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The Bizarre Rule Coming To The New Southern Charm Restaurant Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Rebecca Cherico/Aug. 23, 2022 8:53 am EST Craig Conover and Austen Kroll are all set to come to the Big Apple. The Southern Charmers are bringing their signature style and partnership to a Manhattan restaurant slated to open this fall. Conover had initially pitched the idea to Kroll, but Kroll wasn’t immediately sold. Per People, he told Conover, “I think the bright lights of the West Village are blinding you,” possibly referencing not only the city itself, but also Conover’s girlfriend, NYC resident Paige DeSorbo....

The Ice Cube Try Hack That Could Help Your Pancakes zefirchik06/Shutterstock By Rachael Grow/Aug. 20, 2022 7:00 am EST You wake up and rub the sleep from your eyes, rummaging through the pantry and decide you want a proper pancake breakfast to carry you through the morning. But that might be too much work for your sleepy brain, so it may not actually come to fruition. But what if you had the pancake batter ready so that it was ready and waiting for you the next morning, complete with all of your favorite pancake toppings?...

The Infamous Connection Between Strawberries And Jimmy Hoffa Keystone/Getty Images By Colin McCandless/July 13, 2022 12:43 am EST When most people hear the name Jimmy Hoffa, they think of his ties to the mafia and the speculation and rumors surrounding his suspicious disappearance in 1975. His body has still never been recovered, but that hasn’t stopped the theories and myths of how he died from proliferating. One notable urban legend about Hoffa is that his body was buried under the old New York Giants football stadium in New Jersey (per The BBC)....

The Newest Sundae From McDonald’s China Has A Divisive Topping pancha.me/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Feb. 24, 2022 12:37 pm EST McDonald’s has wowed fans across the world in part thanks to their diverse dessert menu. According to Tally Press, Japanese diners can pick up Pumpkin Oreo McFlurries around Halloween, Denmark locations sell Toblerone McFlurries, and patrons in Hong Kong can pick up Lilac Sweet Potato Soft Serve ice cream that comes in an Oreo waffle cone....

The Paqui One Chip Challenge Is Back And More Taxing Than Ever Facebook By Elaina Friedman/Aug. 9, 2022 7:16 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Late last year, a man from San Diego earned the respect — and likely the envy — of spicy food connoisseurs everywhere by beating the Guinness World Record for “fastest time to eat three Carolina Reaper chillies” (via Guinness). The blistered fruit has been deemed the hottest chile pepper in the world by the reference guide, drawing in daring souls like moths to a blazing-hot flame....

The Survey That Proves Just How Much Californians Love Fast Food JeniFoto/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/Aug. 28, 2022 6:29 pm EST America is indeed a “fast food nation,” with the average person shelling out $1,200 a year on fast food and the average household spending approximately 10% of their income on all that fried, greasy goodness. More than 1/3 of Americans are eating fast food on any given day, whether grabbing a quick lunch at the drive-thru during their workday or taking advantage of the convenience factor to bring dinner home for the family after a long day on the job (via The Barbecue Lab)....

The Truth About How Beef Stroganoff Got Its Name Slawomir Fajer/Shutterstock By Michael La Corte/May 23, 2022 1:03 pm EST One of the world’s foremost examples of pure, unadulterated comfort food (per Farmers’ Almanac), beef stroganoff – or many of its vegetarian iterations, such as the now ever-present mushroom variation — is the ideal meal to spoon into a cavernous bowl and dig into while getting comfy on the couch. Its deeply satisfying flavor and consistency is one of familiarity and comfort for many, but if you’ve ever wondered where the name hails from, you might be surprised by the recipe’s creation....

The Truth About How Much Cream Dunkin’ Puts In Your Coffee Bloomberg/Getty Images By Katy Canada/April 29, 2022 10:15 am EST Sometimes ignorance is bliss, but that may not be the case when it comes to what goes into your cup of coffee. If you take a splash of cream in your morning joe, there’s probably a specific shade of color you prefer your coveted coffee to be. This requires a proper pour of cream in the exact amount that you desire....

This Controversial Easter Candy Now Comes In Gummy Form Rosamar/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/April 2, 2022 10:37 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There hasn’t been one thing that has divided us as a nation more than Peeps. Okay, that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but at least among Easter candy aficionados, the toss up between whether Peeps are small bites of marshmallow deliciousness descended from the heavens or are chewy, inedible, overly sugary wads destined for the trash can is quite the debate....

