100 years ago, people were eating things that most of us will never taste. So what happened?

This article originally appeared on August 14, 2016 Time travel back to 1905. Back in 1905, a book called “The Apples of New York” was published by the New York State Department of Agriculture. It featured hundreds of apple varieties of all shapes, colors, and sizes, including Thomas Jefferson’s personal favorite, the Esopus Spitzenburg. That …

Study Finds Genetic Factor for COVID Smell and Taste Loss

[MUSIC PLAYING] SPEAKER: How does a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine work? COVID vaccines are now available. Some of the COVID-19 vaccines are mRNA vaccines, but what does this mean? mRNA vaccines are different from traditional vaccines. mRNA vaccines don’t expose you to any real virus instead, they’re made with messenger Ribonucleic Acid or mRNA. This is …

Gal Gadot Admits That Her Celebrity-Filled Cover Of ‘Imagine’ Was ‘In Poor Taste’

Getty Image What day do you consider to be the beginning of the pandemic? For many, it’s March 11, 2020, the day Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson tested positive for the coronavirus and the NBA suspended the season. But for others (me), it’s a week later, March 18, when Gal Gadot uploaded the infamous “Imagine” …

People Sharing Comforting Foods That Taste Like Home

“I crave these frequently and I can’t explain why. They’re genuinely not good, but I love them anyway.” We all have a few nostalgic foods that are basically comfort in edible form. Redditor u/Altyrmadiken said, “Nothing hits like a bologna and American cheese sandwich when I’m craving comfort and home.” Then they encouraged other redditors …

Padma Lakshmi Talks About The ‘Taste The Nation’ Holiday Episodes, Which Should Be Mandatory Viewing This Christmas

TASTE THE NATION / HULU A bold claim but one I’ll stand by — Padma Lakshmi just might be the most important voice in food right now. She’s an incredible advocate for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) chefs in the restaurant industry, a deeply thoughtful voice for change in how we talk about …

‘The alcohol taste is pretty much gone’: TikToker reveals hack to make soju taste like water

A TikToker shared a hack that apparently makes soju taste like water. In a now-viral video that’s been viewed over 5 million times, Ashley (@ashyizzle) showed her viewers the hack—which she called  “dangerous” in a comment. She also told viewers to “drink responsibly” in her video. First, she said, get a whole lemon and use …

Taste Test: Can Church’s New Chicken Sandwiches Topple Popeyes?

Uproxx Popeyes might have a problem on its hand. It has, unquestionably, the best chicken sandwich in the fast food universe and for two years every fast food chain — and yes we mean every fast food chain — has been swiping for the top spot. Nobody has come close, but what about the few …

2020 Honduran 24 Hour Ration MRE Review Meal Ready to Eat Tasting Test

2020 Honduran 24 Hour Ration MRE Review Meal Ready to Eat Tasting Test With authentic fresh wrapped tamales, delectable cold refried beans, corn flake cereal with a carton of milk, and somewhat basic, yet bold coffee, this 24 hour ration from Honduras was a real treat! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=2821334&ty=h https://teespring.com/stores/steve1989 For correspondence, or to send a Military …

Beers That Taste Like Fall In A Bottle, According To Bartenders

Mothers/Goose Island/Paulaner/New Holland/istock/Uproxx In the hierarchy of seasons, fall just might be the best. The weather is cooler but not cold. There’s a nice crisp feel in the air and the smell of sodden leaves is everywhere. Foods feature sage and thyme, fall fruits, and hearty broths. It’s also the season with the most diversity …