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Don’t Believe This Olive Oil Cooking Myth masa44/Shutterstock By Maria Aguirre/April 26, 2022 5:14 pm EST Rumor has it that you shouldn’t fry foods with olive oil or use olive oil over high heat, for a number of reasons. The most common explanation is that olive oil, especially extra-virgin, has a lower smoke point (the temperature at which an oil begins to produce smoke) compared with other vegetable oils. Therefore, when it is placed over high heat, its natural health benefits can be destroyed, per Real Simple....

Duff Goldman Just Shared His Take On Veganism And Diet Preferences Sterling Munksgard/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/March 25, 2022 3:08 pm EST While veganism is becoming ever more mainstream, vegans still labor under the perception of being rather full of themselves. Even Duff Goldman in his nice, clubbable Goldman manner felt compelled to mention this when a tweet asking why non-vegans obsess about vegans came to his attention earlier this morning....

Fast Food Items That Are Seriously Overpriced Bloomberg/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/Updated: May 2, 2022 4:52 am EST When you want to grab a quick bite to eat, you might have your work cut out for you. According to IBIS World, America currently boasts over 200,000 fast food restaurants across the country, and experts predict those numbers to continue to rise. With all of these options at your fingertips, finding the right meal to scratch that craving proves harder than ever, especially if you want to pinch some pennies and get the best value for what you pay for....

Godiva’s Ties To The Belgian Royal Family, Explained PJjaruwan/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Updated: May 2, 2022 6:47 am EST Often times, when it comes to higher-end food products marketed as luxuries, we admit to a wee bit of skepticism regarding the provenance. It seems that so many foods adopt these European-sounding names, but when you look into their background it turns out they were actually born in places like the Bronx. We’re looking at you Haagen-Dazs....

Healthy Wilted Spinach Salad Recipe Alexandra Shytsman/Mashed By Alexandra Shytsman/Updated: March 28, 2022 6:29 pm EST If you’re looking for a delicious and healthy way to eat more greens — but you don’t want to put something together that’s cold and boring — look no further than this wilted spinach salad that’s complete with mushrooms, shallots, and balsamic vinegar. This tasty recipe calls for just a handful of easy-to-find ingredients and comes together in a matter of minutes....

Hershey’s Decadent New Snack Is Only Available At Sam’s Club Hershey’s By Margaret McCormick/May 19, 2022 12:35 pm EST There are as many reasons to shop at Sam’s Club as there are shoppers. For the uninitiated, Sam’s Club is a warehouse shopping experience for members only, and millions of people pay to play there. The no-frills superstore with nearly 600 locations is part of the Walmart empire, and people love it because it has everything under one roof....

How Chrissy Teigen Adds A Bit Of Crunch To Mashed Potatoes Sky Cinema/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/June 23, 2022 10:17 am EST When mashed potatoes are on the dinner menu, it’s hard not to think of Thanksgiving. While the roast turkey may be the main event of the meal, the big bird is nothing without its most popular side dish. That said, these creamy carbs are not just loved on the fourth Thursday of November....

How Kewpee Burger Became The Inspiration For Wendy’s Hamburgers Joni Hanebutt/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/March 15, 2022 7:21 pm EST Home of Baconators, square hamburgers, and a red-haired mascot, Wendy’s is one of the many popular players in the high-paced world of fast-food burgers and fries. Founded by Dave Thomas in Columbus, Ohio, back in 1969, Wendy’s has attained wide popularity, from the chain’s chili and Frostys to even its Twitter account....

How To Stop Burning Butter Forever, According To Duff Goldman DFree/Shutterstock By Elise DeVoe/May 7, 2022 2:03 pm EST While there are probably things you didn’t know about Duff Goldman, we all know that he’s known for creating show-stopping cakes on “Ace of Cakes,” but on his new show, “Ace of Taste,” he plans to share accessible meals that he makes for his family on a daily basis, both sweet and savory (via Food Network)....

Is McDonald’s Open On Easter Sunday 2022? 8th.creator/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/March 15, 2022 5:42 pm EST McDonald’s may have introduced the Filet-O-Fish to cater to Catholics while they fasted for Lent, but don’t get it twisted. McDonald’s is not Chick-Fil-A. They don’t close on Sundays, including Easter Sunday. As Restaurant Business explained in 2019, “McDonald’s sells franchises, not burgers.” This means that the majority of their income comes from leasing out McDonald’s locations to people and collecting their profit as rent....

