12 Types Of Pecans To Try In Your Summer Salads Sokor Space/Shutterstock By Meredith Cooper/Updated: May 24, 2022 11:26 am EST Okay, let’s talk about the elephant in the room: How do you pronounce pecan? Well, there are actually three official ways to say this nut’s name. For some, it’s a combination of the word “peak” and the name Ann. For others, the “pe” part of pecan is pronounced more like the “pi” in pick....
Amy Schumer’s Dream Dinner Party Setting Has 1920s Written All Over It David Livingston/Getty Images By Jennifer Mathews/July 18, 2022 1:23 pm EST Bon Appetit has a feature in its monthly magazine called “Dream Dinner Party,” written by Dawn Davis, where celebrities are asked to dream up their perfect dinner party. Notable figures like writer Margaret Atwood, country legend Dolly Parton, politician Stacey Abrams, and chef José Andrés have taken part in the column, each providing a uniquely different dining experience....
Everything You Need To Know About Chef’s Table: Pizza Davide Zanin Photography/Shutterstock By Justina Huddleston/Aug. 23, 2022 1:01 am EST If you’re a fan of the Netflix show “Chef’s Table,” then you’re probably used to its formula. Each episode features a chef, usually one who specializes in high-end, unique cuisine, and shows how they craft their signature dishes. Many of the restaurants featured on the show have earned Michelin stars, and at the helm are some of the most acclaimed chefs in the world (via The Travel)....
Here’s How You Should Be Chopping Vegetables For Your Tuna Salad Oksana Mizina/Shutterstock By Stephanie Smith/May 31, 2022 3:44 pm EST Probably the easiest thing you can fix for a meal is some homemade tuna salad. You can keep it super simple by mixing together some tuna and mayo. Maybe add some salt and pepper, then scoop it on some bread. Easy! But after one bite, you want to gag, because it’s all mush and no crunch....
How Harry & David Pears Became A Holiday Tradition Facebook By Nick Desimone/March 9, 2022 11:48 am EST Everyone has their own treasured holiday food traditions, from fruitcakes to latkes to tamales and beyond. Food can be such a powerful source of memories, and for some people, the festive winter months just wouldn’t be complete without Harry & David pears. If you’ve never had one, you might be asking what makes them so special....
How Snoop Dogg Is Giving Back With His Sweet New Cereal Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Elise DeVoe/Aug. 15, 2022 8:33 am EST Although Snoop Dogg is known as one of the greatest rappers of all time, he has also made his mark on the food and beverage industry with several products and brand collaborations (via The Mercury News). His friendship with Martha Stewart has certainly helped him make a splash in the space, hosting dinner parties together on “Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party” and the entertaining guru even wrote the foreword for the rapper’s cookbook “From Crook to Cook: Platinum Recipes from Tha Boss Dogg’s Kitchen” (via Insider)....
How To Score Free Dippin’ Dots To Celebrate National Ice Cream Day Facebook By Nicole Rivas/Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 11:37 am EST One little known fact about National Ice Cream Day is that it was started by President Ronald Reagan in 1984. And for good reason. According to a survey of 2,000 people by National Today, 40% of Americans have eaten an entire pint of ice cream by themselves, and 30% of Americans say they would eat ice cream at every meal if possible....
Ina Garten’s Key Ingredient For Tasty Coleslaw Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Matt Byrne/Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 11:51 am EST Ina Garten solidified her name in the culinary world with her popular cooking show “Barefoot Contessa,” a long-running staple on the Food Network. In her show, Garten has always challenged cooks to try new things and revamp classic recipes. She’s previously offered Christmas dinner recipes that were both familiar and striking, and her Thanksgiving fare is nothing short of delightful....
Is It Dangerous To Eat Stale Bread? hanif66/Shutterstock By Vedran Maslovara/May 10, 2022 2:14 pm EST For most of us, bread is a daily staple. It’s usually made with a combination of flour, yeast, water, and any additional desired ingredients, like sugar, salt, or other seasonings. Bread is most commonly used for making tasty sandwiches, as it only needs to be sliced and filled or topped with delicious ingredients such as ham, cheese, and sliced vegetables....
Over 29% Agree This Restaurant Has The Best Fried Chicken Fierman Much/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 10:21 am EST When it comes to American comfort food, fried chicken ranks high up there as one of the most beloved choices. In fact, according to a YouGov survey, it’s the sixth most popular American dish, just behind cheeseburgers and French fries. In its finest form, fried chicken is crispy and crunchy on the outside and moist and juicy on the inside....
