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The Truth About Salmon-Safe Alcohol Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images By Kate Hagan Gallup/April 24, 2022 11:49 am EST You may already be familiar with the idea of Dolphin-Safe tuna and seafood, but have you heard of Salmon-Safe? An initiative geared towards sustainably-minded alcohol makers in the Pacific Northwest, Salmon-Safe is an organization and eco-label that seeks to source the products used in brewing such as malt and barley in manners that keep rivers clean, thereby allowing the local salmon population to “thrive” (via the official website)....

The Worst Brand Of Soy Sauce According To 29% Of People Anna Shepulova/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/March 3, 2022 5:23 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Unless you grew up eating home-cooked Asian meals, it’s possible that your first experience of soy sauce was in those little plastic packets that come with every Japanese or Chinese takeout order. You may have given little thought to the brand, perhaps believing that all soy sauce is just soy sauce....

These May Be The World’s Most Unusual Booze Brands pathdoc/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 9:25 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Alcoholic beverages of any sort tend to be an acquired taste, for the most part. One reason they’re known as adult beverages may be that not only must you be legally an adult in order to consume them, but beer, wine, and liquors have a flavor that’s entirely lacking in kid appeal (and a good thing, too)....

This Is Why Chipotle Resisted Drive-Thru Service For So Long Bloomberg/Getty Images By Chase Shustack/Feb. 28, 2022 10:23 am EST In a time when restaurants with closed dining rooms are commonplace and convenience is becoming an even larger priority (via CNN), one might expect the drive-thru to be an integral part of nearly every fast restaurant chain. But some large chains are still stragglers to the idea of drive-thru service — one of them being Chipotle....

Wendy’s Is The Latest Chain To Bring Back Its Fish Sandwich Instagram By Erich Barganier/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 10:09 am EST Restaurant chains have fought for years over who has the best fast food chicken sandwich, but the real debate lies in who dishes out the best fried fish sandwich. According to Thrillist, Culver’s cod sandwich, Arby’s Crispy Fish Sandwich, and Long John Silver’s pollock sandwich can’t touch Popeyes’ Cajun Flounder Sandwich, which supposedly ranks as the number one seafood sandwich among popular chains....

What’s The Difference Between Jalapeños And Serranos? Shutterstock By Nancy Mock/Updated: June 29, 2022 12:57 pm EST All hot peppers are not the same, although sometimes they may look the same. This is the reason that people get confused between jalapeño and serrano peppers. The differences between these two hot peppers are important to understand. Wide Open Eats describes jalapeños as two to three-inch-long chili peppers, and one of the most common varieties sold at grocery stores....

Why A Simple Sandwich Recipe Is Going Viral On TikTok Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Justina Huddleston/April 26, 2022 12:55 pm EST Do you remember Dalgona coffee? What about baked feta pasta? If so, then you’ve probably been on TikTok, where these food trends basically took over everyone’s FYP for weeks when they first became popular. Now, there’s a new tasty trend going around the social media video app, and this time, the food in question is a simple sandwich with a craveable, crunchy veggie filling....

Why Chef Eric Ripert Wants Us All To Eat More Vegetables - Exclusive Roy Rochlin/Getty Images By Alexandra Cass/April 21, 2022 1:50 pm EST If there’s one thing chef Eric Ripert is known for, it’s unquestionably seafood. The owner and creative force behind renowned New York City restaurant Le Bernardin has maintained three Michelin stars for nearly 20 years thanks to his highly innovative, modernist, seafood-centric take on elevated French cuisine....

Why Dunkin’ Employees Can’t Have Acrylic Nails bbearlyam/Shutterstock By Gillian King/May 13, 2022 1:28 am EST Almost anyone who’s worked in the food industry can tell you fake nails are a big no-no. Acrylics, gels, and press-ons are banned behind the counter in many fast food and fast-casual restaurants, including Chick-fil-A, sit-down chains like Olive Garden, and even some Costco departments have weird nail rules (via How I Got The Job)....

Why Gordon Ramsay’s Restaurant Empire Is Suffering Big Losses Eugene Powers/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Aug. 10, 2022 7:44 am EST Gordon Ramsay is just as much a television personality and a social media star as he is a chef. From several successful reality shows to hilarious roasts on Twitter, Ramsay is not averse to being in the spotlight. Lately, however, the quick-witted chef has been making a splash on the internet more so than usual....

Why It’s Important To Fully Melt Your Chocolate New Africa/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Updated: March 18, 2022 5:34 pm EST Chocolate, when used correctly, can deliciously transform just about any baked good. From boring oatmeal muffins to lazy-day microwave mug cakes, add a bit of chocolate and you’re likely to be pleasantly surprised. However, as with all things used in a process as precise as baking, chocolate can be a tricky ingredient with which to work....

