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The New York Restaurant Michael Symon Wants To Open Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images By Justina Huddleston/May 17, 2022 11:13 am EST Let’s be honest, being a celebrity sounds kind of exhausting. You work and you work and you work, but your fans, agents, and perhaps family, too, still want more. Take Michael Symon for instance. He’s the star of his own show on Food Network, “Throwdown With Michael Symon,” he’s appeared countless times on other popular shows like “Chopped” and “Iron Chef,” he’s a grandfather, and, to further add to his impressive resume, Symon just re-opened his Vegas casino restaurant....

The One Condiment Michael Symon Will Never Put On His Hot Dogs Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images By Karen Hart/July 18, 2022 9:26 am EST Hot dogs are a simple food that can create quite a stir. One of the more interesting hotdog conversations is centered around whether or not it’s a sandwich. It’s the infamous hot dog question that Snoop Dogg has weighed in on. Celebrity chef Alex Guarnaschelli also has a position on this controversial debate and even Carla Hall has thrown her answer into this food fight to settle it once and for all....

The Truth About Brett Vibber From Big Restaurant Bet Instagram By Felix Behr/Updated: April 6, 2022 11:07 am EST Going into 2022, the co-owners of pop-up Wild Arizona had big plans. As The Arizona Republic detailed in their list of the most anticipated restaurants opening in 2022, they decided now was the time to invest in a brick-and-mortar location. No doubt the $250,000 investment that will go to the winner of “Big Restaurant Bet” would prove welcome....

The Unexpected Sam’s Club Popcorn Cereal Lovers Will Want To Try TShaKopy/Shutterstock By Brianna Corley/Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 1:09 pm EST Cereal lovers have been thrilled by an assortment of unexpected but very welcomed cereal-inspired products. Just recently, General Mills worked with Target to roll out candles scented like Cocoa Puffs and Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, and last year KitKat teamed up with Fruity Pebbles to gift candy fans a limited-edition cereal-filled chocolate bar (per Walmart)....

Trader Joe’s Just Added Another Cacio E Pepe Item To Shelves love4pixel/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/July 20, 2022 2:30 pm EST If you love pasta, then walking through the aisles at Trader Joe’s must feel akin to food heaven. If you’re not in the mood to whip up a homemade pasta sauce one night, no problem. TJ’s will answer all of your prayers. From traditional marinara sauce to vegan bolognese to Alfredo, you can find the best (and worst) pasta sauces at Trader Joe’s....

What Is Bean Curd And Is It Nutritious? Shutterstock By Michael La Corte/Updated: June 23, 2022 11:38 am EST What once began as a staple of Asian cuisine, bean curd (aka tofu) has continued to grow in popularity and ubiquity, especially as more and more people begin to eschew animal products from their diets. Bean curd is versatile, malleable, and adapts to almost any flavor imaginable — it is an excellent blank canvas that is seamlessly imbued by the ingredients it is served with....

Why Instagram Is Heartbroken Over Chris Santos’ Tribute To Taylor Hawkins Rich Fury/Getty Images By Hannah Beach/Updated: March 31, 2022 11:41 am EST Music fans across the country were devastated to hear of Taylor Hawkins’ passing. Hawkins played the drums for Foo Fighters for 25 years, says CNN, in addition to releasing some solo projects. He had three children with his wife, Alison (via The Sun) and was only 50 years old....

Why Walmart Wants To Snag College Graduates For 6-Figure Salaries Bloomberg/Getty Images By Taylor Huang/May 31, 2022 8:28 pm EST This summer, retail giant Walmart is creating a new talent pipeline for new college graduates, who will need to bring their recent degree and positive personality to the table. It is known that the consumer goods company is one of the largest employers in the United States (via Disfold). Not to mention, it provides a wealth of benefits for its corporate employees, including gym memberships and a “401(k) plan with a 6% match,” according to its website....

A Fan-Favorite Summer Treat Is Officially Back At Chick-Fil-A Sheila Fitzgerald/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/June 9, 2022 2:55 pm EST It’s no secret that Chick-fil-A has stolen the hearts (and, well, stomachs) of millions of Americans. Sure, the chain has its chicken sandwich and the specialty fries you can’t get anywhere else, but we would be remiss to not mention Chick-fil-A’s milkshakes. According to Spoon University, Chick-fil-A offers a number of milkshakes, from classics like chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and cookies n’ cream to originals like frosted coffee and frosted lemonade and even seasonal flavors like peppermint chocolate chip and peach....

Another Pantry Staple Could Soon Have A Price Surge SURAKIT SAWANGCHIT/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/June 13, 2022 12:55 pm EST Back in January, grocery prices broke a 13-year record. Since then, prices have only continued to go up. Eggs, the food that’s seen the greatest price increase from inflation, have almost doubled in cost just since December 2021. But eggs aren’t the only grocery item affected. Per Forbes Advisor, the prices of foods like beef, chicken, frozen items, milk, butter, and fresh fruit have also risen significantly....

