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The Spatula Pancake Hack That Had TikTok Mesmerized Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Linda Brockman/July 20, 2022 7:55 am EST The TikTok video starts predictably enough, with the camera focused on a bowl of prepared pancake batter. Quickly, though, the cook’s hands begin doing something unexpected with a pot of hot oil and a metal spatula. Warning: When you try this pancake hack at home, your griddle might experience mild FOMO. Popular TikTok account Chefclub Network, which frequently shares interesting ways to turn a common recipe on its head, took the social media platform by storm last October when it showed 12....

The Untold Truth Of Egg Drop Soup omaaamaraa/Shutterstock By Crysta Coburn/July 4, 2022 12:07 pm EST Egg Drop Soup can be commonly found on the menu of many Chinese restaurants in the United States. According to Taste Atlas, this soup is one of the most well-known and beloved Chinese soups both within and beyond the country. The base ingredients of this soup are fairly humble. It consists of raw eggs that are whisked and then “dropped” into hot broth: You could stop there, or you could add other ingredients like cubes of firm tofu, chopped scallions, green peas, or tomato....

This Was Mark Wahlberg’s Favorite Food Growing Up DFree/Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/Updated: March 23, 2022 11:24 am EST Mark Wahlberg is an actor, producer, businessman, former model, and former rapper. His breakout role in film was as the lead in Paul Thomas Anderson’s movie “Boogie Nights.” Born and raised in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, Mark is the youngest of nine siblings. His brother Donnie Wahlberg also achieved fame as a singer in New Kids on the Block and as an actor, per Britannica....

TikTok Custard Toast Recipe Stephanie Rapone/Mashed By Stephanie Rapone AND Mashed Staff/Feb. 23, 2022 10:46 am EST As often happens on social media, certain ideas take hold, and one food-related trend to hit TikTok is custard toast. Some people refer to it as “yogurt toast,” which sounds fairly healthy, even if some people have likened its taste and mouthfeel more to cheesecake. Others call it “custard toast,” which brings to mind something decadent, yet casual — something sweet, but not too sweet....

TikToker Ashley Yi Shares Her Relatable Reaction To Meeting Gordon Ramsay - Exclusive Instagram By Olivia Bria/May 27, 2022 9:15 am EST Does the phrase “idiot sandwich” ring any bells? If so, you’re likely quite familiar with Gordon Ramsay. Known for his fiery television personality and high-end cooking skills, the famous chef has appeared on “Hell’s Kitchen,” “MasterChef,” “Kitchen Nightmares,” and more popular food series. As Ramsay is primarily recognized for his witty comments and irate rants on TV, fans may be wondering if he’s the same in person....

What Is Chiltepin And How Do You Use It? LMPark Photos/Shutterstock By Michael La Corte/June 9, 2022 4:25 am EST One of UNESCO’s only “creative cities of gastronomy” heritage sites in the U.S., Tucson, Arizona boasts an amazing tapestry of culinary specialties, localized crops, and a bounty of culinary history that is specific to the area. If you like spice and you’ve not been acquainted with chiltepin (Capsicum annuum) before, there’s much to learn about this tiny, incredibly significant chile pepper....

Why Men’s Health Called On The Border America’s Worst Mexican Chain Facebook By Colin McCandless/Updated: March 17, 2022 9:24 am EST At first glance it might seem like many Tex-Mex chain restaurants like On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina have fairly healthy menu offerings. Many dishes are served with rice and/or beans, and a number of items come paired or topped with at least some type of vegetables or salsa....

Why Some NYC-Based Trader Joe’s Workers Are Furious With Store Management Kristi Blokhin/Shutterstock By Elaina Friedman/June 10, 2022 11:35 am EST Trader Joe’s workers are the latest employees of a corporate retailer to rally for higher wages, improved health and retirement benefits, and safer working conditions in what’s shaping up to be the year of the union election. The New York Times reports that a group of employees at a Trader Joe’s outpost in Hadley, Massachusetts filed for a union vote on Tuesday, which occurred on the heels of a controversial event wherein a worker at the location was told to go home for wearing a pro-union pin (via HuffPost)....

Why Steak Might Be Getting Cheaper Than Ever Joshua Resnick/Shutterstock By Amy Hamblen/Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 1:35 pm EST If you know your way around a Weber grill, then throwing on a few steaks is probably second nature. However, if you’ve ever had your heart sink after shelling out a pretty penny for a nice cut of steak, only to have it not turn out as you’d hoped, you may have learned the hard way about one of the mistakes people can make when grilling steak....

You’ll Never Guess Who’s Behind The Canned Finnish Long Drink Finnish Long Drink By Annie Lin/Aug. 29, 2022 1:02 pm EST Celebrities know how to throw a party, and there’s no shortage of celebrity-backed booze brands to show for it. You’ve heard of Kendall Jenner’s 818 Tequila and Shay Mitchell’s Onda tequila seltzer, but did you know the Finnish Long Drink is backed by an A-list celebrity squad? The highball drink has origins in Finland when the country hosted the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, according to the brand....

