The Bestest Ever: Exploring the “Why” Behind Your Food.
From practical kitchen guides to data-driven deep dives, we answer the questions you actually have about what you eat.
Why We Started The Bestest Ever!
Founded and edited by Jeremy Dixon, the site has grown from a personal project into a decade-long archive of food knowledge.
The Bestest Ever began in 2012 with a simple belief: food becomes far more interesting when you understand it from multiple angles.
We’re an independent food publication dedicated to exploring the full picture of modern eating, from the kitchen techniques people rely on, to the data patterns that shape how the world cooks, shops, and talks about food.
“We’re not a traditional recipe site. We’re a resource for curious eaters who want useful, insightful, and sometimes surprising answers about everyday food.”
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What We Cover
When we dive into a topic, whether it’s pizza toppings, egg prices, leftover storage, or viral TikTok dishes, we explore it through five clear lenses:
Practical Kitchen Advice
Real-world answers to everyday food questions, straightforward, useful, and grounded in lived experience.
Topics include:
- simple no-nonsense method guides
- reheating methods (pizza, leftovers)
- freezing & thawing safety
- storage and shelf-life guides
Food Explanations & Everyday Clarity
Friendly explanations that help you make sense of what you eat, without the heavy textbook jargon.
Topics include:
- why certain foods crisp, melt, or get soggy
- what affects taste and texture
- why some foods spoil faster
- common “why does this happen?” food behaviors
Data-Driven Food Deep Dives
We analyze the numbers behind what people eat using public data, search trends, consumer behavior, and real-world patterns.
Topics include:
- nutritional breakdowns,
- “Most popular” maps
- regional flavor preferences
- food price comparisons
Cultural & Trending Food Topics
We explore how food intersects with the internet and everyday life.
Topics include:
- viral TikTok or social media foods
- trending dishes or snacks
- flavor debates (“why does everyone like this?”)
Curated Lists & Food Inspiration
We create simple, enjoyable food lists and inspiration built around what people are curious about.
Topics include:
- “best of” ingredient or product lists
- budget-friendly food ideas
- themed roundups and creative food inspiration
Why You Can Trust Us
We believe trustworthy food advice comes from a balance of lived experience, careful research, and transparent methods.
We draw from real lived experience.
We draw on everyday foodie experience, exploring flavors, trying things out in the kitchen, and paying attention to how real food looks, tastes, and behaves.
We ask experts when it matters.
We verify our methods with professional chefs. When a topic needs technical clarity or we are updating our archives, we check in with our culinary advisors to ensure our information is accurate, safe, and grounded in real kitchen experience.
We research what we can’t test ourselves.
For broader or technical topics, we rely on credible sources, scientific explanations, community knowledge, and verified information.
We use real data, not guesswork.
Our deep dives rely on publicly available datasets, search trends, price comparisons, and consumer behavior, not opinions dressed up as facts. This includes developing custom interactive tools and calculators to help readers apply our research to their own specific kitchen needs.
We curate information with context.
We read widely so readers don’t have to. When we reference internet reactions, viral foods, or public opinions, we also verify, filter, and explain what actually matters.
We’re transparent about where our answers come from.
If something comes from personal experience, we say it clearly. If it’s based on data or research, we explain that too. No mystery, no vague claims, just honest sourcing.
Our team
Founder & Editor
Jeremy started The Bestest Ever in 2012 as a place to explore the everyday questions people have about food. He brings together foodie curiosity, practical research, and a love for clear explanations to break down how food works in real life, from simple kitchen guidance to data-driven insights and the trending topics people are talking about.
Trevanne Donegal
Chef & Culinary Consultant
Trevanne is a professional chef with extensive experience in restaurant kitchens and menu development. When a topic needs deeper technical clarity, from cooking methods to ingredient behavior, she is the first person we call.
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Donovan Campbell
Chef & Culinary Advisor
Donovan brings decades of hands-on industry experience, with a background spanning professional kitchens, staff training, and high-volume culinary operations. He acts as our “old school” voice of reason, ensuring our techniques work in the real world, not just on the internet.
Our Promise
We promise to keep our food content honest, practical, and curiosity-driven.
No hype, no shortcuts, no filler, just clear explanations, helpful guidance, real data, and lived experience you can trust. If it helps you understand the food you cook, crave, buy, or talk about, we’ll always explore it with care.