When you think of Italian food, you probably think about pizza, bruschetta, or spaghetti. But tomatoes aren't native to Italy. So where do these associations come from? And how these staple Italian dishes come to be?

Today on Weird History Food we are examining everything about Hot Dogs! Some will absolutely steer clear, some just cannot get enough (lookin' at you, Joey Chestnut!). With such a wide divide in the public mind, today we will explore the good, the bad, an...

Popular recipes from the Great Depression Era when money and resources were tight. If you're looking to save some money; this is your ticket.

It's the best of the best of our beloved Moms, Grandmas, and Aunties trying each other's food. From secret family recipes to classic comfort foods, these kitchen queens will taste, critique, and celebrate each other's cooking in this heartwarming, delicio...

Chefs Jess Tom, Madison Cowan, and Jack Logue are used to serving fine cuisine; however, today on Epicurious we’ve asked them to give us their unfiltered, honest reviews of some prominent frozen fries found on supermarket shelves–all prepared according to...

The 1950s sure knew how to throw a good party! And the good news is that it doesn’t have to be 1950 for you to throw one yourself! But if you want to have what they had back then, you’re in luck. Tie your apron and get ready to whip up some retro recipes....

The swingin’ 60s were a good time to go to parties. Why? Because there was good food all around! And the following 1960s party foods are the best of the best. Let’s dig in!

IKEA has saved many a student from a disastrously decorated dorm room. Known for its flat packed furniture, this behemoth brand has shipped countless pieces of furniture all over the world, with insanely complex assembly instructions. All of that is pheno...

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...

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...

"Eating less is terrible for business. They're worried about these obesity drugs!" Dr. Marion Nestle is a nutritionist and public health advocate. She has dedicated her career to examine the links between food, health, business and politics.

Dig into the seasoning known as MSG, and find out how this flavoring was developed and if it’s actually bad for your health.

Today on Weird History Food we are talking about a real crowd pleaser - nachos!! These are a favorite appetizer, and even as a loaded main course! But, who invented nachos, and exactly how did they take over this great nation of ours?

We came for the delicious Afro-Latino food, but stayed for the impactful conversation.

Duncan visits a cashew factory in Phuket (yes, you read that right) to get the lo-down on cashew production. The method shown here is the traditional way cashews were harvested and picked from the cashew pear. A lot of places still use people to perform t...