White House Chefs Have To Follow Some Very Strange Rules
Preparing meals for the leader of the free world as a White House chef comes with a lot of pressure, along with some unusual rules and regulations.
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How Jägermeister Went From A Nazi Favorite To A Frat House Staple
Jägermeister, and the Jägerbomb cocktail, are frat party gold standards. Yet, Jägermeister got its start in Nazi Germany, so how did it become a party favorite?
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Foods And Drinks With Misleading Names
Many foods and drinks have names that may sound familiar but are misleading. Find out the history behind some of our strangest culinary nomenclature.
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Why New York Legalized Morning Drinking On Sundays After An 80-Year Ban
It wasn't until 2016 that this prohibition-era law was finally changed, opening the doors for restaurants to serve alcoholic beverages before noon on Sundays.
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How Pepsi Broke Through The Iron Curtain And Sold Soda To Soviets
It was once the choice of a new generation, but for Cold War-era Soviets, Pepsi was a taste of America. Here's how the soda busted through the Iron Curtain.
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Take A Cold Dive Into The History Of Hawaiian Shave Ice
Cultures all around the world partake in the joy of syrup over shaved ice, and Hawaii is certainly no exception. Come explore the history of Hawaiian shave ice.
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Why A Ship Captain From Maine Is Credited With Putting The Holes In Donuts
Donuts have long existed, but they haven't always had holes. That now-ubiquitous invention can be attributed to the ingenuity of a ship captain from Maine.
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How Jell-O Changed The Definition Of Salads In The 20th Century
We've been doing Jell-O since way back. Find out how this wiggly, jiggly ingredient flipped the table on mealtime and transformed the definition of salad.
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Why Do People Say The Proof Is In The Pudding?
It's one of those idioms that you've probably heard again and again without really thinking about what it means, but how exactly does pudding contain the proof?
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The Unfortunate Reason Domino's Ditched Its '30 Minutes Or Less' Pizza Delivery Guarantee
While the quick turnaround of Domino's delivery was what first cemented its position as a top pizza chain, the promotion also led to significant fallout.
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Regional Italian Foods Chefs Think Everyone Should Try
Italian cuisine can be found pretty much everywhere, but if you're after something a little more authentic, you'll want to try these regional favorites.
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How Coca-Cola Helped A High-Ranking Soviet Get His Soda Fix In The USSR
A high-ranking Soviet had secret alliance with the U.S. so that he could get his coca-cola fix in the USSR during the Cold War. Here's how that went down.
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America's First Coupon Turned An Unknown Soda Into A Household Name
Sometimes bold marketing ideas pay off, and that was definitely the case for this American name brand soda that changed everything with a simple coupon.
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The Origin And Evolution Of Canadian Poutine
You probably know that poutines are a Canadian thing, but the history of the dish is a bit more complicated than that.
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What Did Spam Do To Deserve Being Associated With Junk Mail?
The word "spam" has two meanings, and they are very, very different. How exactly did this word come to refer to both canned pork and unwanted emails?
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Does Mountain Dew Really Contain A Flame Retardant Chemical?
Mountain Dew has plenty of flavors, which means plenty of different ingredients. You might have heard it even has a flame retardant in it - so what's the deal?
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In The White House, One Candy Is Stamped With The Presidential Seal
At the White House, one chocolate candy in particular is handed out to visitors and employees alike -- it's even stamped with the president's signature.
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The Murky History Behind The Invention Of Stuffed Crust Pizza
Delve into the intriguing history behind the invention of stuffed crust pizza. Explore the key players and the creative twists that led to this pizza variation.
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Brazil's Oldest Spirit Is One That's Mostly Made Illegally
Brazil's original liquor is one that you've likely never heard of, unless you've visited the northeastern state where this purple drink is king.
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Who Was Earl Grey, And Why Are We Still Drinking His Tea?
Earl Grey tea has been popular for more than a century, but who was Earl Grey, why did he have a tea named for him, and why are we still drinking it?
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Why Dole Whip Was Exclusive To Disney Theme Parks For 40 Years
For a long time, the only place you could find Dole Whip was at a Disney theme park -- until 2023, when the brand moved outside of the amusement park.
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The History Of Food Trucks Dates Back Farther Than You'd Think
Learn the history of food trucks, a culinary revolution that dates back further than you'd think. Explore their beginnings to their rise in popularity today.
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Do Twinkies Actually Last Forever?
You've probably heard the myth that Twinkies can last forever, but is it actually true? A scientist actually put the theory to the test.
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Malbec Meets The Grill: Why Wine And Asado Make The Perfect Pair
Peanut butter and jelly's got nothing on a glass of Malbec and Argentina's iconic asado. Here's why a glass of red and grill-marked meat tastes like heaven.
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Before The Electric Refrigerator, Here's How People Kept Food Cold
It wasn't until the middle of the 20th century that most homes had refrigerators. Before that, folks had to get more creative to keep food fresh.
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The Invention Of Iceberg Lettuce Changed The Way Americans Ate
When you think of a wedge salad or BLT, iceberg lettuce certainly comes to mind. But you might be surprised to learn how this vegetable changed U.S. palates.
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What's All That Green Stuff Inside Of Dubai Chocolate?
The filling of the viral Dubai chocolate bars, with its vibrantly green gooeyness and crunchy bits, looks absolutely to die for, but what is it made out of?
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