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Grace Young’s Spicy Ginger Chicken With Peppers And Baby Bok Choy Recipe - Exclusive Grace Young By Helena Nichols/Updated: June 13, 2022 11:12 am EST In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander month, we are honored to have an exclusive recipe from the distinguished author, culinary historian, and food activist, “The Stir-Fry Guru” herself, Grace Young. Young is the author of several cookbooks, including “Stir-Frying to the Sky’s Edge: The Ultimate Guide to Mastery, with Authentic Recipes and Stories,” which won the James Beard international cookbook award....

Here Are The Best Grubhub Delivery Deals For March Madness Roman Samborskyi/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/March 28, 2022 4:12 pm EST For basketball fans, it’s that time of year again: NCAA’s March Madness. Predicting the brackets, bringing friends and family together, getting food freebies, kicking back and watching the games. What’s so crazy about that? As it turns out, the food might just be the maddest part of March Madness. Forget about going out to pick up pizza and hot wings — get them delivered when your guests start getting hungry....

Here’s What A Common Breakfast Looks Like In Japan Nishihama/Shutterstock By Rachael Grow/July 23, 2022 3:00 pm EST It’s very common to be too busy to eat a filling breakfast after you wake up for the day. You might only have time to grab a quick bowl of cereal, granola bar, or a cup of hot coffee to carry you through the morning. Traditional Japanese breakfasts might seem like a lot if that’s all you’re used to, considering it involves a full spread of different food groups and side dishes....

How Costco Keeps Its Hot Dog Combo Price Consistent Ant DM/Shutterstock By Dai Poole/July 30, 2022 3:00 pm EST In this climate of economic inflation, Costco raised the cost of food court favorites including soda and the classic chicken bake (via Reddit). This was met with reasonable disappointment online from its members and caused many to question whether its traditional $1.50 hot dog combo price would also be adjusted. Thankfully, the company has made it clear that the price would remain the same no matter what (via 425 Business), but if other prices are going up you may wonder how the wholesale depot keeps the hot dog combo price so low....

How Trisha Yearwood Helped Launch Matthew McConaughey’s Acting Career Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock By Emily Weaver/March 2, 2022 5:03 pm EST Every celebrity has a “big break” story. For Mason Ramsey, it was when a video of him yodeling at a Walmart went viral (now he’s yodeling and making sandwiches at a Subway). “Long Shot” actress Charlize Theron’s big break story involves an out-of-state check, creepy pay-by-the-hour hotel, and an accidental run-in with talent agent John Crosby (via Casting Frontier)....

Reddit Is Loving An Ingenious Way Of Recycling Trader Joe’s Bags Bloomberg/Getty Images By Hannah Beach/July 21, 2022 11:58 am EST Some people waste no time telling you which Trader Joe’s foods you need to try before you die, what they think is the best Trader Joe’s frozen meal, or about their disbelief toward how far $200 goes at Trader Joe’s. Others, however, are content to sit back and recycle their Trader Joe’s bags in various creative ways....

Scientists May Have Found A New Way To Wrap Up Leftovers Ratchanee Sawasdijira/Shutterstock By Rebecca Cherico/June 22, 2022 2:28 pm EST As food costs continue to increase, it hurts to have to throw out expensive produce because it’s gone bad. And yet, the USDA estimates that about a third of our food goes to waste, and a large portion of that consists of fruits and vegetables. Frankly, it’s hard to believe how bad food waste is....

The Budget-Friendly Aldi Breakfast That Had Reddit Drooling Margarita 0192/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/July 29, 2022 12:14 pm EST While breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, it can also be the hardest meal to squeeze into your day. More often than not, hectic mornings begin with snoozed alarm clocks and end with coffee to-go and no breakfast. Many people would much rather sleep an extra thirty minutes than deal with the dreaded day ahead....

The Mindy Project Actor You Never Knew Does TikTok Food Reviews Tinseltown/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/June 3, 2022 5:38 pm EST From “Never Have I Ever,” to the “The Sex Lives of College Girls,” Mindy Kaling has been the mastermind behind many legendary comedy shows over the years. One of her most personal roles to date was a series that she both created and starred in: “The Mindy Project.” This sidesplitting comedy revolved around an Ob/Gyn and her eccentric group of friends and co-workers....

The Returning Jack In The Box Menu Item That Has Fans Excited Birch Photographer/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/June 13, 2022 2:10 pm EST French fries are among the most popular foods in the United States. In fact, a whopping 1/4 of the entire potato crop grown in the U.S. goes to producing them, with the average American eating a hefty 30 pounds of fries every year, according to National Geographic. And while an average serving of perfectly salted French fries can definitely satisfy a carb craving, many places also like to experiment with ways to take this classic dish up a notch....