Serendipity3’s Answer To The Choco Taco’s Discontinuation Is So Luxe Facebook By Ashley Steinberg/Aug. 13, 2022 7:00 am EST The Choco Taco’s cancellation has been making waves across the internet. The reasoning behind the treat’s removal from shelves was a bit suspect to fans, with Klondike alluding to the fact that it simply was not popular enough to justify supplying demand against other, more coveted products in its arsenal. (However, some steadfast fans are holding out hope the Choco Taco will come back after seeing Klondike’s tweet about a potential return....
Starbucks Iced Caramel Macchiato: What To Know Before Ordering Facebook By Katherine Mclaughlin/Updated: May 9, 2022 1:58 pm EST In March 2021, Starbucks celebrated its 50th anniversary (per the official website). For more than five decades, the iconic coffee house has served millions of drinks and introduced hundreds of caffeinated beverages to customers around the world. Some options were only in our lives for a short amount of time (we still miss you, Mocha Valencia), and others seem to have stood the test of time....
Taco John’s Has Good News For Dessert Lovers Facebook By Alia Hoyt/March 31, 2022 1:18 pm EST This news is for fans of cheaply priced churros: The $2 churro is back at Taco John’s, according to Chew Boom. This is the latest addition to the fast food chain’s $1-$2-$3 ValuEST Menu, a list of popular items within a $1 to $3 price range. Taco Johns’ take on the churro sticks to Spanish tradition: The chain says it’s fried onsite and served warm — and covered in cinnamon sugar for sweetness and crunch....
The ‘Down And Dirty’ Moment Padma Lakshmi Had With 1 Of Muhammad Ali’s Children Press Line Photos/Shutterstock By Savanna Swain-Wilson/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 4:18 pm EST For Padma Lakshmi, exercise isn’t just something she does to stay in shape. It’s also a way to stay grounded, focused, and in tune with herself. “The mental benefits I get from exercise […] far surpasses any physical benefit,” she wrote in one Instagram post....
The Untold Truth Of Pizza Hut Getty Images By Christine-Marie Liwag Dixon AND Adam Swierk/Updated: July 19, 2022 11:43 am EST Whether you’re a fan or not, chances are you know that Pizza Hut is kind of a big deal. The multi-billion dollar company has been around since the 1950s, when it was founded by two brothers who had to borrow their seed money from their mother to open their first pizza shop in Wichita, Kansas....
This Is Alex Guarnaschelli’s Favorite Part Of Chopped Bryan Bedder/Getty Images By Jared Kaufman/Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 8:28 am EST Having been a recurring judge on Food Network’s “Chopped,” chef Alex Guarnaschelli has evaluated a few of the best “Chopped” dishes, like duck fat cake with pickled ginger. The chef has also had her share of bad meals, like durian flan, which she says is one of the worst dishes she’s been served on the show....
This Might Be The Simplest Way To Keep A Keg Cold Viacheslav Rubel/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/March 21, 2022 10:58 am EST When the snow finally starts to melt and the weather breaks, we shed our heavy winter clothes and trade our jackets and parkas for shorts and t-shirts. But even in the heat and warmth of summer, we ironically spend a good chunk of the season trying to keep cool by cannon-balling into swimming pools, heading to the beach, cranking up air conditioners, and yes, keeping the heat at bay with a frosty cold beer....
Tropicana Is Expanding Its Breakfast Offerings By Branching Into Cereal Bloomberg/Getty Images By Jared Kaufman/April 26, 2022 3:11 pm EST If Tropicana had made this announcement a few weeks ago, we’d have assumed it was an April Fool’s joke. But for better or worse, it’s real: The orange juice giant announced they’re launching a new breakfast cereal called Tropicana Crunch in honor of National Orange Juice Day coming up on May 4....
Truly Is Taking A Trip To The Tropics With Its New Fruit-Flavored Vodkas Facebook By Erich Barganier/Updated: March 9, 2022 2:13 pm EST Vodka makers have come up with a variety of flavors over the years. According to Thrillist, vodkas now come in bacon, tobacco, and even glazed donut flavors, among many others. Some of these unique flavors even rank as the best vodkas of 2022 so far. Liquor.com reports that cucumber vodkas and pepper vodkas rank as some of the optimal spirits out there and prove versatile enough to mix into a cocktail....
What The Cameras Don’t Show You On Worst Cooks In America Facebook By Brianna Persons/April 22, 2022 3:32 pm EST A decade later, “Worst Cooks in America” remains one of Food Network’s most shocking spectacles. Hosted by Anne Burrell along with a bevy of big-name chefs (including Bobby Flay, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Alton Brown), the show seeks to train amateur home cooks toward culinary competence as they undergo challenges targeting food prep and kitchen etiquette....
