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  • Former president Bill Clinton at the 2024 Democratic National Convention

    President Clinton's Favorite Sandwich Is A Sweet Childhood Classic

    Presidents have been profiled based on their dietary preferences for generations. President Clinton's ideal sandwich is surprisingly child-like.

    By Joe Hoeffner 3 months ago Read More
  • Pennsylvania foods: soft pretzel, cheesesteak, scrapple

    Pennsylvania's Most Iconic Foods

    From cheesesteaks to water ice and scrapple , Pennsylvania is full of tasty foods that define the Keystone state.

    By Mike Madaio 3 months ago Read More
  • An American style breakfast with greens, bacon, egg, sausage, and more!

    The One Meal Rick Steves Thinks America Does Better Than Europe

    Rick Steves is the famous travel guru behind the guidebooks boasting his name. Coming from someone that's well-travelled, this is one meal America does right.

    By Ben Hillin 3 months ago Read More
  • Rock and roll singer Elvis Presley poses for a portrait to publicize the release of his movie

    Elvis Presley's Wife Said The Pop Star Once Ate This Meal For 6 Straight Months

    Elvis Presley was a man of habits. His wife, Priscilla Presley, showed this to be the case when she revealed he ate this one meal for six months straight.

    By Kristine Belonio 3 months ago Read More
  • Very healthy cows in a field in France.

    Why Mechanically Separated Beef Was Banned In America

    Food safety fears changed the fate of mechanically separated beef in the United States, and the reason ties back to one of the meat industry’s biggest scares.

    By Ben Hillin 3 months ago Read More
  • Close-up of the unequal parts of a Tony's Chocolonely bar on a beige surface

    The Meaningful Reason Behind Tony's Chocolonely's Uneven Slices

    The uneven scoring of Tony's Chocolonely bars isn't just for the design. It's actually an intentional detail that reveals the work that goes into making them.

    By Ben Hillin 3 months ago Read More
  • A view of the San Francisco Japanese Tea Gardens with a large pond, pagoda, and walking paths visible

    San Francisco Is Home To The Country's Oldest Tea Garden

    Tea gardens are a place of quiet contemplation and mindful sipping. If you're in the San Francisco area, this tea garden is one of America's oldest.

    By Laura Christine Allan 3 months ago Read More
  • Ice cream toppings

    The Bland Cereal That Once Posed As A Hugely Popular Ice Cream Topping

    The somewhat confusing name of this cereal includes a word that is a popular ice cream topping, and the breakfast food itself provides a satisfying crunch.

    By Moriah House 3 months ago Read More
  • President Ulysses S. Grant.

    President Ulysses S. Grant's Favorite Breakfast Food Was A Bit Unconventional

    Former President Ulysses S. Grant was a military man through and through which could help explain why his favorite breakfast food was so unusual.

    By Joe Hoeffner 3 months ago Read More
  • Hand holding up a large hot dog with red sauce and onions

    Move Over, Chicago: This European Nation Is Serving Up Some Seriously Scrumptious Hot Dogs

    It turns out that America isn't the only country obsessed with the hot dog. This country consumes millions per year and the toppings might surprise you.

    By Erica Martinez 3 months ago Read More
  • Cartons of Hi-C, Hawaiian Punch, Capri Sun, and Fruitopia

    Old-School Lunchbox Juices That Were Actually Unhealthy

    The drinks that padded out the lunchboxes of yore may have featured fruit prominently on their packaging, but they weren't necessarily the healthiest options.

    By Andy Beth Miller 3 months ago Read More
  • Portrait of George Washington

    The Meager Rations General Washington And His Troops Dined On At Valley Forge

    History tells us that Washington's winter in Valley Forge was tough — but exactly how tough? Try little to no food for almost a year in the dead of winter.

    By Erica Martinez 3 months ago Read More
  • Smiling Elvis Presley with red background

    Elvis Had No Burning Love For This Food

    Music icon Elvis Presley loved down-home food and was famous for his prodigious appetite. However, there was one smelly dish, the King could not stand.

    By Erica Martinez 3 months ago Read More
  • Andrew Zimmern speaking on stage at the James Beard Awards

    Why Andrew Zimmern Might Turn Down A Bizarre Food

    As the host of Bizarre Foods, it's expected of celebrity chef and host Andrew Zimmern to eat things that most of us wouldn't but he has a rule about saying no.