Everything You Need To Know About 2022’s Swai Fish Recall Yossi James/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Feb. 22, 2022 5:11 pm EST Fish is a great protein alternative for when you’re tired of eating the same old chicken, beef, or pork. There are a lot of types of fish out there, from salmon to tilapia to cod. However, if you’re looking for a fish that doesn’t taste, well, fishy, swai is a popular pick....

Here’s How Observers Eat During Ramadan Abu hasim.A/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 2:25 pm EST Each year, the holy month of Ramadan is observed with a month-long period of fasting. According to Eat Right, Ramadan falls on the ninth month of the lunar Islamic calendar and this period of fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam — a period of gratitude, generosity, charitableness, compassion, thankfulness, and a reminder to acknowledge those that are less fortunate....

Homemade Limoncello Recipe Petar Marshall/Mashed By Petar Marshall AND Mashed Staff/May 2, 2022 12:30 pm EST No matter the season, limoncello is the ideal drink. With incredible flavors of fresh lemon, this Italian liqueur is absolutely delicious. The color is bright yellow, making it a cheerful drink to sip for a variety of occasions. While you can certainly buy bottles of limoncello at a store, or enjoy a small sipper at a restaurant, it’s also possible to make it on your own at home....

Marcus Samuelsson’s Unique Connection To The Met Gala lev radin/Shutterstock By Justina Huddleston/May 3, 2022 3:53 pm EST Fans of Marcus Salmuelsson most likely know him because of his cooking career. Not only is Samuelsson the chef at his succesful Red Rooster restaurant in Harlem, but he’s also a James Beard Award-winning cookbook author and has appeared on shows like “Chopped,” “Iron Chef,” and more. What fans may not know, however, is that he’s also passionate about fashion....

Martha Stewart’s Birthday Selfie Brought In All The Instagram Hearts Ron Adar/Shutterstock By Alia Hoyt/Aug. 4, 2022 10:21 am EST No one knows how to celebrate quite like Martha Stewart, and she decided to create something of a social media sensation for her birthday this year. The master of all things related to food and fun, Stewart posted a birthday selfie to her Instagram, saying that it was taken before her “big bday dinner....

Michael Caine’s Favorite Snack Isn’t What You’d Expect Jeff Spicer/Getty By Abby Tariq/July 19, 2022 11:02 am EST The legendary Michael Caine may be one of the world’s most well-rounded actors of our time. The highly acclaimed British actor has distinguished himself as a respected figure in Hollywood and one of the pioneers of acting by working in over 100 films (via Britannica). He has played diverse roles in his illustrious career, ranging from a cheap womanizer in his first major breakthrough film “Alfie” to starring as the third fiddle to Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman in “The Prestige....

Mistakes Everyone Makes When Making Smoothies 5 second Studio/Shutterstock By Steven Luna/April 15, 2022 10:41 pm EST Smoothies are intended to be a healthy treat — a way to add nutrients to your eating plan without coordinating a sit-down meal. A frosty, delicious blast of vitamins, minerals, protein, and healthy fats that you can drink on the go? Incredible! But without having the right balance in the blend, the smoothie express can jump the tracks and end up as more of a daytime dessert than a helpful health beverage....

Publix Launched 15-Minute Delivery, But You Won’t Find It Everywhere Bloomberg/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/May 2, 2022 1:43 pm EST Despite concerns over exploitative practices and accessibility, online grocery delivery services have become an essential part of many people’s lives, especially over the past two years (via Think Global Health). And it’s easy to see why, as Shopfood.com points out that online grocery delivery is not only convenient from a time-saving perspective but can also make shopping more streamlined through saved item lists....

Saweetie’s Ramen Recipe That Went Viral For All The Wrong Reasons Ron Adar/Shutterstock By Derek Helling/June 27, 2022 10:05 am EST Delicious, elevated ramen dishes are widely available across the country. While many of the best ramen dishes in the U.S. may be found in the biggest cities, upscale ramen shops are becoming more common, according to The Food Channel. Rapper Saweetie shared her own take on ramen in a TikTok video, but it probably won’t prompt many of the chefs at those upscale ramen shops to contact her for the recipe....

Signs That Your Oyster Mushrooms Have Gone Bad Shutterstock By Sophie Putka/Updated: June 27, 2022 8:59 am EST Oyster mushrooms are like the open secret of the fungi world — they’re some of the easiest mushrooms around to grow and find, but they’re not every cook’s go-to. Named for its vaguely oyster-shaped caps, oyster mushrooms have a subtle, nutty flavor and silky texture (via Kennett Mushrooms). Its delicious in everything from a mushroom soup to a simple sauté with herbs and spices, and tend to be a little pricier than your average cremini or button varieties (via Instacart)....