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Why Bella Hadid’s Trending Pasta Dish Might Beat Her Sister’s Andrea Raffin/Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/July 13, 2022 6:12 pm EST For many home cooks, pasta is a go-to meal. It’s no surprise, then, that TikTok has had more than one buzz-worthy pasta trend, like the baked feta pasta recipe and the viral pasta chips that you can make in the air fryer. The content keeps coming, as the latest TikTok creator to share a popular pasta recipe is none other than Bella Hadid....

Why Instagram Is In An Uproar Over The Organization Of Ruth Reichl’s Bookshelves Debby Wong/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Updated: April 11, 2022 9:39 am EST There may be two types of people in the world: those who choose to color code everything from clothes to books to groceries, and those who’d rather use more practical approaches to organization. Ruth Reichl, it seems, much preferred the latter category when it came to organizing her library until a houseguest decided to shake things up....

Why It’s Important To Take Risks With Food, According To Andrew Zimmern Noam Galai/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Feb. 21, 2022 3:16 am EST Andrew Zimmern, the James Beard award-winning television personality finally had his “Hot Ones” moment. As fans of the chef may recall, back in May 2021, Zimmern posted a Youtube video where he said, “We’re paying homage to our favorite hot sauce show ‘Hot Ones,’ while I wait for my invite to be on the show....

Why The US Army Just Surprised One Italian Woman With A Birthday Cake Ruth Black/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/April 29, 2022 3:38 pm EST Imagine that you’re in the middle of your normal routine at home when you suddenly hear a knock at the door. Upon opening the door, you find that your unexpected guest isn’t the mailman or some delivery driver with a mistaken address, but instead two fully-uniformed army men....

Bake Or Break: Cast, Episodes, Release Date, And More Bloomberg/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/March 16, 2022 9:02 am EST Shows that focus on helping restaurant owners get back on their feet have become increasingly popular over the years. One successful example is “Restaurant Impossible,” which aired from 2011 through 2016 and followed celebrity chef Robert Irvine and his team work with struggling eateries to help them bounce back. Per Food Sided, the team must stick to a budget of $10,000 and work on things like switching up the menu at the eatery and modifying its décor to appeal to customers....

Cronut® Creator Pastry Chef Dominique Ansel On Working With City Harvest - Exclusive Interview Brent Herrig By Xandra Harbet/May 20, 2022 2:17 pm EST If Chef Dominique Ansel sounds familiar, you’ve probably heard of the 2013 Cronut® phase. Though the delicious hybrid croissant and donut treats became an overnight sensation, they haven’t died down since. Ansel currently has shops in Flatiron, Hong Kong, and a new shop launching soon in Las Vegas — in addition to his flagship bakery Dominique Ansel Bakery in SoHo, New York....

Geoffrey Zakarian’s Chilean Sea Bass With Thyme Has Instagram Drooling Chance Yeh/Getty Images By Sophia Lo/Updated: March 31, 2022 11:06 am EST Chef Geoffrey Zakarian often shows off what food he’s eating on Instagram. We’ve gotten a glimpse at one of his favorite desserts (pavlova and profiteroles), and Instagram has begged for Zakarian to share his chili recipe. Now, Zakarian is giving us more insight into how he makes his Chilean sea bass....

How Much Hell’s Kitchen Contestants Really Sleep Kit Leong/Shutterstock By Kimberley Laws/July 30, 2022 8:00 am EST Few can think of a fate worse than being a contestant on “Hell’s Kitchen.” Sure, you’ll learn under the tutelage of the highly skilled Gordon Ramsay. Yes, you’ll be provided with a bevy of opportunities to test your skill and prove your mettle. And, you will even be in the running to win a glorious new position at one of the culinary genius’s famed restaurants....

How Restaurants Really Protect Their Secret Recipes Shutterstock By Jenny Kellerhals/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 12:30 pm EST We’ve all had that one dish from our favorite restaurant that is just so good, we feel like we could eat it every day. You may have even tried making it at home once or twice, but somehow it’s just not the same. What gives? As you can imagine, those kinds of dishes are what restaurants stake their reputations on....

How Sauerkraut Was Actually Brought To America Eskymaks/Shutterstock By Michael La Corte/July 31, 2022 3:28 pm EST With its trademark fermented flavor and host of health benefits, sauerkraut is a staple in many cultures. It is wildly versatile and has many similarities to items like kimchi, but with a decidedly European spin. How and when was sauerkraut invented, though? What was the aim of turning cabbage into sauerkraut? And how did its invention influence American gastronomy?...

