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How White Castle’s Sliders Inspired Puma’s New Sneakers White Castle/Facebook By Hannah Beach/March 16, 2022 3:18 pm EST In 1921, the world welcomed White Castle and its “five-cent, small, square hamburgers so easy to eat they were dubbed sliders,” per the chain’s website. In addition to being the world’s first fast food hamburger chain, says Business Insider, White Castle also pioneered the concept of carry-out, selling its famous sliders by the sackful....

Krispy Kreme Just Brought Back A Fan-Favorite Breakfast Donut, But There’s A Catch TongRoRo/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/March 21, 2022 12:09 pm EST Sometimes when a food brand offers a new limited-time product, extensive consumer response makes its permanent return possible. That’s what happened with Krispy Kreme’s cinnamon roll, which the iconic donut company unveiled in September. On March 20, Krispy Kreme’s Instagram account announced that the cinnamon rolls are available again....

Mark Dacascos Talks Iron Chef: Quest For An Iron Legend, Martial Arts, And More - Exclusive Interview Netflix By Alexandra Cass/June 15, 2022 10:53 am EST The return of “Iron Chef” wouldn’t feel complete without the beloved chairman we know and love. Thankfully, fans tuning in to the reboot, “Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend,” will be welcomed once again by Mark Dacascos and the words of his uncle. The actor and martial artist is back, ready to kick off every challenge with his iconic line: “Allez cuisine....

Martha Stewart Adds 3 New Tropical Flavors To CBD Line Instagram By Katherine Mclaughlin/Feb. 28, 2022 10:02 am EST September 2020 marked the launch of Martha Stewart’s line of CBD products (via Delish). The original line included three products: gummies, soft gels, and oils. Of the three CBD edible products, only the gummies and oils were flavored. The first three oil options to hit the market included Meyer lemon, blood orange, and an unflavored variety....

Martha Stewart Dropped The Perfect Uncooked Pasta Sauce Recipe Jason Mendez/Getty Images By Adrianna MacPherson/May 7, 2022 6:59 am EST Pasta is one of those foods where you don’t need a whole lot of ingredients to create a delicious dish. While there certainly are complex pasta dishes, such as multi-layered lasagna loaded up with various sauces, there are also simple yet satisfying dishes like a basic spaghetti pomodoro, loaded with tangy tomatoes, or your preferred noodle in a vibrant pesto sauce....

Reddit Is Furious About This Restaurant Customer’s Tip ‘Game’ Drazen Zigic/Shutterstock By Nick Desimone/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:48 pm EST The landscape of restaurant dining has changed in many ways since COVID-19, The Food Institute attests. Unfortunately, the pandemic and these changes have brought out the worst in some customers, Today reports. This disconnect between customer expectations and service is often reflected by terrible tipping. A report done by One Fair Wage found that 83% of workers say their tips have gone down — and 66% say the decrease has been by at least half....

Slow Cooker Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe Angela Latimer/Mashed By Angela Latimer AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 28, 2022 4:38 pm EST We don’t know about you, but we love any recipe that involves a slow cooker. The device is so versatile and you can use it to prepare plenty of delicious soups and main dishes. It’s also an excellent tool to whip up some of your favorite sweets, and slow cooker peanut butter fudge is next-level goodness....

Starbucks Secret Menu Iced Coffee Drinks You Need To Try Next Everyonephoto Studio/Shutterstock By Sophia Hart/June 24, 2022 11:15 am EST There’s nothing like a cool iced coffee to get your day started. It’s wonderful to have when the weather starts to warm up and a great way to get your fill of caffeine in a sweet, refreshing way. You can brew your own iced coffee at home, though there’s a good chance that it might be too weak, watered down, or something else that just makes a cup of homemade iced coffee just not as good as what you might find elsewhere....

The Absolute Best Chinese Food In The US Facebook By Andrew Sheldon/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 1:07 pm EST Pop quiz: are there more Chinese food or McDonald’s restaurants in the United States? If you guessed the latter, you’d be wrong — way wrong. There are over 45,000 Chinese food restaurants in the U.S. today, according to the Chinese American Restaurant Association (via BBC). McDonald’s has just a fraction of that with roughly 13,200 stores (via ScrapeHero)....

The Costco Food Items That Just Fell Victim To Inflation Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/May 28, 2022 5:57 am EST Depending on how you see it, Costco has good news and bad news. First: the “good”: Costco gave its investors a reason to celebrate when it held its earnings call. At a time when retailers are facing inflation and supply chain pressures, the chain managed to beat analysts’ expectations thanks to the high demand for food, home goods, and gas, per Nasdaq....

