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What You Didn’t Know About Crab Cakes Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/Updated: March 15, 2022 4:27 pm EST If you like seafood, chances are you’ve tried a crab cake or two in your day. And if you’ve ever visited Maryland, it’s likely you’ve eaten at least 10 or 12. In that state, crab cakes are an obsession. Local publications like Baltimore Magazine frequently rank available options; lively Reddit threads are devoted to finding the best cakes around; even PBS documentarians have gotten in on the game, combing the Chesapeake region in “the ultimate crab cake treasure hunt....

Why A Georgia Restaurant Is Looking For A Beef Burglar Alexander Raths/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/March 3, 2022 2:26 pm EST There’s nothing more brazen than committing a crime in a public place. While some thieves break into a business or a home under the cover of darkness or when no one’s around, there’s something flagrantly shameless about stealing in broad daylight. For one Georgia thief, it would seem the reward was far greater than the risk, pocketing a cool $15,000 not in cash or valuables, but in meat....

Why Celebs Swear By These Superfoods Tatjana Baibakova/Shutterstock By Joanna Steven/March 21, 2022 1:22 pm EST Superfoods have been gaining traction in recent years, and the trend seems to be going strong, with an estimated market projection of $330.17 billion by 2026, per Business Wire. Celebrities have also been jumping on the bandwagon, adding not only blueberries but also goji berries to smoothies, and sipping green juice and bone broth on Instagram as if it were regular coffee....

Why Customers Think A Las Vegas Restaurant Fed Them THC Bastiaanstockimage/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Feb. 22, 2022 4:03 pm EST Secret of Siam is a Thai restaurant that opened in Las Vegas in 2019. It managed to survive the travails that the coronavirus pandemic wrought on the restaurant industry. However, in recent weeks, strange things have been happening. On January 31, someone reported symptoms after eating at Secret of Siam. Weeks later, on February 10, a health inspection rated the restaurant with an “A....

Why PGA Masters Champ Scottie Scheffler Only Eats Chipotle With A Spoon Andrew Redington/Getty Images By Katherine Mclaughlin/Updated: April 13, 2022 1:45 pm EST PGA Masters Champ Scottie Scheffler has some serious opinions about golf clubs. The athlete’s bag is full of TaylorMade clubs including a TaylorMade StealthPlus and TaylorMade Stealth (Via Golf Monthly). In the past, Scheffler has commended the TaylorMade team for “their commitment to getting the right equipment in my bag....

Why Sam’s Club Memberships Are Essentially Free Right Now Jarrett Homan/Shutterstock By Elise DeVoe/June 17, 2022 12:11 pm EST With inflation at an all-time high and grocery prices hitting a 13-year record, finding the best deal on everyday items is on everyone’s minds. Warehouse stores like Sam’s Club are always flaunting discounts and low prices, but is the membership fee really worth it? Especially if you live alone or with one other person, it can be tough to justify buying everything in bulk....

Why Some Trader Joe’s Fans Are Disappointed In Its Returning Kettle Corn Flavor Alicja Zdunek/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/July 19, 2022 9:15 am EST If you’re not one to opt for run-of-the-mill popcorn flavors, now is a good time to check out the snack aisle at Trader Joe’s. Forget ordinary caramel or cheese, as Trader Joe’s has luxe options generously flavored with white truffle, a spicy kettle corn version of Fruit Loops, and the ultimate sweet and salty combo of maple and sea salt....

Why You Should Heat Your Skillet Before Adding Oil To It nadianb/Shutterstock By Mashed Staff/Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 11:24 am EST Two things are foundational to much of modern cooking: Heat and oil. These elements are the basis for many of our cooking techniques and most recipes start with the application of a skillet and oil to a stovetop (per Kitchn). Stir frying, sautéing, pan frying, and searing are all fundamental techniques that are about how we add food to a hot pan with oil or other fats like butter....

Why Your Next Noodles & Co. Meal Might Be More Expensive Ken Wolter/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Updated: April 30, 2022 10:02 am EST Noodles & Company is a company whose name somehow manages to tell you almost everything and almost nothing about its menu. Obviously, there will be noodles. But according to the Noodles & Company website, the fast-casual chain serves up a wide variety of dishes: Thai, Italian, Japanese – you name it....

Workers Reveal What It’s Really Like To Work At Domino’s Billy F Blume Jr/Shutterstock By David Lanzafame/Aug. 17, 2022 2:12 pm EST In the wide world of fast food, the modern-day pizzeria is the one business that has successfully gone toe-to-toe against the ever-popular and ubiquitous burger joint. It’s hard not to see at least a few dozen pizza franchises dotted in any given city, lining a suburban strip mall, or a delivery car sporting a pizzeria’s moniker....