Why Pizza Vending Machines Might Be In Aldi’s Future Facebook By Erich Barganier/Feb. 22, 2022 4:10 pm EST Back in May 2021, a pizza vending machine popped up in Rome that caused some locals to react in horror, per CNN. Some said that the robot-assembled pizza could work as a snack in a hurry, but couldn’t be considered true pizza. Others said that the machine eschewed the true joy of the food, which lies in watching a chef stretch and form the dough....

Why You Should Avoid ‘Quick Temperature Changes’ When Baking With Chocolate New Africa/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/March 20, 2022 11:07 pm EST At this point, everyone knows the golden rule of baking: use your eggs and butter at the right temperature. Room temperature butter is the key to light, airy, and thick cookies — too soft, and they’ll turn into a puddle, according to Epicurious. Cold eggs can split a batter and cakes made from curdled batters are far from the soft and fluffy texture that you want them to be....

Why You Shouldn’t Brine Your Corn, According To Science zi3000/Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/July 12, 2022 9:36 am EST For many people, the pinnacle of summer food is fresh, sweet corn. While many love to have that ear smothered in melted butter, seasoned with a touch of salt, or even topped with some cotija cheese, the perfect pop of a juicy kernel cannot be resisted. Putting aside the perfect way to eat that seasonal starch, it’s time to shuck an old myth about the best way to extract the most flavor from that ear....

Workers Reveal What It’s Really Like To Work At Dairy Queen rivermartin/Shutterstock By Brandon Schultz/July 19, 2022 7:20 pm EST Dairy Queen claims to be the world’s favorite quick-service restaurant, dishing up frozen desserts since 1940. There’s a good chance you’ve tried at least one of its signature treats, from the Buster Bar and Dilly Bar to the ice cream cake and Blizzard, to say nothing of the DQ Treatzza Pizza....

A Vegan Donut Shop Put Martha Stewart’s Face On It And Instagram Is Loving It Sterling Munksgard/Shutterstock By Elaina Friedman/Updated: April 8, 2022 8:41 am EST There are few things more exciting for a small business than getting a visit from a celebrity. Maybe we’re riffing here, but imagine being on a cross-country road trip and stopping for lunch at a small diner whose claim to fame is that they served Jerry Seinfeld a plate of pancakes in the 1980s — maybe they even have a framed photo of him on the wall....

Classic Mimosa Recipe Jaime Shelbert/Mashed By Jaime Bachtell-Shelbert AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 11, 2022 11:42 am EST Are you team mimosa or team Bloody Mary? While both brunch cocktails are delightful, there is nothing quite as festive and celebratory as a mimosa. Not to mention, mimosas are incredibly easy to make, requiring only two ingredients. Registered dietitian and recipe developer Jaime Shelbert brings us this recipe for a classic mimosa. “Mimosas are the quintessential brunch drink but they also make for a festive party drink for baby and wedding showers,” Shelbert says of the classic cocktail....

Classic Paloma Cocktail Recipe Jaime Shelbert/Mashed By Jaime Bachtell-Shelbert AND Mashed Staff/July 28, 2022 9:41 am EST When you think about tequila-based cocktails, a margarita is probably the first drink to come to mind. But according to Texas Monthly, that tangy Taco Tuesday staple isn’t actually the most popular drink in Mexico. That honor goes to the paloma. If you’ve never encountered this refreshing, citrusy creation, you’re missing out on what recipe developer Jaime Shelbert calls “the perfect summer tequila cocktail....

Crumbl Cookies Just Brought Back An Award-Winning Flavor Facebook By Elise DeVoe/Aug. 22, 2022 8:30 pm EST Crumbl Cookies have exploded in popularity over the past couple of years. The Takeout partially attributes this viral cookie company’s success to its distinct pink packaging and drool-worthy videos on TikTok. The company was founded in 2017, but 2020 was the year it really took off, boasting $53.4 million in domestic sales. The company was built on the self-proclaimed “world’s best chocolate chip cookie,” which remains on the menu every week, while the rest of the flavors rotate (via Crumbl’s official website)....

Don’t Make These Common Wedding Cake Mistakes Ilya.K/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/April 25, 2022 7:48 am EST There’s a lot that goes into planning a wedding, from the venue and the menu to the music and the apparel. But, one of the biggest decisions that must be made is the wedding cake. It’s one of the big highlights of the event, a time when the bride and groom cut their first slice together (and traditionally, might smash it in each others’ faces)....