Tag: foods
Why Are Food Mascots Always Asking Us to Eat Them?
Why do food mascots happily advertise their own demise? Explore the strange, funny history and psychology of mascots selling themselves as food.
Taste Wars: White vs Black vs Latino vs Asian
Who has the best taste? Cocoa Butter's Taste Wars explores food, culture, traditions, and the flavors that shape different communities.
Only in America: The rise of Viet-Cajun cuisine
Chef Trong Nguyen came from Vietnam as a teenager in the 1980s, and discovered that the clean bright flavors of Vietnamese food he grew up with paired perfectly with, of all things, the earthy, smoky spice of Cajun cuisine. Since then, Nguyen's Houston re...
25 FORGOTTEN Howard Johnson's Menu Items That Vanished Forever
The uncomfortable truth is that Howard Johnson’s didn’t just lose menu items — America lost a whole era where eating out felt like a family ritual, not just a rushed transaction.
A Day in Life of the Cook Making 14,000 Meals on a US Aircraft Carrier
Ever wondered how food is prepared for thousands of sailors in the middle of the ocean? In this video, we take you inside the kitchens of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier to explore a day in the life of the cooks responsible for making nearly 14,000 meals eve...
25 Survival Foods of Slaves on Plantations
This historical journey explores 25 survival foods of enslaved people on American plantations. These African American foodways were more than meals — they were acts of resistance, community, and survival.
12 Foods That Are Normal In Britain But Nowhere Else
British food has never been about spectacle. It grew out of routine, necessity, and habit—meals built to be filling, familiar, and dependable rather than flashy. Over time, that practicality shaped a food culture where certain dishes feel completely norma...
5 Hot Dogs From Basic To Gourmet - Level Up Your Party Food
You don’t have to travel to a big city to find a small cart that sells delicious hot dogs. Here are 5 world class hot dogs that any home kitchen is equipped for, plus Australia’s iconic version of a hotdog that might blow your mind more than any other.
12 Forgotten Sandwiches from America’s Past
From diners to lunchboxes, sandwiches were once the heart of American comfort food. But many of those classics have vanished from menus — and from memory.
What Actually Is Wasabi?
Picture a vivid green smear next to your sushi roll. The tiny kick-in-the-nose that makes your eyes water and your date question your life choices. Yes, we’re talking about wasabi. It’s one of the world’s most misunderstood condiments, but that stops righ...
The Beauty of Charcuterie
Culinary content creators have turned charcuterie into a visual art form.
What Presidents Ate: Squirrel Soup, Anyone?
Bennett Rea's social media series "Cookin' With Congress" demonstrates the arcane diets of our nation's presidents, first ladies, and other political figures.
How Did Ancient Civilizations Make Ice Cream?
Trace the history of ice cream, from the first accounts of cold desserts in the 1st century to the cream-based treat we know today.
Why Do We Eat Turkey On Thanksgiving?
Weird History Food is exploring how Turkey became synonymous with Thanksgiving.
30 Forgotten Old Fashioned Halloween Treats No One Makes Anymore
Do you remember when Halloween treats didn’t come in shiny wrappers, but straight from the kitchen?