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How McDonald’s Derailed Tim Burton’s Third Batman Film PJiiiJane/Shutterstock By Gillian King/June 2, 2022 3:32 am EST With Robert Pattinson’s 2022 turn as “The Batman” and fans gearing up for the new season of HBOMax’s “Harley Quinn” adult animation series, it feels like everyone’s getting Batman fever (per Looper). Despite the superhero’s perennial popularity with kids, one place you’re unlikely to find the Caped Crusader (or toys, t-shirts, or even calzones with his image) is in a McDonald’s Happy Meal....

How To Smoke Almost Any Type Of Meat Shutterstock By Aly Walansky/Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 8:36 am EST There’s nothing quite like a fresh smoked brisket or pork butt. And whether you are smoking ribs or chicken, beef or pork, there’s a whole lot to consider before getting started. The art of smoking meats is definitely a labor of love, but it’s considered that because the results are so worth the effort....

Impossible Foods Is Expanding Into Schools In A Big Way Impossible Foods By Elise DeVoe/Updated: July 28, 2022 12:29 pm EST Even if your parents packed your lunch every day as a kid, there were probably certain days when you were jealous of the kids who ate the school lunches. Pizza day and breadsticks day usually made the top of the list, depending on your school. Looking back on it, though, those lunches may have had some significant drawbacks....

Instagram Is Raining Hearts On Martha Stewart’s ‘Almost Pristine’ Harvest a katz/Shutterstock By Christopher Kane/Updated: July 18, 2022 1:59 pm EST A recent episode of the popular “You’re Wrong About” podcast examined how the public pile-on of Martha Stewart over her legal woes and 2004 conviction represented a backlash against the visionary entrepreneur’s embodiment of the perfectionism she had so successfully commodified (a backlash that may have been aggravated by more than a bit of sexism)....

Is Costco Open On Easter Sunday 2022? gg5795/Shutterstock By Justina Huddleston/March 15, 2022 2:25 pm EST With so many holidays on the calendar, and so many stores with their own unique policies, it can be hard to know when a certain retailer is or isn’t open. Sometimes, stores close on a holiday you don’t even celebrate, which can make keeping track of their schedules even more confusing. Other times, you assume a store is closed and abstain from shopping only to find out they were open all along....

Olive Garden Just Gave Alex Drummond This Surprise Wedding Gift Instagram By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: April 21, 2022 4:46 pm EST Alex Drummond’s mom might be a good cook but even so, “Pioneer Woman” Ree Drummond’s oldest daughter has fond childhood memories of dining out at Olive Garden. Alex tried to get a fan club of sorts going for the Italian chain restaurant. As reported on the Pioneer Woman blog, Alex professed her love for Olive Garden on Instagram, calling it “one of the best restaurants in existence....

Stephen Colbert Has A Gross Taco Bell Theory John Lamparski/Getty Images By Vedran Maslovara/March 1, 2022 11:04 am EST According to Business Insider, the U.S. Department of Agriculture in mid-February 2022 banned the importation of Mexican avocados grown in Michoacán. All imports were suspended due to the fact that a U.S. plant safety inspector had received death threats that some feared were linked to gang violence in the state. The news might leave guac-lovers in despair: Since 2010, per-capita consumption of avocados has grown from four to nine pounds (via The New York Times)....

The Best Restaurant Cheese Curds Have Been Revealed In A New Survey Facebook By Chase Shustack/July 13, 2022 8:01 pm EST Cheese curds, also known as the little brother to mozzarella sticks, originated in the dairy state of Wisconsin as a way to use up by-products from the cheese-making process (per What’s Cooking America). While Wisconsin is the place to get your hands on some of the nation’s freshest cheese curds, restaurants across the United States and parts of Canada have taken to serving the humble curd on their menus — and in many different ways....

The Most Difficult Food Scene In Season 1 Of HBO’s Julia HBO By Elise DeVoe/June 3, 2022 2:43 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You may have seen the videos where food stylists pull back the curtain on how they make meals look great for commercials, and it’s kind of unsettling. For example, Reader’s Digest revealed that Scotch Guard is often sprayed on pancakes to make syrup perfectly drape over the edges....

The Mystical Powers Turkish Coffee Is Sometimes Believed To Have Tekkol/Shutterstock By Rebecca Cherico/Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 11:27 am EST When you think of fortune-telling, what image comes to mind? Palm reading? A crystal ball? If you’re from the part of the world that enjoys Turkish coffee, your first image might well be a coffee cup. In case you’ve never tasted Turkey’s eponymous beverage, it is a rich and intense experience: Finely ground coffee beans are heated with water (and, usually, sugar) over high heat until bubbly (per Outlook India)....

