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NFL Veteran Tobias Dorzon Reveals His Go-To Fast Food Order - Exclusive Carmen Mandato/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/Updated: April 21, 2022 4:04 pm EST It’s no secret that celebrities love fast food. According to Insider, Justin Timberlake hit up a Taco Bell after the 2014 People’s Choice Awards, Kanye West can’t live without McDonald’s, and Katy Perry once stood in line to grab some Taco Bell when she visited Japan. While these stars have particular go-to fast food joints that they love, some folks who you might associate with fine dining also can’t get enough of certain greasy comfort foods....

Popeyes Had A Special Treat For The Mardi Gras Clean-Up Crew Facebook By Erich Barganier/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:18 pm EST People associate a variety of foods with Mardi Gras. According to Delish, revelers have celebrated with Shrimp Po’ Boys, beignets, jambalaya, and fried catfish. And while Popeyes’ delicious fried chicken sandwiches can easily fit into the festivities, these creations probably don’t immediately spring to mind when you imagine party beads, ornate floats, and a seemingly-endless street party....

Restaurants Just Got Terrible News About COVID-19 Financial Help Rido/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 11:57 am EST While fast food has been thriving during the pandemic, smaller restaurants have struggled to stay afloat. More than 110,000 restaurants shut their doors for a limited time or for good in 2020 alone, says Fortune, and many have closed permanently in the years since. For some of these businesses, the federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund created in 2021 was a light at the end of the tunnel....

The Bear’s Jeremy Allen White Hilariously Explained Why Chefs Are Hot Eugene Powers/Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 8:23 am EST “The Bear” is currently sitting pretty among the top watched TV shows, according to the most up-to-date IMDb charts — and for good reason. The show’s protagonist, Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, is played by Jeremy Allen White, who is also well known for his role as elder son Phillip “Lip” Gallagher on the dramedy series “Shameless” and military veteran Shrier on the thriller series “Homecoming....

The Dumplings Trader Joe’s Shoppers Can’t Stop Raving About jejim/Shutterstock By Brianna Corley/Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 12:49 pm EST Americans’ cravings are becoming more geared towards international food (via Nation’s Restaurant News) and frozen dumplings have earned enough of a culinary following that people have taken to websites like Reddit to recommend what they consider to be the best brand for a pre-made dumpling dinner. Dumplings’ simple yet delicious flavor makes them an easy snack, lunchtime staple, and quick dinner — which may be the reason why they have become a frozen meal favorite....

The Fan-Favorite Cookie Chain 41% Of Americans Agree Is The Best beats1/Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/Aug. 5, 2022 11:30 am EST While Cookie Monster might say C is for cookie, not all cookies are the same. Even if that sometimes treat brings smiles all around, one fan-favorite cookie chain rises to the top. It could be the aroma wafting in the air, the promise of a sweet, gooey center, or just a taste of childhood....

The Glenlivet 12 Year Whisky: Everything You Need To Know Billy Watkins/Shutterstock By Chloe Nannestad/July 12, 2022 10:09 am EST Even if you’re new to the world of Scotch whisky, you’ve probably heard terms like malty and peaty being thrown around. But just like describing the many flavors of wine, it can be hard to get a handle on what those words actually mean. That’s why we recommend starting with a classic dram like The Glenlivet 12 Year Whisky....

The Gordon Ramsay Prank That Left James Corden Speechless Roy Rochlin/Getty By Owen Duff/Updated: May 2, 2022 10:52 pm EST Gordon Ramsay is famous for his … practical jokes? You thought that sentence would end with something like “raw insults” or “hellish kitchens,” right? But whether he’s trolling Starbucks drive-thru employees with brutal, on-the-spot food reviews, or donning a disguise at his own restaurants to sabotage the dinner service, the celebrity chef always seems to have a trick up his sleeve....

The Limited-Edition M&Ms To Look Out For This Halloween JMCA.photo/Shutterstock By Amberly Mckee/Aug. 24, 2022 10:08 am EST A new holiday means new limited edition flavors of M&Ms. In the past, the company has sold strawberry and white strawberry shortcake flavors for Valentine’s Day, and an Easter Sundae flavor for Easter, per Thrillist. So, why are these exclusive varieties such a hit with the candy company? According to Better Marketing, limited edition flavors spark an immediate reaction from those who don’t want to miss out....

The Smart Way Grocery Chains Are Protecting People During The Pandemic Gregory Shamus/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/Updated: April 22, 2022 2:47 pm EST The last time you visited the supermarket might have been for toilet paper, or for supplies that you hoped would last you through the lockdown and shelter-in-place measures now in place across many, many states. But if you need to go to the supermarket for any reason, it may make you feel better to know that national supermarket chains like Kroger (which owns Ralph’s, Dillon’s, Smith’s, and Harris Teeter), Albertsons, and Walmart, as well as smaller city and regional operators are taking steps to make sure social distancing is enforced, and both frontline staff and shoppers are protected (via Daily News Journal)....

