Some of This Advice Used to Save Lives. Every kitchen runs on rules that nobody in the room can source. They get handed down at the counter as half instruction, half warning, and questioning one…
Your Body Is Doing Weird Things Right Now. Most of what we think we know about food came from a health class we were half awake for, or from a Facebook post we scrolled past…
Desserts From the Past. We know that local cafe probably has some kind of crepe available for $20, but do you know what really gets the taste buds going? Grandpa desserts you’ve all but forgotten…
You're Not Royalty. Going out to eat means letting someone else handle your meal, so naturally, you’re going to ask for a few things to make the experience perfect. But you know what it doesn't…
The 90-Second Standard. Pull up to a drive-through window and the whole transaction usually takes under three minutes, which is a strange thing to accept as normal. A restaurant that cooks to order can't come…
Friend or Foe?. If you're like most people, you probably wouldn't put ants in your mouth. Or spiders, for that matter. Any creepy crawly is best kept in the habitat they're supposed to be in,…
How Do They Remember That?. Ever flagged down a waiter and watched them memorize your table's order without breaking a sweat? Impressive as it looks, it's actually not as effortless as you might think. In…
The Math Behind Your Usual Order. Calorie counts on fast food menus have a way of ambushing people. The stuff that looks heavy usually is, but the surprises come from the orders that feel like…
How to Keep Things Fresh. Ever reached into an open bag of chips only to find them stale? Sure, you might blame it on the food, but freshness and spoilage actually depend more on how…
