Grubbits - Food Stories, Discoveries & Things Worth Talking About

A black bowl overflows with Halloween treats, featuring numerous pieces of classic candy corn, several small purple candies, and two black plastic spiders, all resting on a dark, spiderweb-patterned fabric. A hand with vibrant purple nail polish reaches into the bowl, poised to pick up a piece of candy corn, with a large red and orange swirled lollipop visible on the right.

Everybody Hates Candy Corn. So Who Keeps Buying It?

Candy corn has been hated for generations, yet millions of pounds are sold every year. Here's the strange history behind Halloween's most divisive candy.

A wedding cake topper features a groom in a black suit leaning in to kiss his blonde bride in a white wedding dress. They are holding a small white banner with black letters that spell "MR & MRS" above a white tiered wedding cake, with blurred green foliage and white flowers in the background.

Why Does a Wedding Cake Cost $1,000 or More? The Strange History Behind It

Wedding cakes can cost thousands. Explore the strange history of wedding cakes, from purity and royal weddings to television, toppers and cake culture.

A close-up view of several golden-brown, breaded mozzarella sticks arranged on a white plate. One stick is broken in the middle, revealing a long, stretchy strand of melted white cheese. A small white bowl of red marinara sauce, garnished with green herbs, sits to the left of the sticks. The background is a blurred light-colored wooden wall.

Who Invented Mozzarella Sticks? The Surprising History

Mozzarella sticks seem like a modern bar-food invention, but their story stretches from medieval France through Naples and into American restaurants.

A close-up, eye-level shot of a delicious-looking cheeseburger with a glossy, toasted bun. The burger features two patties covered in melted yellow cheese and a generous amount of creamy, orange-pink sauce that drips down the sides onto the bottom bun. It rests on a small piece of white parchment paper on a light wooden surface, with a plain white background.

The Cheeseburger Was Basically an Accident

The cheeseburger seems simple enough, but its origin story involves a teenage cook, competing claims, a trademark, chocolate experiments and a 2,014-pound burger.

Everyone Suddenly Wants Quebec Maple Syrup

Quebec maple syrup is a global food powerhouse. Here's why demand keeps growing, how the strategic reserve works, and what it means for diners.

Trix Is Pulling a Magic Trick on Us

Trix has changed its shapes, colors and ingredients over the years, but General Mills has kept the brand familiar enough to make consumers feel like they're still eating

You Wouldn’t Want to Take This Woman Out to Dinner

Leah Shutkever has turned competitive eating into a career, holding 42 Guinness World Records and reclaiming the fastest burrito record in just 30.75 seconds.

The TV Dinner Was Never Just Dinner

The TV dinner was more than a frozen meal. Swanson connected convenience food to television, the Space Age and a changing American lifestyle, creating a food icon that

Gerber Has Entered the Electrolyte Era

Gerber is moving beyond baby food with Gerberlyte, a children's electrolyte drink that shows how the functional-food trend is making its way into the kids' aisle.

Why A&W Won Canada and Lost America

A&W was once a fast-food giant in America. Then Canada took the brand in a very different direction. Here is how two A&Ws with the same roots ended

Mr. Peanut: The Little Guy Who Changed Food Advertising

Mr. Peanut is more than a peanut in a top hat. From his creation in 1916 to television and social media, here's how he helped change food advertising.

Jolt Cola: The Flash-in-the-Pan Soda That Refused to Disappear

Jolt Cola was selling sugar, caffeine and attitude before energy drinks took over. From Jurassic Park to its bizarre battery can, here's the story of the soda that