Mikey Frost on UnsplashBefore you pop that bag of chips or gummy bears into your cart, you might want to flip it around and read its ingredient list. Believe it or not, the stuff you…
by Christy Chan
Same Chain, Slightly Different Bite. Fast food is supposed to feel steady. You order the same meal in Phoenix, Atlanta, Boston, or somewhere off I-70 in Indiana, and you expect the same salty little comfort…
Jonathan Borba on PexelsWalk into any pharmacy or grocery store, and you’ll see shelves packed with vitamin supplements promising better health, stronger immunity, and increased energy. It’s easy to assume that taking a daily pill…
Emil huang on UnsplashYou can say you’re only there for the fries, the chips and salsa, the cheddar biscuits, the skillet cookie, whatever your usual order is. Chain restaurants have been selling something bigger for…
When Food Starts Signaling Something. Some foods carry more than flavor now. They come with a whole set of assumptions about class, politics, wellness, taste, ambition, or the version of yourself you want other people…
Mikey Frost on UnsplashBefore you pop that bag of chips or gummy bears into your cart, you might want to flip it around and read its ingredient list. Believe it or not, the stuff you…
The Noon-Time Tell. Lunch has always been a little more revealing than people think. It looks like a break, but it’s really a personality test with napkins: what you eat, where you eat it, and…
The Regional Favorites That Didn’t Travel. American food gets talked about like we all grew up eating the same things, and that’s just not how it works. A lunch in Boston, Buffalo, Newark, or Des…
Desserts That Test Your Patience. Unless you're a baker yourself, you probably don't realize just how difficult it is to make some desserts. Don't judge it based on its appearance; some sweets might look deceptively…
When Hunger, Weather, or Sheer Desperation Takes Over. Some foods exist not as a delightful snack to buy at the grocery store, but for situations when something has gone awry, whether that means a power…