The History Behind Silos Baking Company’s Unique Building lev radin/Shutterstock By Alia Hoyt/June 13, 2022 11:07 am EST Waco, Texas, doesn’t have the typical vacationer draws like beaches or mountains. It does, however, attract a remarkable number of visitors due to Chip and Joanna Gaines’ investments in their hometown, which include their successful home decor store, Magnolia Market; their coffee shop, Magnolia Press; and a restaurant, so aptly named Magnolia Table....

The Mysterious Origin Of Cobb Salad artem evdokimov/Shutterstock By Jared Kaufman/July 8, 2022 9:46 am EST By calling for a wide variety of ingredients from hard-boiled eggs to blue cheese to bacon to avocado, the Cobb salad can be one of the heartiest options on the lunch menu. Simply put, Cobb salad is one of those large yet simple salads that everyone needs to know how to make. Its iconic nature also means chefs often put their own spins on it....

The Real Significance Of Taco Bell’s Minimalistic Logo KULLAPONG PARCHERAT/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/July 9, 2022 11:30 am EST Familiar is the scene: the car radio humming on an evening ride home and the lights of fast-food restaurants and gas station signs shining ahead. Standing against the starry backdrop, rising above the trees, you can make out the golden “M” shape of McDonald’s trademark arches, the red outline of Arby’s distinctive cowboy hat logo, and the soft purple, black, and white of Taco Bell’s minimalist bell-inspired logo....

The Reason You Should Consider Making Tofu In An Air Fryer DronG/Shutterstock By Maria Aguirre/April 27, 2022 3:10 pm EST There are two types of people in this world: those who love tofu, and those who still haven’t given it a try but are oddly curious to do so. The first group probably already has an opinion about the best vegan restaurants to try tofu — and has discovered the wonders of preparing it at home....

The Truth About Zach Erdem From Serving The Hamptons Season 1 Facebook By Felix Behr/Updated: April 6, 2022 10:26 am EST Sometimes the stories of people who achieve the proverbial American Dream can inspire. Zach Erdem, the owner of the restaurant 75 Main featured on the new discovery+ show “Serving the Hamptons,” is such an example. Born in Turkey, he spent his teens and the beginning of his twenties as a shepherd....

The Untold Truth Of Keke’s Breakfast Cafe Facebook By Naveena Vijayan/May 26, 2022 10:46 am EST If you are from Florida, then you must have heard of it, if you are not, then you must hear of it. Not just because the restaurant has an intriguing piña colada stuffed french toast on its menu, but because Keke’s Breakfast Cafe has been reported to serve one of the best breakfasts in Florida....

TikTok Was Shocked At This Food Allergy Roommate Horror Story Evan Lorne/Shutterstock By James Lewis/April 4, 2022 5:08 pm EST Living with people is never entirely easy, even if it’s with friends or people we love. Other people are loud, messy, and have a persistent knack of grossly ignoring personal space. As for cooking, well — do they ever do it? They certainly never clean up their mess if they do....

Wawa Secret Menu Items You Probably Didn’t Know About Michael D Morrow/Shutterstock By Sophia Hart AND Laura Willcox/Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 1:18 pm EST Pennsylvania is known for many different food-related features: It’s home to a deliciously classic cannoli dessert. It’s one of the few states in which teaberry ice cream is available. However, perhaps one of the biggest ventures to originate out of Pennsylvania is Wawa. Wawa is a chain of gas stations and convenience stores that also offers grab-and-go food items that you can purchase when you stop to fill up your gas....

What Happened To Milk And Brookies After Shark Tank? Facebook By Kimberley Laws/Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 1:49 pm EST Presenting your beloved product to the seasoned entrepreneurs of “Shark Tank” must be both a terrifying and exhilarating experience, rather like swimming amongst real-life Great Whites. After all, there are so many possible outcomes. They could love you and your business and offer you a life-changing deal. They may laugh you and your valuation right off the stage....

What Is Cornstarch And How Do You Use It? Shutterstock By Lauren David/Updated: June 15, 2022 5:00 pm EST Oftentimes when you are cooking, there will be moments when you will want to thicken a liquid, such as a sauce or stew. But what helps to make a liquid thicker? Reaching for a thickening agent will do the trick, offering a more sought after texture. Cornstarch can be used for a variety of recipes from marinades to soups to sauces and for desserts, such as glazes, custards, or pie fillings....