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Does Salt Expire—and How Do You Know if Your Salt Has Gone Bad?

That shaker of salt has been in your pantry for ages—is it safe to eat, and does salt ever expire?


How Long Does Canned Food Really Last?

Canned goods are perfect for quick meals and emergency scenarios. Here's what you need to know about how long canned...


Does Flour Go Bad? How to Know if Your Flour Is Expired

Wondering if that flour in your pantry is still good? Get the lowdown on whether flour expires before you make...


Here’s How Fast Butter Expires—and How to Know Your Butter Is Bad

Does butter expire? It certainly does, but how you store it has a lot to do with its shelf life.



What Is Sustainable Fish, and Why Is It Better for the Earth?

Choosing sustainable fish is better for the environment—and better for you. Here's why.


The Best Fast-Food Fries, Ranked

Ready to stop for a quick bite? This list will help you figure out exactly where to find the best...


30 Restaurants Open on Labor Day 2023

Don't stress over a mess during your long weekend—instead, order out from one of these restaurants open on Labor Day

What Is Organic Food, and Is It Better for the Earth?

There's a lot of confusion surrounding organic foods, from what the term means to labeling to purported benefits. Read on...


The Best Traditional Restaurant in Every State

For food that reflects your state's culinary culture, look no further than its best traditional restaurant


The Best Sandwich in Every State

We teamed up with Taste of Home and our collective readers to find the 50 greatest ways to fill two...


Does This Easy Spoon Hack Keep Champagne from Falling Flat?

Will a simple spoon keep your champagne from falling flat in the fridge? There's only one way to find out!


Do Eggs Need to Be Refrigerated?

Have you ever wondered whether it's safe to leave eggs on the counter? We've cracked the case.


The Official State Food of All 50 States

Help yourself to a taste of these official state foods from all across the country.


Is Cucumber a Fruit or a Vegetable?

Cucumbers have been called vegetables forever, but are they actually fruits?



How Does an Air Fryer Work, Exactly?

Your guide to the trendy kitchen appliance.

Food Quiz: 25 Questions to Test Your Culinary Smarts

Hungry for a food quiz? Test your smarts (and your stomach) with some food-related trivia questions.


10 Fast Food Restaurants That Are Reducing Their Carbon Footprint

You can have a positive influence on the environment just by eating at these sustainable fast food restaurants.


The Hidden Detail on the Baskin Robbins Logo You’ve Never Noticed

Can you spot the Baskin Robbins logo's clever "secret"?



Coke Zero vs. Diet Coke: What’s the Difference?

Do Coke Zero and Diet Coke have the same ingredients and same flavor? You might be surprised by the results...


Where Does Vanilla Flavoring Come From?

Get to know vanilla flavoring and its tricky twin, artificial vanilla flavor.

Is Cereal a Soup?

If you have an opinion on the cereal-soup debate, it's probably a strong one.


What Is Corn Syrup, Exactly?

Here's the scoop on one of the most commonly used ingredients in processed foods.


Can You Eat Green Potatoes?

Are green potatoes safe to eat? We dug into the science to find out.


31 Surprising Food Facts You’ll Want to Know

Prepare to feast on an irresistible array of food-related facts and scrumptious statistics.


The Surprising History of the Humble Hamburger

The hamburger origin story takes a long path over oceans and across continents to become the beloved sandwich we know...


This Is Why Milk and Cookies Taste So Darn Good Together

The reason you love milk and cookies so much? Delicious chemical reactions in your mouth you had no idea were...