Author: Sara Traynor

There’s nothing like a good baking show to help you wind down after a long day. Luckily, there are tons of great baking shows on Netflix. The Great British Baking Show You might know Netflix’s The Great British Baking Show from its other name. In the U.K., it’s known as The Great British Bake Off. No matter what you call it, it’s undoubtedly iconic. It hit the ground running back in 2010, and has been going strong ever since. It usually showcases amateur bakers, though this sometimes changes. They square off against each other in a bake off to determine…

There is always something good to watch on Netflix — deliciously good. If you’re the type of person who loves watching food be made and explained, there is a show out there for you. However, if you prefer cooking and baking competition shows that make you sit at the edge of your seat, there are also plenty of shows for you. Heck — there’s even a Netflix show out there for people who love to watch baking disasters (Nailed It!, we’re looking at you). So there is definitely a food and baking show out there for everyone — no matter…

OK so picture this: you are traveling through Westeros, then taking a ship to Essos, and finishing things off going further east into disputed/free lands. What is it you are going to be eating? Whether you are up in Northern Westeros at Winterfell, in Qarth on the far east, or Dorne back in Westeros in the deep south, you will definitely be eating a variety of different foods. Let’s explore your culinary journey to come! The North (Winterfell) – Roasted Aurochs with Winter Vegetables When the King (or Queen — shout out to Sansa!) in the North isn’t busy defending…

When it comes to finding the best foods per country, the locals know what’s best. With their advice, we compiled a list of tips for anyone seeking their next culinary adventure. Pierogi in Poland According to Polish locals, you’ve got to get your hands on these mouth-watering morsels of dough and filling. Pierogies are the heart and soul of Polish food. The Polish national dish can be stuffed with mashed potatoes, quark or farmer cheese, cabbage, sauerkraut, and meat. You can even serve pierogi for dessert. These hybrid bundles of joy taste great with cottage cheese and berries, making for…

When you think about it, our food system is fascinating. We scarf down snacks every day without questioning where they came from. The following food facts will surely throw you for a loop. Ketchup Was Thought to Have Healing Powers In 1834, John Cooke Bennet added tomatoes to ketchup. Surprise! Ketchup wasn’t always made with tomatoes. It used to be a concoction of mushrooms or fish. Adding tomatoes to the mix gave the secret sauce a hearty mix of vitamins and antioxidants. Bennet claimed it could cure everything from diarrhea to jaundice. He even had a pill salesman who transformed…

Understanding how our favorite foods have changed is an awesome way to take our breakfast appreciation even further. Let’s look at some breakfast food history. Pop-Tarts Once upon a time, Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts were only available unfrosted. It’s a pretty weird thought, considering the iconic look and overall vibe of modern-day frosted Pop-Tarts. However, back in 1963, the four original flavors — blueberry, strawberry, apple current, and brown sugar cinnamon — were all unfrosted. We’re sure they were still delicious. But by 1967, Kellogg’s released frosted Pop-Tarts, and the rest was history. You can still buy unfrosted Pop-Tarts today, but they’re…

Game of Thrones food is a spectacle within itself. We can’t help but compare and contrast the food to what people ate during the Middle Ages. Rancid Meat Stew During the medieval period, the poor often ate meat stews. These stews were made with whatever ingredients were available, from veggies to discarded cuts of meat. This was likely the inspiration for the stews at at Castle Black, which are made of cheap and rancid meat. The slimy stews often have unidentifiable meat. It’s no secret money’s tight for the Night’s Watch. Jon Snow is typically seen eating the rancid stews…

From bizarre historical food and beverage remedies to macabre medical treatments, people have always indulged in strange theories and dubious science. From the ridiculous to the magical, here’s to your health! Urine Elixirs According to the National Institutes of Health, the people of Egypt, Rome, and Greece once turned to urine as a primary healing tool. That’s right, urine. An important note: Urine is not necessarily toxic, but it is still riddled with microbes, especially once it leaves the body. Not exactly ideal for health. Oh, and in case you’re wondering, drinking, or applying urine after being stung by a…

When you think of the White House, ornate furnishings, top-secret meetings, and food fit for a president probably come to mind. If you were the commander-in-chief, which White House food below would you choose? George Washington’s Grub We’re going to start off with the first few presidents, before delving into more modern ones. What better president to kick it off than Washington? Being the first president of the United States, he had a lot of precedents to set. So, how did he (and first lady, Martha Washington) handle mealtimes? As would be expected, the food served at the White House was locally…

We will always hold a special place in our hearts for these discontinued brands. But gone are the days of blue tongues and sugar rushes and squeezable everything (literally, everything). Creme Savers Your grandparents probably kept a couple in their purse or in one of those glass candy jars that no one really ever wanted anything to do with. Reddit commenters have been wondering where they went, mourning the loss of their favorite unhealthy childhood candy. These were a real favorite for grandchildren everywhere. Apparently, though, searching for “strawberry cream hard candy” or “orange cream hard candy” might yield some…