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The City With The Most Waffle House Locations melissamn/Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/Aug. 10, 2022 8:29 am EST Waffle House is a staple of fast-casual restaurant culture in America. As a popular destination for travelers, locals, and everyone in-between, the chain has been serving hearty comfort meals to throngs of customers since it opened its doors in 1955. While best known for its simple breakfast dishes such as waffles (of course), hash browns, and omelets, plus its no-frills lunch and dinner specials including burgers, patty melts, steaks, and chops, the iconic brand also pays quirky, genuine homage to the jukebox era and even has its own record label with unique diner-themed tunes....

The Most Popular Potato Chip Flavor In The US Isn’t What You Think Shutterstock By Clara Olshansky/Updated: June 17, 2022 11:11 am EST Many of us have strong feelings about which potato chip flavor is the greatest of all time. Some people swear by sea salt and vinegar. Others insist that barbecue is the only way to go. Some like their chips cheesy, garlicky, or oniony. There’s even a major market for pizza-flavored chips....

The Real Reason Your Steak Won’t Sear Properly Mironov Vladimir/Shutterstock By Michael La Corte/June 14, 2022 12:13 pm EST For carnivores, there may be no meal that has more prestige and appeal than a well-cooked steak, no matter the cut of meat. The antithesis of a meal that has people flocking to the dining room table with fervor, though, is none other than a gray, flaccid steak. Read ahead to learn how to avoid that and cook only the best steaks imaginable going forward....

The Shocking Thing A Flight Attendant Allegedly Found In An Airplane Meal Jaromir Chalabala/Shutterstock By Vedran Maslovara/Aug. 29, 2022 10:25 am EST Air travel, who doesn’t love it? Apparently, many people don’t, as ABC News reports that about 6.5% of all Americans have aviophobia, which is another word for fear of flying. Besides plane crashes, what’s the worst thing that could happen? One of the most terrifying things to happen on a plane was presented in 1963 on an episode of “The Twilight Zone” called “Nightmare at 20,000 Feet,” in which a man is convinced that there’s a monster on the wing of an in-flight airplane, but only he can see the monster while other passengers remain oblivious....

The State That Drinks The Most Beer May Surprise You View Apart/Shutterstock By Annie Lin/July 22, 2022 12:43 pm EST Beer lovers will know there are very few things that come close to the feeling of cracking open a cold one. That first sip feeling is what has Americans consuming 6.3 billion gallons of beer every year, according to a report by Kirin Holdings. Americans love beer so much that it ranks second in global beer consumption, after China’s 9....

The Untold Truth Of Pizza Shutterstock By Brian Boone/Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 1:03 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It’s hard not to love the cheesy doughy deliciousness of pizza. It’s the perfect example of a food that’s greater than the sum of its parts, with simple bread, sauce, and cheese coming together to create something truly extraordinary. Whether you’re into New York-style thin crust, Chicago deep-dish, Detroit pan pizza, or any of the other unique regional styles, we bet there’s some type of pizza you hold close to your heart....

This Social Media Platform Was Built For All Things Related To Korean Food Russell L. Robinson/Shutterstock By Steven John/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 9:42 am EST If you want to see some beautiful snaps of cakes, cronuts, and hand-crafted cocktails, Instagram can be a good place to go. When you’d rather watch videos of chefs preparing intricate recipes, TikTok or YouTube are always safe bets. And for swapping food prep tips or recipe ideas, Facebook may still have some legs....

Why Big Changes Are Coming To Burger King agencies/Shutterstock By Elise DeVoe/Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 1:35 pm EST As if reducing the chicken nugget portion size from 10 to eight wasn’t traumatizing enough, Burger King plans on making more changes to streamline its processes and adjust to inflation (via Market Watch). Although it would be fair to assume that Burger King and McDonald’s would be struggling with the same issues, in 2021 McDonald’s was ranked the top fast food chain in the U....

Why Hilarie Burton And Jeffrey Dean Morgan Just Launched A New Drinks Line ReserveBar By Kate Hagan Gallup/Updated: April 26, 2022 2:53 pm EST Hilarie Burton recently shared a highly unique birthday nod for husband, Jeffrey Dean Morgan. On April 22, the couple announced the launch of their new line of alcoholic beverages. Talk about a fun and innovative way to celebrate another revolution around the sun, toasting with your very own beverage!...

World Central Kitchen Was Hit By A Russian Airstrike. Here’s What We Know So Far Andriana Syvanych/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/April 18, 2022 4:58 pm EST “Right here is the kitchen area,” Nate Mook of World Central Kitchen said in a video he posted to Twitter on April 16, pointing to a shelled building behind him. He explained that the night before, a Russian missile had struck the area surrounding Yaposhka, a restaurant in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv that had partnered with World Central Kitchen to feed civilians....

