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Clase Azul Reposado Tequila: Everything You Need To Know John Sciulli/Getty Images By Jacob Smith/July 1, 2022 1:16 pm EST Ask any college student about tequila and they will most likely shudder as they queasily remember throwing a few shots back with the obligatory salt and lime. In fact, these harmful associations — where tequila is remembered as a spirit to shoot and then forget about as quickly as possible — are made by the wider population as well, a fact not lost on those who produce their own versions of the fiery liquid (via The Economic Times)....

Costco Has A Secret Weapon In Its Inflation Battle With Walmart dennizn/Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/June 1, 2022 5:04 pm EST Walmart is the largest retailer in the U.S., according to Statista, which puts its annual sales at $430.82 billion. Costco, by contrast, is the fifth largest, with sales of around $121.22 billion. Yet Wall Street analysts tend to lump these two together based on the perception that when investors start losing confidence in Walmart, as reflected by downward trends in its share price, they also tend to pull back from Costco ownership, according to TheStreet, which attributes to the downward trend in Costco share price over the last six months....

Costco’s Take On Peanut Butter Monster Trail Mix Has Shoppers Drooling evrymmnt/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/May 12, 2022 1:59 pm EST Trail mix can be a healthy, energy-boosting snack that is perfect for taking on the go. It often contains energy-dense ingredients such as nuts and dried fruits, which can be great sources of fiber, protein, and healthy fats, according to Eating Well. However, not all types are created equally, with some trail mix brands flying off the shelves simply because they make a satisfying, yet delicious, snack or even dessert....

Duff Goldman’s Alice In Wonderland Cake Is Turning Heads Manny Carabel/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Updated: Aug. 21, 2022 5:39 pm EST Duff Goldman has us feeling late for a very important date with his latest cake creation. He has created some amazing cakes over the years. The celebrity cake that he is most proud of took the form of R2-D2 as an homage to the droid’s “Star Wars” creator. Fans might admire the Harry Potter-themed cake that came complete with lights and fog (via Food Network) or the interesting cakes he had at his wedding, which included a meaty creation made with meatballs, meatloaf, lamb shawarma, and mashed potatoes, per People....

Easy Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Recipe Ting Dalton/Mashed By Ting Dalton AND Mashed Staff/June 8, 2022 12:26 pm EST For the most part, we tend to look down on canned fruits and vegetables as being inferior to fresh ones, and in many cases we’re right. Canned produce, however, does have its moments. When making tomato sauce, for one thing, canned tomatoes are actually superior to ones just off the vine. Canned pineapple, as well, may be better for cooking than the fresh kind....

Easy Sugar Cookie Icing Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/July 21, 2022 11:15 am EST Sugar cookies are delicious all on their own or perhaps with a sprinkling of colored sugar, but if you really want to make them into a festive treat suitable for a special occasion, then you’ll need the perfect frosting. The one in this recipe, according to developer Susan Olayinka, is just right for sugar cookies because, as she explains, “It’s not too sweet, and has just the right amount of vanilla flavor....

Former NFL Star Anthony Spice Adams Brings The Heat With Modelo And Takis - Exclusive Interview Robin Marchant/Getty Images By Helena Nichols/July 8, 2022 9:10 am EST Anthony “Spice” Adams’ career may have started on the football field, but now he is bringing the heat off the pitch and into the kitchen. Most recently, Spice has teamed up with Modelo and Takis for their first ever “Hand on a Hot Drop” event taking place during the iHeartRadio Block Party event on July 10th....

Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen Will Soon Open On The East Coast Ceri Breeze/Shutterstock By Katherine Mclaughlin/Feb. 22, 2022 4:36 pm EST “Hell’s Kitchen” is not just the name of Gordon Ramsay’s wildly successful reality-TV cooking competition show. If you didn’t know, Ramsay also owns several restaurants, including the Hell’s Kitchen chain inspired by the show. The eatery’s full name, Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen, first opened outside of Ceasar’s Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada (via Gordon Ramsay Restaurants)....

Here’s How To Tell If Your Mushrooms Have Gone Bad Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Updated: May 4, 2022 9:14 am EST Mushrooms are the kind of food that can slip into the back of your refrigerator and sit until they are slimy if you’re not careful. But there are so many delicious ways to cook with mushrooms that you’ll want to keep them on hand to toss into stir fries, omelets, pasta dishes, and more....

Homemade Spice Cake Recipe Jennine Bryant/Mashed By Jennine Rye AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 28, 2022 2:40 pm EST You’ve likely indulged in forkfuls of chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, lemon, and other basic flavors of cake. These flavors are great when you need to throw together a dessert quickly since you can buy the packaged mix at the store for an easy cake or cupcakes ready in no time at all. But there’s nothing quite like a homemade cake bursting with flavor, especially one that isn’t common....

