Nuggets! How a Little Bite Became a Big Deal
From Robert C. Baker’s early chicken-stick research to McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets and Perdue’s dinosaur-shaped bites, the humble nugget grew into a fast-food favourite for all ages.
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Underwood Deviled Ham: The Little Red Devil That Won’t Quit
Underwood Deviled Ham's Little Red Devil has a trademark dating to 1870, a literary cameo in William Faulkner, and a place in the Kennedy family home's history.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Spaghetti Ice Cream: The Dessert That Looks Like Dinner
It looks like spaghetti, comes with “tomato sauce” and “Parmesan,” but it’s actually ice cream. Discover the strange story behind Spaghettieis and why the rest of the world
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.
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.
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.