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Why Reddit Applauded A Wingstop-Chick-Fil-A Combination Bloomberg/Getty Images By Dai Poole/May 17, 2022 3:29 pm EST Colloquially, Chick-fil-A is known for a few things: its sweet milkshakes, crispy waffle fries, chicken sandwiches, and flavorful dipping sauces. Whether it’s the sweet and tangy taste of Polynesian sauce or the unique, creamy flavor of its signature Chick-fil-A sauce, the brand offers plenty of options to complement its food. Recognizing the popularity of the two sauces, the brand began to bottle the sauces and sell 8oz containers of its sauces in Chick-fil-A stores (via Delish)....

Why Starbucks Workers Are Furious Over Its CEO’s Latest Comments Sorbis/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Updated: April 18, 2022 8:23 pm EST The unionization effort within Starbucks has gradually picked up some impressive steam. According to CNN, 17 Starbucks locations across the country have joined the company’s worker’s union and 100 more stores have so far signed up to vote on joining the union. While this effort looks to be gaining momentum, the overall percentage of stores and employees interested in joining this worker’s movement in the big picture looks much smaller....

Why We Could Soon See A New Fish On The Market youli zhao/Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/Aug. 11, 2022 12:24 pm EST Some people enjoy discovering new foods, whether they’re enticed by an exotic ingredient or a culinary innovation that produces a newfangled flavor. But, getting people to take that first bite can be about perception. Although many people might enjoy a kiwi in their fruit salad, some people might be less likely to have picked a Chinese gooseberry....

11 Types Of Clam And How To Eat Them pisanstock/Shutterstock By Jamila Khan/July 22, 2022 12:33 pm EST Popular for all the right reasons, nothing can beat the taste of freshly steamed clams, especially ones that have been topped with garlic butter and lemon juice. However, that’s not the only way you can devour these beauties. From steaming to frying, poaching and grilling, the cooking possibilities for clams are practically endless....

12 Mistakes Everyone Makes With Canned Tuna Chatham172/Shutterstock By Donella Crigger/Aug. 10, 2022 3:36 pm EST Hungry? Need a meal in a pinch? Few food items are as convenient and nutritious as canned tuna. It’s packed with protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins B12 and D, and minerals (per WebMD). Not to mention, a tuna salad sandwich or tuna melt are pretty tasty. The perks don’t stop at the nutrition and flavor, though....

Aarón Sánchez Dishes On His New Spanish Language Show, El Sabor De Aarón - Exclusive Interview By Crawford Smith/Updated: May 27, 2022 9:32 am EST Chef Aarón Sánchez has worn many hats during his culinary career. He followed in his mother and grandmother’s footsteps (they’re both published cookbook authors) to earn success in the food world. According to his website, in addition to owning the New Orleans Mexican restaurant Johnny Sánchez, he’s also been a judge or a host on many different cooking shows, from “Chopped” to “MasterChef” and “Taco Trip....

Are Pitaya And Dragon Fruit The Same Thing? Shutterstock By Shea Swenson/Updated: June 24, 2022 5:09 pm EST If you’ve ever eaten or seen a dragon fruit, it’s sure to have stuck in your mind. The fruit’s magenta pink exterior with green spikes and its bright white flesh speckled with black seeds certainly make it memorable. You may have also noticed that the striking fruit has more than one moniker. According to Spoon University, pitaya is the traditional name for the flashy fruit....

Best Brookies Recipe Catherine Brookes/Mashed By Catherine Brookes AND Mashed Staff/July 28, 2022 9:40 am EST While brookies might sound as if they’d be the official cookie of preppies, and something the country club set would be snacking on, the word is actually another portmanteau like cronut or turducken. As recipe developer Catherine Brookes describes them, brookies are “half chocolate chip cookie and half chocolate brownie, in two distinct layers,” so brookie = brownie + cookie....

Delightful Homemade Biscotti Recipe Jennine Bryant/Mashed By Jennine Rye AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 24, 2022 5:06 pm EST Biscotti are always an eye-catching addition to the cookie display at your favorite bake shop or coffee shop. And while they might look difficult to make, these twice-baked treats are not as challenging to prepare at home as one might guess. According to NPR, this delicious cookie comes from the Tuscan region of Italy — specifically in Prato — where they were named biscotti di Prato, and prepared primarily with almonds....

Don Julio 1942 Tequila: Everything You Need To Know Facebook By Taylor Markarian/April 12, 2022 2:55 am EST Don Julio 1942 Tequila has become synonymous with elegance, celebration, and status (via Don Julio). This tequila has a 40% ABV and is similar in alcohol content to most other tequilas; however, as far as taste and quality are concerned, Don Julio 1942 is anything but average (via Liquor.com). It is distilled from 100% Blue Weber Agave in the highlands of Jalisco, a western state of Mexico (via Don Julio)....

