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This Famously Hard-To-Reach Island Restaurant Is Coming To Greenland Instagram By Felix Behr/March 13, 2022 5:20 pm EST KOKS has managed to earn two Michelin Stars while operating on the Faroe Islands, an archipelago that lies between Norway and Iceland. But now, they’re moving. Instead of the Faroe Islands, KOKS will be located in Greenland. “Is it a crazy move?” Johannes Jensen asked Euronews Culture. “I don’t think it’s a crazy move!...

What Does The Modern American Pantry Really Look Like? NAR studio/Shutterstock By Jennifer Mathews/July 7, 2022 3:58 am EST During the early days of the pandemic, many of us appreciated the value of a stocked, well curated pantry — as it meant less time waiting in long grocery lines for rice and beans. Even when pasta was hard to find in supermarkets, home cooks with all-purpose flour and a little muscle could make homemade spaghetti....

What You Should Know Before Eating A&W’s Cheese Curds Facebook By Chase Shustack/March 21, 2022 3:32 pm EST If someone asked you about A&W, chances are you’d probably think of a root beer brand. While that’s not incorrect, A&W is also a fast food restaurant. Born from a simple root beer stand in Lodi, California in 1919, and named after company owners Roy Allen and Frank Wright (via A&W Restaurants), the chain now has 522 U....

When Were Paper Plates Invented? Nungning20/Shutterstock By Kimberley Laws/April 17, 2022 6:48 pm EST The common paper plate, sitting in some rarely-visited cupboard waiting for you to draft it into duty, doesn’t usually get special attention. But it truly does deserve some appreciation. Think about it. Who in their right mind wants to wash several dozen dinner and dessert plates after a large family function? No one. And surely nobody is in a hurry to send their good dinnerware outside, where it’ll be at the mercy of the elements and tipsy relatives....

Why Padma Lakshmi Thinks Baking Nachos Is Better Than Microwaving Them Noam Galai/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/March 13, 2022 10:23 am EST Padma Lakshmi is something of an expert in snacking. By her own admission in this YouTube clip, it’s something she’s been exposed to for a long time. As she said, “Snack culture is absolutely huge in India. We love salty, spicy, crunchy things. We’re just eating snacks constantly. We love to munch on stuff....

Why You Should Remove Your Pan From The Stove When Adding Wine Daria Stock/Shutterstock By Jennifer Mathews/June 8, 2022 2:52 pm EST Cooking with wine was once a restaurant trade secret until chefs like Julia Child shared their recipes on television. Like adding vinegar or lemon juice, the acid in wine helps amplify the different flavors and create a more complex sauce, stew, or marinade. When cooking with wine, use something you would drink....

Dairy Queen’s Secret-Menu ‘Jack & Jill Sundae’ Is Straight From The ’60s Adwo/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/March 7, 2022 2:32 pm EST People love the idea of so-called secret menu items, and most fast food chains have their fair share of covert creations not listed on the permanent menu that you can order at certain locations (assuming that they have the ingredients on hand). Of course, in order to ask for any off-menu items, you must first be aware of their existence....

Did A Pepsi Tweet Reveal The Blue Beverage’s Return? Slaven Vlasic/Getty By Elaina Friedman/June 10, 2022 1:59 pm EST “Hi, this is Britney Spears, wishing you a happy Pepsi Blue Christmas,” begins a commercial for the soda brand’s cult-favorite berry flavor. The pop star’s 2002 endorsement of the product, which coincidentally came out the same year as the Kate Bosworth vehicle “Blue Crush,” perfectly encapsulates the Y2K nostalgia that continues to dominate Zoomer fashion trends....

DiGiorno’s Latest Line Of Pizzas Is Inspired By Breakfast Staples apolonia/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/April 11, 2022 7:50 am EST Cronuts, Croissushi, Croissan’Wiches, tacros - the croissant hype might have gotten a touch out of hand over the last few years. Although when the frozen pizza brand DiGiorno decided in 2020 that it, too, would jump on the croissant-everything wagon by releasing a line of pies with a croissant crust (via People), some consumers greeted it with wide-open arms....

Easy Garlic Shrimp Recipe Catherine Brookes/Mashed By Catherine Brookes AND Mashed Staff/July 21, 2022 11:08 am EST If you want dinner in a hurry but you’re not the plan-ahead type, you might run into trouble if you don’t remember to take something out of the freezer to thaw the night before. In such a case, shrimp can be your best friend. You can put frozen shrimp in a colander under cool running water — or, should you happen to have a salad spinner in the cupboard, the appliance can also be employed to help your shrimp thaw faster....

