We’ve Gone Bananas: When Did the Banana Split Become Coffee?
Banana coffee is the latest Frankenstein creation in the beverage world. We look at why everything suddenly needs to become a latte.
Author: Tony Medeiros
Can You Rebrand a Joke Without Killing the Joke?
Hooters began as a questionable restaurant experiment and became a cultural icon. Now the brand is trying to reinvent itself without losing what made it famous.
When Everything Became a Limited Edition
From Oreo flavors to pumpkin spice, everything seems to come in endless variations. Maybe having more choices isn't always better, and maybe the original still knows something we
Frozen Fries: The Mid-Century Miracle in Your Freezer
Frozen fries look simple, but the bag in your freezer is the result of a mid-century food revolution that changed fast food and home cooking.
The Great Mustard Fart: How Canada Became a Condiment Powerhouse
From a ballpark mustard fart to Canadian prairie fields, discover the surprising story behind mustard, Grey Poupon, hot dogs and the tiny seeds behind the condiment.
Why Is an Orange Called an Orange?
Why is an orange called an orange? The answer involves ancient languages, a missing N, a famous movie, hybrid fruit and a color that borrowed its name.
The Great Soda Civil War: Why Coca-Cola Needs Three Colas
Why does Coca-Cola need Classic Coke, Diet Coke and Zero Sugar? The answer is a fascinating mix of flavor, consumer loyalty, marketing and soda history.
Why Canadians Call Corn Dogs Pogos: The Story Behind It
Why do Canadians call corn dogs Pogos? The answer involves a Quebec brand, a 1960s trademark and a food name that became Canadian vocabulary.
Bananas, Strawberries, and the Great Fruit Identity Crisis
Bananas are botanical berries, while strawberries are not. Discover the strange science behind two of the most familiar fruits.
Where Do Our Apples Come From? Why It Matters to Canadians
Where do Canadian apples come from? Find out why so many arrive from the U.S., especially Washington State, and where the apple’s much older story began.
Colonel Sanders’ $2 Million Fried Chicken Mistake
Colonel Sanders sold KFC for $2 million, then watched it become a global fast-food giant while openly criticizing the company he founded.
Hawaiian Pizza: The Canadian Creation That Divides Food Fans
Hawaiian pizza was invented in Canada, not Hawaii. Learn how Sam Panopoulos created one of the world's most debated pizzas and why it remains so popular.
KD Ramen Brings Kraft Dinner’s Iconic Cheesy Flavor to Canada
Kraft Dinner enters the ramen game with three cheesy new flavours launching exclusively across Canada this July.
Bush’s Turns Healthy Beans Into Summer Food Chaos
Bush’s launches Dill Pickle, Apple Pie, and Rocket Pop baked beans, turning one of the healthiest comfort foods into summer’s weirdest trend.
Why Customers Are Turning Their Backs on KFC
KFC once ruled fast food with its famous fried chicken, but rising prices, competition, and declining quality have pushed many loyal customers away.
OluKai x SPAM Sandals Are Real And Glorious
OluKai SPAM collaboration drops April 27, 2026, reimagining the Ohana sandal with playful musubi and heritage SPAM-inspired designs.
Canada Loves Kraft Dinner More Than Any Country
Photo by Giorgio Trovato on Unsplash Which country absolutely demolishes the most Kraft Mac and Cheese per person? You’d think it’s the U.S., right? Nope.
Brown vs White Eggs: Is There a Real Difference?
Brown vs white eggs explained simply. Learn why brown eggs cost more, what chicken breeds matter, and why there is no taste or nutrition difference.