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This Is Why the Tartar Sauce on a Filet-O-Fish Is Always Off-Center

Is your fish sandwich from McDonald's a flop? There's a reason why the Filet-O-Fish always seems to fall apart.

If You See White Stuff Coming Out of Your Chicken, This Is What It Means

What is that white stuff coming out of chicken when you cook it—and is it safe to eat?...


9 Best Culinary Cruises for the Most Delicious Trip You’ll Ever Take

From onboard menus crafted by celebrity chefs to foodie-based excursions at the world’s most amazing ports, these culinary cruises will...


The Secret Meaning Behind the Numbers on Your Egg Carton

An egg carton's expiration date is not as reliable as it seems. Here's how to tell if eggs are fresh.


I Tested the Cold Water Pasta Hack—Here’s What I Found Out

Does the cold water pasta hack really save water and time? I tested the theory to find out.


The Delicious History of Hot Chocolate

The tasty beginnings of a beloved winter tradition: drinking hot chocolate


If You’re Not Using This Microwave Button, You Need to Start

This little button is the secret to achieving the perfect cook, texture and flavor from your microwave every time


Why Do We Eat Turkey on Thanksgiving, Anyway?

Discover how the all-American combination of turkey and Thanksgiving first came to be


We Ordered All 8 McDonald’s Sauces to Find the Best One

I used to be overwhelmed by the number of McDonald's sauces on the menu, then I ordered every one so...

Why Does Swiss Cheese Have Holes in It?

We asked a cheese scientist to explain what gives Swiss cheese its characteristic holes


This Is the Secret to the Best-Ever Egg Salad Sandwich

This is the egg salad trick we probably wouldn't ever have thought of on our own—but absolutely cannot wait to...


New Report: This Fast-Food Chain Has the No. 1 Fastest Drive-Thru

This chain's drive-thru offers the fastest food, yet customers prefer the slowest of them all


How to Get Free Fries at McDonald’s Every Friday Through 2023

We know what we're doing for lunch on Friday!


McDonald’s Halloween Bucket Happy Meals Will Be Coming Back This Year

It's not Halloween without a McDonald's Boo Bucket!