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The Real Reason Perfect Bar Is Being Sued Facebook By Felix Behr/April 28, 2022 2:10 pm EST All proteins are proteins, but some proteins have more protein than others. That’s essentially the argument made in the class action lawsuit filed against Perfect Bar on April 27. Top Class Actions explains that the complaint is specifically against the protein bar company’s dark chocolate chip peanut butter flavor. On its packaging, the bar claims to have 15 grams of protein....

The Real Reason Ryan Reynolds Is Offering To Buy You A Cocktail DFree/Shutterstock By Gillie Houston/Updated: May 3, 2022 8:09 pm EST If you’ve ever dreamt of certified heartthrob Ryan Reynolds buying you a drink at the bar, it’s your lucky day. The actor (who just happen to be the owner of Aviation American Gin) is offering to foot the bill for cocktails made with his liquor brand in honor of an upcoming holiday....

The Truth About Jaine Mackievicz From The Julia Child Challenge Instagram By Boshika Gupta/Updated: March 14, 2022 11:17 am EST The new Food Network competition show “The Julia Child Challenge” will focus on eight home cooks who are die-hard fans of the legendary chef. Contestants will prepare a wide range of dishes to impress the judges with their culinary skills and will even incorporate ingredients that have been used by Julia Child herself (via Food Network)....

The Two Places You Won’t Find Coca-Cola monticello/Shutterstock By Dave Malyon/Aug. 20, 2022 6:30 pm EST Coca-Cola claims that its products are sold in over 200 countries — which sounds like a feat, considering there are only 195 recognized countries in the world. Although Coca-Cola originated in the U.S., Uncle Sam is not the non-boozy beverage company’s biggest customer. Ironically, the number one consumer of Coca-Cola products is our southern neighbor, Mexico, with the average Mexican consuming 634 eight-ounce servings per year....

The Underutilized Food Andrew Zimmern Thinks You Should Eat More Of Paul Morigi/Getty Images By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/July 20, 2022 8:33 am EST It’s no secret that parts of the world are facing a food crisis as we speak. Environment Reports states that more than a billion people worldwide are malnourished and it’s generally agreed that feeding the world’s projected population of 10 billion people by 2050 (via BBC) will require major adjustments and innovations in the way we produce food....

The Untold Truth Of Birria Guajillo studio/Shutterstock By Alex Darus/June 16, 2022 11:35 am EST During the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the collective community on social found a lot of comfort in birria. If you aren’t familiar with birria, you’ve likely seen a version of it on your feed at some point. The typical post includes a crispy red taco shell stuffed with slow-cooked meat that is dipped in fatty consomé....

The Untold Truth Of Pudding Nelea33/Shutterstock By Sophia Hart/June 3, 2022 9:50 am EST Some people think that pie is the most versatile food on the planet: You can have a fruit pie, a meat pie, or even a vegetable pie. Well, pudding may make you think twice about that statement. It’s hard to beat a delicious serving of pudding. You may be most familiar with seeing the Jell-O pudding mixes on store shelves, but there’s way more pudding out there than what you can find at the local supermarket....

What Going To An Old-Fashioned Soda Fountain Was Really Like Everett Collection/Shutterstock By Julia Dunn/Updated: June 2, 2022 6:40 am EST “Put your head on my shoulder,” or as the song by Paul Anka goes. Just the phrase “soda fountain” evokes a pristine image for many: checkered floors, leather-upholstered booths, and couples lovingly staring into each other’s eyes as they lean forward and sip from the same milkshake, with two straws of course....

What You Don’t Know About The Cicis Pizza Challenge Facebook By Liz Barrett Foster/Updated: April 10, 2022 6:47 pm EST What’s better than eating pizza? Getting paid to eat pizza! In June 2019, one man, Brandon “Da Garbage Disposal” Clark, ate a 28-inch pizza at Cicis Pizza in Katy, Texas, and won $500 (via ABC13). The good news is, you don’t have to do it alone. The Cicis Pizza Challenge is designed for a two-person team....

What You Need To Know About The Flour Tortilla Recall Update New Africa/Shutterstock By Kate Hagan Gallup/April 18, 2022 3:42 pm EST Foods are frequently recalled for accidental contamination with an allergen, and the flour tortilla is no exception. On March 18, food brand The Salsa Texan issued an allergy alert through the FDA for their Gluten Free Coconut Flour Tortillas. Describing the factors behind this voluntary recall, the brand shared that their may be undeclared wheat in the supposed gluten-free product....

