Tag: food
Stories About Your Favorite Halloween Candy
The top 10 candies weren’t surprising, but the breakdown of the favorites by state offered some interesting results. For instance, Ohio’s favorite Halloween candy is Blow Pops. In Montana, it’s Dubble Bubble Gum; Georgia’s fav is Swedish Fish and Lemonhea...
We Tried The Spiciest Thai Food In LA
Can you survive Jitlada's Spicy Dynamite Challenge? Join Cocoa Butter's Spice Crew as they attempt to win this nearly impossible Thai food challenge.
Mushrooms, Mushrooms, All About Mushrooms!
There are so many types of mushrooms. Some can be used for food while others can be used for medicine. In these three videos we cover edible, medicinal and poisonous mushrooms.
The Rise and Fall of the Hooters Restaurant
Weird History is going to get some wings at the Hooters restaurant. While many people may be turned off by the idea of a restaurant called Hooters, the history of Hooters is actually full of weird facts that may make even those most resistant willing to g...
Chuck E. Cheese's Origin Story Is Sadder Than You Remember
Weird History Food is taking you back to relive Chuck E. Cheese - The real-life story of Chuck E. Cheese, the global pizza franchise, is one of hubris, technological advancement, and the shifting entertainment tastes of the United States. What started as...
Who Was the Real Colonel Sanders?
Most folks know that Colonel Harland Sanders is the man who created KFC – and still resides on their buckets – but the real Colonel Sanders got up to a lot more than just frying chicken Kentucky-style. Who was Harland Sanders? In short, he was less “finge...
Alaska’s Remote Restaurant, The Potato
Surrounded by America’s largest national park, the Potato is a remote restaurant in McCarthy, Alaska that requires the ultimate travel commitment. CBS News correspondent Jeff Glor checks it out.
When you try to make your Granny's old recipe
Southern grandmas have the best recipes, but good luck figuring out how much a helpin' is.
Every Pizza Style We Could Find In the United States
Weird History Food is taking you around the United States to find (almost) every variety of pizza this great land has to offer.
Every Style of Hot Dog We Could Find Across the US
Hot dogs are about as American as apple pie. It's not uncommon for different states to offer their unique spins on classic American cuisine, and the hot dog industry is no exception.
The Gooey History of Velveeta
Weird History Food is getting cheesy, covering the history of Velveeta. Everyone's favorite party dip for tortilla chips has a longer history than one would expect. Coming from the dairy mind of Emil Frey, Velveeta has changed a lot over the years. How mu...
The Original Caesar Salad from Mexico
Caesar salad, invented in Tijuana, Mexico, in the 1920s, is a green salad of romaine with a highly seasoned dressing of pounded anchovies, olive oil, lemon juice, egg, and Parmesan cheese, garnished with croutons.
The History of Brazilian Feijoada
We will be learning about and making Brazil's National Dish! Feijoada is a stew of beans with beef and pork. The name feijoada comes from feijão, 'bean' in Portuguese. It is widely prepared in the Portuguese-speaking world, with slight variations. The ba...
The 12-Year-Old Dropout Who Led to Inventing SPAM from Unwanted Pork Meat
During desperate times when civilians in many countries were near starvation, cans of SPAM were a priceless godsend that saved millions of people. Their convenience, durability, and high-calorie content made it ideal for feeding American soldiers during t...
15 Best Mexican Restaurants in Orlando
If you’re in Orlando, you’ll want to check out these top-rated Mexican restaurants. We’ve listed the best places to get Mexican food while you’re walking around the beautiful city. Of course if we expand into greater Orlando, like Winter Park, then there...