The Clever Substitute You Can Use For A Brush In The Kitchen New Africa/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/July 20, 2022 9:16 am EST Kitchen clutter is real. So many gadgets and gear take up space on our countertops and in our drawers. While there are some cooking tools every kitchen should have, you may be thinking twice about whether or not you really need some of these items and if you can make do without them....
The Hilarious Starbucks App Mishap Reddit Noticed Brenda Rocha - Blossom/Shutterstock By Amberly Mckee/Aug. 7, 2022 2:00 pm EST If you’re a fan of free stuff (and face it, who isn’t?), many restaurants and fast food establishments offer loyalty reward programs that help repeat customers earn points for free items. According to National Restaurant Association’s 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry Report, eight in 10 adults would join a similar program if their local restaurant offered one....
The Only Type Of Ice You Should Use For An Old Fashioned Dr Faulkner/Shutterstock By Dave Malyon/Aug. 23, 2022 2:55 pm EST The Old Fashioned is an all-American drink that is almost two centuries old, and today every aspect of it — from the ice to the bourbon and the bitters, not forgetting the garnish — is defined by aesthetics. The Old Fashioned came about in the early 19th century when people would ask for an “old-fashioned cocktail,” and the first time its recipe was published was in a bartender’s guide called Modern American Drinks in 1895, nearly a century later....
The Real Reason Chocolate Chips Don’t Melt In The Oven Melica/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/March 25, 2022 4:29 pm EST While chocolate chips are the sole reason why chocolate chip cookies are even a thing — and a delicious thing at that — it is hard not to wonder why chocolate chips don’t melt. Take a regular bar of chopped chocolate, mix it into a brownie batter and you’ll have silky, dark brown chocolate oozing out of the brownies....
The Real Reason There Might Be A Frozen Pizza Shortage Shutterstock By Heather Clark/Updated: April 22, 2022 10:37 pm EST We are now heading into month two of social distancing and quarantining for many Americans due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The first month saw shortages of products like cleaning supplies, hand sanitizer, and toilet paper caused by a variety of reasons including panic-buying, stockpiling, and shifting the majority of time spent to the home (via USA Today)....
The Scientific Reason You Should Add Salt To Your Tomatoes Shutterstock By Hanna Claeson/Updated: April 1, 2022 4:37 pm EST Your body doesn’t produce salt but without it, you wouldn’t survive (via The Atlantic). Our muscles and our nerves need it like flowers need bees or mashed potatoes need gravy. And it turns out tomatoes need salt, too. Specifically, they need it for a process called osmosis (via Serious Eats). Think of salt like a magnet drawing the tomato’s juices from the inside of a tomato’s cells (a low-solute concentration) through the cell’s membrane to the outside of the cells (a high-solute concentration)....
The Secret To Reheating Leftover Eggs Benedict BlueOrange Studio/Shutterstock By Katy Canada/June 20, 2022 12:30 pm EST When it comes to brunch and breakfast cuisine, eggs Benedict reigns supreme. The classic combination of poached eggs and ham on an English muffin, topped with decadent hollandaise sauce is undoubtedly the breakfast of champions. Many people opt to order this dish at a restaurant rather than making it at home because hollandaise is a tricky sauce to master, and poaching eggs also requires a fair amount of precision....
The Unexpected Ingredient The Neelys Use In Deviled Eggs Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images By Katy Canada/July 5, 2022 10:56 am EST If your guests yawned the last time you presented them with a platter of deviled eggs, it might be time to change up your recipe. The classic mayo and paprika deviled egg recipe might be you’re favorite, but for some, it just isn’t cutting it anymore. Luckily this hard-boiled staple plays well with a host of diverse ingredients that can inject a little pizazz into those plain yolks....
The Untold Truth Of Betty Crocker Shutterstock By Krista Corrao/Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 4:44 pm EST For nearly 100 years, men and women have looked to Betty Crocker as the quintessential happy homemaker, perfectly coiffed and donning her signature red and white outfit. More than just a baker, she’s available to answer your most pressing cooking questions, guide you through the toughest of recipes and even show you how to sew a knock-off Chanel suit, as seen in a 1972 issue of Sphere, the Betty Crocker lifestyle magazine....
This Is What Vladimir Putin Really Eats Getty Images By Chris Heasman/Updated: April 15, 2022 12:28 am EST Vladimir Putin is something of a mystery. To Russia — and the rest of the world — he is a man’s man; an adventurer, a soldier and a thinker, as strong on the world stage as he is tough in his private life. He’s physically imposing, capable of great feats of exertion and holds a dear love of extreme sports....
