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Matt Sulem

Entertainment and Food Writer

Matt Sulem has been writing and editing professionally for more than a decade. He has worked for BubbleBlabber, The Sportster, and The Daily Meal, among other publications, but has called Yardbarker home since 2006. Matt’s writing combines a love for nostalgia with a passion for promulgating interesting, informative, and lesser-known facts about pop culture. And he’s always down to share a solid slow cooker, air fryer, or dessert recipe. Matt currently lives in Portland, Maine, with his wife and young son. 

EXPERTISE:

Horror films, comedy movies, sitcoms, cartoons, and all things food.

Plan ahead with these 22 meal prep recipes

Whether you’re looking to stock the fridge for the week or freeze food for those future days when you’re in a pinch. Don’t settle; instead, plan ahead with these 22 meal prep recipes that each makes at least four servings.

21 recipes inspired by “The 12 Days of Christmas”

While recently listening to “The 12 Days of Christmas,” it occurred to us that the song mentions a few different foods. As a result, we challenged ourselves to find recipes that match every one of the song’s entries — even the non-food ones — while doubling up on a few to beef up the list.

20 unique additions that will make your hot chocolate even better

Your guests or family might be expecting the most obvious ones, like whipped cream or mini marshmallows, so allow us to inspire you with 20 imaginative ingredients to include in your hot chocolate.

21 food & drink items that have been around for thousands of years

And for the record, we’re not even talking about fruits, vegetables, and other produce you simply pick off a plant or tree.

Pep talk: 23 foods and drinks you didn’t know contain caffeine

Whether you’re trying to avoid caffeine completely or looking for a little pick-me-up, here are 20 foods and drinks that surprisingly contain caffeine.

Toasty treats: 22 warm dessert recipes

When the temperatures fall, and our sweet tooth cravings are still high, we turn to desserts that can warm us up or at least offset a scoop of ice cream that we inevitably add on top. If you’re also looking for some toasty treats, try one of these 22 warm dessert recipes.

13 cereals we loved as kids and 13 we absolutely hated

The following statements are overly opinionated and immature, and our evaluations are mostly based on bright colors and high sugar content—but hey, that’s what being a kid is all about.

21 delicious air fryer recipes that will get you through the holiday season

The holiday season is a busy one for folks who cook. Between main courses, side dishes, and desserts for holidays from Thanksgiving and Christmas to Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, you might feel like you don’t have enough time to cook everything—and even if you do, how will you fit it all in the oven?

Too sweet: 24 of the oldest candy bars still available

Candy bars have been in existence for a long time—easily more than 150 years! Although certain candy bars come and go, some popular varieties have surprisingly been around since the early days.

10 candies that are treats and 10 that are tricks

We decided to weigh in on our favorites candies…as well as the ones we’d avoid or trade away.

20 delicious recipes that will get you through the fall holidays

As soon as the first cool night arrives, or the first fall decorations appear in stores, or the first Oktoberfest beer is released, Pumpkin Spice Season officially begins.

From Rosh Hashanah to Hanukkah: 22 Jewish recipes

For tips on how to make more complex Rosh Hashanah and Hanukkah meals, snacks, and desserts — as well as ones associated with other Jewish holidays like Passover and Purim — check out these 22 recipes.

20 fascinating facts about McDonald’s

We think you’ll flip over these 20 fascinating facts about McDonald’s.

Feeling like chicken tonight? 20 slow cooker chicken recipes

When time is short, we call in the slow cooker to save dinner. Here are 20 slow cooker recipes to try the next time you’re craving chicken.

Sizzle reel: 21 recipes that include bacon

From simple dishes to classic meals to surprise cameos, here are 21 recipes that include bacon.

21 foods that make us think of “Saturday Night Live” sketches

Whether they’re fake commercials, digital shorts, or traditional skits, certain foods even remind us of some classic sketches.

Our 20 favorite trail mix ingredients

From nuts and seeds to fruit and sweets, here are our 20 favorite trail mix ingredients.

When were these 24 iconic fast food restaurants founded?

We’ve compiled some of the most popular and a few of our favorites—all of which are at least 40 years old.

22 foods & drinks made famous by 22 iconic sitcoms

Here are the most memorable 22 foods & drinks from our favorite sitcoms (with some bonus items just for fun).

21 foods that surprisingly taste better frozen

Not only are these options tasty and refreshing, but they might even become your favorite way to eat these fruits, snacks, and desserts.

When were these 22 American foods invented?

A lot of “American foods” — hamburgers, hot dogs, apple pie — weren’t actually invented in the States. Americans still have plenty of cuisine to call their own. Here are 22 American foods and the year that they were invented.

Our favorite refreshing foods when the weather is warm

Whether you’re throwing a barbecue, participating in a potluck, or just trying to keep cool while chilling at home, here are our 20 favorite refreshing foods when the weather is warm.

Ben & Jerry’s: 13 flavors we must have and 13 we don't need

We’d eat nearly any kind of Ben & Jerry’s, but with so many choices—and decades of experience—we’ve developed some go-to options and others that we’ve tried but never buy anymore.

21 lesser-known snacks & desserts to try on National Junk Food Day

From underrated chips and candy bars to regional snacks and ethnic desserts, here are 21 lesser-known foods to try on National Junk Food Day. 

20 foods & drinks from important historical events in U.S. history

Food is an important part of our lives, and it’s been an important part of American history, too. To celebrate this fact, we’ve compiled a list of important food-related events throughout American history or food that was involved with or consumed during other memorable moments.