For the Star Wars fan who has everything, these pairs of light-up lightsaber chopsticks might be the perfect gift for the holidays! Oh, and yes, they have replaceable batteries, they’re BPA free, and they will arrive before Christmas according to the product page on Amazon. Be the life of the party with your friends and […]
Ever wondered what it’d be like to cook a turkey using molten lava? Alton Brown’s latest “Hazardous Turkey Cookery” episode is here to feed your adrenaline, but probably not your appetite! Watch as Alton dives into the intense art of encasing food in volcanic-level heat, inspired by traditional cooking techniques and… molten glass? Historically used […]
Ever wonder why some jalapeños light up your taste buds like a bonfire while others barely register a spark? MinuteFood dives deep into the science of spice to uncover why jalapeños can vary so wildly in heat, even within the same batch. From genetics and growing conditions to the secrets hidden in their pith, this […]
We’ve all enjoyed the sweet, vibrant taste of grape-flavored drinks, candies, and gum, but have you ever stopped to wonder: why doesn’t it actually taste like grapes? Despite being synonymous with the purple fruit, grape flavor in many of our favorite treats doesn’t resemble the real thing at all! That sweet, sugary taste we all […]
In this episode of Binging with Babish, Andrew Rea goes full Springfield by recreating one of The Simpsons’ most unholy food monstrosities: “The Coagulator.” Imagine a tuna melt so extreme, it gets dunked in funnel cake batter, deep-fried in… mayonnaise oil, and powdered with enough sugar to cause instant regret. Yes, the sandwich that nobody […]
Weird History Food is gonna turn this up to 11 with the History of Energy Drinks. Energy drinks, namely Red Bull, Monster, and the always pleasant Four Loko are pretty well-known and popular brands, but they weren’t the first energy drink. No, that actually happened way back in the 1960s in Japan. Try not to […]
Ever heard that cooking with black plastic utensils might not be the best choice for your health? If you’re even a little worried about things like microplastics in your food, you might want to rethink using that black plastic spatula or spoon in the kitchen. Here’s why: Some black plastics aren’t just regular plastic—they might […]
From their caramel centers to chocolatey coatings, several widely used candy-making processes go into the production of a single Snickers bar. NurPhoto / Contributor via Getty Images Richard Hartel, University of Wisconsin-Madison It’s Halloween. You’ve just finished trick-or-treating and it’s time to assess the haul. You likely have a favorite, whether it’s chocolate bars, peanut […]
Ever wondered what makes Sriracha the spicy superhero of sauces? This saucy little devil is equal parts science experiment and flavor explosion, turning humble chilies into a condiment that somehow manages to go with everything. Let’s dive into the chemistry that transforms this red delight into a must-have condiment, otherwise known as the “Get-on-Everything Sauce.” […]
Some like it mild, some like it blazing hot, but who doesn’t love hot sauce? It’s like the superhero of condiments—saving bland meals one drop at a time! Join the Weird History Food channel as they dive into the fiery world of hot sauce, starting with the true legends: red hot chili peppers (no, not […]