How You Can Watch The 2022 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest John Lamparski/Getty Images By Kimberley Laws/June 17, 2022 12:34 pm EST Not everyone possesses stellar athletic prowess. If you were the kid who could never make it past the first foot on the climbing rope, composed flowery forged notes to excuse you from gym class, and simply couldn’t master the art of the baseball glove, you may be relieved to know that your dreams of mastering a “sport” haven’t been completely dashed....

Instagram Is Raining Hearts On Joanna Gaines’ Adorable ‘I Spy’ Moment Rob Kim/Getty Images By Karen Hart/May 7, 2022 10:12 pm EST Joanna Gaines wears many hats, and that’s not a fashion statement. You may know her best as the host of the HGTV reality series “Fixer Upper.” Maybe you’re familiar with the six boutique shops she personally selected and help develop at the Magnolia Silos in Texas. Or perhaps you know her from the Magnolia Network that she launched with her husband Chip and which will soon have a new home at HBO, per Variety....

Quick Pork Fried Rice Recipe Ting Dalton/Mashed By Ting Dalton AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 10, 2022 2:02 pm EST Are you looking for a quick and easy meal that mimics Chinese take-out, but is actually homemade? This quick pork fried rice is the perfect fit for any family or individual who loves fried rice. For starters, it’s pretty simple to make. Recipe developer Ting Dalton came up with the recipe, and she says that “it’s a fantastic way to use up leftover rice....

Rachael Ray’s Hilarious Ingredient ‘Relationship Deal Breaker’ Bryan Bedder/Getty Images By Lucy Maddox/July 29, 2022 4:07 pm EST It may be hard to believe, but it’s been over two decades since Rachael Ray’s face initially appeared on the Food Network. In 2001, the first episode of “30 Minute Meals” premiered, and the food world hasn’t been the same since (via Cheat Sheet). Over the last 20 years, the New York native has become renowned for her down-to-earth persona, her signature catchphrases, and most importantly, her quick and easy meals....

Ruffles’ Newest Flavor Is Perfect For Summer Cookouts Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 2:54 pm EST It’s finally summer, and we all know what that means: it’s grilling season! Yes, that’s right, it’s time to break out the potato salad, the watermelon, the hamburgers and hot dogs — all those recipes that are perfect for the grill. Of course, no barbecue would be complete without chips. And we all know potato chips are the perfect addition to any summer cookout....

The Best City For Foodies, According To Yelp CandyRetriever/Shutterstock By Justina Huddleston/June 28, 2022 10:17 am EST Deciding where to live can be a big decision, especially when the real estate market is hot. With a food inflation crisis on the rise, some people might look for areas with a low cost of living. And in a tight real estate market, others might consider moving to areas where affordable houses are plentiful, even if they’re a bit removed from the hustle and bustle of city life....

The Internet Is Loving Kim Kardashian’s Met Gala After-Meal Gotham/Getty Images By Hannah Beach/May 3, 2022 4:18 pm EST In case you’ve been living under a rock, the Met Gala took place on May 2, 2022, bringing all the celebrities and their outrageous outfits to the red carpet. Kim Kardashian, for one, wore perhaps one of the least out-there dresses -– but it was still a dress many people recognized....

The Oddly Specific Food Demands Victoria Beckham Reportedly Made At A Wedding Anthony Harvey/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/June 28, 2022 10:35 am EST British soccer player David Beckham has what sounds like a very meaningful relationship with food. He told restauranteur Ruthie Rogers during an interview that he “get[s] quite emotional about food and wine, when I’m eating something great I want everyone to try it,” per The Irish Times. There is just one small problem, at least where Beckham is concerned....

The Oven Hack That Makes Peeling Beets Easy Ika Hilal/Shutterstock By Nicole Rivas/Aug. 16, 2022 1:51 pm EST To some, beets simply taste like dirt, while others describe the flavor as more sweet and earthy (via Just Beet It). According to The Irish Echo, beets are commonly paired with goat cheese because of their opposing tangy and sweet flavors; however, other complementary pairings exist, like nuts and citrus fruits (via Secrets of Cooking)....

The Pepper You Should Be Eating, According To Alex Guarnaschelli Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images By Mirtle Pena-Calderon/Updated: June 27, 2022 5:18 pm EST From the ultra-mild bell pepper to the ever-so hot and spicy Carolina Reaper, the world is filled with peppers of all shapes, sizes, and heat levels. Whether you are spice-averse or get a thrill from burning your mouth, there is a pepper out there that is just right for you....