Chia Seeds Are The Hydration Powerhouse You Need On The Go
Despite their diminutive size, tiny chia seeds undergo a seemingly magical transformation when soaked, and they can absorb over 10 times their weight.
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The Creamy Ingredient That Defines Seattle-Style Hot Dogs
The hot dog has many regional variations, from Detroit's Coney Island dog to Arizona's Sonora-style frankfurter. In Seattle, they add this creamy ingredient.
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Alton Brown's Go-To Plane Snack Is ... Shrimp
Alton Brown is not only a pro chef but also a pilot, and when he flies, naturally he has some gourmet options on board. His go-to? Shrimp.
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What The White Blush On Baby Carrots Really Means
There's nothing quite like the crunch of a carrot. However, are they still safe to eat when coated in white blush? Actually, yes, baby carrots are still good.
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Taiwan's Trendy Godzilla Ramen Bowls Are Topped With Crocodile Legs
Diners at Witch Chat Kwai, a noodle shop in southern Taiwan, are getting their fill when they order bowls of Godzilla Ramen, with complete with crocodile legs.
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The Italian Mustard Giada De Laurentiis Swears By
Italy might not be known for its use of mustard on many dishes, but chef Giada De Laurentiis swears by this special mustard created in Tuscany.
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What Is A Star Fruit And How Do You Eat It?
Named for the striking star shape emerging from the cut fresh fruit, this vibrant tropical anomaly is a global favorite. Here's how you eat a star fruit.
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The One-Ingredient Addition To Give Ramen A Traditional Flavor Boost
Ramen is a relatively new dish in Japanese cuisine, but it's spread like wildfire. However, instant ramen can sometimes lack flavor, so add this one ingredient.
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The Vegetable That Has 3 Times More Vitamin C Than An Orange
There's a vegetable leading the vitamin C parade. It has almost triple the amount of the medium-sized orange and nearly twice that of a cup of strawberries.
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The Scientific Reason Water Tastes Better When You're Thirsty
Water has a notoriously boring taste, but if you're extra thirsty and haven't had water all day, that first hydrating sip is something extraordinary.
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Make A Fruit Shrub Syrup And Drink Like An Ancient Warrior
Fruit shrubs might be the next big thing, and no, we're not talking about foliage here. This type of drink has been popular for centuries and is due a comeback.
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Michelangelo's Grocery List, And The Reason He Sketched It
Like other Italians, Michelangelo ate a lot of bread and fish, while washing it down with some wine, which was clearly illustrated on his grocery list.
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How To Cut Watermelon Into Easy Grab-And-Go Sticks
Fortunately, there is a way to cut a watermelon into evenly sized sticks, a great way to have the fruit ready to go as a snack straight from the fridge.
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Why Champagne Bubbles Fizz Straight Up And Not Sideways
The next time you pour yourself a glass of premier fizzy, Champagne, take a look at the bubbles as they rise. Unlike with soda, these bubbles go straight up.
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The Etiquette For Dealing With Olive Pits During Cocktail Hour
However, when eating olives in such an classy environment, a dilemma presents itself - how do you remove the olive pit politely at a cocktail party?
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Giada De Laurentiis' Favorite Childhood Pasta Is Something Out Of Elf
The pasta dish that Food Network star Giada De Laurentiis loved most as a kid wasn't pasta al limone, lasagna bolognese, cacio e pepe, or spaghetti carbonara.
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Cherimoya Is The Andean Fruit Said To Embody Deliciousness
Have you heard of the ice cream fruit? Maybe the custard apple? That's the cherimoya, a delicious import from the Andes that even Mark Twain raved about.
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When We'll Know For Sure About Aspartame's Carcinogen Status
Aspartame, a low-calorie sugar substitute commonly found in diet soda and chewing gum, has been the subject of health debates since its approval.
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What To Do With Lettuce That Turned Pink
Pink lettuce can form from a variety of factors, such as temperature changes, aging, or exposure to ethylene gas. But it doesn't mean your produce is decaying.
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Whole Foods' 365 Pickles Are At The Center Of A Recipe Stealing Scandal
Whole Foods is tangled up in Grillo's Pickles' second lawsuit this year against Patriot Pickle, Inc. Did the rival brand pilfer privilege pickle secrets?
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DoorDash Upgrades App For Easier And More Accessible Shopping
DoorDash makes life easier by delivering food and other essentials to consumers' doors. Now, the delivery service is giving back to those in need.
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24 Essential Words And Phrases To Know At A Thai Restaurant
Thai food is amazing! What's more amazing is if you know how to speak a few key Thai words the next time you're at a Thai restaurant. You're welcome!
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15 Myths You Thought Were True About Beer
If you're a beer lover you probably know a thing or two about your favorite kinds of beer. But you may not know everything. Here's a bunch of myths about beer.
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The 7 Moles Of Oaxaca
A lot more goes into mole than ground chiles, chocolate, and sesame seeds. Oaxaca specifically has seven types of mole.
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A Newly Discovered Pompeii Fresco May Depict Ancient Pizza
An unearthed depiction of food from ancient Pompeii has us questioning everything we thought we knew about the history of pizza.
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America's Strangest 4th Of July Food Tradition Is Based On A Rumor
Move aside black eyed peas, it's time to talk turtle. You may have heard that turtle soup was eaten by the Adams, but the history is a bit more complicated.
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What Was Sold In The Very First Food Vending Machine?
We can now rely on the convenience of a vending machine to satisfy our hunger or thirst - but that wasn't always the case since gum was once the only option.
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