Food Facts
How did ‘Rocky Mountain oysters’ get their name?
These land oysters are harder to come by these days, but they were once a popular bar food with ties back to the Old West.
Pop, soda or coke? The fizzy history behind America’s favorite linguistic debate
Few American linguistic debates have bubbled quite as long and effervescently as the one over whether a generic soft drink should be called a soda, pop or coke.
Is a hot dog a sandwich? The Hot Dog Council has a very strong opinion
The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC) has, on occasion, dredged up a dispute that has raged between opposing factions of foodies since the dawn of the internet: Is the hot dog a sandwich?
‘Dirty soda’: Regularly consuming the drink is ‘risky,’ dietitian says
Tempted to order your next soda a little “dirty”? There are a few things your nutritionist might want you to know first.
Does Popeyes have a ‘secret’ seasoning for customers who request it?
You might be happy to enjoy your Popeyes chicken dinner as-is, but a seasoned pro might ask for a little extra Cajun Sparkle.
Why is the country’s largest In-N-Out restaurant in ‘the middle of nowhere’?
In-N-Out operates a couple of gargantuan restaurants. But which has the largest seating capacity?
Drinking coffee daily tied to healthy aging among women, study finds
A new study presented at the American Society for Nutrition Monday suggests that an eye-opening cup of java may also have long-term health benefits for women.
The Big Mac was nearly called something entirely different
For nearly six decades, you’ve been able to order two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles and onions on a sesame seed bun at McDonald’s. Had things played out differently, however, you may not have called that burger a Big Mac.
What do the stars on a Cracker Barrel server’s apron mean?
Some servers at Cracker Barrel are wearing special aprons. There’s a reason for that.
Does eating raw local honey actually help with allergies?
If spring means rapid-fire sneezes and anger-inducing eye itchiness, there’s a decent chance you’ve heard that consuming raw local honey can help combat seasonal allergies.