15 Radish Hacks You Should Try Negrobov/Shutterstock By Nads Willow/June 3, 2022 11:39 am EST Radishes are so fabulous that they even have their own Mexican festival — the Night of the Radishes — which showcases large sculptures carved out of the root vegetable (via NPR). It makes sense that they’re connected with hearty dishes, as a study published in Plant Foods for Human Nutrition in 2009 revealed that an enzyme in radishes is responsible for breaking down carbs for easier digestion....

Here’s How Magic Spoon’s Popularity Exploded Instagram By Taylor Huang/June 16, 2022 1:36 pm EST Cereal always will be a classic breakfast item, but as people get older, Frosted Flakes and Froot Loops aren’t usually part of their typical rotation. This is because much of the marketing for these cereals is targeted towards children through television and social media, according to an article by Yale University. In addition, many of these cereals contain added sugars, which more adults are trying to avoid (via Healthline)....

Here’s How Much McDonald’s Will Lose After Leaving Russia Gilmanshin/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/March 10, 2022 12:30 pm EST Several brands have decided to pull out of Russia in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine. According to CNN, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola have decided to stop selling many of their goods in Russia, while Starbucks made the call to shut down its stores and “provide support” to out-of-work employees. Fast food chains are reacting similarly, as Yum Brands, comprising Pizza Hut and KFC, decided to temporarily pull the plug on locations in Russia....

Jack In The Box Wants To Give You Free Tacos For ‘Twosday’ Facebook By Taylor Huang/Feb. 22, 2022 3:42 pm EST It isn’t February 22, 2022 everyday, and Jack in the Box wants to make sure that this “twosday” is celebrated to the fullest. Diners who use the Jack In the Box app can score two free tacos with any purchase for the special Tuesday. Though the Southern California-based fast food chain may be the most known for its juicy burgers, it also the restaurant chain Del Taco, which sells delicious, low-priced, tacos in 16 different states (via CNBC)....

Reddit Is Just Finding Out About This Unusual Costco Item Sheila Fitzgerald/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/May 9, 2022 12:40 pm EST Although Costco is known primarily for its great deals on bulk items, you can also get deals on some strange items as well. For example, hit Costco up if you’re in need of a 240-servings bucket of mac and cheese, 72 pounds of cheese, a kilo of caviar, or 7 pounds of Nutella (via Moneywise)....

Rob Kardashian’s Custom M&Ms For True’s Birthday Will Melt Your Heart Alexander Tamargo/Getty By Taylor Huang/Updated: April 13, 2022 1:36 pm EST It’s hard to think of a toddler who would turn down M&Ms, let alone ones that are personally made for them. Rob Kardashian surprised his niece, True, for her fourth birthday with some special sweet treats. And these weren’t any normal M&Ms. They weren’t even a special M&Ms flavor you can buy in stores....

The Adorable Reaction A MasterChef Junior Contestant Had To Meeting Tilly Ramsay Dave J Hogan/Getty By Elise DeVoe/April 28, 2022 6:03 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Matilda “Tilly” Ramsay is the second youngest of chef Gordon Ramsay’s five children, and so far, the 20 year old is the only one to take an interest in cooking (via Parade). She paved her own way in the culinary world when she hosted a TV show called “Matilda and the Ramsay Bunch” on CBCC and published a cookbook for beginners in 2019 called “Matilda & the Ramsay Bunch: Tilly’s Kitchen Takeover....

The Bizarre State Fair Food Andrew Zimmern Loves Sterling Munksgard/Shutterstock By Melissa Campana/Feb. 20, 2022 11:00 am EST Ah, the state fair. Just two little words can invoke the sound of pipe organ music chirping merrily, remind you of the waft of buttery popcorn in the air, and maybe even tease your tastebuds with crystals of wispy cotton candy melting on your tongue. Or possibly, the words “state fair” might conjure up memories of being squished in the back seat for a long, hot trip in the car, wails from kids who want more tickets, and sweaty palms from a rollercoaster ride for which you may have overestimated your courage....

The Energy Drink Pumpkin Spice Fans Need To Know About Yerbae By Brianna Corley/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 4:41 pm EST While plenty of Americans may rush off to order an iced latte from a coffee chain when they are in need of some caffeinated energy, there may be just as many people across the U.S. in the habit of popping open a cool energy drink. But although energy drinks’ popularity is on par with coffee, coffee does have one thing going for it that energy drinks don’t – and that’s pumpkin spice....

The Hearty Food Jack In The Box Has Been Spotted Testing Out Birch Photographer/Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/Updated: April 7, 2022 8:23 am EST Potato lovers will be excited to hear that Jack in the Box has a plan for a new product — and it’s not just another twist on plain fast food fries, which we’ve naturally ranked. This new menu item is extra gooey and cheesy, but comes in two different varieties that are slightly different from one another (via Brand Eating)....