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14 Best Japanese Candies You Need To Try

staff@thedailymeal.com (Jay Wilson) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:19:00 +0000

No trip to Japan is complete until you've gone wild in the candy aisle. From sour to sweet, traditional to wacky, these are the confections to take back home.

The Loaded Salad Pirates Used To Eat On The High Seas

staff@thedailymeal.com (Erica Martinez) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:39:00 +0000

It's true -- pirates really used to enjoy salads on the high seas. This recipe, however, featured more meat and seafood than the typical salad of today.

10 Fine-Dining Restaurant Dishes You Have To See To Believe

staff@thedailymeal.com (Amy David) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:39:00 +0000

Fine dining is certainly exquisite. Sometimes, your dishes can be downright works of art. Here are 10 fine-dining restaurant dishes you have to see to believe.

The 10 Worst Self-Checkout Habits Employees Can't Stand

staff@thedailymeal.com (Jay Wilson) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:19:00 +0000

Some customers just haven't learned the proper etiquette to adhere to at self-checkout. Here are some common customer behaviors that annoy retail employees.

9 Common Items Customers Steal From Restaurants, According To Staff

staff@thedailymeal.com (Kate Row) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:19:00 +0000

For some, being in a restaurant unleashes an inner kleptomaniac. Servers online say that these are the items that fall prey to sticky fingers most often.

How Pirates Used To Cook Meats Back In The Day

staff@thedailymeal.com (Erica Martinez) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:39:00 +0000

Have you ever wondered how our seafaring predecessors prepared meals while sailing the high seas? Here, we dive into pirates' rustic meat-cooking techniques.

Roman Gladiators Used To Eat This Porridge Every Single Day

staff@thedailymeal.com (Amy David) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:39:00 +0000

We always wonder about historic diets and how they affected people. To prepare for battle, Roman gladiators used to eat this porridge every single day.

The Classic Cowboy Food You Are, Based On Your Zodiac Sign

staff@thedailymeal.com (Jenn Carnevale) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 22:19:00 +0000

Cowboy diets relied on shelf-stable, hearty ingredients, but those chuckwagon cooks could get creative with meals. Here's what cowboy food each sign would be.

6 Canceled Food Competition Shows That Deserve A Revival

staff@thedailymeal.com (Bobby Lewis) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:39:00 +0000

Food competition shows aren't going anywhere, so we picked six that we would love to see return and inspire us in the kitchen all over again.

The Old-School Aluminum Cookware Brand To Look For At Thrift Stores

staff@thedailymeal.com (Bobby Lewis) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 15:39:00 +0000

This vintage brand was known for manufacturing some of the high-quality aluminum cookware of yesteryear that today's thrift store shoppers crave.

This Seasoning Was Popular In Medieval Times — Now It's A Hidden Gem On Store Shelves

staff@thedailymeal.com (Karen Hart) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:39:00 +0000

Despite its more complex flavor profile, this medieval spice lost favor to a cousin that is now a common cooking ingredient. But you can still use it today.

The Beloved Midwest Grocery Chain Where Every Store Feels Different

staff@thedailymeal.com (Amy David) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:39:00 +0000

You may have your favorite grocery chain, but if you live in the Midwest, you'll want to stop at this store as soon as you get the chance to.

10 Canned Drinks That Were Popular In The '70s

staff@thedailymeal.com (Jay Wilson) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:19:00 +0000

The 1970s saw a variety of canned drinks vying for attention. Not all stood the test of time, and some either waned in popularity or disappeared altogether.

9 Anthony Bourdain Books For The Foodie In Your Life

staff@thedailymeal.com (Amy David) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:39:00 +0000

Anthony Bourdain left a sizable impact on the culinary community, and you'd be lucky to explore his legacy with any of these nine incredible books.

The Oregon Company That Supplies Frozen Fruit For Aldi And Trader Joe's

staff@thedailymeal.com (Garrett Palm) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:39:00 +0000

Frozen fruit can be great for smoothies, homemade ice cream, and more. If you've ever wondered where it comes from, don't worry, because we've got you covered.

15 Japanese-Style Kitchenware Finds To Look For On Amazon

staff@thedailymeal.com (Tiffany Betts) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:39:00 +0000

Japanese dining culture is rich and wonderful, and you can feel a part of it in your very own home with this list of incredible items from Amazon.

The Classic Japanese Chocolate Bar Brand That's Been Around Since The 1920s

staff@thedailymeal.com (Garrett Palm) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:39:00 +0000

This chocolate bar brand has existed for over 100 years, and it's a favorite in Japan that you can still find there (and sometimes in the U.S.) today.

Rick Steves' Advice For Foodies On A Trip To Europe: Seek Out This Type Of Menu

staff@thedailymeal.com (Karen Hart) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:39:00 +0000

If you're traveling to Europe, don't book your dinner reservations without first learning about Rick Steves' European restaurant menu advice.

9 Best Fresh Foods To Buy At 7-Eleven

staff@thedailymeal.com (M. Davis-McAfee) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:19:00 +0000

7-Eleven has some fresh foods that are totally worth buying, according to customers.

This Tangy English Spread Takes Basic Pound Cake From Plain To Bakery-Worthy

staff@thedailymeal.com (Javaria Akbar) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:39:00 +0000

A delicious slice of pound cake can improve any morning, afternoon, or nighttime, but you could make it even better with this spread (and thank us later).