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Why Starbucks’ ‘Anti-Coffee Coffee Cake’ Had Reddit Laughing Michael Gordon/Shutterstock By Matt Byrne/Aug. 5, 2022 3:02 pm EST Redditors can find humor in anything. They’ve enjoyed Trader Joe’s chemistry pun on a guacamole package, and roundly mocked the way Aldi likes to mimic brand labels with their store brand packaging. Reddit even took aim at Starbucks when the coffee giant had to post a funny sign about medicine balls, explaining that its “Medicine Ball” off-menu drink didn’t have any actual medicine in it....

Why You Don’t See Chefs’ Faces In Tiny Food Videos Tiny Foods/Instagram By Hannah Beach/July 18, 2022 12:41 pm EST If you spend any amount of time on the internet (and chances are you do, because you’re reading this), you’re likely familiar with the concept of Tiny Food. However, if you’ve been living under a rock, here’s Tiny Food in a nutshell: People create tiny versions of their favorite recipes using equally tiny kitchen sets....

Chick-Fil-A Just Dropped A New Limited-Time Frozen Drink jmac23/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/May 19, 2022 12:57 pm EST Lemonade is a simple and classic summer drink that requires just four ingredients to make from scratch: sugar, water, lemon juice, and ice (via Allrecipes). However, while this simple summertime staple is a crowd-pleaser on its own, that hasn’t stopped people from coming up with innovative new twists on the popular beverage. From adding fruity flavors like strawberry, kiwi, or mango to including more unique ingredients like sparkling water or pop rocks, creative drink connoisseurs are always looking for ways to add an extra punch of flavor to lemonade (via Rainbow Delicious)....

Chipotle Just Dropped A Guac Deal You Won’t Want To Miss Bloomberg/Getty Images By Crystal Antonace/July 27, 2022 8:30 am EST When one of America’s most popular restaurant chains promotes a deal to save us a few dollars, especially in our current financial climate, we listen. Chipotle has been delivering that full-body experience the Reddit community often talks of with its worst, and sometimes best, food items ranging from chicken burritos to its well-loved guacamole since 1993 (per CNBC)....

Classic Ranch Water Recipe Michelle McGlinn/Mashed By Michelle McGlinn AND Mashed Staff/May 9, 2022 1:46 pm EST If you’re looking for the ultimate warm weather cocktail, you’ve found it with this ranch water. But where was this drink first found? It’s a delicious mystery, according to chef and recipe developer Michelle McGlinn. “The drink is associated with being from Texas for sure, but the origins of ranch water are not clear,” she says....

Curtis Stone Reveals Who He’d Like To Compete Against On Iron Chef - Exclusive Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Alexandra Cass/June 23, 2022 8:13 am EST Curtis Stone may be one of the newest Iron Chefs to join the chairman’s lineup, but he may well be the most enthusiastic of the bunch. Chef Stone is a fierce competitor, as he has already proven on “Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend.” He’s always ready to do battle in Kitchen Stadium, and he’s not afraid to go up against anyone who’s willing to face off in the competition, or so he told Mashed....

Dollywood Theme Park Treats Ranked From Worst To Best George Rose/Getty Images By Carly Caramanna/Updated: May 2, 2022 12:35 am EST Tucked away in the most seemingly unlikeliest of places, the Great Smoky Mountains, you’ll find the brainchild of iconic artist and humanitarian Dolly Parton, Dollywood. Parton, a native of the area, set her sights on home to draw inspiration for this 150-acre mecca of family fun that opened in 1986....

Gail Simmons On Top Chef, The Best Ramen, And Where She Wants To Travel Next - Exclusive Interview Eugene Powers/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Updated: May 10, 2022 11:16 am EST No one knows food like Gail Simmons. According to the star’s website, Simmons has made appearances on “TODAY,” “Iron Chef Canada,” and “The Talk” in addition to a handful of other shows, all while reappearing as a permanent judge on “Top Chef....

Geoffrey Zakarian’s Favorite Espresso Martini ‘Tastes Like Coffee On Steroids’ Jason Koerner/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/Updated: March 22, 2022 2:51 pm EST Espresso and cocktails go together like peanut butter and jelly. Some embrace the sweeter side of the drink by pairing espresso with creme de cacao, vanilla ice cream, sugar syrup, and more, per Difford’s Guide. Others play up the bold flavors of the beverage and pair it with salt, tequila, and even absinthe....

Here’s How Many People Are Drinking While Working From Home Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Updated: May 18, 2022 10:46 am EST Ahh, the joys of working from home. You can’t beat the commute, and the dress code is entirely pants-free (or clothing-optional altogether, if your virtual workplace doesn’t require Zoom meetings). For a surprising number of people, however, the best part of their new work situation seems to be that working from home means no one can see you drink....

