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The Untold Truth Of Turnips Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images By Michael La Corte/Updated: June 23, 2022 4:28 pm EST Turnips are one of the many unsung heroes of the root vegetable world. They’re certainly in good company — think rutabagas, celeriac, parsnips, and many others. If you’re unfamiliar with the turnip, you probably aren’t alone. Turnips lack a certain panache. In the 15th century, “turnip eater” was another term for country bumpkin, reports National Geographic....

What Is Arugula And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:33 pm EST A salad is often disregarded as boring diet food or a sad side dish, but there are actually tons of different greens that can be used in a salad to add flavor and texture — one such veggie is arugula. Arugula — also known as rocket, roquette, or rucola — is a peppery crunchy green, with subtler flavors when it is cooked....

Why Vegans Might Want To Avoid Cracker Barrel’s French Fries Bloomberg/Getty Images By Taylor Huang/April 25, 2022 2:45 pm EST There are only a few menu offerings that Cracker Barrel has for its vegan and vegetarian customers. A couple of options include plain baked potatoes and salads — which customers still have to order personalized to avoid animal products from being added (via Vegan Calm). While there is a running joke amongst the plant-based community to rely on french fries at popular chain restaurants, certain members can’t count on Cracker Barrel to be one of them (via MeShell)....

42% Would Most Want To Eat This Viral Chick-Fil-A Order Facebook By Amanda Tarlton/March 24, 2022 5:54 pm EST Every Chick-fil-A fan has their go-to order when they pull up to the drive-thru. Maybe you like a pack of juicy chicken nuggets with a side of waffle fries and a tall fresh-squeezed lemonade. Or maybe you’re more into the OG chicken sandwich, which features a chicken breast breaded in a secret recipe that’s topped with two pickle slices between a buttered bun....

Arby’s Just Brought Back A Fan-Favorite Sandwich Arby’s/Facebook By Taylor Huang/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 11:56 am EST Arby’s has been known to retire quite a few of its popular menu items in its 60-year tenure, much to its fans’ dismay. Among the fast food items we sadly lost in 2021 were the chain’s beloved loaded Italian sandwich — a monstrosity of deli meats and fixings — as well as its pizza slider and ham slider....

Chipotle Just Voted To Officially Form Its First Union — Here’s What We Know Facebook By Amberly Mckee/Aug. 26, 2022 1:58 pm EST There are many reasons why employees choose to form unions at their workplace. According to AFL-CIO, unionizing can help negotiate better wages and benefits and give employees a voice and safer working conditions. Compared to employees who aren’t in a union, unionized workers make about $191 more per week....

Church’s Latest Limited-Time Offerings Are Just Peachy Deutschlandreform/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/May 29, 2022 2:52 am EST Founded in the Lone Star State, Church’s Chicken has been around since 1952, and the franchise has definitely carved out a soft spot in the heart of Texans when it comes to this brand’s fast food fried chicken and biscuits, per My San Antonio. Of course, in the chain’s infancy, you could get two pieces of chicken for just 49 cents....

Creamy Lemon Ricotta Pasta Recipe Catherine Brookes/Mashed By Catherine Brookes AND Mashed Staff/July 27, 2022 5:34 pm EST There are plenty of things to love about this creamy lemon ricotta pasta dish, including the fact that it’s easy to make and could easily be doubled or tripled to feed a crowd. That said, this recipe takes a different spin on pasta, which is great for people looking to venture away from the typical pasta sauces we see all too often in recipes....

Fans Are Debating Whether The Big Mac Has Been ‘Shrinking’ Over The Years Patcharaporn Puttipon2465/Shutterstock By Kirstie Bingham/March 26, 2022 9:41 am EST Many people know the slogan for McDonald’s Big Mac by heart — “Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame-seed bun.” But recalling Wendy’s eternal question, “Where’s the Beef?”, some eagle-eyed internet fans have noticed that, lately, the size of the Big Mac patties are leaving much to be desired....

Fish Bladder Jam’s History Is Just As Unusual As Its Name sweet marshmallow/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/July 9, 2022 2:19 pm EST If you were to walk into Walmart or any local grocer, chances are that if you had a grocery list that called for “fish bladder jam,” you’re pretty much out of luck. Fish bladder jam may sound like some made-up ingredient used by witches in a children’s storybook, but this odd-sounding ingredient actually has a long, weird, and colorful history behind it....