Inflation Might Finally Be Over For These Specific Foods Quality Stock Arts/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/July 29, 2022 11:08 am EST It was a report that may have flown under the radar when it first came out earlier this month, likely because we’d been seeing news that food inflation is the worst it’s been in 40 years. Another study, this time by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, indicated it was seeing a drop in its Food Price Index for the third consecutive month....

Is Smashburger Really Opening Its Own Bar? S and S Imaging/Shutterstock By Julia Mullaney/March 29, 2022 1:57 pm EST It seems that everywhere we turn, there is a new chain popping up, whether it’s a local Chipotle, Chick-fil-A, or a brand new concept. The world of fast casual food has grown tremendously in recent years. According to Technavio, between 2019 and 2024, the fast casual global market is expected to grow by a whopping $150 billion — and 44% of the global market is right in North America....

Is The Golden Age Of Food Delivery Apps Over? Zu Kamilov/Shutterstock By James Lewis/June 29, 2022 1:04 pm EST Convenience is everything in the modern world. If something can’t be done quickly, it is very often cast aside as a cumbersome obstruction. Who wants to make a phone call or pay cash, when you can click a button? Speed and convenience drive the rise in modern technology like self-checkouts, and food delivery apps....

Phoodle has launched, and Martha Stewart is here for it Instagram People who use the internet can’t seem to get enough of Wordle and its many unaffiliated offspring, including Dordle, Octordle, Quordle, and “Lewdle” (yes, that one is all about the dirty words, according to TechRadar). So, naturally, the reception for the new-as-of-yesterday food-related five-letter word-guessing game, Phoodle, has been nothing short of fanatical. There is already a daily column devoted to hacking this daily puzzle, via Fortnite Insider, the author of which seems captivated by the game even in spite of some of its minor bugs (for example, the game doesn’t keep a record of how you’ve been doing or how often you’ve been playing, which is a feature that some people who play Wordle appreciate)....

Natural Light Wants To Give You Free Beer On Memorial Day, But There’s A Catch SvetikovaV/Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 6:18 pm EST A little rain never hurt anyone, especially when providing some relief from the heat on a sweltering summer day. However, with temps throughout the U.S. just now getting to the point where dining al fresco can start becoming a regular thing, showers and thunderstorms may be the last thing you want to see in the forecast — even more so when they’re predicted on a major grilling holiday like Memorial Day....

Nico Norena’s Cheat Meal Is A Fast Food Classic - Exclusive @travelingtica By Hanna Claeson/Aug. 1, 2022 1:04 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Contrary to what The Gram wants you to believe, Nico Norena’s diet does not consist solely of Basque cheesecake, Nutella, and dipped Key lime pie ice cream. The foodie — who’s coming out with a new and extremely indulgent cookbook – admitted to Mashed that he only tries “a bite or two” of everything he makes and eats....

Redditors Are Creeped Out And Overjoyed By This Starbucks Easter Bunny Reddit By Felix Behr/April 17, 2022 4:29 pm EST Some people may have fond, furry memories of getting visits from the Easter Bunny. Others may have unwittingly joined a collection of children who shrieked, cried, or ran with terror at the sight of Peter Cottontail. Is it possible that belonging to one of those groups helped shape the responses to a bunny sighting at a coffee giant?...

Soothing Ginger Root Tea Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/July 25, 2022 1:47 pm EST Did you know that there are many health benefits of ginger root? Yes, it’s true. While most people are familiar with the trendy turmeric root, turmeric isn’t the only healthy root out there. Ginger can be incredibly wholesome, but be careful not to eat too much. Health coach and recipe developer, Miriam Hahn, brings us this recipe for ginger root tea....

Costco’s drug company payments scandal Shutterstock When it comes to generic drugs, some chain pharmacies will demand payments from drug companies for stocking their brand of medication. They’re called “pharmacy rebates,” and it means people pay more for their medicine. Thanks to these rebates, Canadians pay some of the highest drug prices in the world for generics. But in 2013, the province of Ontario made the practice illegal, hoping it would allow drug companies to charge less for generic medication and savings would get passed on to the consumer....

The Bizarre McDonald’s Cheeseburger Price Hike That Just Struck The UK URAIWONS/Shutterstock By Christopher Kane/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 10:27 pm EST One of the most enduring international brands, McDonald’s can be found in 118 countries and territories around the world (per McDonald’s). The restaurant has maintained a reputation for consistency, while tailoring its menus to meet the regional preferences of its customers. For instance, the chain serves rice as a side in the Philippines (via Taylor Wells)....