Author: Sara Traynor

Since the dawn of time (don’t quote me on that) people have been partaking in spicy food challenges. Lately, though, it seems like everyone’s upping the ante. Carolina Reaper Challenge This one’s easy: eat a Carolina Reaper. This pepper’s at the top of the Scoville scale, which measures spiciness. It’s at nearly two million Scoville Heat Units. This pepper wasn’t made by Mother Nature. It was made by a guy named Eddie Currie, who cross breeds peppers for a living, constantly aiming for new heights. For reference, a habanero pepper (which is super spicy in its own right) is at…

In October 1929, the U.S. stock market crashed and launched the country into the worst economic downturn in its history. The depression was during this period in time that bare-bones recipes were created. We probably wouldn’t eat most of them today — however, it was these meals that kept America going. Creamed Chip Beef Creamed chip beef looks about as appetizing at it sounds. This was made with dried beef, rehydrated in a roux of butter, flour, and milk. Served on a piece of toast, creamed chip beef is also lovingly called “Shit on a Shingle” or “Save Our Stomachs”…

Boxed pancake mix is a staple in every kitchen pantry, and it’s is a weekend go-to for breakfast lovers of any age. However, that box of pancake mix may be harboring a dangerous ingredient that could actually kill you. If you let your pancake mix expire, you could be potentially putting you and your family at major risk. And, certainly, no stack of pancakes is worth that. Since the early 2000s, there have been several reports of toxic expired pancake mix causing illness or death. One of the first fatal reactions occurred in 2001. A 19-year-old male, who had a…

Discover retro recipes that are absolutely perfect for any old-school dinner party or comforting homecooked meal.

We’re showcasing 30 foreign foods you wouldn’t find in your average international cuisine cookbook. So, get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive spoon-first into some delightful culinary magic. Albanian Tave Kosi Imagine a Mediterranean journey with every bite. That’s Albanian Tave Kosi. Pair this treat with a chilled white wine and warm bread for the ultimate dinner setting. Rich, creamy, and satisfying — welcome to the world of Tave Kosi. Every bite takes you on a tangy, savory, and hearty tale of Balkan flavors. Cooking Tave Kosi is a three-part culinary opera. The lamb is browned first, followed…

We’re not sure we would want to try some of these weird food pairings from across the internet. But to each their own!

Ice cream is one of the most versatile (and delicious!) sweet treats out there. Sometimes makers of ice cream can get a little… experimental? Let’s look at these unique flavors. 1.  Slumdog Millionaire – Lulu – Bristol, Vermont The name is inspired by the West Indian curry and Vermont peanut butter flavor of this creamy treat. 2. Buttermilk Biscuit – Oddfellows – New York City, New York With a honey buttermilk base and chunks of freshly baked biscuits mixed in, this ice cream will have you feeling nostalgic about dinner at grandma’s house. 3. Firecracker – Clumpies Ice Cream – Chattanooga, Tennessee…

Even though each Stranger Things season takes years to come out, it’s still got a hold on us. That’s why we’re ranking all seven Stranger Things ice cream flavors. U.S.S. Butterscotch No, we’re not putting this one first because it was mentioned in the show. You can never go wrong with butterscotch, and U.S.S. Butterscotch proves that right. With this flavor, you not only get butterscotch — you get salted caramel, too. If that’s not a win-win, we don’t know what is. There’s also salted caramel-flavored chocolate chunks in there, giving the ice cream a boost of both flavor and…

Discover some of the most popular secret menu items you can order from fast food restaurants in your area.

When it came to judging to best breakfast around the world, we couldn’t choose just one. After all, who doesn’t love a good breakfast? Ireland: Full Irish Breakfast First up, we’ve got the full Irish. If you’ve had a full English breakfast before, you’re probably familiar with most of this dish’s components. Like its English counterpart, an Irish breakfast usually consists of sausage, bacon, baked beans, eggs, tomatoes, and toast. However, it also has one extra ingredient. Black and white pudding is consistently found in Irish breakfasts. Black pudding is a type of blood sausage. White pudding, while similar, isn’t…