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Just a pause Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock OK, maybe Rachael Ray wasn’t speechless and it was more of a flirty exchange between the two that gave way to a slight pause in the conversation, but for Ray, that’s saying something. During an episode of her show “Rachael Ray,” John Cusimano shares that he is going to make Ray a “filthy dirty martini” (via Rachael Ray). Ray’s response is a hilarious Eartha Kitt purr followed by a pause in the conversation, but she quickly recovers....

The Country That Consumes The Most Coke Products Per Year Patcharaporn Puttipon2465/Shutterstock By Dave Malyon/July 31, 2022 12:43 pm EST According to Coke, its effect on the world since its invention and consolidation (in the late 1800s to early 1900s) has been philanthropic, with sustainability being high on its priority list. Well, at the level of health awareness the world is experiencing right now, the elephant in the room refuses to be ignored....

The Hilarious Burger King Tweet That’s Too Relatable agencies/Shutterstock By Dave Malyon/Aug. 23, 2022 10:38 am EST Posting on social media as a fast food chain is like walking a tightrope. For big corporations like Burger King, the stakes are higher. A statement with even a nuance of something disagreeable or politically incorrect can backfire and turn the post into a faux pas. Why, then, are Burger King and other fast food giants still active on social media when it is such a perilous environment for them?...

The Real Reason Grocery Stores Ask For Your Phone Number Tero Vesalainen/Shutterstock By Julia Mullaney/Feb. 28, 2022 4:26 pm EST In today’s technology-focused world, it’s easy to get lost in all of the forms of communication. Snail mail is largely a thing of the past, while emails, phone calls, and social media direct messages seem to be the main forms of communication these days. And no matter where you go or what you’re shopping for, don’t be surprised if you’re asked if you would like to provide an email or phone number while you’re up at a grocery store register....

The Reason A Baby Formula Plant Just Stopped Production Dragana Gordic/Shutterstock By Elaina Friedman/June 16, 2022 12:29 pm EST Parents are hoping to finally put the nationwide 2022 baby formula shortage behind them this summer. The infant milk alternative — which has been thin on the ground for months on account of a two-pronged recall of Abbott Laboratories baby formula, not to mention increased demand and supply chain issues left over from early pandemic stockpiling — could trickle back onto shelves at retailers like Walgreens, Target, and CVS as early as July, according to the FDA Commissioner....

The Secret Ingredient That Will Have You Sipping Cocktails All Summer Long FamStudio/Shutterstock By Rebecca Cherico/July 4, 2022 5:59 pm EST Summertime: the living is easy, and our drinks should be easy, too. Lazy languid days demand sips for reclining leisurely. Speaking practically, though, a great summertime cocktail should have something to help replenish all the fluids we’re losing through all that exertion in the heat. What does that? While water is the obvious choice, those who like their beverages to taste like something look for alternatives to plain water....

The Untold Truth Of Fish And Chips Gowithstock/Shutterstock By Holly Riddle/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 1:27 pm EST Ask anyone traveling to the United Kingdom for a vacation what they plan on eating while they’re there, and you’ll probably hear a mention or two of fish and chips. While fish and chips might not be a traditional American dish, most in the US are familiar with the concept, and everyone knows it as that popular favorite of our neighbors across the pond....

The Untold Truth Of Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse Facebook By Naveena Vijayan/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 11:46 am EST Dining at Rodizio Grill Brazilian steakhouse is not for nibblers. With unlimited appetizers, a salad bar, and grilled meat cooked in a way that the cowboys of Brazil used to do a century ago, it’s not surprising to know that this place is preferred by the brawny sportsmen of the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Denver Broncos....

TikTok Is Divided Over A Papa John’s Worker’s Grubhub Advice Joe Raedle/Getty Images By James Lewis/Updated: May 2, 2022 1:01 am EST There’s probably nothing easier in life than getting food delivered directly to your door — lying in bed all day requires more effort. Such ease has helped to create an online food delivery market in the U.S. of $21.2 billion, according to Research and Markets. However, a TikTok video casts skepticism on the morality of how one major food delivery company makes its money....

Tired Of Wordle? Try Wendy’s 404 Error Page Wendy’s By Elaina Friedman/Updated: April 8, 2022 11:11 pm EST One of the great equalizers of the digital age is the experience of hitting a 404 — a dreaded indicator that the webpage you’re trying to reach either doesn’t exist or is lost in the abyss of cyberspace. UX designers will often pair a website’s error page with a sad face, meme, or playful message to lighten the blow of the inconvenience, as seen on popular sites like Netflix, Slack, Pixar, and M&M’s....

