Ah, blue raspberry—because apparently, regular raspberries just weren’t cool enough. This flavor, with its electric hue and sugar overload, has a backstory that’s way more complicated than you’d expect. It started in the ’50s when a snow cone company decided to invent a “blue raspberry” to avoid getting sued for using a questionable red dye. […]
The collectible popcorn bucket trend is taking over theaters, and thanks to the legendary Bosslogic, we now have a glimpse at what The Fantastic Four: First Steps buckets should look like. Marvel Studios, make it happen! [Source: Bosslogic on Facebook]
If you thought metal was all about headbanging and rage, think again – Bloodywood’s new music video for Tadka proves that metal and food are the ultimate power couple! Forget about mosh pits; this time, the battle is in the kitchen, and the weapon of choice is flavor. It’s Indian food meets metal, and it’s […]
What if the internet was a real-life arena of complete and utter chaos? Meat & Livestock Australia’s latest lamb ad brings that vision to life, complete with a horde of bickering commenters shouting about everything from fake news to whether milk goes in tea first. It’s the most chaotic comment section ever, with people hurling […]
MSG, or monosodium glutamate, has been accused of being toxic, headache-inducing, and downright evil for years. But is it really the bad guy of the culinary world, or just a misunderstood flavor superhero? Let’s dive into the science. What is MSG, Anyway? MSG is a flavor enhancer that boosts the savory goodness—called umami—in your food. […]
J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings is celebrated for its intricate world-building, deeply rooted in language, mythology, and culture. But let’s not overlook one of Middle-earth’s most essential ingredients: food. Yes, Tolkien’s epic saga might feature battles, magic, and heroic quests, but it’s also a culinary adventure worthy of a Michelin guide. Who knew […]
Whether you’re diving into a Big Mac, crunching on McNuggets, or questioning life choices with a Filet-O-Fish, there’s one universal truth: you’re getting fries with that. But what makes McDonald’s fries the crispy golden unicorns of fast food? It all started in 1949 with a pair of brothers, a pile of potatoes, and the San […]
A night of revelry can mean an uncomfortable day after. Everett Collection/Shutterstock.com Daryl Davies, University of Southern California; Joshua Silva, University of Southern California, and Terry David Church, University of Southern California Debaucherous evening last night? You’re probably dealing with veisalgia right now. More commonly known as a hangover, this unpleasant phenomenon has been dogging […]
Most whole foods contain more than one kind of macro. carlosgaw/E+ via Getty Images Tyler Garner, University of Texas at Arlington “I’m tracking my macros.” “I’ll pass on that, it doesn’t fit in my macros.” “I’m on the Macro Diet.” Macros seem to come up often in the corners of the internet and social media […]
Let’s face it: pouring wine is boring. You pop the cork, tilt the bottle, and—yawn—liquid goes into the glass. Where’s the drama? The pizzazz? Now imagine a skull vomiting blood into your goblet, like you’re hosting a vampire rave. Enter the skull puking blood wine bottle aerator, the only way to make your wine truly […]