The Margarita Dan Levy Swears By Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/Aug. 3, 2022 10:30 pm EST No matter the occasion, even if it’s unwinding after a long day or kicking off the weekend, there’s nothing like a tart, ice cold margarita to hit the spot. And Dan Levy would agree. The Canadian actor, writer, and producer is most notably known for his role as the ever-fashionable, chronically hilarious David Rose on “Schitt’s Creek....
The Real Reason Costco Chicken Tastes Different Now Eric Broder Van Dyke/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/July 24, 2022 11:21 pm EST For many shoppers, a stop at Costco’s food court is the best part of the whole trip. Costco’s $1 hot dog, pizza, soft pretzels — what’s not to love? Well, according to some shoppers, the chicken bake has gone downhill over the years in terms of quality. The beloved chicken bake is actually a concoction of extra ingredients — pizza dough, chicken, bacon bits, dressing, pizza cheese — and if we’re being honest, that’s why Costco’s chicken bakes are so delicious....
The Real Reason Gordon Ramsay Lost His Michelin Stars Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Updated: May 5, 2022 2:02 pm EST Gordon Ramsay is an acclaimed chef who has plenty to be proud of. He’s established quite the reputation for himself over the years and is regarded as a distinguished name in the field. As per his official website, Ramsay originally hoped to become a professional soccer player, but changed his mind after sustaining an injury....
The Real Reason Some Coffee Beans Taste Like Chocolate Shulevskyy Volodymyr/Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/July 6, 2022 9:28 pm EST Sipping on a fresh cup of coffee is one of life’s simplest pleasures. Whether you’ve stuck with the same brand, type, roast, and brewing method for years or like to switch things up every once in a while, it’s safe to say that no two coffees are prepared exactly the same. While some javas possess a bright, citrusy aroma and tart, fruity flavor, others are richer, sweeter, more bitter, or bolder....
The Real Reason You’ve Been Seeing Fewer Subway Restaurants Prachana Thong-on/Shutterstock By Amy Hamblen/May 8, 2022 4:14 pm EST If you’ve found yourself driving further and further recently to get your hands on a footlong, you’re not alone. According to Restaurant Business Online, Subway shuttered close to 1,000 of its restaurant locations in 2021. These closures have been happening for some time now — The New York Post reported in 2021 that “a net 14 percent of US Subway restaurants have closed” since 2018....
Pickle salsa: Briny in a good way? grey_and/Shutterstock Pickle de Gallo, a pun on pico de gallo salsa, is produced by the brand behind cult-favorite Grillo’s Classic Dill Pickle Spears. Grillo’s Dill Spears made the top five of Mashed’s worst-to-best ranking of 15 jarred dill pickle spears, which were prized for being “fancy, healthy, and just fun to eat.” Like the Spears, Pickle de Gallo is made with “clean ingredients.” But instead of the typical tomatoes, you’ll find diced dill pickles laced with finely chopped garlic, onions, and either jalapeño and habanero or red bell peppers, sitting in a salt and vinegar brine bath....
The Untold Truth Of Gatorade Instagram By Joel Stice/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 4:40 pm EST Even if you’ve never so much as tossed a football in your life, we’d be willing to bet that you’ve probably still tried Gatorade at least once — and we know you’ve seen it around. It’s nearly impossible to watch a sports game without seeing the Gatorade logo hiding somewhere in the background. The reason for this is because Gatorade is the dominating sports energy drink, controlling nearly 70 percent of the market in 2013....
The Untold Truth Of Samphire Oxie99/Shutterstock By Nads Willow/March 25, 2022 12:53 pm EST Striking, salty, and simply incredible to eat by itself or add to delicious recipes, samphire is an amazing vegetable. It grows in the wild in the US, meaning if you live near the coast, you can try your hand at foraging it for your dinner. Alternatively, you can seek it out at a farmer’s market if you can’t find it at larger stores....
This Was The First Meal Ever Eaten On The Moon Digital Images Studio/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/March 25, 2022 3:47 pm EST When Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin first stepped foot onto the moon in 1969, the monumental occasion opened up a world of opportunities for the future. With that, humankind was intrigued by the mystery around what astronauts ate in space. According to Business Insider, the first person to enter outer space, and eat there, was Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin....
Trader Joe’s Is Discontinuing A Beloved Pasta Sauce And Instagram Is Shocked SerPhoto/Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/May 3, 2022 7:55 pm EST Whether your Italian nonna agrees or not, you have to admit that keeping a few jars of pasta sauce in your kitchen is mighty convenient for the nights you need a quick and easy dinner or are simply craving a bowl of warm comfort food. Prego, Ragu, and Rao’s are a few popular brands that come to mind when thinking about the pantry staple, the latter of which is Ina Garten’s favorite store-bought pasta sauce....