How Giada De Laurentiis Turns A Cheesy Movie-Night Snack Into A Sweet Treat Daniel Zuchnik/Getty By Charley Rekstis/June 17, 2022 9:21 am EST When it comes to having a movie night with friends and family, there should always be snacks. You have to make sure there are sweets and drinks and, most especially, popcorn. However, it’s easy to get sick of the same old popcorn all the time. Although delicious, butter and salt are nothing to write home about....

Kevin Hart Grilled Saweetie On Her Bizarre Food Habits Johnny Nunez/Getty Images By Crystal Antonace/Aug. 12, 2022 10:07 am EST If you’re not up to date on current popular music you might be unaware of the music artist Saweetie. However, if you consider yourself a foodie it’s likely you have come across one or two of the pop star’s unique food combinations. Saweetie’s music career took off in 2017 with her hit single “ICY GRL” (via AllMusic), but what continues to add to her popularity is her love for food and the creative ways she pairs her favorites on social media....

Marco’s Pizza Popular Menu Items, Ranked Worst To Best M Outdoors/Shutterstock By Allie Miller/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:18 pm EST It may not be as well-known as Little Caesars, Domino’s, Pizza Hut, Papa John’s, or even Papa Murphy’s, but Marco’s Pizza is one of the largest national pizza chains. It comes in sixth place in terms of size, after the five aforementioned pizza giants (via Restaurant Business Online). Per Marco’s, Pasquale Giammarco opened the first location in Toledo, Ohio in 1978....

Popeyes Just Dropped A Sweet New Pastry, But Only In Three States JHVEPhoto/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Updated: March 23, 2022 2:20 pm EST While famous for their southern fried chicken, Popeyes is looking to lean more on the specifically Louisianan roots of their brand with a new potential offering. The Fast Food Post reports that they are conducting trial runs for a Wild Berry Beignet. Like the French Quarter dessert, they’re filled with a sauce — no points for guessing what kind — and come with a heavy dusting of sugar....

Shake Shack Just Dropped A New Bourbon Bacon Burger Facebook By Aimee Lamoureux/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 9:32 am EST The popular dining chain Shake Shack, which now boasts almost 400 locations, first got its start as a bare-bones outdoor hot dog stand in New York City’s Madison Square Park, per Investopedia. The chain has come a long way from its early days, with a greatly expanded menu that now includes burgers, chicken, fries, and, of course, their famous hand-spun shakes (via Shake Shack)....

The Aldi Seafood Item That Has Reddit On Alert Grand Warszawski/Shutterstock By Matt Byrne/Aug. 29, 2022 11:08 am EST Seafood is one of the most divisive cuisines on the planet. Even experts will tell you there are types of seafood you should and shouldn’t eat. The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) offers advice on what seafood is safe for children and pregnant women, and which should be avoided. One of the primary concerns of the FDA is the level of mercury present in a particular fish....

The Awesome Trick That Makes An Egg Turn Silver Natthapol Siridech/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/July 22, 2022 1:32 pm EST When food and science collide, it almost always leads to ingenuity. In fact, you can even study food science in college — according to McGill University, the major allows an individual to explore “chemistry, biochemistry, nutrition, microbiology and engineering” in order to solve problems and develop new methods and systems that relate to our food system....

The Biggest Mistake You’re Making With Box Cake Mix Trending Now/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Updated: April 20, 2022 10:00 am EST Cakes are a classic dessert, used to celebrate everything from birthdays to bridal showers and anything in between. The yummy blend of moist, light cake and sweet, creamy frosting makes the sweet a popular crowd-pleaser. However, there’s one downside to this tasty treat. Not everyone wants to spend the time and effort it takes to bake an entire cake from scratch....

The Cheesy Way Whisps Will Celebrate National Pretzel Day Nickola_Che/Shutterstock By Justina Huddleston/March 28, 2022 4:43 pm EST There are a lot of important holidays that take place each spring, all around the world. But for pretzel lovers, there’s only one holiday that really matters: National Pretzel Day. It falls on April 26 each year and was first declared a holiday in 2003 by former Pennsylvania governor Ed Rendell (via EZ Cater)....

The Creative Way You Could Reuse Your Disposable Chopsticks Aquarius Studio/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/March 25, 2022 4:43 pm EST It’s probably happened to all of us at one point or another — after a long day at work, you open the fridge only to realize that there is nothing inside that you want to eat. So you decide to order delivery from your favorite Chinese restaurant. Only by now, you are so hungry that you just can’t decide what you want, so you order enough food to feed a small army....