Mario Batali’s Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit Was Finally Settled Craig Barritt/Getty Images By Jennifer Mathews/Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 8:51 am EST According to The New York Times, restaurateur and celebrity chef Mario Batali is among the 201 high-profile men (and countless lesser-known) brought down by the #MeToo movement. Batali, known for his stretched white T-shirt, ponytailed red hair, and signature orange Crocs, was an authority on Italian cuisine, especially amongst viewers of his highly watched Food Network show, “Molto Mario,” although traces of Batali on Food Network have been since erased....

New Study Reveals How Much McDonald’s Workers Actually Make Orlando Arce/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/April 24, 2022 12:13 pm EST Sometimes lost in the recent discussions about labor shortages and working conditions in the fast food industry is what workers are actually being paid, especially concerning amidst rising costs of living. Enter the Economic Policy Institute, who has now completed their Company Wage Tracker project, aimed at compiling data showing how 66 big name retail and food industry companies pay workers less than $20 per hour....

Pillsbury’s Fall Dessert Lineup Is Exactly What You’d Think Oksana Mezina/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/Aug. 10, 2022 12:33 pm EST When fantasizing about the upcoming fall season, a few things come to mind. Crisp morning air, beautiful foliage, cozy sweaters and scarves, and of course, all the delicious fall flavors. As soon as September rolls around flavors such as pink lemonade and coconut make way for warm beverages and freshly baked goods featuring apple, salted caramel, and cinnamon....

Subway’s Newest Sandwiches Are Inspired By NFL Players — Here’s How To Order Them Subway By Alia Hoyt/April 28, 2022 12:54 pm EST You might not be able to run a 4.78-second 40-yard dash like NFL prospect Jordan Davis, but at least you can sort of eat like him. This is all thanks to Subway, which is launching signature sandwiches in recognition of three standout draft prospects: Davis, Garrett Wilson, and Kayvon Thibodeaux....

Taco Bell Just Brought Back This Cheesy Snack For A Limited Time Taco Bell/Facebook By Felix Behr/March 8, 2022 1:58 pm EST After a long buildup, Taco Bell has finally brought back its cheesy, limited-time menu item: nacho fries. As their name suggests, Taco Bell nacho fries are french fries with Mexican-inspired seasoning and a dipping sauce of melty cheese, according to a press release by the chain. First unveiled in 2018, they’ve reappeared for a short time every year since....

The 14 Best Tiki Bars In The US Carly Caramanna/Mashed By Carly Caramanna/Updated: May 6, 2022 2:21 pm EST There are few ways to escape modern day problems, but what if there was a place that took you to another world? The ultimate feat in escapism. And so enters: the tiki bar. No, not an oceanside retreat with sugar-laden drinks; rather, a true tiki bar embracing cinematic levels of theming, a bit of Polynesian flair, and most importantly, expertly crafted and balanced cocktails....

The Best Electric Grills In 2022 Alliance Images/Shutterstock By Trevor Carlson/Aug. 15, 2022 3:09 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The convenience of electric grills is nothing short of glorious. While it’s true that grilling over an open flame adds major flavor, it’s also true that cooking with fire is more expensive, time-consuming, and requires extra space. Whether you’re dealing with inclement weather, struggling to maintain the perfect temperature, or flying through bags of charcoal and tanks of propane, traditional grilling presents a wide range of unpredictable challenges....

The Fast Food Chain That Brought Demi Lovato To ‘Tears Of Joy’ Amy Sussman/Getty Images By Charley Rekstis/May 27, 2022 7:08 pm EST Everyone has a go-to fast-food chain either when you’re having a bad day and need a pick-me-up or just because you are craving something specific. It hopefully comes with no shame when you decide to go somewhere that will give you that yummy greasy food quickly and help satisfy some cravings....

The Hack Ina Garten Uses To Get Crispy Lettuce Without A Salad Spinner Taylor Hill/Getty Images By Karen Hart/July 15, 2022 10:32 am EST Salad is a staple of many people’s diets. It’s a great way to satiate your hunger while getting a dose of healthy veggies and fruits. A primary ingredient in many green salads is lettuce, and while the pre-packaged versions of this meal are definitely convenient, it can also add up when you go to pay....

The Secret Balsamic Vinegar Label You Should Always Look For Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Gabriela Izquierdo/July 15, 2022 8:47 am EST Balsamic vinegar can be found in many varieties at the grocery store and is a staple in most pantries. While it can be daunting standing in front of shelves full of vinegar, trying to choose the best one, deciding on a balsamic bottle can be made simple — you just have to keep an eye out for a few labels....