You’ve Been Storing Milk Wrong Your Entire Life Shutterstock By Justina Huddleston AND Maria Scinto/Updated: April 14, 2022 2:53 pm EST Milk is one of those basic staple items people like to have on hand at all times. In fact, milk is something people typically stock up on before a snowstorm or other event that’s likely to have them housebound. Along with bread and eggs, it forms one-third of what’s sometimes referred to as the “holy trinity” of pre-disaster stocking up....

17 Best Bourbons For Cooking That Every Chef Needs Yuriy Golub/Shutterstock By Lauren Johnson/Aug. 16, 2022 5:00 pm EST Coming up with creative dinner ideas night after night isn’t for the faint of heart. You may have tried to mix it up with ingredients, but one surefire way to spice up your meals is to add a splash of bourbon into your next creation. That’s the beauty of cooking with bourbon, which happens to be just as versatile as it is delicious....

Alton Brown’s Take On Anthony Bourdain’s Legacy Emma Mcintyre/Getty By Jennifer Mathews/June 16, 2022 9:06 am EST Anthony Bourdain’s celebrity expanded beyond the culinary world and home cooking. With his tattooed arms and wry sense of humor, the chef at times resembled a rockstar more than a bestselling author. The Smithsonian once called him “the Elvis of bad boy chefs,” per CNN. Following his death at the age of 61, Bourdain has continued to be a source of inspiration for many, posthumously fueling a documentary called “Roadrunner” as well as the eternal question, “What would Tony think of [fill in the blank]?...

Classic Chocolate Cake Recipe Jessica Morone/Mashed By Jessica Morone AND Mashed Staff/July 25, 2022 1:45 pm EST There are times when we’re in the mood to try a different kind of dessert such as cardamom churros with guava puree, and other times when a light and simple dish like fruit sorbet will do. Most of the time, though, what we really want is Dessert with a capital “D,” meaning something along the lines of a classic chocolate cake....

Copycat Chick-Fil-A Nuggets Recipe Lindsay D. Mattison/Mashed By Lindsay D. Mattison/Updated: June 29, 2022 2:26 pm EST Chick-fil-A might be controversial, but there’s no denying that their chicken is crispy and delicious. It’s hard to say no to something that tastes so good! The sweet-and-tangy vibe of their chicken sandwich is a favorite of many, but our go-to menu item is the Chick-fil-A suggets. They have all the crunch of a sandwich without any bun or pickles to mute the flavor of that perfectly seasoned chicken....

Costco Shoppers Are So Excited About Its New Cheesecake Flavor Trong Nguyen/Shutterstock By Savanna Swain-Wilson/June 17, 2022 8:15 am EST When you’re on the hunt for a delicious dessert to serve at your next event, you can never go wrong with perusing the Costco bakery. The warehouse giant offers an impressive selection of fresh baked goods that are big enough to feed a crowd and satisfy nearly every kind of sweet tooth....

Easy Spicy Freezer Pickles Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed Staff By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 24, 2022 3:58 pm EST Pickle fans everywhere, it’s time to rejoice! This spicy freezer pickle recipe created by recipe developer Miriam Hahn of YouCare-SelfCare is the easiest pickle recipe you could imagine whipping up right in your own kitchen. Truly, it takes just a little bit of time to prep and 24 hours to “rest” before delivering the crispy, sweet, sour, and spicy pickles of your dreams....

Elon Musk’s Tweet About Buying Coca-Cola Has Everyone Saying The Same Thing Theo Wargo/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/April 28, 2022 10:42 am EST Tesla founder Elon Musk appears to be flying on a high after the Twitter board accepted his offer to buy the company and go private for $44 billion, per The Wall Street Journal. And even though media watchers such as those at Reuters say there is reason to believe the deal won’t go through, it costs nothing to dream....

Everything You Need To Know About The Ground Beef Recall onemorebox/Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/April 26, 2022 11:07 pm EST On April 25, 2022, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the nationwide recall of approximately 120,872 pounds of ground beef products by N.J.-based Lakeside Refrigerated Services, per FSIS. The recall was initiated by the company due to concerns these ground beef products may be contaminated with the bacteria, E....

Here’s What You Can Substitute For Salt Shutterstock By Ben Fisher/Updated: April 1, 2022 4:35 pm EST Salt is considered a seasoning staple in many, if not most, of the world’s cuisines. But for some people adding salt to their dishes simply isn’t an option. According to the American Heart Association, it can be helpful for those suffering from ailments such as high blood pressure to cut salt out of their diet....