Author: Sara Traynor

If you have bizarre cravings while pregnant, you’re far from alone. In fact, a number of celebrities have shared all the weird and wonderful foods they crave while they’re pregnant. Kim Kardashian-West Wanted All Cheese All The Time When questioned about her pregnancy cravings, Kardashian-West specifically mentioned, “mostly cheese, chili cheese fries, everything with cheese.” And based on her social media, she meant it. She once told Extra’s Maria Menounos, “I’m waiting for the moments when someone’s like let’s go to McDonald’s…that’s not happening for me and I’m kind of sad about it.” A couple days later, Kardashian-West admitted she…

According to many bagel lovers, East Coast bagels, and specifically those in New York, are just built different. Why? Well, many believe it’s all about the water. Are New York’s Bagels Better Because of the Water? It’s a sentiment you’ll hear time and again: New York City’s bagels are just better. If you want an authentic, delicious bagel, you have to head to the East Coast. Many people claim that the water in New York is what changes the taste of bagels. But it’s something that has been a frequent source of debate. Can water really make that big a…

The NBA season is a beautiful time of year. The arenas themselves do an amazing job hosting each team and the fans that support them. Especially with the NFL playoffs upon us (no more football), We need to dig deeper into some of the best dishes at each arena, so without further ado, let’s take a look! Madison Square Garden (New York Knicks): Pastrami Sandwich The Knicks play at Madison Square Garden which, aside from being a huge, famous arena, is home to a bunch of delicious foods. If you’re ever there and want to grab a bite to eat,…

When you think of “American food,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind, other than McDonald’s? And no, you can’t say Burger King. That’s cheating. It’s pretty difficult, right? Aside from fast food, America doesn’t seem to have as distinct a cuisine as other nations. While this can seem like a bummer, it’s actually a blessing. America’s multicultural landscape means that we’ve adopted tons of foods from foreign cuisines. There’s something for everyone in the U S of A. General Tso’s Chicken This is one of the more well-known Americanized foods, though it wasn’t actually invented in America. Its…

If you’re a human being on the planet Earth, you’ve probably seen (or at least heard of) The Office. While the show ended in 2013, its legacy as one of the best sitcoms out there remains intact. If you find yourself missing it, don’t worry — we have your back. You may not be able to catch new episodes on cable, but you can reminisce to your heart’s content in the kitchen with these dishes inspired by The Office. Schrute Farms Beet Salad Schrute Farms takes great pride in one thing, and one thing only — beets. What better way…

For most of history, if you were the kind of person looking to commit a quick, clean, untraceable murder, you enlisted poison as your weapon of choice. In 1814, Minorcan scientist Mathieu Orfila, who is considered the Father of Toxicology, published the very first book on the study of poisons. And 22 years later, English chemist James Marsh developed the Marsh test. Here are just some of those incidents. Emperor Claudius There wasn’t mushroom for all that ambition. One of the Roman poisons of choice was aconite, which eventually stopped your heart. He’d been declared Roman Emperor in 41 CE.…

To this day, Marilyn Monroe is the epitome of Hollywood glamour. She’s a fashion icon and a timeless example of feminine beauty. Clearly, Monroe had an iron stomach — and we’re not just referring to her 1950s’ corsets. We gathered info from friends, family, and investigative reporters. So What Did She Eat? Compared to the popular diets of today, Monroe mostly stuck to a paleo-like menu. Accordingly, she ate mostly lean meats and protein-heavy meals. In fact, she confessed to Pageant that she hates the feeling of being regimented. She even admitted to “developing a habit” of picking up an ice cream…