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The answer is OJ and espresso gowithstock/Shutterstock If you’ve ever wandered into an Italian coffee shop, you may have been served a piping cup of joe with orange slices on the side and thought, “Well, that’s a choice.” The natural sugar in oranges actually balances out the bitter taste that is found in brewed coffee (per Bean & Bean Coffee Roasters). This is why combining a tall glass of ice-cold orange juice with a shot of espresso is taking coffee shops around the country by storm....

The Wholesome Truth About Ina Garten’s Friendship With Jennifer Garner Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Jennifer Mathews/Aug. 23, 2022 9:29 am EST Although Ina Garten is beloved for her laidback style and relatability, the “Barefoot Contessa” counts many celebrities as her friends. Perhaps sparked by the intimacy of cooking together, Garten has formed friendships with several cooking show guests, and hosts, she’s met while promoting projects. Comedian Tina Fey and news anchor Katie Couric parlayed their “Barefoot Contessa” appearances into friendships with Garten (via YouTube)....

We Tried Chick-Fil-A’s Frosted Cloudberry Lemonade. Here’s How It Went Crawford Smith/Mashed By Crawford Smith/May 23, 2022 10:14 am EST The calendar is turning from spring to summer and the mercury is rising, which means many of us are craving frozen beverages. Chick-fil-A knows a thing or two about satisfying customers’ cravings, so it only makes sense that it would release a special limited-time-only frozen drink to celebrate the warm weather....

Why Starbucks Wants To Jump On The NFT Bandwagon Harun Ozmen/Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/May 8, 2022 4:45 pm EST The NFT trend is picking up speed and shows no sign of slowing down. NFT’s, also known as non-fungible tokens, are used as Ethereum blockchain cryptocurrency similar to bitcoin, but are different in that each NFT is a one-of-a-kind, irreplaceable digital item. As The Verge explains, “NFTs can really be anything digital (such as drawings, music, your brain downloaded and turned into an AI), but a lot of the current excitement is around using the tech to sell digital art....

Alastair Little: The Legendary British Chef’s Net Worth At The Time Of His Death Revealed Facebook By Sarah Martinez/Aug. 3, 2022 7:23 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. According to Eater, Alastair Little was “the grandfather of modern British cooking.” Little opened his first restaurant, named “Alastair Little,” in Soho, London in 1985. His eponymous restaurant pioneered the way for modern British cooking and broke many barriers, including letting guests view the open kitchen....

Corona Flavors Ranked From Worst To Best Varavin88/Shutterstock By Alex Darus/July 5, 2022 7:52 am EST Before the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, the word “Corona” was associated with beach beer in a clear glass served with a lime wedge. This Mexican beer has been available in the U.S. since the late 1970s and it is one of the most popular mainstream beer brands today. The Corona brand operates under the Grupo Modelo wing of the Anheuser-Busch company....

Dairy Queen Just Made Its Biggest Menu Change In Over 20 Years Andrew Burton/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/March 29, 2022 3:57 pm EST Every once in a while, Dairy Queen tweaks its menu to fit the season or the times. Last year during spring, the fast food chain made a few changes to its menu, like bringing back the Dreamsicle Dipped Cone and rolling out frozen drinks like the Choco Hazelnut Chip Shake and the Mint Chip Shake, per Taste of Home....

French Onion Soup Recipe Maren Epstein/Mashed By Maren Epstein AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 27, 2022 11:53 pm EST There are many recipes out there that seem like they should be quick and easy to make, but are more complicated than they seem. French onion soup and its close cousin, English onion soup, are two of these somewhat tricky recipes. If you’re nervous to take the plunge, take heart. “Onion soup is a fussy dish that is definitely a bit harder to make,” says Maren Epstein, cook and writer behind Eating Works....

Here’s What Martha Stewart Made For St. Patrick’s Day Paul Morigi/Getty Images By Melissa Campana/March 19, 2022 1:23 pm EST Holiday traditions are cultural, highly personal affairs, often steeped in family heritage that may go back centuries, and encompass a rich tapestry of historical experiences. Of course, everyone knows that we’d all abandon them in a heartbeat, in favor of whatever it is Martha Stewart is doing for her holiday, instead....

How Top Chef Canada’s Eden Grinshpan Upgrades Her BLT - Exclusive Cindy Ord/Getty Images By Olivia Bria/Aug. 24, 2022 1:04 pm EST The warm weather may be coming to an end, but your favorite summer eats don’t have to. In fact, ordering ice cream in the dead of winter is one of life’s greatest pleasures. If you are one of those people who tries to include summer dishes in your dinner menu all year round, then Eden Grinshpan’s BLT recipe tip is also for you....

