Food

Solving the Great Potato Sticker Mystery

A grocery riddle leads to a deep dive on a ubiquitous supermarket detail.

May 6 •

Little Stories: The Incriminating Matzo Butter Stain

Half a century later, evidence of my snacking sin still persists. Plus a recipe and a new Inconspicuous News Roundup!

Apr 11 •

Toward a Unified Theory of Proper Egg Use

Remember my obsession with maintaining balance within the egg carton? That goal, it turns out, comes down to a mathematical equation.

Apr 2 •

The Only Important Question About Eggs

Hint: It’s not about how much they cost.

Mar 31 •

My Completely Awesome Heirloom Toaster

Plus: Another unusual mortuary-industry overlap.

Jan 21 •

A Visit to Gyro Junction

If you like gyro sandwiches — or just quirky street scenes — have I got an intersection for you.

Sep 2, 2024

Pretzel Logic: The Twists and Turns of an Iconic Product

The language of this classic snack has slowly been corrupted.

Aug 1, 2024 •

Enlarged to Show Texture — or Is It?

A puzzling package design phenomenon, plus a new “Bomp” update!

Jul 31, 2024 •

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