Tag: fast food
Feeding the Soul: Teaching the Food Truck Business
A retired Air Force brigadier general sought a new mission: to create the first certified mobile food-truck apprentice program in America.
The Real Way Burritos Are Made in Mexico
Here's a cold hard fact: Mexican burritos are nothing like the ones from Chipotle or Taco Bell here in the USA. Today, with the almighty Chef Jonathan Zaragoza, we’re diving into 5 popular, regional burritos from Mexico—making them, tasting them, and crow...
What Archeology Reveals About Fast Food in the Roman Empire
Explore the concept of fast food in ancient Rome, focusing on the thermopolia—small bars and eateries that catered to busy city dwellers.
The Rise And Rapid Fall Of Ghost Kitchens
The rise (and fall) of ghost kitchens is somewhat of a spooky tale in and of itself. Built on a shaky foundation, ghost kitchens exploded in popularity, especially during lockdown. Basically, unidentifiable kitchens cooked food that delivery services brou...
The Deliciously Greasy History Of Panda Express
Today on Weird History Food, we are going to talk about that ubiquitous Panda Express - they are EVERYWHERE! ...But which was the first one ever? We will take you way back to a germ of an idea between a father and son hat grew into what we know today - th...
Why Fast Food Has Gotten So Expensive
Prices at limited-service restaurants including Wendy's, Taco Bell, Chick-fil-A and Chipotle have increased more over the past decade than both full-service restaurants and overall inflation, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How Did Food Delivery Really Start?
We all know he feeling of craving our favorite mal, and not wanting to get off the couch. Maybe its raining outside? A blizzard? A full blown pandemic that kept everyone in their homes? Whatever the reason, the market of ordering by app, and 'food deliver...
Ranking The "Healthiest" Taco Bell Items
I would guess those going to Taco Bell are not worried about what is "healthy" in the first place but this is an interesting watch. Featuring Andrew (aka Basics with Babish)
Welcome to Buc-ee's
It's a Texas institution with a national footprint: a chain of road stop convenience stores the size of the Lone Star State, with a smiling cartoon beaver mascot and a devoted following.
The Sad History of McDonald's Happy Meal
Weird History Food is going to make you giddy with the History of the Happy Meal. McDonald's Happy Meal started, in 1974, in of all places, Guatemala, which was its first McDonald’s franchise by Yolanda Fernández de Cofiño. You'll get a good prize when yo...
The Rise and Fall of the Dollar Menu
Weird History Food is going to your favorite fast food drive-thru for the history of the Dollar Menu. The big three fast food chains, Mcdonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King have all introduced their version of the value menu. But when did it start? And more...
What Really Happened To The McDonaldland Characters?
Somewhere over the french fries, there used to be McDonaldland — a colorful world of funny friends and fast food. But why did these lovable characters seem to come and go so quickly?
We Finally Know Why Little Caesars Pizza Is So Cheap
Why do people go to Little Caesars? Well, maybe they like the food. Maybe it's the convenience of being able to get a hot dinner quickly. But perhaps more than any other reason, you can get a pizza there for very little money. Sure, the price of a Hot-N-R...
Pad Woon Sen
This amazing Pad Woon Sen recipe is surprisingly easy to make at home in under 30 minutes. It’s a Thai stir-fried noodle dish made with glass noodles, proteins, and veggies tossed in a savory and slightly sweet pad woon sen sauce. It tastes like it came f...
Onion Rings 2 Ways
Today we’re making onion rings 2 ways. One extra crispy and one beer battered (also VERY crispy)