The Truth About Kraft Original Barbecue Sauce Facebook By Chase Shustack/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 1:38 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Barbecue sauce has been around for a surprisingly long time and has roots in a wide array of cultures. The Tennessee State Museum credits chefs from the French West Indies, as well as West African traditional cuisine, and West European influences for creating what we know as modern-day barbecue sauce....

The Truth About McDonald’s Snack Wraps Bloomberg/Getty Images By Carly Caramanna AND Laura Willcox/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 1:02 pm EST Few fast food restaurants have stood the test of time quite like McDonald’s. It all started in 1940 with Maurice and Richard McDonald, but with the innovation, entrepreneurial knack, and drama that Ray Kroc brought to the table, McDonald’s has since skyrocketed to the utter phenomenon we’re still experiencing today (via McDonald’s)....

The Untold Truth Of Boxed Water Noam Galai/Getty Images By Acacia Deadrick/June 29, 2022 5:02 pm EST Since 1973, bottled water has been packaged almost exclusively in plastic, per National Geographic. When Du Pont patented plastic water bottles, the way we consume water on the go was seemingly irrevocably changed. But in 2009, a new company came along trying to change that. Inspired by the unsustainability and reported health hazards of plastic bottles, Benjamin Gott founded Boxed Water Is Better, a company that sells water packaged in a paper box....

The Untold Truth Of Kid Cuisine Kid Cuisine By Maria Scinto AND Acacia Deadrick/Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 10:35 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In 1954, Gilbert C. and W. Clarke Swanson revolutionized the possibilities of mealtimes by creating the world’s first frozen meals, Swanson’s TV Dinners (via How Stuff Works). Though frozen foods had been sold for decades prior, never had the public been able to microwave an entire meal....

This Is The Backup Plan For Poor Service At Hell’s Kitchen Jeff Whyte/Shutterstock By Julia Mullaney/March 11, 2022 10:43 am EST Those looking for a show that perfectly blends cooking, drama, and over-the-top yelling might have found their perfect match in “Hell’s Kitchen.” Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is the host, and the concept is simple: Take mostly-unknown chefs and have them compete for a spot at one of Ramsay’s well-established restaurants across the United States (via IMDB)....

TikTok Doesn’t Know What To Think About A Canned Food Chicken Reveal Nataliya Schmidt/Shutterstock By Dave Malyon/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 9:20 am EST A wide variety of fruits, vegetables, legumes, and meat products are available in cans, and thanks to TikTok, we now know that whole chickens are too. The idea of canned food does not gel with everyone, much less the rare concept of whole canned chicken. Perhaps it is the perceived threat of the toxic Bisphenol-A (BPA), a compound in packaging that has the potential to contaminate food....

TikTok’s Favorite Ice Cream Influencer Now Has His Own Shop vitals/Shutterstock By Ree Winter/July 29, 2022 3:01 pm EST Back in 2021, Dylan Lemay posted a TikTok video with a voice-over that asked “Has anyone ever told you your high school relationship is going to fail?”. The video then shows still photographs of Lemay lovingly looking at various ice-creams. “This post is kinda a joke but kinda not. I can’t believe a simple thing like ice cream has had such an impact on my life,” he wrote....

We Tried Bacardi’s New Real Rum Canned Cocktails. Here’s How It Went. T.S. Lowry/Mashed By T.S. Lowry/Updated: May 5, 2022 2:41 pm EST Every summer a new batch of fruity seltzers, lemon-kissed beers, or other perfectly splendid seasonal beverages make their way to the masses — and beaches, bars, and restaurants. ‘Tis the season, and Bacardi released a new line Real Rum Canned Cocktails. We took up the honorable challenge of trying them all — and here’s how it went....

Wendy’s App Holders Need To Know About Its Drink Freebie Deal FellowNeko/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/May 2, 2022 1:56 pm EST If you frequent a particular fast food chain, you probably have its app on your phone. Not only do these platforms allow you to order ahead so your food is ready when you arrive, but some also let you collect points for rewards programs each time you order. Perhaps the biggest perk of using a fast food chain’s app, though, is the savings....

What You Need To Know About The Recall On Mrs. Miller’s Homemade Jams Mehmet Cetin/Shutterstock By Margaret McCormick/May 16, 2022 1:25 pm EST Does it seem like there’s a food product recall every week — or sometimes even every day? Recent recalls, some of them massive in scope, have affected everything from frozen fish sandwiches to ready-to-eat chicken, which is always convenient to have on hand for a quick meal. Moreover, the nationwide ice cream recall is affecting many people’s favorite staple dessert....