Here’s How Much Gucci Mane And Keyshia Ka’Oir’s Outrageous Wedding Cake Cost Streeter Lecka/Getty Images By Dai Poole/Aug. 25, 2022 2:49 pm EST With the success of shows like “The Real Housewives” franchise or “Celebrity Apprentice,” it is no surprise that many people are obsessed with the spectacle of celebrity life (via HuffPost). Especially when it comes to a celebrity wedding, there is an expectation for things to be over-the-top and jaw-dropping....

How An Act Of Generosity Led To The Invention Of Ice Cream Cones Chones/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/July 8, 2022 3:44 pm EST Imagine this: You’ve been chosen as the ice cream vendor for the 1904 World’s Fair in Saint Louis, Missouri — a very big deal — and you’ve sold so much ice cream, you’ve run out of paper dishes. There’s still ice cream to scoop and serve, but nothing to put it in....

How To Prevent Butter From Exploding In The Microwave New Africa/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/May 29, 2022 1:27 am EST Melting butter in the microwave is definitely a time save. When you are popping up popcorn on the stove top, melting butter in your microwave allows you to enjoy those fluffy popped kernels that much sooner. Need a little melted butter to pour over your ears of corn? The microwave has got you covered....

Lidia Bastianich’s Tip For Picking The Best Dried Pasta Ben Gabbe/Getty By Jennifer Mathews/June 15, 2022 3:57 pm EST Dried pasta is a relatively inexpensive product that can feed a crowd. Boxes of pasta can stay in your pantry for quite some time, making meal prep a cinch. According to Italy Magazine, there are over 350 different types of pasta, with a shape to accompany every sauce. Pasta can be categorized into short, long, stuffed, and soup pasta....

Mistakes Everyone Makes With Air Fryers Shutterstock By Justina Huddleston AND DB Kelly/Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 1:20 pm EST There’s nothing better than finding a kitchen appliance that seems like a miracle worker. Finally, you think, cooking dinner is going to be a breeze. No more wasting money on take-out or pricey delivered meal boxes. Then you get your new appliance, and…well, it’s not what you expected. Air fryers are one of the hottest new kitchen appliances, but you can’t just turn it on, throw your food in, and be rewarded with a nice meal....

Nico Norena Lets Us In On The Secret To A Good Basque Cheesecake - Exclusive @travelingtica By Hanna Claeson/July 28, 2022 9:15 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you know anything about Nico Norena — anything at all — you know that he adores cheesecake. Creamy brie cheesecake, blueberry cheesecake, Key lime cheesecake, raspberry dark chocolate cheesecake, tiramisu cheesecake — you name it, Norena’s made it....

Pepsi’s CMO On Their Culinary Institute Of America Collaboration For Limited Edition Pepsi-Roni - Exclusive Dulin/Shutterstock By Crawford Smith/June 3, 2022 8:47 am EST If you’ve ever wondered what it would taste like to put soda inside a sausage, Pepsi has the answer. The beverage giant collaborated with the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) to create Pepsi-Roni, a Pepsi-infused riff on America’s favorite pizza topping. Why would Pepsi do such a thing?...

Quick Mini Cinnamon Roll Cookies Recipe Ting Dalton/Mashed By Ting Dalton AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 28, 2022 12:29 am EST For a lot of people, “Cinnabon” is the first word that comes to mind when discussing cinnamon rolls, but the history of the baked treat is actually a bit more complicated. In the 1600s the availability of cinnamon lead to the earliest versions of cinnamon-spiced baked goods (via Serious Eats). This includes the English Chelsea Bun and the cinnamon roll, which was brought to America by German and Swedish immigrants....

Reddit Just Spotted The Starbucks Fall Flavor Everyone’s Waiting For Starbucks/Facebook By Hannah Beach/Aug. 12, 2022 12:45 pm EST Since its creation in 2003, the pumpkin spice latte at Starbucks has been stealing hearts and inspiring countless other pumpkin spice-flavored snacks. Approximately 20 million pumpkin spice lattes are sold at Starbucks each year, making it the chain’s most popular seasonal drink (via South Florida Reporter). Despite the PSL’s present-day success, the drink almost didn’t exist....

Robert Irvine’s Easy Roast Chicken Carving Method Changes Everything Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images By Lauren Rothman/Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 11:42 am EST What dishes come to mind when you think of comfort food? Mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, biscuits and gravy? What about desserts like bread pudding and apple pie? We don’t know about you, but one comfort food classic we love is a simple roast chicken. Boasting crisp, golden skin and juicy meat, a well-roasted chicken just feels homey and warm, like something you’d want to dig into on a chilly gray day....