Brian Boone
School
University Of Oregon
Expertise
Fast Food, Food History, Breakfast Cereal
- Brian has contributed food-based articles to trivia books that have sold more than 10 million copies.
- He wrote two widely produced food-forward plays, "The Egg Play" and "Brisket."
- He has developed and produced podcasts for chefs and culinary celebrities.
Experience
Brian has written trivia and about pop culture for print and the internet for two decades. He's contributed hundreds of articles about food and other subjects for the bestselling Uncle John's Bathroom Reader series. He joined Alb Media in 2016, contributing to Mashed, Today Meal, and Looper.
Education
Brian received his Bachelor of Arts degree in magazine journalism and theater arts from the University of Oregon, where he also studied English literature, presented comic plays, and edited the campus arts and entertainment magazine.
Today Meal’s content comes from an authoritative editorial staff that is dedicated to current and comprehensive coverage. With an aim to provide only informative and engaging content, our writers, editors, and experts take care to craft clear and concise copy on all things food-related, from news in the food service industry to in-depth explainers about what’s found in readers’ refrigerators, original recipes from experienced chefs, and more.
Our team also regularly reviews and updates articles as necessary to ensure they are accurate. For more information on our editorial process, view our full policies page.
Stories By Brian Boone
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Have you ever encountered a food that wasn't as good once it was deep-fried? From Oreos to tater tots, some foods should be fried. Hot dogs are one such food.
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We have a tricky relationship with foam. It's what makes soda great but it's also irritating to drink. Here's a hack that minimizes that pesky foam.
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Since they contain little more than sugar and starch, jelly beans may seem safe for vegans to eat. But there are some ingredients to be aware of.
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The great debate on the merits of cooking spray versus baking spray really boils down to one essential ingredient that makes all the difference.
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The Mississippi Delta is known for Southern traditions like blues music and Kool-Aid pickles... yes, you read that right. Learn how to make this colorful treat.
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Miller High Life's mascot is one of the most iconic in beer companies. Who inspired the Girl in the Moon is still considered to be a mystery today.
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Classic summer cocktails offer plenty of satisfaction, but it might be time to upgrade your piña colada. Try this simple herbaceous twist for an elevated sip.
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In the world of plant-based meat alternatives, tempeh and seitan are becoming more well-known ... and confused for each other. Here's the difference.
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Beer has been a staple of American culture for so long that a number of once-prominent brands have gone the way of the dodo, never to be enjoyed again.
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Fast food promotions are often memorable. However, sometimes they're memorable for all the wrong reasons. These are 11 of the worst fast food promotions.
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We're turning back the clock to look at the food trends that captivated food lovers over the decades.
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Hormel's Spam is an animal product made from ham and pork shoulder. Spam is sold in several different flavors, from spicy varieties to lighter versions.
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From mixed vegetables to seasoned tomato, Jell-O has experimented with some of the strangest flavors over the years. These are the wildest ones we've seen!
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To many, corned beef is a salty canned food. However, it's really much more than that. Corned beef has a compelling history most people have never considered.
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Grocery chains once considered institutions have now vanished from our neighborhoods. Some of the most reliable stalwarts of the past aren't around anymore.
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The fast food sector is competitive, and the only constant is change. Here are a bunch of once-popular fast food places that are in the process of disappearing.
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Dozens of steakhouses have come and gone over the decades. Join us as we take a walk down memory lane and remember the steakhouses that time forgot.
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Producers will throw a lot at the wall when it comes to cooking shows, but not everything sticks. These food competition shows flopped spectacularly.
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Some food items pitched on Shark Tank see overwhelming success, and others completely flop. These are the 10 biggest food fails that have appeared on the show.
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Quite a few notable and respected celebrity chefs happen to love fast food. Here are some big names who've admitted what restaurants they can't get enough of.
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TV viewers often flock to the Food Network for everything related to food. However, over the years, the network's stars have had their share of scandals.
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Like other fast food giants, Arby's at one point had a mascot, but the cartoon was short-lived. Here's the story of the infamous Arby's Oven Mitt.
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Everybody has certain foods or categories of foods that they simply will not touch. Here are all the things that chef Gordon Ramsay flat out refuses to consume.
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Over the years several fast food mascots -- including a bear, an oven mitt and the oddity called a Spongmonkey -- have disappeared. How many do you remember?
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Nothing beats a plate of nachos, topped with gooey cheese. But for the cheese to get to that point it requires a special ingredient, which has a secret message.
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Like the privileged children of movie stars, the food world has its own beneficiaries of nepotism. And some of them might actually surprise you.
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The U.S. is a place of abundance at the grocery store, but real life events can create disruptions in the food supply. These are the shortages expected in 2023.