Vegan Sloppy Joes Recipe Hayley MacLean/Mashed By Hayley MacLean AND Mashed Staff/Feb. 25, 2022 4:35 pm EST Are you craving a taste of summer? Nutritionist and food photographer Hayley MacLean has a vegan take on Sloppy Joes that you’ll love. Packed with protein and flavor, this recipe is perfect for a quick meal with a side of fries. Now, vegans might tell you an animal product-free diet is healthy and humane; however, we simply like our menus versatile, and this dish delivers....

What Happened To The Yard Milkshake Bar After Shark Tank? Facebook By Julia Mullaney/Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 1:57 pm EST “Shark Tank” has introduced us to some of the most interesting innovations to hit the market, especially in the food space. Entrepreneurs apply to be on the show to pitch their idea to a panel of investors, with the hope of striking a once-in-a-lifetime deal. For The Yard Milkshake Bar, that deal didn’t come too easily....

Why Is It Cake? Judge Karamo Brown Might Look Familiar DFree/Shutterstock By Amy Hamblen/April 8, 2022 5:07 pm EST As its name suggests, you know there are going to be a lot of questions on Netflix’s latest baking show, “Is It Cake?” Those on baking TikTok may know that the show was inspired by the internet craze of the same name, which involves videos of knives slicing through a variety of everyday objects — only to reveal that those “objects” were actually impressively realistic cakes....

Why Subway Might Be Out Of Your Favorite Meat The Next Time You Visit Facebook By Justina Huddleston/May 10, 2022 4:23 pm EST You’ve likely stopped in at Subway for an affordable sandwich now and then. Whether you’re opting for a turkey sub or an Italian BMT, you can usually walk out of Subway without spending much more than $10 so the chain fits the bill when you’re just looking for a quick and meaty lunch....

Why You Should Make Hash Browns In A Panini Press Fascinadora/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/July 14, 2022 1:36 pm EST When you’re at a Waffle House in the dead of night and you order a midnight waffle breakfast, the hash browns will keep you full for the rest of your nightly journey. When you go to your local McDonald’s for breakfast, you get a McMuffin and a golden hash brown patty on the side....

Worst Cooks In America Celebrity Edition: That’s So ’90s: Release Date, Cast, And More - Everything We Know So Far lev radin/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/March 22, 2022 7:13 pm EST ’90s kids had it made. Between rollerblading to the mall, watching movies on VHS, and making mixed tapes for our BFFs, what, really, did we have to complain about? (Notice how we didn’t mention dial-up internet.) OK, maybe it wasn’t all great, but when it came to TV, we had quite the selection....

You Should Think Twice About Buying Eggs At Costco. Here’s Why Johnny Louis/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Updated: May 10, 2022 11:52 am EST Costco is a members-only warehouse retailer that has consumers flocking to join for the incredible savings and deals on bulk and big ticket items. It’s hard not to go down those roomy aisles and not grab their in-house Kirkland brand paper towels, a 64-ounce jar of mayo, or a 10 carat diamond ring to wear while you are wiping up with the paper towels the mayo you dripped all over your countertop....

15 Types Of Sugar And How To Use Them Pixel Shot/Shutterstock By Sasha Hanna/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:33 pm EST If you love “The Great British Bake Off,” chances are you’ve been tempted to try your hand at one of the technical challenges. Perhaps you’ve recreated a favorite signature recipe, only to find it calls for several ingredients you’ve never heard of, let alone have in your pantry. Paul Hollywood’s Iced Buns, for instance, is a recipe that requires three distinct kinds of sugar: caster sugar, jam sugar, and icing sugar....

50 Fast Food Items You Need To Eat Before You Die Shutterstock By Kori Ellis/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 2:38 pm EST The average American spends $1,200 per year on fast food. For some Americans, if they’re being honest, they spend that in a month. While there is a lot of junk on fast food menus across the United States, there are also items that you owe it to yourself to eat....

75 Mexican Recipes To Make Every Day A Fiesta Joshua Resnick/Shutterstock By Nancy Mock/May 25, 2022 4:35 pm EST According to a recent survey by YouGov, one of the most popular cuisines in the U.S. is Mexican food. For Americans, the category likely runs the gamut of authentic dishes found throughout the country of Mexico to more Americanized recipes, like Tex-Mex. Either way, Mexican food is part of our weeknight dinners, our parties and celebrations, and our snacks....

Appetizers You Should Absolutely Never Order Shutterstock By Valeri Spiwak Horn/Updated: April 10, 2022 8:12 pm EST Every restaurant has their own unique way of cooking up classic dishes, including fan-favorite appetizers, but not every meal is created equal. Whether it’s the flavor, ingredient list, or nutrition facts, in the food world there are many wins when it comes to great starter dishes, and unfortunately, there are even more losses....