Why Ryan Reynolds Wants You To Have A Free Root Beer Float DFree/Shutterstock By Justina Huddleston/July 26, 2022 10:51 pm EST Actor Ryan Reynolds has been making headlines a lot lately, but not necessarily for the reasons you might think. There was that spicy pepper challenge Reynolds gave Steve-O in a funny new ad that got people talking, and his Aviation Gin Mother’s Day ad that was so relatable. It seems like Reynolds has jumped into the world of food advertising feet first....

15 Types Of Desserts That Will Transport You Straight To Italy New Africa/Shutterstock By Allie Miller/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:12 pm EST Cannoli, gelato, and biscotti are quintessential Italian desserts. Maybe you are Italian, and eating these treats reminds you of home. Maybe you’re an international traveler, and sweets like these revive Italian vacation memories. Whatever the case may be, Italian desserts are special. Eating one offers us a glimpse into iconic Italian food culture....

Andrew Zimmern Revealed On Hot Ones The Drink He Uses To Recover From Spicy Food Cindy Ord/Getty Images By Ashley Steinberg/Feb. 20, 2022 10:33 am EST Spicy food can be a real catch 22. For some, heat is a great addition to a dish, some even crave spicy food. For others, the slightest chili flake can make their mouth feel like someone set it on fire. And while spicy food can have its benefits, like possibly elevating your mood and the potential to contribute to weight loss (per Healthy News 24), that hot, burning sensation on your lips and tongue might be enough to persuade someone to believe the benefits are not worth the risk....

Applebee’s Is Officially Bringing Back Its All-You-Can-Eat Wing Deal Facebook By Colin McCandless/Aug. 29, 2022 3:50 pm EST Whether bone-in or boneless, chicken wings are a staple finger food of football tailgating and TV watch parties. They can be easily ordered in bulk for large groups and you can mix up the flavors and the spice levels as needed to satisfy an array of palates. Perhaps no other singular event embodies the sport’s connection to chicken wings other than the Super Bowl....

Are Pickle S’mores Really A Thing Now? Kelly vanDellen/Shutterstock By Crystal Antonace/Aug. 5, 2022 9:26 am EST Summer won’t be here for long and what better way to celebrate the close of the warm and bright season than by digging your teeth into a gooey chocolate-filled s’more around a campfire with family and friends? Even if you can’t build a billowy fire in your backyard, oven-baked smores are just as delicious....

Clam Chowder Has Been Around A Lot Longer Than You Might Have Thought kazoka/Shutterstock By Derek Helling/Aug. 20, 2022 6:00 am EST If you’re someone who loves warming up on a cold day with a bowl of clam chowder or enjoying a cup as a complement to a sandwich, you’re far from alone in those regards (via Farmers’ Almanac). As it turns out, you might actually come from a very long line of people who enjoyed doing the same as the dish far predates your existence....

Duff Goldman Shared A Relatable Parenting Moment Paul Archuleta/Getty By Kate Hagan Gallup/Updated: April 12, 2022 8:56 am EST Unavoidably, parenting includes challenging moments when children are younger that make you just want to say “ew,” even if their cuteness makes up for it. And as culinary personality Duff Goldman learned, the daughters of celebrity bakers aren’t immune from classic kid blunders, such as the apparent new “hobby” of little Josephine Goldman....

Dunkin’ South Korea’s New Donut Is An Ode To Fried Chicken Instagram By Hannah Beach/Aug. 4, 2022 1:09 pm EST Although Dunkin’ offers coffee and other beverages, let’s face it, we know the chain best for its various Dunkin’ donuts. In addition to classics like powdered sugar, jelly, and frosted sprinkle, Dunkin’ has also offered some far more unique donuts over the years. According to Delish, some of the strangest Dunkin’ donuts have included the black cheese donut in Indonesia, the pork floss donut in China, and the date donut in the United Arab Emirates....

Easy Fried Basa Fish Fillet Recipe Jennine Bryant/Mashed By Jennine Rye AND Mashed Staff/Updated: June 30, 2022 10:43 am EST If you’d like to know of a healthy dinner recipe you can prepare in less than 20 minutes, we have the perfect dish for you — one that’s yummy and easy to whip together. Recipe developer Jennine Bryant of The Marshside Pantry is here to introduce you to the wonders of basa fish, a Southeast Asian catfish with a mild, sweet flavor....

How A Taco Bell Batman Promo Changed Fast Food Advertising Forever KULLAPONG PARCHERAT/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/March 11, 2022 10:48 am EST Advertising is part of the reason you may find yourself heading for the border. From Gidget the Taco Bell chihuahua of the 90s “Yo Quiero Taco Bell” ads to the newer Mexican Pizza commercials, these marketing strategies are meant to get your taste buds hyped. Of course, as Reader’s Digest reports, the food might not look anything like the dolled-up meals you see on the tube, after all, advertisements are for one thing — getting people to buy a product....