How Joyce Chen Helped The US Fall In Love With Chinese Food
This week in 1917, the birthday of Joyce Chen, restaurateur, cookbook author, TV host and one of the biggest reasons why Chinese food became a big hit in the United States.
The Egg Cream Is A Refreshing New York City Classic
Today in 1664, the city previously known as New Amsterdam came under English control and was promptly renamed New York. So we're celebrating an NYC classic, the egg cream.
Momofuku Ando, The Guy Who Invented Instant Ramen
Today in 1958, eaters looking for a quick, inexpensive and tasty option got what they were looking for: it was the birthday of instant noodles. And the man known as the Father of Instant Noodles was Momofuku Ando.
Before There Were Chicken McNuggets, McDonald’s Tried Selling Onion Nuggets
Today is National Onion Day. For a very brief time in the 1970s, the preeminent fast food chain on Earth thought the onion might be its pathway to bigger sales. Here's the story of the McDonald's Onion Nugget.
Raise A Glass Of Red Drink On Juneteenth
There are lots of traditions that come with Juneteenth, like the foods and drinks that end up on the table at Juneteenth parties. A lot of these refreshments include the color red, and that’s on purpose.
When World War II Meant No Bananas For The UK, People Made “Mock Bananas” Out Of Parsnips
It's National Banana Day, so we've got the story of people in the UK who went to great lengths to simulate having bananas when the real deal was off limits during World War II.
Why Do Some People Love Licorice And Other People Loathe It?
It's National Licorice Day. People who love it, love it - and the people who don’t aren’t shy about saying so. Maybe it would help if we explained how we got to this impasse?
The Wilhelm Scream Is The Classic Hollywood Sound Effect You Can’t Stop Hearing
Today in 1921, the birthday of Sheb Wooley, who had a hit song in the 50s called the “Purple People Eater" and is believed to be the guy who gave a scream that's been featured in hundreds of movies: the Wilhelm Scream.
The Twinkie Has Longevity In More Ways Than One
Today in 1930, one of the sweetest treats of our time made its debut. Here's how the Twinkie became the Twinkie.
The Prison-Only Potato Chips Known As “The Whole Shabang” Live Up To Their Name
Some chip brands hit it big on store shelves - but one brand that won legions of adoring fans in prisons. For National Potato Chip Day, the story of The Whole Shabang.