Fernando Santander on UnsplashFor 95 years, you couldn't legally buy a bottle of absinthe anywhere in the United States. The ban started in 1912, five years before Congress passed Prohibition, and it outlasted Prohibition by…
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…
Andrea Piacquadio on PexelsOh, no—you've bitten yourself. As soon as you feel that telltale sting and throbbing, you already know what's next: a canker sore. Also called mouth ulcers, these common nuisances can make even…
Skyler Ewing on PexelsFor whatever reason, the arrival of fall brings bakers back into the kitchen to create the coziest and most delicious sweet treats that feel perfect for the season. From cinnamon buns to…
Alexey Demidov on UnsplashSay what you want about Sunday supper, but New England grandpas didn't need a recipe card to get dinner on the table. They had salt cod in the cupboard, potatoes downstairs, beans…
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…
User:Mattes on WikimediaFrozen meals weren't always a standard part of the American grocery store. Before modern freezing technology became practical, frozen foods could suffer from poor texture and quality, which made shoppers skeptical of them.…
:kirsch: from Raleigh, US on WikimediaDo you remember the snacks you ate in elementary school? Just thinking about them might already bring a pang of nostalgia, transporting you straight back in time, where you were…
Nour Alhoda on PexelsChicken seems like it should be one of the easiest proteins to cook. It’s affordable, versatile, and familiar enough that most people prepare it without giving it much thought. However, that familiarity…
