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New Survey Reveals America’s Favorite Entrée At Applebee’s Facebook By Gillian King/July 26, 2022 11:59 am EST Applebee’s first opened its door in Atlanta, Georgia in 1980. However, Applebee’s as we know it didn’t burst on to the scene for another three years. According to Business Insider, Applebee’s became a household name in the 1990s thanks to its affordable prices, inviting atmosphere, and tasty classics, including the ultimate ’90s food: buffalo wings....

Nigella Lawson’s Creative Polenta Hack Has Instagram Buzzing David M. Benett/Getty By Hope Ngo/May 27, 2022 9:51 am EST Some television chefs might be so intimidating they make us think twice about entering the kitchen, but that isn’t the case with Nigella Lawson, whose relaxed approach to cooking makes us feel like anything she cooks in front of us is easy, and right within our reach — regardless of our kitchen skill level....

Over 71% Of People Said This Is Their Go-To Way To Reheat Rice jazz3311/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/March 25, 2022 1:35 pm EST With a mild flavor and chewy texture, rice is one of those foods that can be used for a lot of purposes. Plus, because it’s both fat- and sugar-free, rice can be a relatively healthy addition to any meal (via Very Well Fit). Whether you like white, brown, basmati, or some other type of rice, it’s great on its own with a dash of butter and a sprinkle of sea salt, or mixed into all sorts of dishes, from casseroles to stews....

Panera Is Making A Popular Gift More Affordable Ahead Of Father’s Day rchat/Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/June 14, 2022 9:30 am EST Father’s Day is just around the corner, but don’t worry if you don’t have a gift yet, there are plenty of options out there. If your dad loves cocktails, you can buy him Aviation Gin, which just shared a new cocktail recipe for Father’s Day, and it’s cheekily named the “Vasectomy....

Redditors Are Torn Over A Simple Restaurant Rule Drazen Zigic/Shutterstock By Jennifer Amos/Aug. 19, 2022 1:16 pm EST Most of us have heard of the five-second rule when it comes to food. You drop a piece of steak and pick it up within five seconds, so it’s still safe to eat, right? A high school senior who interned at the University of Illinois in the school of food science and nutrition carried out a study on this topic....

Sunny Anderson Says This Is The Best Specialty Danish She’s Ever Had Jim Spellman/Getty Images By Adrianna MacPherson/Feb. 24, 2022 1:05 pm EST A well-made Danish pastry, typically just called a Danish, is a thing of beauty — buttery yet light layers of dough, accentuated by whatever filling the baker decides to use in that particular Danish. As The Los Angeles Times reports, the beloved Danish was actually created because of a mistake — a French baker who forgot the crucial step of adding butter to his dough decided to fold lumps of the rich dairy product into the dough instead, and accidentally created the many-layered marvel....

The Baker Who’s Captivated TikTok With His Depression-Era Recipes Instagram By Adrianna MacPherson/June 13, 2022 6:29 pm EST The types of recipes made in a typical era often offer a fascinating glimpse into the daily lives of people during that time. If you’ve ever flipped through vintage cookbooks, chances are you’ve been puzzled by the amount of foods suspended in gelatin, or combinations of ingredients that seem downright bizarre to the modern palette....

The Best Road Trip Snacks, According To Instagram Olena Yakobchuk/Shutterstock By Janelle Alberts/Aug. 14, 2022 1:00 pm EST So, you’ve swallowed the bitter pill of modern gas prices and opted for that fun road trip anyway. But what snacks should you pack for the road? Even if the car ride is music-infused and fun, gas station and convenience store snacks might not cut it. Those stops are good for a splurge, but if your crew is counting on that for sustenance, you may face digestive issues and a good bout of grouchiness among the ranks....

The NY State Bar Exam’s Food Prices Will Shock You Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/July 30, 2022 11:41 pm EST We get that some may enjoy poking fun when an almost absurdly good-looking person like, say, Kim Kardashian or the late John F. Kennedy, Jr., has some difficulty passing the bar exam – and just in case it requires clarification, looks don’t count here; just hardcore knowledge of multistate common law and the ability to express it in multiple choice and essay formats over no less than 12 hours over two days)....

The Trader Joe’s Cheese Shoppers Say They Eat ‘Every Day’ QualityHD/Shutterstock By Julia Mullaney/May 10, 2022 4:56 pm EST Trader Joe’s is one of those stores that has somewhat of a cult following — and it’s easy to see why. The locations are typically much smaller than a standard grocery store, yet the shelves are packed, which makes it easier to navigate your grocery shopping without missing out on traditional grocery store items....