How You Can Score Free Pringles For An Entire Year Facebook By Brianna Corley/July 18, 2022 5:55 pm EST The idea of winning a free supply of food for a year, or even for life, is far from new. However, for foodies who are always looking for a way to fuel their eternal hunger for their favorite treats, these competitions never get old. Those who can’t get enough of Frappuccinos were swooning over the Starbucks for Life sweepstakes held during last year’s Holiday Season, and this April, candy fanatics jumped at the free Reese’s for a year competition Hershey’s hosted in celebration of National Lovers Day (via ABC4)....

Mike’s Hard Reveals The Fate Of Their Seltzer Drinks - Exclusive Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images By Olivia Bria/March 31, 2022 12:50 pm EST Hard seltzers have had a lot of hype these past few years, and brands are continuing to hop on the trend, making them even more popular. This summer will have no shortage of new and exciting flavors as canned cocktails remain an easy go-to drink. Mike’s Hard Lemonade knows this all too well with the company’s famous single serve options seen at so many beach parties and outdoor barbecues....

Mistakes Everyone Makes While Cooking Spinach Iakovleva Daria/Shutterstock By Sasha Hanna/April 13, 2022 1:41 pm EST From the time it was first cultivated thousands of years ago, spinach has been on quite the rollercoaster ride. In its earliest days, it was reserved for royalty and the upper class (there’s even a 16th-century queen of France rumored to have eaten it with every meal). Fast forward to more recent history, and it booms during times of financial crisis — for example, during the Great Depression (even kids listed spinach as their third favorite vegetable in the 1930s, as reported by the University of Missouri Extension) and again in 2020 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Vegetarian Times....

Outback Steakhouse’s New Combo Meals Include A Nashville Staple Facebook By Elise DeVoe/Aug. 17, 2022 3:14 pm EST A menu item from Nashville may seem out of place at the Australian-themed Outback Steakhouse, but when you dive into the restaurant’s history, it’s really not. Despite the Aussie voiceovers in the commercials and menu items that have some Australian buzz words like “mate” and “kookaburra,” Outback captures the American stereotypes of Australia, not the actual cuisine (via LA Weekly)....

Pi Day 2022: Where To Get The Best Food Freebies And Deals Facebook By Sophia Lo/March 10, 2022 9:01 am EST There’s always a reason for restaurants and chains to give out free food, and we aren’t complaining about promotions and great deals. This year, we’ve already had National Chili Day and National Bagel Day, but if you missed those, then be sure to catch some of the deals coming up for Pi Day....

Store Bought Steak Sauces Ranked From Worst To First Matt Meltzer/Mashed By Matt Meltzer/Updated: July 1, 2022 12:08 pm EST There are people, “experts” they may call themselves, who say that ordering steak sauce with a steak is a huge, huge mistake. And while asking for a bottle of A1 with your $53 prime filet will get you even more side-eye than ordering it well done, well, what you do in the privacy of your own home is your own business....

Study Reveals How Italians Really Feel About Ketchup And Pasta Slawomir Fajer/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/April 23, 2022 9:53 am EST Spaghetti is one of those mainstream Italian foods that just about anyone can make. You don’t need to hunt for fancy ingredients and you certainly don’t need to have an absurd list of cooking skills to prepare it. The combination of pasta, tomato sauce and, should you include them, fresh Parmesan cheese and meatballs is a simple and beloved dish enjoyed in many homes across the United States on any given night....

The Absolute Best Meat Markets In The US Rimma Bondarenko/Shutterstock By M. Leigh Hood/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 11:43 am EST Meat markets and butcher shops tend to provide a different kind of shopping experience than big-box grocery chains: Whole animal butchers or small-batch artisanal sausage-makers often offer a specialized range of high-quality products and services (via According to Elle). The best meat shops are real gems that often have a strong fanbase and an impressive selection of proteins....

The Best Cutting Boards In 2022 Seregam/Shutterstock By Jacob Smith/July 19, 2022 5:12 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Today’s kitchens are a fascinating mishmash of appliances and equipment, created and developed at various points throughout humanity. On one counter alone you might find the 10,000-year-old mortar and pestle, nestled snugly alongside the 21st century’s sleek sous vide wand. Of course, knives are another ubiquitous part of the kitchen, one which both chefs and home cooks take great pride in....

The Best CVS Snack Products For Under $6 2p2play/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Updated: April 21, 2022 8:36 am EST CVS is one of those stores that seems to be everywhere. Even if there isn’t one on every literal street corner, you seldom have to drive more than a mile or so to see that familiar red sign. You might think of CVS as a great place to get your prescriptions filled or receive your annual flu shot....