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15 Types Of Pastry And What Makes Them Unique Dmytro Sheremeta/Shutterstock By Mikaela Bloom/July 8, 2022 3:02 pm EST Pastries are certainly the creme de la creme of the dessert world mainly due to embellishments like glazes, whipped cream fillings, and the joyfully anticipated butteriness of the first bite. But without pastry itself, there wouldn’t be a world of pastry to worship. It’s all deceptively simple. According to Britannica, pastry is made from flour, salt, a large portion of fat, and a small amount of liquid, as well as sugar or other flavorings....

A Fast-Food Favorite Finally Made Its Way To Britain Scott Olson/Getty Images By Ree Winter/June 14, 2022 10:09 am EST There are plenty of fast-food chicken joints all claiming that they’re the best in the United States, and there are plenty more that can claim global fame. One particular favorite, originally known as Chicken on the Run, celebrated its 50th anniversary on June 12 after a humble beginning in New Orleans in 1972....

Caribou Coffee Just Joined The Vegan Fast-Food Race Facebook By Erich Barganier/Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 4:36 pm EST More and more chains known for their breakfast offerings have embraced vegan products. In December 2021, Tim Hortons rolled out a line of vegan lattes made with Chobani oat milk, and in early 2022, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf launched a plant-based breakfast sandwich featuring a Beyond Meat sausage patty. Now, Caribou Coffee has plans to join in on this trend....

Chick-Fil-A Is Testing Out A Major Change To Its Delivery Methods Facebook By Julia Mullaney/June 2, 2022 8:09 am EST Modern technology is pretty incredible. It’s allowed us to send people to outer space, drive cars without using our hands, and now, it’s about to potentially change the way food is delivered — forever. Ordering delivery has always been one of the best parts of takeout. Not only do you not have to cook, but you don’t even need to get out of your pajamas to get your order....

Chipotle Workers Claim They Were The Victims Of Discrimination — Here’s Why Joe Raedle/Getty By Lauren Cahn/May 27, 2022 12:22 pm EST As fond as you may be of the food at Chipotle, it would appear there’s some questionable stuff going on beneath the surface of the Mexican-inspired fast-casual restaurant chain. Indeed, there are secrets Chipotle doesn’t want you to know – like that time in 2016 when the company was accused of wage-theft by over 10,000 employees who claimed the chain demanded they clock out early but still finish their shift (via Fortune), or that time in 2020 when the company was held liable for 13,000 child labor violations in Massachusetts....

Cinnabon Has A Fun Freebie For Better Call Saul Fans Instagram By Ashley Steinberg/Aug. 13, 2022 4:29 pm EST “Better Call Saul” is part of a TV dynasty. What started as a spin-off and prequel to the already popular “Breaking Bad” has now become an empire of its own, so much so that AV Club calls it “one of the best shows going.” And, there are few collabs more fitting than that of “Better Call Saul” and a good ‘ol cinnamon bun from Cinnabon — but that was not the show’s initial intention....

Colin Farrell Made This Helpful Mistake On Hot Ones Tinseltown/Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/March 7, 2022 12:54 pm EST While fans of “Hot Ones” may appreciate a small dab of hot sauce, they also know a little extra can take the extreme spicy flavors to a whole new level. Recently, Colin Farrell appeared on the show to put his intense chicken wing eating capabilities to the test (via YouTube). For those unfamiliar, “Hot Ones” is a YouTube series from First We Feast....

Copycat Taco Bell Baja Blast Freeze Recipe Angela Latimer/Mashed By Angela Latimer AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 24, 2022 5:50 pm EST When you think of Taco Bell, your mind may automatically wander to black bean burritos. You can’t go wrong with their tacos with pico de gallo, or their shredded chicken mini quesadilla may be more to your taste. However, it isn’t just food that Taco Bell gets so right. Here’s a copycat recipe for Taco Bell’s Baja Blast Freeze that will cool you down in the hot summer months....

Duff Goldman’s Cake Crossed The Country For A Billionaire Wedding Manny Carabel/Getty By Crystal Antonace/Aug. 24, 2022 10:38 pm EST Duff Goldman definitely gained a large following when his popular show, “Ace of Cakes” premiered with the unique premise of filming artists who decorate high-quality cakes with zero experience. While “Ace of Cakes” only ran from 2006-2011 and per Duff Goldman, will never make a return to the big screen, the Charm City Cakes owner is still filming television shows like “Buddy vs....

Dwayne Johnson And Kevin Hart Just Took On An Iconic TikTok Food Challenge Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Ree Winter/July 21, 2022 8:19 pm EST When two actors are friends in real life, the chemistry on screen is undeniable. Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson have stared in four movies together: 2016’s “Central Intelligence,” 2019’s “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw,” and the latest “Jumanji” movies in 2017 and 2019. Now they’ll be appearing, or rather, their voices will be heard in the new animated film “DC League of Super-Pets....

