Why TikTok Roasted A Karen Couple At A Restaurant fizkes/Shutterstock By Elise DeVoe/July 8, 2022 7:03 pm EST It seems like there’s a new Karen story every day, from the most Karen moment ever caught on tape at Costco to the Dunkin’ Karen that has TikTok shaking their heads. But how did we get to the point as a culture that when someone is called a Karen, we know exactly what that means?...
You May Not Want To Eat Mushrooms After Reading This igor.kramar.shots/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/April 8, 2022 9:46 pm EST In overexcited science news, the discovery that parts of a mushroom system fire electrical spikes in a manner similar to languages spoken by humans has transformed into The New York Post’s headline “Mushrooms Can Talk.” A study that was published in the journal Royal Society Open Science examined the patterns made by the electrical spikes in the mycelia of four types of mushrooms....
23% Say This Restaurant Has The Worst Fried Chicken Mr.Teerapong Kunkaeo/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/June 14, 2022 12:22 pm EST The chicken sandwich wars have been raging among fast food companies since summer 2019, when Popeyes released its new version and ignited a Twitter feud with Chick-fil-A about who makes the best chicken sandwich (via Restaurant Business). The highly-publicized battle got a lot of attention on social media, and Popeyes’ chicken sandwich debuted to considerable fanfare, selling out of its initial supply within a month....
25 Cool Ice Cube Hacks You Should Try Daniyar Aibekov/Shutterstock By Nads Willow/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 3:03 pm EST From cooling drinks to creating cool cocktails, as well as in culinary techniques and cooking tips, ice cubes are such an integral part of the world of food and drink. Once harvested by horse-drawn ice ploughs and shipped across the seas, ice has long been integral to preserving food. In the 19th century, with the progress of refrigeration, ice cubes were the preserve of the well-to-do....
A Beloved Kids’ Cartoon Inspired Pinkberry’s Two New Strawberry Flavors Andrew Toth/Getty Images By Elaina Friedman/March 25, 2022 2:38 pm EST Most people would love to meet their favorite fictional character in real life, but barring realistic dreams and encounters with convincing impersonators, it’s sadly not possible. To make consumers feel closer to the objects of their fandom, some very clever creative director came up with the tried-and-true marketing tactic of using fictional characters to sell a product....
Aldi Shoppers Are Excited About This Year’s German Week Specialties Alexander Raths/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/May 6, 2022 1:44 pm EST Although Aldi is now a popular grocery chain around the world, the store got its start in Germany, when Anna Albrecht opened the first location in Essen in 1913. Her two sons took over the store in 1948, and within sixty years they had expanded to thousands of locations worldwide, according to Business Insider....
Auntie Anne’s New Drink Offerings Are Made For Summertime Sipping chanonnat srisura/Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/June 22, 2022 6:25 pm EST When you want a cold and refreshing drink on a summer day, what do you head for first? A classic lemonade might hit the spot, but if you prefer something with caffeine, a seasonal Trader Joe’s cold brew concentrate could be more your jam. And Starbucks is rolling out two new flavors of refreshers, but for those who crave a Mango Dragonfruit Refresher specifically may get excited to know that there are similar versions coming to another popular fast food chain....
Del Taco Just Brought Back Three Fan-Favorite Chocolatey Drinks Davizro Photography/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Updated: March 23, 2022 10:51 am EST Del Taco has previously come up with interesting milkshake options, such as the Churro Dipper Shake, a vanilla shake with chocolate swirls that was first launched in 2018. According to Bake Mag, the milkshake included a crispy churro that was meant to replace a traditional straw. Barry Westrum, the former Chief Marketing Officer at Del Taco said in a statement, “Its [the churro’s] ridges are the perfect tool for collecting and savoring the leftover chocolate sauce and ice cream that the straw couldn’t quite get....
Every Patrón Flavor Ranked From Worst To Best Patron Tequila By Lauren Johnson/July 18, 2022 7:51 am EST There’s something about sipping on an ice-cold margarita in the summertime that brings out the joy in most people. This is also where tequila comes in: It’s the primary liquor for margaritas, Palomas, and tequila sours. And, if you happen to be a tequila purist, then you probably love tequila shots, which showcase the quality of tequila....
Everything We Know So Far About The Menu Movie YouTube By Elaina Friedman/Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 8:06 am EST Anyone looking to indulge their appetite for fine dining needn’t look further than their friendly neighborhood streaming service. The genre — that is, movies and shows that revolve around (and often romanticize) food and restaurant life — has garnered a loyal following that no doubt includes plenty of crossover from those who spend hours scrolling food TikTok and binging J....