The Truth About Annabelle Asher From Spring Baking Championship Instagram By Taylor Huang/March 23, 2022 9:14 am EST March 20 marked the first day of spring, but even before that was the return of the “Spring Baking Championship” on Food Network. The first episode of season 8 aired on February 28 and there will be a total of 10 episodes this season (via Oregon Live). Food blogger and cookbook author Molly Yeh is hosting the show this go-round, and her bubbly personality is already adding to the springtime ambiance....

The Unique Way To Turn Lucky Charms Cereal Into Beer Sergio Rojo/Shutterstock By Derek Helling/Aug. 30, 2022 10:06 am EST Lucky Charms might be a popular breakfast cereal and the subject of a gag in an Austins Powers movie, but did you know that it can also form a base for beer? Problematic stereotypes that connect alcohol and Irish culture aside, there really is a way to convert a General Mills classic cereal into a home brew....

The Untold Truth Of SpaghettiOs Facebook By Anne Clendening/Updated: April 20, 2022 4:49 pm EST In 1965, moms had a problem: Kids could not eat their spaghetti without making a total mess. If only there was a pasta that came in a smaller, more kid-friendly shape. Perhaps if there was something in tomato sauce with optional bits of meat, they wouldn’t have to worry about it, right? As luck would have it, executives at Franco-American (then a division of Campbell’s Soup Company) certainly thought so, including one by the name of Donald Goerke....

TikTok Had No Idea That Funyuns Lack A Seemingly Obvious Ingredient The Image Party/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/May 23, 2022 10:52 am EST Have you ever been in the mood for “a deliciously different snack that’s fun to eat, with a crisp texture and zesty onion flavor?” This is exactly how Frito-Lay describes its famous snack, which is a cross between an onion ring and chip. Yes, yes, we’re talking about the Funyuns....

We Tried The Lowest Rated Menu Item At Taco Bell. Here’s How It Went Rachel Kiser/Mashed By Rachel Kiser/Aug. 16, 2022 8:50 am EST Taco Bell is a quintessential part of fast food culture as a chain that is so simultaneously loved and hated. People either feel strongly one way or the other about Taco Bell, creating a battleground for loyal fans or devoted haters with little room for a middle ground....

What You Should Really Be Doing With Leftover Flavor Dust ZikG/Shutterstock By Elise DeVoe/April 2, 2022 1:04 pm EST Nearly 70% of people lick their fingers after eating potato chips, according to a poll on The Bell Tree Forums. The biggest reason may be because the seasoning is so salty and flavorful — after all, one responder calls it “the best part” — that many people don’t care what their hands were doing before and what might be on them....

Why Hibiscus Is Already The Hottest Flavor Trend Of 2022 wasanajai/Shutterstock By Kate Hagan Gallup/March 15, 2022 3:04 pm EST When it comes to flavor, Mashed is all about innovation and for 2022 we’re watching the rise of hibiscus. The New York Times expects the popularity of this flower and flavoring to continue to increase based on its, “crimson hue and tart, earthy flavor,” and the ability to add this ingredient to “everything from cocktails and sodas to crudos and yogurt....

Why Red M&M’s Once Disappeared For More Than 10 Years Lynxs Photography/Shutterstock By James Lewis/April 10, 2022 12:36 pm EST There is a pretty convincing argument that M&M’s are the most colorful candies in existence. Their array of rainbow shades, which began with just brown, red, orange, yellow, green, and violet (via History), have greatly expanded over the years to include blue lagoon, soft pink, and cloud white (via M&M’s)....

Why There’s Only One Pair Of Whataburger Nikes In The World Twitter By Chase Shustack/April 10, 2022 1:02 pm EST Fast food and fashion are two things you might not think go together. But that hasn’t stopped certain fast-food brands from trying to make their company a bit more fashionable, for better or for worse. McDonald’s has its own online shop called Golden Arches Unlimited, which sells shirts, socks, umbrellas, and tote bags all stamped with the brand’s classic imagery....

Your Basketball Bracket Could Score You A Free Krispy Kreme Donut Facebook By Naomi Kennedy/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 1:28 pm EST Baseball may be America’s favorite pastime, but in March, college basketball is the game at the forefront of many sports lovers’ minds. The month is host to what is arguably the biggest competition for men’s and women’s college hoops, the NCAA Division One Basketball Tournaments — colloquially known as March Madness — and this year, the weeks-long event has certainly lived up to its name....