Groceries You’re Wasting Your Money On Skrypnykov Dmytro/Shutterstock By Robyn Hunt/May 25, 2022 7:13 am EST Human beings eat with their eyes. If food looks good, then it should taste good. This goes back to our foraging days, as noted in a 2016 study published in Brain & Cognition. Our eyes allow us to recognize familiar foods and be wary of the unknown. We’re also naturally drawn to shiny objects, a trait that is related to our desire for fresh water, as discovered in a 2014 study published in the Journal of Consumer Psychology....

Here’s How You Can Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Twice This Year With Jameson - Exclusive Vershinin89/Shutterstock By Alexandra Cass/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 9:29 am EST We’ve made it to mid-March, and that means everyone’s favorite drinking holiday — AKA St. Patrick’s Day – has finally arrived. While we’ve still got a few more weeks of winter weather to push through, at least we can all warm up this week with a round with friends, a special green cocktail, a classic Jameson neat, or whatever else gets you feeling the luck of the Irish....

How The Popeyes Founder Inspired A Local Christmas Tradition Ken Wolter/Shutterstock By Ree Winter/July 10, 2022 6:22 pm EST Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is a fast food favorite hailing from New Orleans and its crispy fried chicken is famous around the globe. The founding store can be traced back to the suburb of Arabi — on the southeastern border of New Orleans — and it was originally called Chicken on the Run (via YouTube)....

The Best Tricks To Get Your Kids To Eat Plant-Based Beyond Meat - Exclusive Beyond Meat By Xandra Harbet/May 3, 2022 1:37 pm EST Getting kids to eat healthy meals can be a significant struggle for the adults looking after them. Sometimes, kids will only eat one kind of food and refuse anything else. Other times, it can be a matter of creating meals that are engaging in order to hold their attention long enough to finish it....

The Biggest Bagel Ever Recorded Will Amaze You nelea33/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/July 12, 2022 5:32 pm EST Bagels first entered recorded history in the early 1600s. According to The Atlantic, the bagel’s delightful round shape encouraged the belief that they contained magical energy. And let’s be real — even today, bagels are pretty darn magical. For starters, bagels come in a wide variety of flavors. We’ve got blueberry bagels, chocolate chip bagels, onion bagels, cinnamon raisin bagels....

The Ridiculous Order Dunkin’ Workers Were Literally Crying Over Nixx Photography/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Aug. 19, 2022 6:10 pm EST Part of working in the fast food industry, it would seem, is dealing with some pretty wild orders. You know, a Starbucks customer’s nearly impossible order of 132 cups of coffee with a deadline of 15 minutes, a McDonald’s order of 6,400 items that took four hours to complete, an absurdly large Uber Eats order that totaled around $575, that sort of thing....

The Simple Hack That Will Help You Save Money At Aldi Tada Images/Shutterstock By Lauren Farkas/July 21, 2022 8:55 am EST Aldi, the discount supermarket, is widely known for offering some pretty spectacular deals on groceries. Throughout its lifetime, the grocer has garnered a loyal fan base of customers across the world, and those customers are not afraid to bask in their love for the store with one another. With a simple internet search, you can come across a multitude of Aldi-centered web pages, like the ever-so-active Aldi Reddit thread and fan-made Instagram page....

The Truth About The Boilermaker Drink Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Derek Helling/July 8, 2022 12:28 pm EST When it comes to cocktails, some of the simplest concoctions are among the most popular. There’s the rum and coke, martini, and don’t forget a gin and tonic. Right up there with them is the boilermaker. The beverage has become a classic because of its simplicity and versatility. Additionally, whether you want to go cheap or splurge, you can make a boilermaker either way....

The Uncomfortable Reason Giada De Laurentiis Has ‘Bra Wars’ With Herself kai hecker/Shutterstock By Christine Navarrete/Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 10:37 am EST Taking off your bra at the end of the day? Best. Feeling. Ever. A long-time television host on the Food Network, Giada De Laurentiis, might be able to relate. The Daytime Emmy Award-winning host and author of now 10 cookbooks, already has enough on her plate. But add to that the battle she fights every day on the job....

The Untold Truth Of Caviar BT Image/Shutterstock By Samantha Maxwell/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 7:12 pm EST There is perhaps no food more closely associated with luxury than caviar. The eggs of the sturgeon fish are some of the most expensive food products in the world, and it’s widely regarded as a delicacy. You’re most likely to find caviar in a specialty store or on the menu of a fine dining restaurant, which means that the treat is inaccessible to some....