    By Dylan Murray 3 months ago Read More
  • Frida Kahlo headshot

    The Zucchini Meal Frida Kahlo Loved

    Mexican painter Frida Kahlo was known for her colorful self-portraits and her unapologetic unibrow, but she also loved food, especially this zucchini dish.

    By Moriah House 3 months ago Read More
  • Jimi Hendrix smiling wearing a blue tuxedo.

    This Lunch Staple Was Jimi Hendrix's Last Meal

    Jimi Hendrix was known for his guitar talent and eccentric showmanship. His last meal, though, was nothing more than a common lunch item.

    By Maria Scinto 3 months ago Read More
  • A hand placing down the top bun of a burger with more burgers int he background

    Top And Bottom Burger Buns Actually Have Names And Almost Nobody Knows Them

    There's more to a burger than the beef. Fun fact: The buns have names too. Here's the surprising bun terminology you've probably never heard of.

    By Laura Christine Allan 3 months ago Read More
  • Embarrassed birthday girl wearing birthday hat with chain restaurant logos in background

    10 Chain Restaurant Birthday Songs, Ranked By How Embarrassed You'll Be

    If you're easily embarrassed and can't keep a lid on your friends, take a look at which chain restaurants make the biggest spectacle out of your birthday.

    By Rachel Sobel 3 months ago Read More
  • Bowl of American goulash with herbs and toasted bread

    What Makes American Goulash Different From Hungarian

    Hazy on the different styles of goulash? Hungarian goulash and American may differ in preparation, but they both satisfy bellies on a budget, around the world.

    By Erica Martinez 3 months ago Read More
  • Entrance to the Tavern at Rainbow Row, Charleston

    The Oldest Liquor Store In The US Has Been Serving Customers For Over 300 Years

    America's oldest liquor store has been serving patrons for over 300 years, offering historic charm and rare spirits while playing a role in U.S. history.

    By Mariana Zapata 3 months ago Read More
  • A color photo of a young Frank Sinatra in a suit

    The Unique Restaurant Job Frank Sinatra Had Before Becoming Famous

    Before fame found him, Frank Sinatra worked a unique job as a young adult that shaped his early life and hinted at the star he'd eventually become.

    By Laura Christine Allan 3 months ago Read More
  • A paper container filled with ketchup on a blue background

    Why Ketchup Tastes So Different In The US Than The Rest Of The World

    Ketchup is a longtime favorite condiment in the United States, but the sweet tomato sauce isn't universal. Here's why ketchup is different abroad.

    By Ellery Weil 3 months ago Read More
  • Mother and son in '90s supermarket aisle with shopping cart full of snacks

    11 Discontinued '90s 'Junk Food' Snacks We Miss

    Picture the '90s, and among the grunge and mom jeans, you might find a few of these snacks, which became the lifeblood of sleepovers and currency of lunchrooms.

    By Andy Beth Miller 3 months ago Read More
  • Frank Sinatra smiling

    Frank Sinatra Had A Personal Booth-Side Phone At This Chicago Restaurant

    These days, having your phone at the table is pretty much standard. In the mid-20th century, though, it was a right reserved for the likes of Frank Sinatra.

    By Maria Scinto 3 months ago Read More
  • a ball of fried ice cream

    Why Fried Ice Cream Is Associated With Mexican Restaurants

    Whoever invented deep-fried ice cream did the world a serious favor — but just who was it, and why do we always see it served in Mexican restaurants?

    By Joe Hoeffner 3 months ago Read More
  • closeup of a young Frank Sinatra smiling in front of a red background

    The Bold Pasta Sauce Nancy Sinatra Made That Frank Loved

    Frank Sinatra had quite the stomach for pasta, and his ex-wife and longtime confidante, Nancy Sinatra Sr., made a pasta sauce that the late crooner loved.

    By Maria Scinto 3 months ago Read More
  • evening dinner at Plaza Mayor in Madrid Spain

    The Peculiar Reason Dinner Is Served So Late In Spain

    It's unlikely you'll book a dinner reservation in Spain before 8 p.m. But why? The reasoning behind Spain's late-night dining habits might surprise you.

    By Lindsey Reynolds 3 months ago Read More
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