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.
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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Picklesburgh Turns 10 With Giant Pickle Ride and Big Crowds
Picklesburgh celebrates 10 years with a viral-ready pickle ride, quirky eats, and record-breaking crowds, cementing its place as Pittsburgh’s top summer festival.
Tacos: From Ancient Mesoamerica to Modern America
Tacos are more than just a street food staple, from ancient Aztec roots to Taco Bell's rise, bizarre fillings, and why Kansas City is America’s taco capital.
Food Network’s Epic Halloween Lineup Returns This September with Fan-Favorite Shows and Exciting New Specials
Food Network kicks off Halloween in September with a full lineup, featuring 3 fan-favorite series, 2 specials, and themed episodes of popular daytime shows.
What are Google’s top 10 most searched BBQ foods?
Google is assisting novice grillers by offering search results on grilling techniques Here are the country's top 10 BBQ searches as listed by Google search data.
7 fictional foods from movies and TV shows
Check out seven fictional foods from movies and TV shows that you may make you do some experiments of your own.