Here’s The Secret To Trisha Yearwood’s Perfect Deviled Eggs Paul Morigi/Getty By Melissa Kagan AND Katy Canada/Updated: April 20, 2022 12:52 pm EST While deviled eggs originally started as a Southern staple, as noted by Martha Stewart, they’ve since become a party favorite all over the world. These two-bite apps have been the stars of countless holiday parties, potluck dinners, picnics, game-day gatherings, and any other occasion that calls for crowd-pleasing snacks that are easy on the budget and the clock....
How The Twilight Movies Sparked A Mushroom Ravioli Fixation Instagram By Lucy Maddox/April 21, 2022 2:43 pm EST It’s been over a decade since the first “Twilight” movie hit the big screen — the cast has changed a lot over the years — but every tween and teen who was alive during the 2000s understands the fanfare that surrounded the “Twilight” franchise. For those that never quite caught the “Twilight” bug, the series follows Arizona-raised teenager Bella Swan, who moves to Forks, Washington, and falls in love with a vampire named Edward Cullen....
How To Get Kids Involved In The Kitchen, According To Kenji Lopez-Alt - Exclusive Instagram By Steven John/March 17, 2022 11:32 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In the López-Alt family, the kids are always in the kitchen and a part of the meal prep. That includes chef and food writer J. Kenji López-Alt’s five-year-old daughter, as well as his five month old son. “He’s in the kitchen with me almost every day,” Kenji said during an exclusive Mashed interview....
Lay’s Has Twitter Excited About Its Latest Flavor Swaps monticello/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Aug. 15, 2022 9:23 am EST When you think of snacks, a bright bag of potato chips carrying the iconic red and white colored logo with the word “Lay’s” on it is probably one of the first things to come to mind. Not only is Lay’s pretty much synonymous with potato chips as a whole, but the crisp snack does rank high when pit against all other chips, coming second to only Doritos in popularity....
Padma Lakshmi’s Secret For The Perfect BLT Michael Kovac/Getty Images By Adrianna MacPherson/Aug. 7, 2022 7:00 am EST While you may see images of delectable-looking sandwiches that are loaded with toppings to the point where they seem to be defying gravity, sometimes, simplicity is best. There are certain sandwiches that have stood the test of time and remain a favorite for many sandwich-loving foodies, such as the childhood classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich or the comfort food staple grilled cheese sandwich....
Rachael Ray’s Jazzed Up French Fries Are Turning Heads On Instagram Jim Spellman/Getty Images By Felix Behr/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 11:05 am EST Rachael Ray’s brand has been built on using the most economic means for the greatest gastronomic ends. She showed this with the French fry recipe she shared on Instagram on Dec. 9. “These fries are so jazzed up, no one will even know they’re store-bought,” she wrote....
Science Says This Is The Ideal Temperature For Soup Marian Weyo/Shutterstock By Hannah Twietmeyer/Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 2:32 pm EST Soup is way more than a bland cup of broth on sick days — soup can be flavorful, healthy, and jam-packed full of flavor and texture. It’s versatile, too, and not just for days with a freezing windchill: Just think of how wonderful a warm bowl of chili can be in the winter, or a cold cup of gazpacho in the summer....
The Best Bakery In Every State Shutterstock By Molly Allen/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 3:50 pm EST Baked goods come a dime a dozen, whether you’re searching for a sugar fix in the grocery store cookie aisle or selecting a parbaked item from a grocery store bakery to curb the craving. And while these options work in a pinch, there’s nothing better than a truly baked-from-scratch pastry, a slice of cake, or loaf of bread....
The Best Ceramic Cookware Sets In 2022 JasminkaM/Shutterstock By Helena Nichols/April 19, 2022 12:45 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Ceramic cookware has taken the world by storm in recent years. While enameled cast iron pots and pans have been around for over a century, according to The Cast Iron Collector, enameled cookware has taken on new life with the push away from Teflon-coated nonstick cookware....
The Busiest Day Of The Year For Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Lattes Facebook By Ceara Milligan/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 10:10 am EST Fall cuisine is filled with sweet, savory, warm, aromatic foods and beverages quintessential of the coziest season. Think butternut squash soup, hearty stews, apple cider, and of course, anything pumpkin spice. Whether you love it or love to hate it, pumpkin spice is a bold, flavorful blend of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and other inviting ingredients that has consequently been incorporated into pretty much every edible product imaginable....
