Allison Robertson articles

Discover 40 common ingredients that people say can really ruin a dish. From herbs and spices to bananas and marshmallows, find out which common foods many people have aversions to.

Discover a variety of some of the strangest food combinations that people actually eat, and enjoy. From coleslaw mashed potatoes and queso jell-o to vegetable beef pancakes and about a dozen weird sandwich combinations, these snack combos come highly rated by people all over the globe.

Uncover the secret ingredient that is present in most foods around the world: insects. From peanut butter and chocolate to broccoli and pasta, find out how many bugs the FDA allows in our food, how it gets there, and why it's permitted in the first place.

Discover the surprising health benefits of cherries. From helping you sleep and warding off disease to aiding weight loss and improving your skin, find out the just how good cherries are for your health, and how to choose the right ones.

Discover 25 healthy late-night snack ideas, and five snacks you should avoid before bed. From nuts and eggs to pizza and cereal, find out what's in these foods that make them good—or bad—as a night-time indulgence.

Discover 20 edible gift ideas that are perfect for any occasion. From herbs and spices and uniquely shaped pastas to hot sauce samples and homemade bread, there's an edible gift idea for every foodie and every budget.

Uncover 25 kitchen accessories you don't actually need. From banana slicers and s'mores makers to bread makers and snow-cone machines, there are countless kitchen items that take up more space and cost more money than they're worth.

Uncover the 7 best refrigerators of 2024, reviewed and tested by experts. Using both lab tests and consumer reports, Good Housekeeping Institute found the best fridges of today in regards to reliability, design function, temperature control, and more. Find out which refrigerators hold up best, and why.

Uncover 20 Foods That Boost the Immune System. From citrus fruits and red bell peppers to green tea and dark chocolate, these foods are high in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that help rid the body of illness, fast.