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Instagram Is Loving Valerie Bertinelli’s Birthday Shoutout To Her Son Manny Hernandez/Getty By Erich Barganier/March 17, 2022 4:55 pm EST It’s no secret that actor and Food Network host Valerie Bertinelli loves her son. The cooking star celebrated musician Wolfgang Van Halen’s 30th birthday last year with a heartfelt Instagram post consisting of a ton of special pictures, per Today. Bertinelli dug through tons of old family photos of her son alongside his famous father, Eddie Van Halen, and captioned the series with, “I know your father agrees that the happiest day of our lives was the day you were born....

Padma Lakshmi Can’t Get Over TikTok’s Ina Garten Impersonator lev radin/Shutterstock By Justina Huddleston/Updated: April 25, 2022 3:40 pm EST One of our favorite internet occurrences is when we find out that celebrities are fans of each other, just like we are of them. For instance, Food Network star Sunny Anderson is always giving social media shout-outs to fellow chef Bobby Flay, and Ina Garten has a friendship with Taylor Swift....

The Best Champagne & Sparkling Wine For Mimosas Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Lauren Johnson/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 3:10 pm EST Although sparkling wines have traditionally been reserved for special occasions, more imbibers are realizing there’s no time like the present to pop a bottle. Bubby helps to make every day a special occasion, and when you add a little bit of orange juice, it transforms into a perfect brunch-ready cocktail. Sparkling wine can be made in several different ways....

The Concern Starbucks Employees Showed For A Teen Warmed A Mother’s Heart Sorbis/Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/Feb. 19, 2022 3:07 pm EST Most service industry workers likely have some wild stories to tell about customers who were disruptive, rude, or entitled at their establishment. Particularly in spots where customers often linger, like a coffee shop, those service industry employees have a front-row seat to whatever goes on in the place of business — and whatever the customers choose to do, good or bad....

The Disturbing Reason An Alert Was Issued For Perdue Chicken Tenders Perdue By Sarah Martinez/Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 1:51 pm EST Perdue is a family-owned and operated company that prides itself on producing high-quality chicken products. The company sells fresh chicken but is well known for its frozen offerings, including chicken tenders, chicken patties, chicken tots, and of course, chicken nuggets. Perdue’s chicken products stand out among other commercial nuggets that contain roughly 50% actual chicken meat (per NPR)....

The Festive Way To Add Vegetables To Your Fourth Of July Cookout JeniFoto/Shutterstock By Kimberley Laws/June 22, 2022 1:55 pm EST When Americans come together to celebrate the birth of their nation, the star of the show is usually the food. Sure, it’s great to get all your friends and family together, and the fireworks displays are fabulous. But no matter how much they may “ooh and ah” as the pyrotechnics light up the sky, nothing tops the juicy burgers, grilled dogs, and homemade apple pies....

The New Aldi Frozen Breakfast That’s Taking Instagram By Storm Marys Poly/Shutterstock By Ree Winter/Aug. 5, 2022 12:25 am EST While the words ‘frozen’ and ‘breakfast’ really don’t sound appealing together, saving time and money are often put into consideration when choosing breakfast options. A pre-prepared egg and bacon sandwich that you can just pop in the microwave or air-fryer might appeal over that soggy bowl of cold cereal or finding the time to stop at your favorite café....

The Real Reason It’s Impossible To Twist An Oreo Exactly In Half Mehaniq/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/May 7, 2022 6:08 pm EST Before we begin, let us ask you a question. How do you eat your Oreos? Do you like to just dunk the whole cookie in milk until it gets soft? Do you skip the milk altogether and eat a couple right out of the sleeve? Or maybe you twist the cookie apart, eat the creme filling, and then dunk the cookie pieces into milk?...

The Real Reason Tim Hortons Is Struggling Spencer Platt/Getty Images By Andrew Warner/Updated: June 8, 2022 11:00 am EST Tim Hortons — the coffee and doughnut shop founded by the hockey superstar of the same name — has long been a staple for Canadians looking to get their morning caffeine or sugar rush. What started out as a small mom-and-pop storefront with just two donuts on the menu in Hamilton, Ontario, quickly grew into a national (and later international) powerhouse serving caffeinated Canadians all across the country....

The Reason Beef Is More Expensive During Droughts FXQuadro/Shutterstock By Crystal Antonace/June 23, 2022 8:07 am EST If you’re a meat-eater, you probably enjoy centering your recipes around steak, fish, or chicken. For a large part of America, beef is a staple and you can understand why when you consider the many delicious beef dishes out there. However, given the current times, being aware of what you pay for has been crucial in keeping expenses low, and buying meat is no exception....

