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Scientists Still Can’t Decide Whether Or Not Eggs Are Healthy Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Updated: April 11, 2022 1:15 am EST When you need some quick protein, eggs can provide that extra boost your body craves. While this food can fit into a ton of eating plans, we still don’t know if eggs help or hurt us in the long run. One of the big reasons scientists claim eggs can do some serious harm, stems from the cholesterol found in chicken eggs....

Sweet And Crunchy Pralines Recipe Stephanie Rapone/Mashed By Stephanie Rapone AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 19, 2022 6:00 am EST Store-bought candy is good, but homemade candy is even better. It may seem like a daunting task to make candy in the comfort of your own kitchen, but this recipe for sweet and crunchy pralines is super easy. All you need to do is set aside about 10 minutes for prep time and another 10 minutes for cook time, and with very little effort, you have homemade pralines....

The Absolute Best Pastries In The US Wanessa_p/Shutterstock By Mikaela Bloom/Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 2:21 pm EST Pastries are akin to the glitzy celebrities of the bakery world. Shiny jam glaze catches sunlight rays, powdered sugar dustings hint at sweet interiors, and eye-catching colors replicate a universal candy store awe. The lure of French patisserie configuration, puff pastry flakiness, and fruit tart motifs are exhilarating. But, of course, the best pastry is subjective....

The Artistic Starbucks Name Board The Internet Can’t Get Enough Of Harun Ozmen/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/June 14, 2022 12:55 pm EST You never really know your co-workers until they reveal their hidden talents. For example, who knew University of Texas alum and pro basketball player Myles Turner can snap Lego bricks together with such precision to build the Death Star or Millennium Falcon? Or that NFL kicker Justin Tucker likes to keep his operetta vocals in tip-top shape to sing his favorite Christmas carols in church (via Aleteia)....

The Fan-Created Taco Bell Painting That Left Viewers Stunned KULLAPONG PARCHERAT/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/May 12, 2022 8:45 am EST If you haven’t been on Twitter lately and you’re a true Taco Bell fan, then you are missing out. No, Elon Musk did not buy Taco Bell (at least not yet). And it isn’t another moment about how Chrissy Teigen inspired Taco Bell’s at-home taco bar, although we concede that one was pretty genius....

The Italian Spritz Cocktail You Probably Didn’t Know About Marcomerry/Shutterstock By Amberly Mckee/July 30, 2022 4:00 pm EST If you ever take a trip to northern Italy, you’ll likely indulge in a spritz or two. What exactly is a spritz? Love and Olive Oil describes it as a combination of Prosecco and an aperitif. Aperitifs can be made of a wide variety of ingredients, making the drink taste fruity yet bitter....

The Surprising Ingredient You Should Skip When Making Chocolate Cake asife/Shutterstock By Julia Mullaney/April 22, 2022 9:27 am EST If you ask any professional baker what they think it takes to create the perfect chocolate cake, you will likely get countless different methods, ingredients lists, and measurement variations. Every baker has a different formula for making their magic, although many consider baking to be a science rather than an art while cooking is the opposite, as Redditors have debated....

The Vegan Treats That Are Always On Lizzo’s Grocery List Paras Griffin/Getty Images By Elise DeVoe/Aug. 25, 2022 7:44 pm EST Rapper and flutist Lizzo went vegan in 2020 and has been sharing her plant-based journey on TikTok ever since (via Green Matters). The singer has shared countless videos where she experiments with meat alternatives like jackfruit or her own homemade walnut “meat” (via Shape). In October 2020, the singer made a video to celebrate six months of veganism and reflect on her journey (via Totally Vegan Buzz)....

Things You Should Be Adding To Your S’mores, But Aren’t Olga Miltsova/Shutterstock By Laura Willcox/May 31, 2022 4:26 pm EST Anyone who says there’s no such thing as a perfect food has clearly never tasted a s’more. What other food is named after the fact that they’re impossible to stop eating? A s’more is a divine sandwich made of the three most important food groups: crisp, not-too-sweet graham crackers, along with gooey, toasted marshmallows and melted chocolate....

This Might Be The Easiest Hack For An Avocado Pit MSPhotographic/Shutterstock By Rachael Grow/July 6, 2022 10:06 am EST We’ve all experienced one of those “aha” moments where we discover a hack so ingeniously simple that it can make some aspect of our lives so much easier. Learning how to pit an avocado easily and without using any utensils or dangerous knives is one of those moments! For many, fresh avocados are a delicacy and a kitchen essential that can add a little bit of heaven to every bite of your meal....