Every Type Of White Wine Explained barmalini/Shutterstock By Lauren Johnson/May 10, 2022 4:32 pm EST When summer-like weather starts calling your name, it’s time to pull out those lawn chairs, open up those sun umbrellas, and grab a cold glass of white wine. But white wine isn’t just for casual imbibing. While many white wines are light and crisp enough to sip on their own, some are fuller and better served with food....

Gluten-Free Shoppers Are Running To Grab Trader Joe’s Newest Item Kristi Blokhin/Shutterstock By Justina Huddleston/July 25, 2022 5:06 pm EST If you’re one of the one in 20 people in America who have Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, or one of the 25% of Americans who choose not to eat gluten, then you’ve probably noticed something exciting in the past few years (via University of Nebraska-Lincoln). Unlike in the past when making homemade gluten-free bread was many peoples’ only option, these days consumers can find tons of variety at the grocery....

Gordon Ramsay’s Tuna Tartare Recipe Hayley MacLean/Mashed By Hayley MacLean AND Mashed Staff/Updated: June 30, 2022 10:28 am EST Gordon Ramsay is quite possibly one of the most renowned chefs around the world, a culinary powerhouse whose expertise in the kitchen has paved the way for restaurants, television shows, and books that all tap into his unrelenting taste for the delicious. For any aspiring chef, a Ramsay recipe is a great foundation to work with, not just for its taste but for the ability to experiment with a roadmap courtesy of one of the greats....

Have Restaurants Cashed Out On The Cryptocurrency Craze? Coyz0/Shutterstock By Claire Schuh/June 30, 2022 1:01 pm EST Bored Ape Yacht Club isn’t actually a boat club for apes — it’s the branding title for an NFT collection featuring cartoon monkeys. Though NFTs are notoriously confusing, it’s easiest to think of them as digital collectible art on the Ethereum blockchain, explains Bored Ape Yacht Club. But just months after its opening, Bored Ape Yacht Club’s restaurant has already decided to jump ship and return to a dollars-only model....

Instagram Is Stunned By Ree Drummond’s Super-Thin Onion Rings Monica Schipper/Getty Images By Justina Huddleston/Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 9:13 am EST There are a lot of different ways to make and enjoy crispy fried onion rings. If you’re not in the mood for something hot, you could opt for a bag of Funyuns; if you need a garnish for your famous green bean casserole, you can always go to the store and pick up a container of French’s fried onions; and if you just want something to eat fast, then the rings at Burger King won’t steer you wrong....

Is Trader Joe’s Open On Easter Sunday 2022? Kristi Blokhin/Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/March 15, 2022 3:38 pm EST If this were 1950, you’d know your local Trader Joe’s would have been closed for business Easter Sunday. In fact, it would have been closed for business every Sunday in compliance with “blue laws.” The term refers to legislation prohibiting the conduct of business on religious holidays, including Sundays, which is the Christian Sabbath....

Nigella Lawson’s Sweet Potato Soup Recipe Is A Vegan Delight Joe Seer/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Updated: April 10, 2022 7:16 pm EST When things go wrong — as they can and sometimes do — there are few things as comforting as a good bowl of soup. If you’re looking for a recipe that could hit the spot, domestic goddess Nigella Lawson may have just the right one. As a bonus, it’s plant-based and made with just a few ingredients....

Popular Tequila Brands Ranked Worst To Best Shutterstock By Pauli Poisuo/Updated: June 23, 2022 2:49 pm EST Tequila is the great equalizer of a night out, in that everyone’s going to equally regret those four rapid rounds of shots they decided to do after midnight. However, the classic late-night-at-club unwise decision of the salt-rimmed variety is far from the only face of this agave spirit. Delicious as they may be, margaritas, too, are only scratching the surface....

Redditors Are Guessing At What The Next Big Food Trend Will Be Roman Chazov/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/March 16, 2022 5:43 pm EST Over the course of 2021, some prominent food trends reared their heads. According to Cozymeal, diners loved digging into plant jerky, exploring new herbs and mushrooms, enjoying extravagantly plated desserts, and exploring the edges of fusion cuisine. Some have already started predicting what food movements have the potential to define this year....

Smashburger Is Bringing Back A Fan-Favorite Sandwich Facebook By Sarah Martinez/Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 12:40 pm EST Smashburger is known for its unique smashed patties made with 100% Certified Angus Beef. A smash burger is a style of cooking burgers that includes flattening the patty by literally smashing it onto a grill. The patty adheres to the griddle, resulting in a crispy crust around the edges of the burger. Smashburger prides itself on creating these burgers in a fast-casual environment that is accessible to everyone (via Smashburger)....