Vita Coco Cracks Open A New Beverage Partnership Facebook By Derek Helling/July 7, 2022 3:46 pm EST Vita Coco may be one of the OG coconut water brands in the United States, but it’s still looking for ways to grow its business. “By far the market leader in the coconut water space,” according to Food Dive, the company began almost two decades ago when two Americans discovered packaged coconut water in Brazil....

What’s It Really Like Working On A Food Truck Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock By David Lanzafame/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 10:02 am EST Fads and trends come and go in the culinary world. What was once the “in,” thing is already well on the way out by the time it reaches your store’s shelves. Do we all still remember when we slapped bacon on everything? Yet one fairly recent change to the restaurant scene has endured and thrived, and that is taking the restaurant on the road....

What You Need To Know About Chick-Fil-A’s Accidental Dairy Allergen Facebook By Amberly Mckee/Aug. 25, 2022 3:40 pm EST Most commonly found in children and infants, dairy allergies can cause a range of symptoms — from hives to upset stomach, and even life-threatening anaphylaxis on rare occasions, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. That’s why it’s important for those with food allergies to check ingredient labels before consuming food and beverages....

Whatever Happened To The Dog In The Bush’s Baked Beans Commercials? Facebook By Katy Canada/June 14, 2022 2:55 pm EST Even if you’re not familiar with the brand, there’s a good chance that your favorite BBQ baked beans recipe involves a can Bush’s Baked Beans. When we did our ranking of popular canned baked beans, the top three were all Bush’s Baked Beans offerings. The beautiful baked bean footage we’ve all come to love would not be complete without an appearance from legendary spokesdog, Duke, a Golden Retriever who had his paws on the secret family recipe....

Why Shrinkflation Has Consumers Scrutinizing Packages bodnar.photo/Shutterstock By Amy Hamblen/June 13, 2022 11:22 pm EST As the world learns to cope with the current and very concerning food inflation crisis, consumers have noticed another issue related to the increase in food prices. According to Axios, not only are food manufacturers raising the amount on their price tags, but they are actually filling packages with less product than before. This reduction is being referred to as “shrinkflation,” and it results in shoppers getting less bang for their buck....

10 Best Substitutes For Coconut Sugar Shutterstock By Nancy Mock/Updated: July 6, 2022 10:41 am EST Thanks to a good amount of attention in recent years, coconut sugar is much easier to find in stores now than ever before. The reason for the hype surrounds its reputation as a healthy replacement for white sugar. And while coconut sugar does have a lower glycemic index, meaning it doesn’t create such intense energy spikes and resulting crashes like regular sugar is prone to do, it should be known coconut sugar still has a lot of fructose and the same number of calories as white sugar, according to Healthline....

11 Best Grocery Store Meatless Burgers Ranked Nina Firsova/Shutterstock By Steven Luna/Updated: June 13, 2022 12:51 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Not long ago, the only meatless burgers you could find were black bean burgers and soy patties. For a long time, those offerings weren’t much to get fired up about. They were passable as food and may have provided some nutrition, but they were far from satisfying....

13 Things You Should Be Putting On Your Hot Dog, But Aren’t stockcreations/Shutterstock By Elizabeth Lavis/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 8:48 am EST Hot dogs are the ultimate American comfort food. Whether you love your dogs grilled up in the backyard, served hot and fresh at the ballpark, or smothered in sophisticated toppings, there’s almost certainly a hot dog style or type near and dear to your heart. You can find mouthwatering regional and local takes on hot dogs no matter where you live in the United States, or get your favorite dog patty-style instead of the traditional way in a bun....

A Fan-Favorite Sweet And Spicy Crisp Is Back At Trader Joe’s Kristi Blokhin/Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/June 21, 2022 2:28 pm EST Of all the things you should know before shopping at Trader Joe’s, one of the biggest to keep in mind is that you must never ever shop there while hungry. Although this is, of course, a fundamental rule of grocery shopping as a general matter, it might be of the utmost importance at TJ’s because while perusing the aisles for their usual staples and everyday items, shoppers will be hit with an almost unfathomable array of unique products that seem to have been curated for the sole purpose of creating cravings they never knew they had....

Crispy Southern Oven Fried Chicken Recipe Tricia Wheeler/Mashed By Tricia Wheeler AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 23, 2022 4:35 pm EST There’s nothing quite like biting into a piece of southern fried chicken. Anyone who has attempted making authentic fried chicken knows that it takes some serious talent. In many cases, it also takes the kind of confidence with a deep fryer that not everybody has. And it’s not just about confidence, either....