What Rita’s Italian Ice Is Doing For Customers To Celebrate Spring Instagram By Karen Hart/Updated: March 19, 2022 7:03 pm EST We love spring and all of the new menu items and freebies the season brings with it. From Taco Bell’s cherry-licious beverages to El Pollo Loco’s new Shredded Beef Birria, fast food chains are teasing customers with drinks and food that put us in a mood to shake off winter and welcome all that is fresh and new....

What States Make Up America’s Barbecue Belt LightField Studios/Shutterstock By Adam Vosding/March 22, 2022 9:21 pm EST What is being done around the world today that was also being done 1.8 million years ago? Unsurprisingly, the book “Planet Barbecue” says the answer is barbecuing (via Live Science). Per a Library of Congress publication, barbecuing is threaded throughout history, and there is even a historical connection between pirates and barbecue. The word “buccaneer” is said to come from “boucan,” a term referring to a framework that was placed over an open flame to cook meat that pirates would sell at ports scattered along the coastline....

Why A New Tequila Takes Its Inspiration From The Zodiac Astral Tequila By Katy Canada/Updated: April 14, 2022 2:46 pm EST Liquor store shelves contain all kinds of tequila varieties, from Silver to Reposado and everything in between. Each type is as unique as it is essential to the cocktail arena, and there are many distinctions among them, like the important difference between gold and silver tequila. Derived from the agave plant, tequila is exclusively produced in Mexico, where conditions are ripe for harvesting and fermenting the giant aloe vera-like plant....

Why These Unusual Starbucks Food Bags Had People Bringing Up McDonald’s monticello/Shutterstock By Elise DeVoe/June 4, 2022 8:08 pm EST Who else remembers playing the logo quiz game back in 2012? If you never played it, it was a very simple, free app, where different logos were shown on the screen and you had to fill in the name of the company. It ranked No.1 on the list of free iPad apps and the No....

Why You Might Not Want To Eat Hot Dogs While Pregnant Yuriy Golub/Shutterstock By Kimberley Laws/April 9, 2022 2:30 pm EST Pregnancy comes with a host of strange symptoms for many expectant moms. According to Medical News Today, different things cause nausea, mood swings can happen frequently, and compliments on that “pregnancy glow” can pour in. And food cravings happen, but no matter how unyielding a hankering may be, there are certain things doctors tell pregnant women not to eat....

14 Types Of Green Tea And What Makes Them Different Zadorozhnyi Viktor/Shutterstock By Julia Dunn/June 27, 2022 11:12 am EST It seems green tea has become synonymous with health: matcha salons, TikTok “That Girls” hitting the 6 a.m. mindful workout, and yogis sipping on quietly steaming cups of mellow green brews. But really, green tea is nothing new. Green tea was first cultivated during the Han Dynasty of China as a medicinal beverage, and then grew to be enjoyed recreationally a few centuries later (via Art of Tea)....

Belle Vie - Everything We Know So Far Instagram By Boshika Gupta/March 8, 2022 1:13 pm EST French restaurateur Vincent Samarco had a dream: He wanted to open a French eatery in Los Angeles, California, and introduce his customers to authentic French food in a small, friendly space. He told Voyage LA in 2019, “Most customers think that French food is a steak with fries or a french onion soup which is not very representative of the french table that is now part of UNESCO cultural heritage of humanity....

Breweries In The U.S. You Need To Visit At Least Once siamionau pavel/Shutterstock By Elizabeth Lavis/Feb. 24, 2022 10:59 am EST If you’re like the vast majority of Americans, there’s nothing like cracking into a new craft beer or discovering an off-the-beaten-path brewery. Craft beer and local breweries are as much a part of the American fabric as baseball and apple pie, and the little brewer doesn’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon....

Chicago-Style Hot Dog Recipe Keith Kamikawa/Mashed By Keith Kamikawa AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 24, 2022 1:05 pm EST From deep-dish pizza to Italian-beef sandwiches, Chicago is a city flooded with incredible food. One that the city tends to pride itself on and that definitely shouldn’t be overlooked is … the Chicago Dog! Chef and recipe developer Keith Kamikawa has perfected the Chicago Dog recipe. “Making a Chicago-style hot dog really couldn’t be simpler....

Ellie Kemper Is Taking Over The Great American Baking Show Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images By Crystal Antonace/Aug. 19, 2022 2:31 am EST Life can be full of hardships: unemployment, family loss, and your favorite show disappearing on the ABC network with no sign of a comeback. There is a bright side, though, since “The Great American Baking Show” is finally making a long-awaited return after more than a two-year hiatus. The twist to this exciting news is that the show’s sixth season will be premiering on the Roku channel instead of ABC....