The Odd Celebrity Museum You Never Knew Existed Rapma FM/Twitter By Kimberley Laws/May 7, 2022 11:17 pm EST Are you tired of traditional museums that celebrate humdrum topics like world history, the mysteries of space, and the advancing world of technology? These are, after all, the fare of school trips, family vacations, or first dates. Unless you’re an advanced scholar, you may feel that if you’ve seen one fossil or ancient scroll, you’ve seen them all....

The Pump Rules Stars Shared Their Cucumber Pomegranate Margarita Recipe For Cinco De Mayo Robin L Marshall/Getty Images By Katy Canada/May 5, 2022 9:38 am EST It might seem like common sense to seek out one of the best margaritas in the U.S. on Cinco de Mayo, but if you can’t make your way to one of those you have a different option to prepare at home. “Vanderpump Rules” power couple Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix dropped the formula for an original festive cocktail to celebrate the holiday and it’s every bit as colorful and dynamic as the duo who created it, garnished with a slice of reality TV drama....

The Real Reason Pumpkin Spice Became The Beloved Flavor Of Fall JeniFoto/Shutterstock By Allison Lindsey/Aug. 19, 2022 9:31 pm EST Falling leaves, cooler weather, and spooky fun are among the many touchstones that help define the spirit of autumn. But there’s one special kitchen ingredient that excites fall fanatics more than anything else — pumpkin spice. A $500-million industry (per MarketScale), pumpkin spice is celebrated for its versatile and delectable flavor profile that fuses the earthy taste of pumpkin with the warm kick of cinnamon....

The Time Paris Hilton Tried To Use In-N-Out To Get Out Of Trouble Amy Sussman/Getty By Gabriela Izquierdo/July 5, 2022 8:58 am EST Fast food can be a lifesaver at the end of a night out. After partying hard, nothing hits the spot more than a greasy burger and fries. But a drive-thru meal is never an excuse to drive under the influence. And in 2006, reality TV queen Paris Hilton apparently placed a little too much faith in the healing properties of a Double-Double after drinking....

The Trader Joe’s Item Reddit Thinks Is Flavorless Martin Gardeazabal/Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/July 31, 2022 3:53 pm EST If you’re looking for some new cookies and sweet snacks to munch on, Trader Joe’s fans will have plenty of recommendations for you. Customers couldn’t get enough of Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, and seasonal items like these shortbread yogurt cookies often fly off the shelves. The brand’s ice cream sandwiches have made mouths water, and these ice cream sandwiches feature chocolate chip cookies and extra chocolate chips around the sides....

These Are Rachael Ray’s Worst Recipes Debby Wong/Shutterstock By Jennifer Eager/July 19, 2022 5:00 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Rachael Ray calls her meteoric rise to fame “a happy accident,” and fans certainly wouldn’t disagree. She grew up working alongside her family in their restaurants, then moved to New York, where she became a food buyer and manager for the gourmet market Agata & Valentina....

This Is The Biggest Burger In Europe marcin jucha/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/March 5, 2022 2:29 pm EST Some people believe that everything is bigger in the United States. From the giant big-box stores like Walmart to super-sized combo meals, it would seem that the stereotype is more fact than speculation, according to the Evening Standard. When it comes to food, in fact, the biggest burger in the world can be found in the U....

TikTok Is Fascinated By This Adjustable Pan Handle T-Fal By Amanda Tarlton/Feb. 24, 2022 11:57 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether you’re a home cook or a professional chef, if you spend a fair amount of time in the kitchen, you understand the value of a good set of pots and pans. Which type of cookware you choose depends on your own preferences, along with what you’ll be using it for....

We Finally Know What Really Happened To Trader Joe’s Dark Russet Chips Larry Zhou/Shutterstock By Elise DeVoe/July 16, 2022 5:48 pm EST If you’re a regular shopper at Trader Joe’s, there’s a good chance you’ve experienced the heartbreak of your favorite items disappearing from the store without warning. The affordable store uses a “less is more” approach when stocking items so that only the highest quality products line the shelves in the relatively small stores (via The Strategy Story)....

Whatever Happened To The Cuban Sandwich At Panera? Deutschlandreform/Shutterstock By Amberly Mckee/Aug. 29, 2022 4:27 pm EST Change can be for the best, or it can be downright heartbreaking. Losing your favorite menu item may just fall into the latter category. One such instance happened in 2020 when Subway nixed roast beef and rotisserie-style chicken from its selection of meats, per Brand Eating. That same year, KFC traded in its potato wedges for traditional french fries (via The Takeout)....