Too Real: Why There’s Froth When You Boil Pasta

January 14, 2014 // 11:03 am

Every time you throw a stack of uncooked pastas into a pot of boiling water, there’s an unmistakable froth that appears. Have you ever wondered what the foamy gunk that arises in your water could be? Answer: it’s thanks to a chemical combination of the boiling water and the…

Mac and Cheese Pancakes Might Be The Greatest Breakfast Food Ever

October 12, 2013 // 2:03 pm

Pancakes have never looked this good.

Sure, there’s bacon pancakes or even those boring chocolate chip studded cakes but have you ever seen a more beautiful creation than the mashup between two classic dishes coming together to become something amazing? Not like this you haven’t.

Created by Misc.…

Italian Burrito Swaps Rice With Pasta Noodles

September 18, 2013 // 4:05 pm

From the ramen burger to the cronut to the new concrete at Shake Shack, it’s clear we love our hybrid foods. And now, the next contender for our hearts has arrived: the Italian Burrito.

The burritos can be found at Burrisimo,…

This Ambitious Pasta Chart Maps 250 Shapes, from the Supermarket to Italy

August 8, 2013 // 1:49 pm

Pop Chart Lab highlights it penchant for alliteration with it’s newest addition: The Plethora of Pasta Permutations.

We have a ton of respect (and a bit of envy) for the person whose job it was to track down the over 250 shapes of pasta: generic supermarket brands or handmade from…

Cheeseburger-Flavored SpaghettiOs Sound Like The Ultimate Munchies Cure

July 26, 2013 // 10:46 am

There are certain foods you’ll only eat if you’re a child or high. New CheeseburgerOs from Campbell just happens to be both.

Growing up, we always begged for the original SpaghettiOs because of the cool skateboarding pasta on the label and because for some reason, we actually kind of…

The Mindblowing Truth Behind Taco Bell’s Cinnamon Twists Revealed

July 22, 2013 // 6:00 am

Just when you think you knew everything about Taco Bell, this bit of news drops right on your lap: those Cinnamon Twists you’ve grown so fond of eating at 2AM in the morning? Yah, turns out, they aren’t clever churros in disguise after all.

So, take a seat…

Deep-Fried Mac & Cheese Burger Bun: Because Those Are Literally the Best Words Food Has to Offer

July 2, 2013 // 7:00 am

Before we start, let’s review: I think we can all agree that in most, if not all aspects of life, there are things that are just better than others. Green is better than red. Hot is better than cold. Puppies are better than kittens. These, folks, are the facts…

Overseas Noms: New Deep-Fried Cheesy Shrimp Pasta from KFC

May 30, 2013 // 3:38 pm

There’s something about summer in America that just screams “let’s take everything in our kitchens and deep fry those sons o’b*tches.” Cheesecakes, ice cream, butter, mashed potatoes – if it’s meant to be eaten on a plate, chances are some fair master somewhere is currently coating it with batter…