How Does Ina Garten Fit Into The ‘Coastal Grandmother’ TikTok Aesthetic? Michael Loccisano/Getty By Elaina Friedman/April 27, 2022 4:04 pm EST The year is 2003, the movie is “Something’s Gotta Give,” and the setting is a beach house in the Hamptons, where Diane Keaton is taking refuge from a sudden rainstorm. Her off-white turtleneck and matching linen pants are retired for a robe (also linen), which she wears by candlelight while cooking a pan of post-coital scrambled eggs....

Jeff Mauro’s Favorite Food Isn’t What You’d Expect Rob Kim/Getty Images By Ceara Milligan/July 23, 2022 11:56 pm EST Jeff Mauro is commonly known by his honorific nickname “The Sandwich King of Chicago” — and for obvious reasons. The Food Network star and restaurateur is openly passionate about sandwiches of all kinds, sharing his unique recipes with his fans, tasting towering sammies at eateries across the country, and advocating for the world’s most popular handheld meal....

Olive Garden Chicken Marsala: What To Know Before Ordering Carly Caramanna/Static Media By Savanna Swain-Wilson/May 31, 2022 4:46 pm EST It may not be 100% authentic, but when you’re looking for some reliably decent Italian American food that won’t break the bank, Olive Garden sure hits the spot. With its menu of generously portioned appetizers, unlimited soup and salad, and Italian-inspired entrees, there’s definitely something for everyone who chooses to dine at any of the chain’s 875 locations....

Only 4% Of People Think This Is The Best Brand Of Ketchup Food Impressions/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/March 3, 2022 5:37 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. What do burgers, sandwiches, salads, and chicken nuggets all have in common? They all taste better with the addition of a condiment or two (at least, to some people). Whether it’s a dollop of relish on a hot dog or a cup of ranch for dunking your fries into, there’s no denying that a condiment can instantly add more flavor and sauciness to a meal....

Reddit Is Trembling At The Sheer Size Of One Costco Rotisserie Chicken New Africa/Shutterstock By Derek Helling/Aug. 20, 2022 5:16 pm EST Not all chickens are created equal. Different breeds of the birds can vary greatly in size. That ranges from the Jersey Giant, the rooster which The Happy Chicken Coop says averages 13 to 15 pounds, to the Malaysian Serama which averages under 19 oz in weight. Chickens Life says that one of the most common breeds used in meat production is the Cornish Cross, as they grow quickly and are not difficult to handle while they are alive....

Should You Wash Chicken Before Cooking It? Shutterstock By Karen Miner/Updated: April 11, 2022 12:08 am EST It’s the age-old debate when it comes to raw chicken: To wash, or not to wash? Why would someone want to wash raw chicken? There are a few reasons… For starters, there’s all that slimy pink juice clinging to the meat. What is that juice anyway? Is it blood? Nope. According to the USDA’s food safety site Ask Karen, it’s just water that’s been absorbed during the chilling process, so there’s really no need to rinse off water with more water....

Svedka Just Dropped A New Fruit-Flavored Spiked Tea Need Swanya/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/March 29, 2022 1:51 pm EST If you love spiked ice tea, a variety of brands have you covered. According to Thrillist, brands like The Best Damn Sweet Tea, Noveltea, and Twisted Tea have tapped into this market and come out with offerings that pair a classic sweet tea with the bite of alcohol. Vinepair ranks Arnold Palmer’s Spiked Half and Half, Bully Boy Italian Iced Tea, and even Pabst Blue Ribbon Hard Tea Seltzer Raspberry Black Tea as some of the best varieties of 2021, but one new competitor looks to turn the tables on the entire hard tea market....

The Best Cookbooks Of All Time Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/April 12, 2022 5:23 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you’re looking for a new recipe, where do you go? In this day and age, most of us probably turn to the internet, whether we prefer simple lists of ingredients and instructions or elaborate video tutorials. Still, there’s something about an actual physical cookbook for when you’re not so much looking for what to make for dinner tonight, but are instead seeking new ideas that may spark future projects....

The Best Regional Fast Food Chains In Every State Shutterstock By Gene Gerrard/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 3:35 pm EST When you think of a fast food chain, the usual suspects come to mind: McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, KFC, Burger King. In recent years, the restaurant industry has changed to referring to fast food places as quick-service restaurants (QSR), and the new-ish hybrid of fast food and casual-dining restaurants (like Applebee’s) is called fast casual....

The Futuristic Way Plantish Makes Plant-Based Salmon Jacek Chabraszewski/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/March 4, 2022 11:59 am EST With each passing year, more businesses are getting creative with sustainability and plant-based products. So far, we’ve seen a nationwide increase in enthusiasm for plant-based (but meat-like) hamburgers, especially, which use ingredients like pea protein to mimic the taste and texture of beef, says Eater. While the consumption of these products may help lessen the environmental impact of the beef industry, the seafood industry is also growing rapidly — at the rate of 170 billion pounds of wildlife harvested annually....