Food. Sure, we have to eat it to survive. But the acts of eating, cooking, and even simply buying food go far beyond function. Food brings people together, it's something universal that we share with one another. And while we all have our own food preferences and allergies, many of us use food to express love and affection for each other. When there's something to celebrate, we usually go out for a fancy meal or enjoy a home-cooked feast with loved ones. Food is an experience, it's culture, and…

Do you take your whole 30 minutes?

Get creative with it

Yum

Some insane choices

Can I get a promo code for this?

King

It always disturbs me to learn that there are people out there who eat to live. Sure, we all technically eat to live, but it's insane that there are people who just don't care about, or even remotely enjoy, eating. I'm talking about Maggie, the yuppie I met years ago who wished that she could power her body with a pill taken just once a day. More disturbing was the day I learned she was on an actual Clif bar diet for over a month. Repulsive. We haven't seen each other in about twelve years, and…

A bottomless pit

Memes for the foodies.

Food can be an incredibly polarizing subject, especially when you get into regional delicacies. I've recoiled at the thought of eating Australia's Vegemite, and the pungent, gooey mess of natto - a fermented soybean dish from Japan. But neither bothers me as much as the questionable-looking chop suey sandwiches of New England. Before this weekend, I lived a pretty innocent existence where food is concerned. My biggest food complaint has been with deep dish pizza, which is actually a tomato soup…

There's one thing that unites most living creatures. It's definitely not religion, language, or genetic makeup. We're talking about food. While seeking sustenance is more of a need than a hobby, some people are able to mix the two. Humans have made it so this biological need can be made

Not cool

It's all about practicality

Yikes

A question for lunchtime