Twitter Can’t Agree On Which Breakfast Classic Has ‘Gotta Go Forever’ ASHUTOSH GAIROLA/Shutterstock By Kimberley Laws/May 28, 2022 1:10 pm EST When you amble up to the breakfast buffet, you likely get excited when you spot your favorite early-morning fare. Are you partial to a stack of pancakes saturated with syrup? Does the aroma of the freshly baked cinnamon roll tickle your fancy? Maybe you’re partial to a cinnamon-sprinkled piece of French toast....

What Aldi Shoppers Really Think Of These Mother’s Day Cheeses Katarzyna Hurova/Shutterstock By Maria Faller/April 29, 2022 10:57 am EST Mother’s day is approaching and while some might choose to take mom to brunch and others will deliver flowers, Aldi shoppers have something else in mind. It’s no secret that with every holiday Aldi releases specialty buys. The popular grocer has even released some fun and festive foods for Cinco de Mayo....

What Time You Should Actually Be Eating Dinner, According To An Expert Drazen Zigic/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/March 21, 2022 5:59 pm EST We have long associated breakfast with the early morning hours, with many people eating breakfast at around 8 or 9 in the morning. We commonly have lunch in the afternoon, such as a sandwich at 12 or a quick bite to eat at 1. But what about dinner? Do we eat as soon as we get home?...

What You Need To Know About The Pecan Chocolate Egg Recall rfranca/Shutterstock By Alia Hoyt/March 31, 2022 12:36 pm EST Not so fast: Before you eat that Elmer’s pecan chocolate egg as an early Easter treat, you need to check to see if it’s part of a recent recall of the product. Affected treats were distributed in Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas and should not be consumed, per Food Safety News....

Why It’s Easy For Five Guys Employees To Mess Up The Fries Deutschlandreform/Shutterstock By Jared Kaufman/July 14, 2022 1:47 am EST The iconic red-and-white fast food chain doesn’t call themselves Five Guys Burgers & Fries for nothing: Five Guys’ fries are one of the most famous items on the menu. The fries are regarded as being some of the tastiest taters in the fast food game (via Insider) — and also some of the least healthy....

Why TikToker Jeremy Scheck Thinks Cooking Is ‘Intuitive’ - Exclusive Newell Brands By Olivia Bria/May 3, 2022 1:03 pm EST Cooking on TikTok has blown up in recent years, with one viral recipe after another coming across the feed on a nearly daily basis. Like Emily Mariko’s salmon rice bowl that continues to pop up on the platform after months of fans making their own copycat version. Jeremy Scheck is another one of these food influencers, with a total of 2....

Aldi Just Went Retro, And Shoppers Are Ready To Upgrade Their Kitchens penofoto/Shutterstock By Kimberley Laws/Updated: May 19, 2022 2:29 pm EST Retro kitchens are making a huge comeback — particularly funky appliances that harken memories of your grandmother. And why not? Adorned in fun colors, these chunky toasters, round kettles, and stubby fridges are very cool. And, unlike today’s sleek and modern offerings, these have character. Why are appliances that resemble those of yesteryear so popular in an era that covets the newest technologies like a magpie collects shiny things?...

Here’s Where Mary Makes It Easy Is Actually Filmed George Pimentel/Getty Images By Molly Clark/Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 8:20 am EST Mary Berg is building an impressive name for herself. The Canadian celebrity chef first appeared on the television culinary scene as the winner of the third season of “MasterChef Canada.” Berg is a natural in front of the camera with her bubbly personality and charm, which viewers took a liking to during her stints on Canada’s “CTV’s Your Morning,” “The Social,” and “The Marilyn Denis Show” (via A Small Stove)....

Homemade Baked Onion Rings Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 28, 2022 4:55 pm EST Onion rings are so easy to love! They are savory, crispy delights that are so addictive thanks to their crunchy outer layer and soft inside. The side dish is often paired with burgers, sandwiches, and fried seafood, but they are also delicious to eat on their own. Onion rings are also great appetizers and often paired with various dips....

How Costco Shoppers Are Reacting To These Buffalo Chicken Chips Instagram By Amanda Tarlton/March 20, 2022 9:36 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you’re one of the 111 million people with a Costco membership, you’re well aware of the vast amount of snacks available at the retailer. There are tons to choose from in the chip department alone — not even including potato chips....