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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.

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 from our 22 favorite 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.

20 side dishes to bring to summer cookouts

Most of these suggestions are chilled, some can be served room temp, and a few require heating or reheating—which can be done easily on a grill.

25 bands & musicians with food in their names

Here are 25 bands & musicians with food in their names.

21 ooey-gooey cheese recipes you can make at home

If you get struck by a cheese craving while pondering your next meal, try one of these 21 ooey-gooey cheese recipes.

Block rockin' eats: 22 of our favorite songs that reference food

From rap to rock, and pop to hip hop, here are 22 foods mentioned in songs.

21 delicious chocolate chip recipes that will satisfy your sweet tooth

Chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, mini chocolate chips, and chocolate chunks are all welcome here, in these 21 recipes to satiate your sweet tooth.

Pie in the sky: Our 20 favorite pizza toppings

Pizza is a year-round, any-night, any-meal food to us. It’s never a question of “if,” it’s only a question of what toppings should be put on it. Looking for some inspiration to help you order your next pizza, or what to add to a homemade pie?

22 guilty pleasure recipes to make when you just want to eat what you want

Here are 22 guilty pleasure recipes to make when you just want to eat what you want.

21 cocktails to celebrate Cinco de Mayo

To add some spirit to the festivities (pun absolutely intended), here are 21 cocktails to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

20 slow cooker Mexican and Tex-Mex recipes for Cinco de Mayo

Here are 20 slow cooker recipes to help you celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

National BBQ Month: 21 magnificently mouth-watering recipes

From meat to fish to fruit & veggies, here are 21 magnificently mouth-watering BBQ recipes.

You must try these 22 vegetarian slow cooker recipes

We recruited our favorite kitchen appliance to help celebrate this special day, and invite you to try these 22 vegetarian slow cooker recipes.