Who Eats Better?. Breakfast has changed a lot over the decades, and the difference isn't just about what people put on their plates. Baby Boomers grew up with breakfasts built around toast, eggs, cereal, bacon,…
Grandma Had a Trick for Everything. You know, there was a time before the internet when home cooks had to rely on other sources for information. And do you know who our walking encyclopedia was…
One Cola for You?. Long before the drinks you know today (think Ribena and Coca-Cola) became popular everyday beverages, they actually once served a much more important purpose than just quenching thirst. In fact, some…
Apparently, Dinner Has Rules. Some meals just seem to attract unnecessary judgment. A big salad, a bowl of soup, or a plate covered in cheese and crackers can be perfectly satisfying, but there’s always a…
Nothing Is From Where You Think. Food history is mostly a record of people getting inspired by each other's dishes and occasionally getting the origin story wrong afterward. A dish arrives somewhere new and gets…
Southern Food Comes With Expectations. Growing up in the South means learning pretty quickly that certain foods aren't just for dinner. No, sir, down in these parts they're part of the local routine—whether you wanted…
Stressful Foods. Feeling stressed or on edge? Well, don't reach for coffee—that'll only make you feel way worse. While your cortisol levels rise and fall throughout the day, what you put in your body can…
Philly Has Much More on the Menu. Philadelphia may be inseparable from the cheesesteak, but stopping there means missing a huge part of the city’s food culture. Generations of Italian, German, Irish, Pennsylvania Dutch, Caribbean,…
Yes, All Of This Really Happened. People love bragging rights, and food records happen to be one of the easiest ways to claim a small piece of history. Somebody, somewhere, decided that eating six eggs…
