Who makes Aldi's store-brand chocolate candies? Are they vegan or gluten free? What makes them so good anyway? We have the answers to all your questions. ... Read full Story
State symbols range from trees and birds to drinks and desserts. In Alabama's case, the last two are combined into one booze-filled delight. ... Read full Story
You may think that potato chips are the same everywhere, but there are plenty of regional styles to try. Here are some of the best from across the US. ... Read full Story
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Your freezer is meant to make kitchen life easy, but if it's too cold, it can have the opposite effect. Here's a tell-tale sign that yours is working overtime. ... Read full Story
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Most know Frank Sinatra's drink of choice and his favorite meal - but did you know you can find Ol' Blue Eyes' favorite dessert at your local grocery store? ... Read full Story
Texas-style brisket and sausage are taking root across the South as pitmasters bring their smoky traditions to new cities — and new audiences.
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Texas Roadhouse has had a unique journey to become America's most popular casual dining restaurant, with some facts that only die-hard diners know. ... Read full Story
When reading about the Titanic, the meals served on board likely don't come to mind. But there was plenty of gourmet food, including this vintage dessert. ... Read full Story
A look at some of the more compelling mentions on the 50 Best Bars 2025 list.
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Depression-era food utilizes readily accessible ingredients. These old-school pickles may have gotten their start from the waste not, want not mentality. ... Read full Story
St. Croix-based Cruzan Rum isn’t messing around. Just in time for the warmer months, the is launching its to date. It’s called Cruzan Island Reserve 13 Year Old, and if you’re a rum drinker, it should be the newest addition to your home bar. Cruzan Island Reserve 13-Year-Old Cruzan Rum This new expression from Cruzan […]
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The Trail Hotel is a 95-room hotel located in a historic property and chocked full of “southern hospitality” and interactive bourbon experiences.
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From crusty artisan loaves to savory seasonal breads, TJ's baked goods aisle has become the home to many fan-favorite items. But which are the absolute best? ... Read full Story
It's no secret that Kirkland Signature items are often well-known brands repurposed for Costco. These are the companies likely behind the chain's Irish whiskey. ... Read full Story
Typically, seafood boils contain shellfish and vegetables such as corn on the cob and potatoes. However, this unexpected addition takes them to a new level. ... Read full Story
If you cooked too much rice, you don't need to just throw it out. Instead, give your leftover rice a delicious makeover with one of these ideas. ... Read full Story
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri has a big personality and big opinions on ingredients, including beans. The mayor of Flavortown prefers dried over canned. Here's why. ... Read full Story
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“Strong doesn’t even properly describe [Ashton] Jeanty’s Herculean, how-is-he-doing-that kind of strength. Before his sophomore year of college, he squatted 575 pounds. [Coach James] Montgomery thought that Jeanty had maxed out. He was wrong. Now Jeanty easily squats 605 pounds ‘like a hot knife through butter,’ Montgomery says.” — Mirin Fader, The Ringer, 5 Dec. 2024
Did you know?
The hero Hercules, son of the god Zeus by a human mother, was famous for his superhuman strength. To pacify the wrath of the god Apollo, he was forced to perform twelve enormously difficult tasks, or “labors.” These ranged from descending into the underworld to bring back the terrifying dog that guarded its entrance to destroying the many-headed monster called the Hydra. The feats he accomplished explain how Herculean in the 16th century came to be used for any job or task that’s extremely difficult or calls for enormous strength.