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From 23-karat gold-dusted chocolate bacon to the Serendipity 3 Frrrozen Haute Chocolate, which clocks in at a cool $25,000, edible gold seems capable of taking the most basic of foods and turning them into works of art. But the luxury ingredient also raises some important questions
Read MoreSome pasta sauce battles have even boiled down to whether one should add white wine or red wine to a traditional Bolognese, which has in the past caused Twitter uproar and intense chef debate. Lady Gaga has just given her fans a welcome (and seasonally appropriate) compromise.
Read MoreChipotle's Cilantro Lime Rice is blowing up the internet with a new viral video on Chipotle's TikTok channel.
Read MoreIt's wise to scan the nutritional stats and the list of ingredients before eating what many consider a healthier option versus the meat-based 'real thing.'
Read MoreThough it has exploded on restaurant menus nationwide in recent years, aioli is no culinary newcomer — it has been satisfying palates for centuries.
Read MoreThe sudden disappearance of the Costco churro even led to a petition on Change.org to bring back the cinnamon-and-sugar-dusted pastries, but word on the internet is that they are poised to re-emerge — and they might be better than ever when they once again grace the menu.
Read MoreWhen someone craves a true 'breakfast of champions,' you might assume they'd reach for a bowl of cereal, a plate of bacon and eggs, or the classic fruit and yogurt combo. Who knew that macaroni and cheese was giving those traditional morning mainstays a real run for their money?
Read MoreRC Cola may not have been the first cola on the market, but it certainly has a long history of trials and tribulations - and innovations.
Read MoreWhile every business under the sun now seems to offer a loyalty program, fast-food burger joints haven't exactly jumped on the bandwagon. But now, there's hope — CNN Business reports that Wendy's has become the first major burger chain that is offering a rewards program to customers.
Read MoreEven hardcore Costco fans of the wholesale chain may be missing out on a lesser-known perk that accompanies their membership.
Read MoreHistorically, whole grains have been the subject of misunderstandings. There's also confusion between terms like "wheat," "whole-wheat," "whole-grain," "multigrain," "sprouted grain," and numerous other bread-related labeling terms that leave many supermarket shoppers scratching their heads.
Read MoreWhen most people think of white rice, they think of American long-grain white rice, which, when cooked, offers a "dry, fluffy texture with distinct grains" (via Fine Cooking). Though also a long-grain variety, jasmine rice, by contrast, is characterized by its distinct aroma.
Read MoreHome pizza cookers are probably working with a conventional oven or an outdoor grill. Unfortunately, according to Pizzacraft, home ovens and grills "lack the initial high heat" for crispy-crust perfection, while a pizza stone enables immediate "high heat transfer."
Read MoreSometimes mistakes turn out much better than imagined, like when Sachie Nomura was trying to create a mayonnaise substitute by mixing up avocado and milk.
Read MoreThe cauliflower craze has picked up considerable steam in recent years, making its mark as a good-for-you "secret ingredient" in everything from cakes to pizza crusts. Now, it's showing up at Chipotle — some of their locations, anyway.
Read MoreWhen it comes to their potato chips, Lay's execs aren't afraid of a little experimentation, but the brand's latest flavors really have people talking.
Read MoreSparkling wines, including champagne, are further delineated by different varieties, such as brut and extra dry. Is there really a major distinction between these two designations?
Read MoreLuckily, the latest milkshake-related development from Burger King should cause far less uproar (and a lot less mess if tossed at an unsuspecting politician). This summer, the burger chain is banking on the old adage "good things come in small packages" with the release of a trio of mini milkshakes.
Read MoreIn essence, when it comes to salt, size matters, and the grain sizes of these two salts are a major difference.
Read MoreIt might surprise some fans that Oreos were once considered copycats. Though they were created more than 100 years ago, in 1912, they were actually the second of its kind to hit the market. The original was launched by a company called Sunshine Biscuits in 1908 — unfortunately named Hydrox.
Read MoreOver the years, Italian alcohol inventors attempted to launch successors to the pre-meal drink throne.
Read MoreNecessity is the mother of invention, but fortuitous accidents often play a role in creating the products we now consider iconic. The ICEE (and thus its 7-Eleven spinoff, the Slurpee) combines a little bit of both.
Read MoreCovering everything from pancake cereal to easier lemon juice extraction, TikTok has become a veritable treasure trove of trendy recipe innovations and helpful food hacks that go viral. In recent weeks another clever idea has been sweeping the social media site: freezing cereal before eating.
Read MoreLove 'em or hate 'em, mushrooms are a fungus to be reckoned with. Assuming most eaters aren't chowing down on raw caps and stems, those who look to mushrooms as a health food should keep in mind that some of those benefits can be altered, depending on the particular cooking process used.
Read MoreThose imbibing more than one type of alcoholic beverage on a night out might recall the old adages that recommend a preferred drinking order — namely, that drinking beer before wine is better than drinking wine before beer. Does it really matter, though?
Read MoreSome may have thought there couldn't be any more ways to use your leftover egg yolks, but we can officially add another unexpected entry to the egg-hack encyclopedia: cured egg yolks, and they make a great substitute for Parmesan cheese.
Read MoreEven though experts have reiterated that the likelihood of acquiring COVID-19 through food is extremely low, some consumers have apparently remained unclear on proper protocol when it comes to ensuring the safety of their fresh fruits and veggies.
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