Andrew Zimmern Was Never The Same After Bizarre Foods. Here’s Why Jason Koerner/Getty Images By Naveena Vijayan/Updated: March 16, 2022 1:19 pm EST With as many as 260 days spent traveling a year (via Forbes), it’s not surprising that at times Andrew Zimmern’s dream destination has been his “own bed with 3 or 4 unwatched episodes of ‘Game of Thrones’ on the DVR” (via Johnny Jet). His Travel Channel series “Bizarre Foods” certainly made some people cringe, while others stared in awe as Zimmern ate countless unfamiliar foods on screen....

Arby’s Has Good News For Fans Of Its Popular Cheesesteak Facebook By Justina Huddleston/Aug. 23, 2022 8:54 pm EST There are so many popular foods in America that started out as local or regional favorites that eventually made their way to other parts of the country — even if the versions that ended up being sold aren’t quite authentic. Just take Taco Bell. The founder Glen Bell tasted a crispy taco at Mexican restaurant Mitla in San Bernardino, California, and created his own rendition of it or Taco Bell, per the BBC....

Baked Chicken With Cinnamon Recipe Erin Johnson/Mashed By Erin Johnson AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 28, 2022 4:03 pm EST Chicken with cinnamon may seem like a strange combination, but let us tell you … if you haven’t tried it, it’s a must. This recipe is excellent with either chicken breasts or chicken thighs, and either way, it’s packed full of flavor. Another plus about this recipe is that it doesn’t require a whole lot of work or time....

Costco’s Hilarious New Dog Toys Are Bigger Than Ever Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock By Crystal Antonace/Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 3:46 pm EST Whether it’s the $1.50 hot dog and drink combo, stellar return policy, or cost-effectiveness of buying food at wholesale prices, people can think of many reasons to justify the monetary commitment of a Costco membership. Rising inflation in the U.S. doesn’t seem to be hurting the major wholesaler, either, with sales for the first half of this year reaching double digits month after month (per Supermarket News)....

Crumbl Just Took A Weekly Cookie Flavor Off The Menu And Instagram Is Divided Facebook By Cristine Struble/April 18, 2022 12:24 pm EST While Crumbl Cookies started with a quest to make the best chocolate chip cookie, the popular franchise cookie company has built its loyal following on ensuring the best tasting cookies arrive in that pink box. Crumbl became popular suddenly, and although the rotating weekly menu excites customers, some classic treats like chocolate chip are always available (via Crumbl Cookies)....

Everything We Know About The Food On Disney’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Twitter By Carly Caramanna/March 14, 2022 11:29 am EST Ever dreamed of fighting the First Order in an epic battle? How about sipping on some blue-hued Bantha milk to quench your thirst? Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard about Disney’s most ambitious opening quite possibly ever. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser opened at Walt Disney World to great fanfare....

Foods That Were Invented By Accident Shutterstock By Lauren Schumacker/Updated: March 14, 2022 11:33 am EST While you might think inventors and chefs intentionally developed some of your favorite foods, that may not be the truth. Some of Americans’ favorite breakfast foods, snack foods, desserts, drinks, and other ingredients were invented (or became a sensation) essentially by accident. From Popsicles to potato chips, sandwiches to champagne, some of the most ubiquitous and seemingly important foods came about thanks to a little ingenuity, maybe a little sass, and quite a bit of luck....

Geoffrey Zakarian Celebrated The Kitchen’s 400th Episode With A Fun Cake Jason Koerner/Getty Images By Alia Hoyt/Updated: April 18, 2022 8:44 pm EST It is a huge achievement when a television show hits the 400 episode mark. So naturally, when “The Kitchen” achieved this milestone it inspired Geoffrey Zakarian to celebrate in an oh-so-appropriate way — with a delicious, whimsically decorated cake. After all, it’s a big deal for the show to have lasted since it began in 2014....

Geoffrey Zakarian’s Secret Hack For Scrambled Eggs Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty By Sarah Martinez/Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 1:21 pm EST Geoffrey Zakarian is a talented chef with two successful restaurants under his belt. He appears on Food Network’s “Chopped,” “The Kitchen,” and “Big Restaurant Bet.” The man is a fierce cook and is always happy to spread his vast culinary knowledge to his fans through short videos he posts on his Instagram. On his social media, Zakarian often shares simple tips and tricks to help everyday home cooks get dinner on the table....

Giada De Laurentiis’ Dog-Sized Squash Had Instagram Amazed Ethan Miller/Getty By Charley Rekstis/Aug. 2, 2022 5:08 am EST Some of the perks of growing your own food include saving money, having produce readily available to you, and of course adding a whole new level of freshness to your homemade recipes. It’s also enlightening to see fruits and vegetables in all their natural growth stages, rather than the manicured final versions deemed acceptable by supermarkets....