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Everything You Need To Know About Panera’s New Unlimited Sip Club Deutschlandreform/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/April 19, 2022 4:45 pm EST Panera is offering fans another way to stay hydrated this summer. The popular cafe chain has just announced it will be kicking off its new Unlimited Sip Club program, just in time for the warm weather. While Panera is no stranger to unlimited drinks subscription programs, this new beverage subscription will include more items than ever before, all for just $10....

Homemade Choco Taco Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 3:36 pm EST When you think of Taco Tuesday, you probably think of beef, chicken, or pork wrapped in flour or corn tortillas. But here at Mashed, we’re equal opportunists when it comes to taco time, and that means we love every kind of taco, whether it’s the savory version, or something a little more sweet....

Popular K-Cups, Ranked Worst To Best Joice Brinkerhoff/Shutterstock By Korey Denton/Updated: May 9, 2022 9:46 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you are a person who loves coffee, then you probably have your own personal favorite way to make coffee at home. And, sure, it might be nice to get some Starbucks on your way to work every day, but at some point, you realize that’s not financially feasible....

TGI Fridays Just Launched Three New Combos For Chicken Lovers sockagphoto/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/April 2, 2022 11:36 am EST Restaurants across the country have found new ways to dish out chicken. According to Taste of Home, standby chains including KFC, Bojangles, and Shake Shack all offer some fried chicken dishes that seriously impress customers. While these items have easily found their audience, that hasn’t stopped some entrepreneurial chains from delving even deeper into the world of chicken....

The Best Deep Fryers Of 2022 Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock By Anita Surewicz/Aug. 24, 2022 3:40 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether it’s french fries, chicken, fish, or doughnuts, there are very few foods that hit the spot like deep-fried dishes. Luckily, you no longer need to go to a restaurant to indulge in high-quality fried treats — provided that you have the right tools. Home deep fryers are a game changer that blows saucepans and deep skillets out of the water when it comes to preparing home-cooked crunchy dishes....

The Cheesy Taco Bell Item That Just Made A Comeback Taco Bell By Justina Huddleston/Aug. 29, 2022 11:26 am EST There are some fast food chains we rarely think about or read about in the news and on social media. Then there are the chains that we couldn’t escape if we wanted to. Yes, we’re talking about Taco Bell. It seems like just about every month the chain is cooking up something new....

The Food Chopper That Will Make Quick Work Of Cutting Vegetables Inside Creative House/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/May 19, 2022 10:51 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Slicing and dicing can be difficult. Not everyone has the skill or the knack for using a kitchen knife. If this speaks to you, no judgment — we are right there with you so the good news is that you are not alone....

The Tragic Reason A Celebrity Chef Developed Cannabis Mac And Cheese J. Countess/Getty Images By Jennifer Mathews/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 2:44 pm EST The once-revered celebrity chef, Todd English, sabotaged his career in 2014 with a series of unfortunate career missteps. Sordid photos of a boozed-up English were published by Page Six that year, and he was later arrested for drunk driving. In addition, English faced accusations of sexual harassment and reports of general poor conduct from coworkers, ultimately sullying his persona....

The Truth About Carolyn Portuondo From Spring Baking Championship Facebook By Hannah Beach/March 22, 2022 6:06 pm EST Now that spring has sprung, Food Network is airing “Spring Baking Championship” Season 8. This year, the show is hosted by Molly Yeh, and judged by Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman, and Kardea Brown, all familiar faces (via Distractify). But what about the contestants? As usual, the season starts off with twelve talented bakers from around the United States, from New York City, NY, all the way to Honolulu, Hawaii....

The Unexpected Ingredient Jock Zonfrillo Uses In Eggs Brendon Thorne/Getty Images By Karen Hart/June 27, 2022 11:19 am EST Jock Zonfrillo may not be a household name in the United States, but the Scottish chef who made his mark as a judge on “MasterChef Australia” has soared in popularity thanks to social media (via Stuff). Zonfrillo clearly likes to make eggs — there are plenty of videos showcasing the chef making Baked Italian eggs, a classic French omelette, and mini fried eggs....