The Untold Truth Of Lemon Zest Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Amy Boyington/June 13, 2022 12:32 pm EST The introduction of lemons to America dates back to Christopher Columbus’ expedition in the late 1400s (via We Are Chefs). Since then, the United States has become a mass grower of the citrus fruit, with California and Arizona leading the way in production. In 2020, 57,300 acres of land in the U.S. were dedicated to the cultivation of citrus fruits such as lemons (via USDA)....

What The Bone And Egg Mean On The Seder Plate Instagram By Lauren Cahn/April 14, 2022 10:28 am EST In Jewish religion and culture, the Seder is a long and meandering ceremonial dinner that marks the arrival of the Passover holiday. Although everyone at the multigenerational table is encouraged to make themselves comfortable — nay, recline like royalty, as Chabad.org clarifies — the purpose of these proceedings is serious business. The holiday centers around a vivid recounting of the Jewish people’s escape from slavery in ancient Egypt (via My Jewish Learning)....

What You Need To Know About Giada De Laurentiis And Bobby Flay’s Relationship Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for NYCWFF By Carly Caramanna AND Andrew Sheldon/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 9:36 am EST Once upon a time, the chef’s place was limited to the kitchen or the cookbook. Then, The Food Network debuted in 1993 and changed the entire game by granting us regular folks with unprecedented access to these once behind the scenes stars....

What You Never Knew About Solly’s Butter Burgers Facebook By Chase Shustack/June 15, 2022 1:34 pm EST You’re sitting in a small dining room, occupied not by any booths or tables but a single long wrap-around counter. There are Milwaukee-centric decorations on the wall, with perhaps the most eye-catching item being a display case full of Milwaukee Brewers memorabilia. But you aren’t here just to talk about the Brewers’ performance in last night’s game; you’re here because of one thing and one thing only: the Butter Burger....

Where Is The Chick-Fil-A Museum Located? rblfmr/Shutterstock By Rachael Grow/June 14, 2022 2:23 pm EST When founder S. Truett Cathy opened the very first Chick-fil-A restaurant in 1967, he knew he was onto something big (via Chick-fil-A). With its unique and affordable menu items, commitment to tradition, and unrivaled chicken recipe, it’s no small wonder why this incredibly successful restaurant chain has become one of the most beloved in the United States....

Zoë François Reveals The Secret To The Perfect Homemade Bread - Exclusive Instagram By Olivia Bria/July 8, 2022 8:41 am EST Everyone has had that phase — the homemade bread phase, that is. If you didn’t, then rest assured, your time is coming! Homemade bread is one of those foods that you can slather with butter and feel instantly comforted. Plus, the aroma that fills your house from the oven can’t be beaten....

A Menu From The Titanic Sold For A Staggering Amount Of Money Anton_Ivanov/Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 10:10 am EST Many people are familiar with the lavish lifestyle of first-class passengers on the Titanic, thanks to the award-winning Hollywood film (via IMDb). Not only did they have access to an inclusive gymnasium and a Turkish bath, but they also ate like royalty. In modern times, seafood doesn’t come with a cheap tag, nor did it back in the day....

Alex Guarnaschelli’s Tip For Grating Ginger Will Save You So Much Time Credit: Dave Kotinsky/Getty By Linda Brockman/May 27, 2022 12:51 pm EST What would Alex make? The oh-so-knowledgeable Food Network star and Iron Chef, Alex Guarnaschelli, always surprises viewers when she challenges herself — appealing to home chefs to do the same — to make something fabulous with limited (and often strange) ingredients in a less-than-kitchen-y setting. Unlike the chefs on Guarnaschelli’s “Supermarket Stakeout,” you are (most likely) making a meal in your kitchen — or a reasonable facsimile — with the appropriate equipment and ingredients....

Dunkin’ Customers Are Confused About A Mysterious App Notification Facebook By Hannah Beach/May 19, 2022 4:20 pm EST These days, many businesses, especially restaurants, do the best they can to stay on top of trends. Maybe it’s the rise of plant-based meat alternatives. Maybe it’s offering pickup and delivery options. Maybe it’s staying current on social media platforms. Maybe it’s balancing all of these at once. As we all know, mistakes happen when we try to juggle too many things....

Here’s How Much Money You’d Need To Open An Au Bon Pain Franchise Au Bon Pain Facebook By Ree Winter/July 13, 2022 8:53 pm EST The prospect of opening your own bakery café might seem tempting, but it’s best not to be deceived by the allure of freshly baked bread and the sweet smell of cinnamon rolls in the morning. It takes much more than these delicious smells to make a successful business....