Brent Odom, Author at Ever After in the Woods

Regional

11 Regional BBQ Traditions That Make Fourth Of July In Texas Totally Unique

ByBrent Odom June 26, 2025June 26, 2025

Nothing says summer in the Lone Star State like the smoky aroma of Texas barbecue wafting through the air on Independence Day. As a born-and-raised Texan, I’ve spent countless July…

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Nostalgia

12 Nostalgic Pennsylvania Snacks You’ll Never See Outside The State

ByBrent Odom June 23, 2025June 23, 2025

Growing up in Pennsylvania, I never realized how lucky I was to have such unique snacks at my fingertips. It wasn’t until I moved away for college that I discovered…

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Recipes

16 4th Of July Recipes I’d Actually Make Again

ByBrent Odom June 20, 2025June 20, 2025

Nothing screams ‘America’ quite like a table loaded with mouthwatering food on the 4th of July! Last year, I went all-out hosting my first Independence Day barbecue and tried so…

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Nutrition

Popular Chocolate Snacks Recalled In 6 States — Are Yours Affected?

ByBrent Odom June 19, 2025June 19, 2025

Just when I thought my chocolate stash was safe, news broke about a major recall affecting some of my favorite treats. Several popular chocolate snacks have been pulled from store…

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Nutrition

Top 17 Common Foods Vanishing From Shelves Due To Tariffs

ByBrent Odom June 18, 2025June 18, 2025

Have you noticed your grocery bills climbing lately? I sure have! Last week, I nearly dropped my shopping basket when I saw the price of my favorite avocados had doubled….

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Regional

8 Canadian Foods We’d Never Eat In U.S. And 8 Totally Worth Bringing Across The Border

ByBrent Odom June 17, 2025June 17, 2025

When I crossed the Canadian border last summer, my taste buds were in for quite the adventure! Canada’s unique food scene offers delicious treats you won’t find anywhere else. Some…

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Restaurants

6 Fast-Food Chains Serving Fake Cheese And 6 That Serve The Good Stuff

ByBrent Odom June 16, 2025June 16, 2025

I’ve always been a cheese enthusiast, so naturally, I pay attention to what’s melting on my burger or topping my fries. Not all fast-food chains use real cheese – some…

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Recipes

20 Effortless Cake Recipes That Will Put The Fun Back In Baking

ByBrent Odom June 13, 2025June 13, 2025

Remember when baking was actually fun? I sure do! As a kid, I’d spend hours in the kitchen with my grandma, creating sweet masterpieces without worrying about complicated techniques or…

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FOOD

7 Worst And 7 Best Hot Dogs At The Grocery Store, Ranked By Nutritionists

ByBrent Odom June 12, 2025

Last weekend, I found myself frozen in front of the hot dog aisle—dozens of brands, bright packaging, bold claims, and no clue what to toss in my cart. Who knew…

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FOOD

20 Surprising Facts You Never Knew About Arby’s Roast Beef

ByBrent Odom June 11, 2025June 11, 2025

Arby’s roast beef sandwiches have been a fast-food staple since the 1960s, with that distinctive taste and texture we’ve all come to recognize. I’ve been devouring these sandwiches since childhood…

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