies, sausages, potatoes, gravy, and battered fish show up again and…
Some American Foods Just Need a Cold Beer. Michelob Ultra isn't the kind of beer that wants to compete with your plate, which is exactly why certain favorites work so well beside it. Salty, spicy,…
Suddenly, That Looks Pretty Good. Some guys will stare at a menu, order the biggest burger available, and then spend the next 20 minutes stealing bites from their girlfriend's plate. There are certain foods they…
Alan Hardman on UnsplashFrozen pizza might not have the same reputation as a fresh pie from a neighborhood pizzeria, but Americans have embraced it for generations. It combines two things the country has consistently valued…
Ketut Subiyanto on PexelsEggs look like one of the easiest foods you can possibly cook. Crack a few into a pan, add some heat, add some seasoning, and breakfast is basically served. However, eggs are…
Even Tourists Love These Dishes The Most. Southern cooking has never stayed neatly inside the borders of the South. Recipes moved with families, restaurants introduced regional specialties to new customers, and foods that were once…
The Stories Behind Your Drive-Thru Favorites. Fast food is usually designed to be simple, familiar, and easy to order, so you probably don't spend much time wondering how a particular menu item came to exist.…
