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Costco Shoppers Can’t Get Enough Of This Fan-Favorite Chocolate Treat Jiujiuer/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 1:45 pm EST When you are having a rough day, sometimes it can help to have a little pick-me-up to boost you out of your rut. For many people, the best afternoon pick-me-up is their favorite snack. And many Costco shoppers were recently delighted to find out that their favorite sweet pick-me-up is back on store shelves....

Every Absolut Vodka Flavor Ranked From Worst To Best zef art/Shutterstock By Elizabeth Lavis/July 26, 2022 2:39 pm EST Legacy distiller and all-around exceptional vodka brand Absolut Vodka is a household name among liquor enthusiasts. This classic brand advertises its silky-smooth, soft-tasting premium vodka without the burn. It plays the perfect supporting role to a top-notch Bloody Mary, martini, or any other boozy concoction. On top of it all, Absolut Vodka has recently unveiled a new bottle design that looks smashing on the shelf, along with a reformulated drink formula (via The Grocer)....

Fans Are Trying To Figure Out What Makes Costco’s Store-Brand Bacon Unique Costco By Aimee Lamoureux/Feb. 24, 2022 3:48 pm EST There may be a lot of things that keep Costco’s customers coming back to the store again and again, from the extensive selection of pastries in their baked goods department to their wide selection of great deals on premium liquor. But for fans of smoked meat, there is one item that makes the trip worth it on its own: Costco’s store-brand bacon....

How M&M’s Missed Out On That Famous Candy Moment In E.T. By Janelle Alberts/June 30, 2022 2:46 pm EST “E.T.” turned 40 in 2022. The sweet, tearjerker film about an endearing alien and a 10-year-old boy’s love for his new friend still registers as one of the top ten highest-grossing films in history, per MWMBlog.com. That mega-movie payoff changed the trajectory of the then-flailing Reese’s Pieces candy, which weren’t even in director Stephen Spielberg’s original script....

Mistakes Everyone Makes With Fresh Pasta New Africa/Shutterstock By Ryan McPhee/March 31, 2022 1:00 pm EST The Italians have a saying: “La farina del diavolo va in crusca.” Translation: The devil’s flour turns to chaff. Essentially, if you’re going to do something, you should do it right. As Oscar winner and “Flavor of Love Girls: Charm School” host Mo’Nique says, “When you do clownery, the clown comes back to bite.” Don’t do clownery....

Nearly 45% Of People Surveyed Believe This Fast-Food Restaurant Has The Best Drive-Thru Service ArmadilloPhotograp/Shutterstock By Rebecca Cherico/Aug. 18, 2022 1:04 pm EST Have you ever wondered what happened to the long lines inside fast-food restaurants? If so, you’re one of the few Americans who’s not sitting in a drive-thru waiting for your food. Drive-thrus have been increasing in popularity for years, but the pandemic concerns amplified the trend. Between 60 and 80% of fast-food sales now come from drive-thru orders, per CNBC — it’s a trend that doesn’t seem to be letting up anytime soon....

Potbelly Is Offering Fans A Freebie In Honor Of Summertime Bloomberg/Getty Images By Justina Huddleston/June 20, 2022 9:16 pm EST There are some foods that just remind us of summer, and sandwiches are definitely one of them. Whether you’re spending a summer break traveling around to taste the absolute best sandwiches in the U.S., or are just trying out some sandwich hacks for summer picnics, no food is better on days when you need a meal on-the-go or when it’s too hot out to cook....

Quick Instant Pot Low Country Boil Recipe Erin Johnson/Mashed By Erin Johnson AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 24, 2022 4:11 pm EST What’s really in a name, anyway? Sometimes, a lot of history, as it turns out with the dish known as low country boil. Don’t worry, we’ll stick with the abridged version so we can get you to the cooking ASAP. According to Charleston Magazine, this dish was inspired by “the social traditions of the Gullah-Geechee people....

Secret Menu Items From Dairy Queen You’ll Want To Try ASAP Mario Tama/Getty Images By Steven John/Updated: May 2, 2022 2:41 am EST It’s no big secret that many restaurants have robust “secret menus” (which often aren’t that secret) packed with delectable foodstuffs you can order despite their not being openly on offer. At In-n-Out, you can order your burger “Animal Style” (which comes with all the fixings), at Starbucks, there’s the Thin Mint Frappuccino, and at Chipotle, there are secret nachos, to name a few of the secret menu items you’ll want to make a part of your regular order....

Secrets Whataburger Doesn’t Want You To Know Epics/Getty Images By Joel Stice/Updated: May 3, 2022 5:32 pm EST Ask any native Texan what their favorite burger is, and ten times out of ten (or at least nine) they’re going to say Whataburger. Even asking such a question might be viewed as wasted breath, as there can only be one right answer in the state of Texas. At least that’s the message projected by Whataburger’s rabid fanbase....