The Untold Truth Of Subway Joe Raedle/Getty Images By DB Kelly AND Brian Boone/Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 11:22 am EST When Subway first opened, customers were seriously impressed with the freshness of its ingredients, the deliciousness of its subs, and the idea that a “sandwich artist” was going to make it right in front of you, and add whatever you asked them to. Soggy bread? Surprise tomatoes, even though you specifically requested no tomatoes?...

The Untold Truth Of Yum Brands Shutterstock By Holly Riddle/Updated: April 20, 2022 2:55 pm EST Yum Brands (sometimes also spelled with the logo’s enthusiastic exclamation point as “Yum! Brands”) isn’t a name the average consumer might use on a regular basis. No one says, “Oh, I want to go to the Yum Brands restaurant down the street for dinner tonight,” for instance. But despite the brand’s lack of visibility in our day-to-day vernacular, drive through just about every American town and you’ll see evidence of Yum Brands’ existence....

The Wendy’s Item Reddit Is Comparing To Pepto-Bismol TY Lim/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Aug. 20, 2022 12:44 am EST Wendy’s most popular menu items include the Baconator cheeseburger, french fries, and — of course — the Frosty. Let’s be real, did you even go to Wendy’s if you didn’t order a Frosty alongside your burger and fries? Wendy’s famous Frosty has been around since Wendy’s opened in 1969, although in the early days it was only available in the chocolate flavor....

This Is The Best Way To Open A Jar, According To Science AlenKadr/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Updated: May 2, 2022 8:09 am EST No matter how skilled you are, no matter how smart you may think you are, no matter what you do in life, we all share one common problem. Why the heck is it so hard to open a jar? Finding yourself bested by a jar of pickles or jam can create self-esteem issues, rage, and even a bit of shame....

What Happened To Fat Ass Fudge After Shark Tank? Facebook By Julia Mullaney/Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 8:59 am EST We’ve seen some of the best foods come out of “Shark Tank.” The reality TV competition series sees everyone from the budding entrepreneur looking for their big break to the well-established businessperson looking to take their brand to new heights. However, it’s not easy to impress the show’s investors and win a deal....

What Really Happened To J. Lo’s California Restaurant, Madre’s? lev radin/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Updated: April 6, 2022 10:37 am EST Owning a restaurant seems to be a rite of passage for Hollywood’s elite. Rapper Ludacris owns a southern-inspired eatery called Chicken + Beer in the Atlanta airport. Hugh Jackman co-created the Laughing Man Coffee shops in New York City. Donnie and Mark Wahlberg are, of course, the owners of the burger joint Wahlburger....

What You Should Do If You Peeled Your Potatoes Too Early larisa Stefanjuk/Shutterstock By Abby Tariq/June 24, 2022 7:02 pm EST In the vegetable kingdom, we dare say that the potato reigns supreme. After all, the highly versatile and delicious starchy tuber can be consumed in any consistency or shape you like. You can use it in main courses, side dishes, soups, salads, and a variety of tasty ways you never thought of before....

Why Ray Kroc Didn’t Think McDonald’s Should Sell Hot Dogs KULLAPONG PARCHERAT/Shutterstock By Jared Kaufman/March 21, 2022 11:22 am EST Hot dogs are one of the great paradoxes in U.S. fast food. Americans love them — we buy 9 billion dogs a year and eat 11 billion more at events like sports games and carnivals, per Forbes. But in chain restaurants, they’re infamously difficult to pull off. Burger King’s attempt to roll out what they called “the Whopper of hot dogs,” in 2016, was a major flop....

Why You Might Not Want To Be On Hell’s Kitchen DFree/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/March 19, 2022 4:41 pm EST What could you expect if you were to sign up for a reality cooking competition show? Cameras rolling nonstop, the world’s best chefs scrutinizing your work, and competitive cook-offs against fellow talented contestants are just some of the stressors you might encounter. And after all that, you’d think that the grand prizes awaiting the winner would be outstanding — or at least worth your efforts....

You Can Majorly Elevate Your Roasted Potatoes With This Easy Step Anna_Pustynnikova/Shutterstock By Maria Aguirre/April 27, 2022 2:05 pm EST What makes roasted potatoes so perfect? Their versatility. Serve them with a creamy ranch sauce, and you have an appetizer. Enjoy them with your signature burger, and you will have yourself special lunch. Pair them with steak or salmon at a dinner party, and you’ve created a rich and satisfying meal for any palate....