Samantha Henman articles

Tiramisu. Traditional italian dessert on white plate
July 29, 2025 | Samantha Henman

Wildly Decadent Desserts From Around The World

These wildly decadent desserts from around the world are guaranteed to make your mouth water.
July 29, 2025 | Samantha Henman

Dinner Party Dos & Don’ts Most Hosts Have Forgotten

Some say that the dinner party is a lost art, but we disagree. Though they might not be as stuffy, involved, or as formal as the ones our parents threw, the modern dinner party can be one of the most fun events to host—but there are still some dos and don’ts that far too many people have forgotten.
raclette cheese
July 28, 2025 | Samantha Henman

The 50 Best Foods In The World, Ranked

Real food lovers will go to great lengths to try the best different countries have to offer—and we’ve ranked the best dishes out there in all four corners of the world.
Costco rotisserie chicken in a new plastic bag packaging in Japan
July 18, 2025 | Samantha Henman

30 Cult Favorite Costco Products—And 10 Rare Regional Finds

The first time you walk into Costco as a card-carrying adult can be intimidating. There’s so much try—and so MUCH of it. And on top of that, there are a lot of (controversial opinion) products that are just mediocre or straight-up duds. But we’re not here to talk about those. Today, we’re looking at the cream of the crop—the most beloved Costco products, including some rare regional favorites that may be hard to find, but are worth the hunt.
Cans of Coca cola, Pepsi, Dr.Pepper and Red Bull on red background. American multinational beverage company.
July 16, 2025 | Samantha Henman

The Real Flavors Behind Your Favorite Foods

From fruits that aren’t so juicy to raspberries that aren’t so blue, the world of flavors is full of surprises.
Philly cheese steak sandwich served on parchment paper
July 15, 2025 | Samantha Henman

The Most Iconic Food From Every State

Not every state has an official food, but every state has at least one example of an iconic dish that they’re known for—and some are a little more wild and weird than expected. What’s the most iconic food from your state?
Bangers & mash food photography recipe idea
July 14, 2025 | Samantha Henman

39 Foods With Misleading Names—And What They Actually Are

There are foods we eat every day that have names that we might not even clock as being misleading.
Woman is cooking in home kitchen. Female hands cut salami, vegetables, greens, tomatoes on table on wooden boards. Ingredients for preparing italian or french food. Lifestyle moment.
July 14, 2025 | Samantha Henman

The Surprising “Secret” Ingredients Home Chefs Reach For

Every good home chef has a few tricks up their sleeve when it comes to cooking. And that includes some seriously surprising “secret” ingredients that they add to their signature dishes.
Buffalo chicken wing with cayenne pepper sauce
July 8, 2025 | Samantha Henman

The Bizarre Origins Of Beloved Foods

Ketchup used to be made of mussels? Hamburgers aren’t American? A lot of the most popular foods that we regularly eat have origins you wouldn’t believe. From the bizarre to the downright disgusting, when it comes to beloved foods, there are a whole lot of surprises.