People who competed in and watched Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest in 2001 didn’t understand how a man who weighed 110 pounds could eat 50 hot dogs in 12 minutes. Did they cheat? Was it magic? It wasn’t real; it was just practice. These are the people who train like expert athletes to get their … Read more
The Texas Iced Tea, a bold variation of the classic Long Island Iced Tea, debuted in the 1980s and quickly became a popular choice for cocktail lovers. Its creation is linked to the well-known restaurant chain TGI Fridays. According to Vintage American Cocktails, TGI Fridays invented the Texas Iced Tea in 1980 to celebrate the … Read more
Football season is here, and whether or not you’re into the game, there’s one thing we can all agree on: the food. We love the versatility of nachos, the portability of chips and dip, and the tasty football-themed desserts. And anything hot off the grill, like burgers, is always a crowd favorite, which is why … Read more
For the first game of the NFL season, the Kansas City Chiefs played the Baltimore Ravens at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs were the reigning Super Bowl winners. A beer and a hot dog in Kansas City for the season start cost about $16, which is the 15th most expensive combination in the … Read more
When we crave a sweet and fruity smoothie to quench our thirst at any time of the day, we head to Jamba. However, smoothies aren’t the only reason we’ll stop at our local shop now. Jamba may have us skipping Starbucks and heading there instead, thanks to its brand-new menu item. Jamba’s First-Ever Blended Coffee … Read more
We all know Haribo for its classic fruity and chewy bear-shaped gummies, but this brand has been pretty playful with its more modern candy offerings. A while back, the German candy maker presented the Scaremix in sweet and sour flavors like blood orange cola and black cherries. It also launched its limited-edition Passport Mix, featuring … Read more
For food and road trip fans, there aren’t many things more exciting than finding secret gems across the country. It’s even better when those gems have been on Guy Fieri’s famous TV show Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, or “Triple D.” Since its start in 2007, Fieri has traveled over the country and visited more than … Read more
Since the dawn of the slider, food lovers have known that shrinking a favorite dish can make it even more irresistible. Less than a year after revamping how customers enjoy the beloved McFlurry, McDonald’s is making an even more significant change—one that goes beyond redesigning the spoon. The world’s largest fast-food chain is introducing two … Read more
When you think of fast food powerhouses, what do you think of? McDonald’s? Wendy’s? Burger King? Taco Bell? Well, make sure Arby’s is up there on your list. It has long been a staple in the fast food industry, and while it’s one of the more polarizing options on our list, fans love the wide … Read more
Who doesn’t love Kerrygold Butter? It’s a favorite at Allrecipes, and we’re not alone. Stanley Tucci keeps “vats” of it in his kitchen, and Martha Stewart bakes with it. Our panel of seven chefs chose the Irish butter as the best store-bought option. But one minor drawback—it’s usually sold in 8-ounce blocks. If you bake … Read more