Why Bananas Were Originally Eaten As Vegetables
Bananas seem like a fruit that has been around forever. While that is almost true, they weren't always considered a fruit or even consumed as food.
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How The Elmo Cola Cocktail Became Indiana's Regional Drink
Indiana's signature cocktail owes its creation to the historic St. Elmo's Steakhouse. The restaurant brought in an expert to revamp its cocktail menu.
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The Origin Of Deep Fried Food Traces Back To Ancient Egypt
People have been enjoying deep fried food for several centuries, dating back to ancient Egyptian times. Here's a closer look at deep frying's origin story.
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The Story Behind The Oldest Operating Steakhouse Restaurant In America
When a restaurant has been in business since there were only 37 states, they've got to be doing more than a couple of things right.
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What Kind Of Olives Are In Your Olive Oil?
With so many different varieties of olives, have you ever wondered just what type are in your olive oil? Here's how to find out.
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The World's Earliest Gingerbread Recipes Featured An Ingredient You Might Not Expect
Gingerbread is an holiday staple that's been around for centuries. It also happened to include a rather surprising ingredient in some of its earliest forms.
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The Rumored Hollywood Origins Of Monkey Bread
It might be hard to imagine monkey bread as a glamorous dessert, but this pull-apart treat was made famous by a Hollywood actor and served in the White House.
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The Singapore Restaurant That Houses Anthony Bourdain's Prized Possessions
Anthony Bourdain left a massive void in the culinary world when he passed away. Fans will definitely want to check out this collection in Singapore.
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One Of The Oldest Ancient Pasta Dishes Is Still Enjoyed Today
Before the Roman empire ever existed, the Etruscans ruled much of Italy and one of their favorite dishes was this ancient pasta.
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Next Time You Go Camping, Roast Your Eggs With An Ancient Technique
Roasting eggs may sound unusual, but that's because this time-honored technique has fallen by the wayside. We think it's a fun one to revive around a campfire.
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The All-American History Of Corn Nuts
Corn Nuts are everything you want from a snack - salty, crunchy, flavorful, and just a little addictive. Learn the origins of the treat here.
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Whatever Happened To Hardee's Cinnamon N' Raisin Biscuits?
It seems like no matter how popular a fast food menu item is, it's never immune to being discontinued. The Hardee's Cinnamon 'N Raisin biscuit met such a fate.
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The Ancient Origins Of The World's Earliest Sauces
New food inventions and innovations are made all the time, but the roots of your favorite sauces stretch back farther than you might realize.
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The World's Largest Cheese Board Weighed Over 4,000 Pounds
It probably won't come as any surprise that the world's largest cheese board came from the so-called cheese capital of the world: Wisconsin.
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The Irish Company Behind The Invention Of Flavored Potato Chips
These days, pretty much everyone enjoys the occasional flavored potato chip - and we have one Irish company to thank for their invention. Here's the story.
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The Ancient Greek Origins Of Cheesecake
Did you think Junior's in New York City invented cheesecake? Think again, because this classic dessert goes way back to the ancient Greeks.
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18 Discontinued Frozen Treats You Almost Forgot About
If you've noticed that your favorite ice cream truck desserts are nowhere to be found anymore, there's a high chance they've been discontinued.
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The British Version Of Toad In A Hole Is Not Your Typical Eggs And Toast
What's in a name? Quite a lot actually, when it comes to British versus American toad in the hole, as the two dishes are completely and totally different.
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15 Egg Dishes From Spain You Should Try At Least Once
Spanish cuisine is revered for dishes like paella, but eggs play a key role in the national diet. Consider trying some of these egg-based specialties.
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What Happened To Crumbl's Iconic Pink Sugar Cookie?
Crumbl's vanilla sugar cookie topped with pink almond frosting is no longer a regular item found in stores. But has it been discontinued?
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What Are Hobo Eggs, And How Did They Get That Insensitive Name?
Hobo eggs have been around for well over a century. What is this iconic breakfast favorite, and why does it have such a derogatory-sounding name?
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Freddie Mercury's Favorite Cocktail Featured One Specific Vodka Brand
Freddie Mercury loved one particular vodka brand so much he would take cases of it on tour, so that he could always have access to his favorite cocktail.
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F. Scott Fitzgerald's Favorite Comfort Snack Is Cheap And Easy To Replicate
F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote not only novels and plays, but essays, in which he revealed a reliance on a controversial protein snack, particularly when travelling.
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14 Of Katharine Hepburn's Favorite Foods
Few actresses can match the legacy of Katharine Hepburn. If you're curious about what the Hollywood icon enjoyed eating, here are 14 of her favorite foods.
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You Can Eat At The Last Existing Lunch Wagon At A Historic Michigan Restaurant
We live in a time when you can buy a cooked meal at any time, but it wasn't always that way. Lunch wagons pioneered this, and there's only one left.
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How The Girl Scouts And Boy Scouts Invented Roasting S'mores
S'mores are synonymous with evenings spent around the campfire, so it makes sense that they were invented by scouts.
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Why President Andrew Jackson Once Held A Party With A 1,400-Lb Wheel Of Cheese
President Andrew Jackson once found himself stuck with a gifted cheese wheel so large he could finish it, so he threw a party to share the load.
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