Spicy Mayo For Sushi Recipe Catherine Brookes/Mashed By Catherine Brookes AND Mashed Staff/May 5, 2022 11:06 am EST If you’re looking for the perfect sauce to drizzle on sushi, you can’t go wrong with spicy mayo. Sure, soy sauce and wasabi are great additions to a bite of sushi (and are perhaps more traditional), but we’re talking about the sauce that you slather right on top of the roll, offering a pop of color....

The Absolute Best Coffee Shops In The US Farknot Architect/Shutterstock By Brandon Rich/Updated: May 3, 2022 10:51 am EST Coffee is an amazing thing, and yet we can go lengths of time without stopping to truly appreciate what makes it so good. Yes, it gives a buzz of caffeine that helps get the day started (or keeps it going), but that’s only a small part. Beans are grown in a select few places across the world, then shipped internationally to be processed by someone else, who then serves them in brewed form to coffee drinkers....

The Real Reason People Have Stopped Eating Sloppy Joes Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Updated: July 6, 2022 10:38 am EST Do you remember the last time you ate a sloppy Joe? Wait — do you even know what a sloppy Joe is? If you’re under a certain age, there’s a chance you might not even be aware that this is a type of food once consumed in elementary school cafeterias and family dining rooms on those nights when Mom had to work late and Big Sis (age 12) was responsible for getting dinner on the table....

The Real Reason We Might Be Living In A ‘Golden Era Of Fast Food’ Tada Images/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 10:28 pm EST The concept of “fast food” in American culture goes back to 1921 with the first opening of White Castle, a fast-food chain (via Smithsonian Magazine). Still, most people associate the cementing of fast-food restaurants within American culture with the ’50s and the ’60s, especially after World War II....

The Restaurant Trend That Keeps Diners Coming Back DavideAngelini/Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/May 26, 2022 11:02 am EST New and continuing trends have been sparking in restaurants and franchises for years thanks to the emergence of food TV and social media platforms which have helped to spark excitement and buzz over whatever is popular at the time. In the past few years we’ve seen many things rise in popularity, like the increasing excitement over the charcuterie and cheese board, the subsequent candy board trend on Reddit, and the TikTok cereal trends....

The Shocking Origins Of Ketchup masa44/Shutterstock By Rachael Grow/Aug. 29, 2022 12:59 pm EST Ketchup is a staple condiment of the American fridge, and you can find it in nearly all restaurants across the country. Slather it onto seasoned scrambled eggs, plunge crispy fries into it, drizzle it onto a hot dog, or mix it into a tasty casserole to enjoy this salty-sweet kitchen essential any way you like. Have you ever looked at Heinz ketchup label and wondered why it specifies the product as “tomato” ketchup?...

The Untold Truth Of Nutty Bars Shutterstock By Allyson Nichols/Updated: March 29, 2022 1:13 pm EST Nutty Bars, a nostalgic, chocolate and peanut butter after-school treat for many, have been around for us to indulge in for decades. Okay, they may not be the most nutritious snack out there, but surely they were definitely one of the most delicious. Released in 1964, the crunchy wafer bars layered with peanut butter creme and covered in fudge were one of the first multipack creations by Little Debbie snack company....

The Worst McDonald’s Sandwich According To Almost 35% Of People Patcharaporn Puttipon2465/Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/March 11, 2022 6:14 pm EST When a person wants to get a quality sandwich, McDonald’s usually isn’t the first place on the radar. Yet, it is agreed upon that some of its sandwiches are better than others. Its Crispy Chicken Sandwich, for example, is said to rival Chick-fil-A’s “iconic” version. One Business Insider reviewer said that the sandwiches were nearly identical in taste....

Trader Joe’s Just Added A Decadent Ingredient To Its Barbecue Sauce By Ashley Steinberg/May 24, 2022 3:12 pm EST Trader Joe’s is known for many things but its toppings and seasonings prowess is definitely high on the list. Most notably, people go gaga for the grocer’s spices. In the past few years, its Everything But the Bagel seasoning sparked a frenzy so fiery hot that there were tons of people buying bulk amounts and reselling the reserves online, according to The Takeout....

Why Barbecue Is A Fourth Of July Tradition Mikhaylovskiy/Shutterstock By Ossiana Tepfenhart/June 18, 2022 10:05 am EST July Fourth is one of the most recognizable national holidays in the United States. It’s the day we Americans celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence, marking our official split from the British government. There are several major aspects to this holiday that make it memorable: the flag colors everywhere, the fireworks that light across the country, sounds of patriotic music, and of course, all the barbecue parties you get invited to....