Tasha Kostyuk on UnsplashAmerican kids who grew up in the 1990s knew about Kinder Surprise the way they knew about Swiss chocolate, which is to say secondhand. A cousin in Germany had them. Somebody's mother…
Morgane Perraud on UnsplashWhen you go grocery shopping, you're likely always tempted to buy in bulk. Why not, right? If you bought two loaves of bread instead of one, or more produce instead of your…
One Cola for You?. Long before the drinks you know today (think Ribena and Coca-Cola) became popular everyday beverages, they actually once served a much more important purpose than just quenching thirst. In fact, some…
Nadin Sh on PexelsSomewhere in southwest France, a person at a dinner table is pulling a large white napkin over their head. Under the cloth they put a whole roasted songbird into their mouth, feet…
Nothing Is From Where You Think. Food history is mostly a record of people getting inspired by each other's dishes and occasionally getting the origin story wrong afterward. A dish arrives somewhere new and gets…
Stressful Foods. Feeling stressed or on edge? Well, don't reach for coffee—that'll only make you feel way worse. While your cortisol levels rise and fall throughout the day, what you put in your body can…
Yes, All Of This Really Happened. People love bragging rights, and food records happen to be one of the easiest ways to claim a small piece of history. Somebody, somewhere, decided that eating six eggs…
Na visky on UnsplashDrinking water is essential—you don't need us to tell you that. Yet, as important as it is to drink water, it's not the only beverage worth reaching for. In fact, there are…
Small Habits Add Up Faster Than You Think. Grocery bills climb every year, and it rarely feels like any single trip caused the jump. You buy the pre-cut vegetables because it saves ten minutes, or…
