Cup Noodles Museum, Yokohama

While many think of Cup Noodles as a cheap snack or hangover meal, the flavorful little pack stands for much more. Way back in 1958, Momofuku Ando invented the world’s first instant ramen (chicken-flavored) and went on to create the iconic Cup Noodle (1971) and Space Noodle (2005), making the tasty Japanese meal quicker, easier and more accessible than ever. Located in Yokohama, Japan, the …

Are Oysters Really an Aphrodisiac?

Almost everybody has heard or believes that oysters are an aphrodisiac, but nobody seems to know why. Wired looked back at the study done by Italian scientists who cracked open some mollusks and discovered an amino acid that, when given to lab rats, increased their testosterone and progesterone. Those higher hormone levels don’t necessarily mean the rats felt especially sexy, but the connection makes sense. …

Four New Cook Books for Fall

From the non-traditional to vegetarian and scientific, these recipes will entice home chefs

While it’s—for better or worse—known for pumpkin spiced everything, fall is also when some of our favorite ingredients come back in season and the weather cools down enough for us to consider using our ovens again. With that in mind, we have chosen four new cook books that we’re testing out. From health-focused recipes to mostly vegetarian to science-based formulas, the selection is diverse, but …