We Finally Know Who Won GBBO: The Professionals For 2022 stockcreations/Shutterstock By Elise DeVoe/July 29, 2022 12:51 pm EST Part of the fun of watching “The Great British Baking Show” is that the amateur competitors are so lighthearted and make silly mistakes. Although it’s entertaining, you can’t help but wonder how professional bakers would fare in the challenges. GBBO fans’ wishes were granted in 2018 when Season 1 of “Bake Off: The Professionals” premiered (via Apple TV)....
What People Are Saying About Dunkin’s New Hummus Toast Twitter By Karen Hart/Feb. 26, 2022 11:50 pm EST Dunkin’ runs on coffee. In fact, in 2018, AP News, reported that 60% of the company’s revenue was fueled by Dunkin’ drinks. This is despite the fact that, according to USA Today, the chain was selling 2.9 billion Munchkins and other donuts each year. But Dunkin’ does not live on coffee and donuts alone....
What You Need To Know Before Baking With Cocoa Powder Kym McLeod/Shutterstock By Jen Wheeler/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 4:46 pm EST Cocoa powder should be a staple in almost every pantry, even if you’re only a casual baker. It’s a far more versatile ingredient than you may think, there for you whenever you’re craving a batch of brownies, sure, but also when you need a cup of homemade hot chocolate, or even a new way to spice up a savory dish....
Why Papa John’s Doesn’t Want To Give All Its Fans The Same Discounts Joe Raedle/Getty Images By Amberly Mckee/Aug. 8, 2022 1:13 pm EST As of 2021, Papa John’s is a top-five pizza chain in the U.S. in terms of sales (via Statista) — an accomplishment it would likely prefer to continue amid rising inflation. According to Yahoo! Finance, Papa John’s stores in North America gained 1.9% in same-store sales in early 2022 even though the company had raised prices by 7%....
Why This Survivor Contestant Had To Give Up His Vegan Diet Instagram By Boshika Gupta/March 18, 2022 11:07 am EST “Survivor” is a hardcore reality show that requires its participants to be ready to tackle extreme situations: According to Men’s Health, participants on the show have to figure out ways to get by on a deserted island for an extended period. This means that the food options are rather limited and they typically have to share a single bag filled with rice for more than a month....
14 Food Storage Hacks You Should Try Limages Studio/Shutterstock By Jamila Khan/July 22, 2022 4:22 pm EST Nothing hurts more than throwing away an unopened box of strawberries. After all the effort you went through — going to the grocery store, picking out the best produce, and waiting in long lines to pay for them — having to pitch them is not easy. Not to mention, it’s a huge waste of your money....
15 Healthy Coffee Creamers To Try AliceCam/Shutterstock By Molly Delmore/June 8, 2022 1:55 pm EST Enjoying a cup of coffee in the morning is one of life’s simple pleasures. Whether you take it black, with a touch of cream, or a bit of sweetener, everyone has their preference. While recreating your local barista’s latte at home can taste delicious, it may not always be the healthiest or wallet-friendly option. Traditional coffee creamers contain many added ingredients and sugar proven to start your day on the wrong foot....
5-Ingredient Mini Quiches Recipe Catherine Brookes/Mashed By Catherine Brookes AND Mashed Staff/March 10, 2022 3:35 pm EST If you love a healthy serving of eggs with ham and cheese, then chances are you love a good quiche recipe. There are many different quiche recipes to try, but we’re big fans of the mini quiche. This recipe requires just a handful of ingredients, making it easy and affordable to throw together. We also love the fact that these are bite-sized and easy for a grab-and-go breakfast....
Bobby Flay And Duff Goldman Are Getting Their Own Movies DFree/Shutterstock By Elaina Friedman/Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 8:19 am EST Bobby Flay and Duff Goldman are no strangers to the TV screen. Between the laundry list of Food Network shows they’ve hosted and made guest appearances on, the celebs have probably had more air time than some professional actors. And while their cooking styles and personalities are very different (Flay is partial to the stern mastery of the grill, while Goldman is more at home moonlighting as a bass guitarist after shifts at his Baltimore bake shop Charm City Cakes), they share plenty of fan crossover....
Chef Kenneth Hardiman Gets Ready To Serve Tens Of Thousands At The Kentucky Derby - Exclusive Interview hef Kenneth Hardiman By Alexandra Cass/April 13, 2022 9:53 am EST As springtime gets into full swing, it brings warmer temperatures, gorgeous blooms, and one of the most anticipated cultural events of the year. We’re talking about the Kentucky Derby. The iconic horse race takes place the first Saturday in May, kicking off the Triple Crown with a weekend of fanfare, fashion, and excellent food and drinks....