Tubi Is Giving Gordon Ramsay Fans An All-You-Can-Watch Buffet DFree/Shutterstock By Elise DeVoe/July 23, 2022 3:30 pm EST Gordon Ramsay first entered the world of television in 1998, and fans have been intrigued and slightly scared by the chef’s aggressive demeanor ever since. The chef’s first appearance on TV was in a miniseries called “Ramsay’s Boiling Point,” which documented the opening of his namesake restaurant in London, per TVSA. According to TV Tropes, Ramsay used a lot of explicit language and yelled since the very beginning, but he seems to have calmed down in recent years....
Why AI Technology Could Write Your Next Wine And Beer Reviews Alexander_Kuzmin/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Updated: May 10, 2022 1:03 pm EST You’ve decided to treat yourself to a nice bottle of wine and want something nice. You find a bottle and, being the smart shopper you are, decide to read a review of it to see if it suits your tastes. The review is incredibly thorough, describing the taste and complexity of the wine so vividly that it seems as if the person is a master of wine or a sommelier....
25 Types Of Squash And When To Use Them Cornelia Pithart/Shutterstock By Julia Dunn/Updated: May 25, 2022 8:23 am EST Squash is probably quite familiar, whether it’s generously doled out on the Thanksgiving table or served cut, raw, and decadently drizzled with olive oil and pepper during summer. Despite the familiarity, the prevalance and relevance of squash, on the other hand, might be surprising. The National Museum of American History even goes so far to say that the history of this country can be told through its gourds!...
30 Best Ice Cream Flavors Ranked From Worst To Best Tanya Sid/Shutterstock By Lauren Johnson/June 1, 2022 12:31 pm EST As temperatures begin to rise across the United States, so does the craving for sweet, cold treats. None are more famous than ice cream. Humans have been eating some form of a cold and sweet dessert for centuries. The International Dairy Foods Association explains that even during the Roman Empire, snow was collected from the mountains and flavored with fruits and juices....
Bobby Flay’s Favorite Meal Of The Week May Surprise You Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images By Sarah Martinez/June 26, 2022 6:32 pm EST Bobby Flay is known and loved for his cooking competition shows, cookbooks, podcasts, and Food Network hosting gigs. He even shares his fame with his adorably fluffy cat, Nacho Flay. However, at the heart of it all, Flay is still a chef. According to Flay’s website, he owns Bobby Flay Steak, the Vegas restaurant Amalfi, and seven locations of Bobby’s Burgers....
Chef And Author J. Kenji Lopez-Alt On Cookbooks, Woks, And A Late Start In The Kitchen - Exclusive Interview Aubrie Pick By Steven John/March 8, 2022 12:07 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you’re looking for a decidedly nontraditional member of the American culinary scene, you found one in J. Kenji López-Alt. The chef and author, who usually goes by “Kenji,” didn’t start cooking until college, and despite his skill in the kitchen, he casually relates how he may not be focused on food in a few years if his interests shift, which they often do....
Easy Ice Coffee Oat Breakfast Smoothie Recipe Maren Epstein/Mashed By Maren Epstein AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 24, 2022 1:23 pm EST This ice coffee, banana, and oat smoothie is a perfectly quick, all-in-one breakfast you can easily enjoy when you’re on-the-go, but it’s also an ideal pick-me-up for curing that afternoon slump. It’s a great boost to enjoy after an invigorating workout, and generally a refreshing drink you can whip up whenever sounds best to you....
Giada De Laurentiis Announced A Challenge For ‘Spaghetti Slurpers’ s_bukley/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 8:11 am EST Giada De Laurentiis knows her way around a pot of spaghetti. Whether she is making up a plate of her famous and beautifully simple Lemon Spaghetti or blowing our minds by boiling up those long noodles in a pot with Chianti for a vibrant red dish, De Laurentiis has got us covered (via Youtube)....
Here’s Why So Many Celebrity Chefs Are In Miami This Weekend Stockbusters/Shutterstock By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Updated: Feb. 26, 2022 8:18 am EST While most of the northern United States will experience freezing temperatures this weekend, in Miami, temperatures are expected to be near 80 degrees. Miami is also going to be a seriously tasty place to spend the weekend, as celebrity chefs and other talented culinarians make tasty creations at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF)....
How ‘Period Chocolate’ Helps With More Than Cravings ViDI Studio/Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/Aug. 5, 2022 12:29 pm EST When “that time of the month” rolls around, many people with periods do whatever they can to safely alleviate the aches and pains and tend to their personal needs, whatever that may look like. Yep, we’re talking about PMS and menstrual cramps, y’all! While no one experiences the exact same symptoms, menstruation can cause pretty severe discomfort for some....
