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Mexican Fast Food Chains, Ranked From Worst To Best Shutterstock By Maria Cristina Lalonde/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 8:05 pm EST Although tortilla-wrapped meats have been gobbled down in Mexico since ancient Aztec times, the taco didn’t appear in America until around the 20th century. From there, it took about 50 years before fast-food eateries started serving a fully Americanized taco with ground beef, iceberg lettuce, and a prefabricated taco shell. Glen W....

Nigella Lawson Broke A Major No-Bake Cheesecake Rule Joe Seer/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/June 28, 2022 5:02 pm EST Nigella Lawson is a domestic goddess legend. When she penned her first cookbook, “How to Eat,” the home cook and British writer dropped these pearls of wisdom: “In cooking, as in writing, you must please yourself to please others” (via The New Yorker). Lawson definitely walks her talk and doesn’t shy away from the indulgent and the decadent....

Seared Ahi Tuna Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/July 25, 2022 2:22 pm EST Recipe developer Susan Olayinka tells us ahi tuna “is known for its bright red color, which makes it a super attractive option for things like sushi and sashimi.” But that’s not what you’re getting here. Ahi also has a firm texture and delicious, sweet flavor that make it just as tasty when cooked. Olayinka compares it to yellowfin, another type of tuna more common in the U....

Silky Bagna Cauda Recipe Ting Dalton/Mashed By Ting Dalton AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 16, 2022 1:01 pm EST Bagna cauda is one of the best and most popular Italian appetizers you can make, and its roots go way back! According to Philos Kitchen, bagna cauda likely originated during the Middle Ages and can be traced to a beautiful little town named Piedmont, Italy. This wonderful recipe first made its way into a cookbook in 1875, and people have been enjoying it ever since....

The ‘Candy Bomber’ Of WWII Has Died At Age 101 Carsten Koall/Getty Images By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Feb. 19, 2022 6:38 am EST World War II veteran and retired Air Force Colonel Gail Halvorsen passed away recently at the age of 101 (via NPR). Halvorsen’s passing provides a chance to share the sweet and inspiring story of a member of “The Greatest Generation.” Some background: A defeated post-war Germany was divided into four “zones of occupation:” American, British, French, and Soviet quarters (via The History Channel)....

The Only State Where You Can’t Buy Turkey Hill Ice Cream Instagram By Julia Mullaney/March 29, 2022 4:00 pm EST Ice cream is a tasty indulgence no matter where it comes from, but it can feel like an extra-special treat to get a sweet, creamy cone from your favorite parlor. However, making the trip to your local creamery isn’t always practical, so pre-packaged grocery store brands can be perfect for those looking to have this frozen dessert on-hand at all times....

The Rarely Known Swag In-N-Out Sells Bloomberg/Getty Images By Nicole Rivas/July 8, 2022 10:20 pm EST Since In-N-Out opened in 1948, little about its approach to food has changed. The all-American chain is maybe best known for its never-frozen hamburgers, fresh-cut fries, and thick milkshakes. These days, the restaurant is also known for the long line of cars that is usually seen snaking out of its drive-thru. In-N-Out is also known for being hard to come by....

The Reason Twix Became So Controversial In Germany Shyripa Alexandr/Shutterstock By Elaina Friedman/March 8, 2022 3:24 pm EST Germans have a knack for deducing complex ideas into single words, from “Schadenfreude” (the feeling of malicious joy at someone else’s misfortune) to “Torschlusspanik” (“gate-shut-panic,” or the fear that time is slipping away). Likewise, if you ever find yourself presenting to a room of German businesspeople and you need a word to describe a product that you feel has lazily slapped a new label on an existing idea, no one will bat an eye when you call it a “twix....

The Sweet Family Connection In Giada De Laurentiis’ New Hallmark Movie Michael Mattes/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Updated: April 6, 2022 10:59 am EST For Giada De Laurentiis, family is very important. The celebrity chef often takes to Instagram to record her adventures with teenage daughter Jade, including a recent post for International Women’s Day featuring a pic of the two with the caption, “So proud of the woman you are becoming!” Lately, De Laurentiis has been channeling the talents of her older family members who were members of the showbiz industry, especially her actor parents and famous Italian film producer grandfather Dino De Laurentiis (via CheatSheet), as the executive producer on a brand new Hallmark Movies & Mysteries film, “Always Amore....

The Untold Truth Of Fruit By The Foot The Image Party/Shutterstock By Acacia Deadrick/Updated: June 3, 2022 4:56 pm EST Candy aficionados know that one of the greatest confections in modern existence is quite possibly Fruit by the Foot. Okay, that may be a bit of an exaggeration, but Fruit by the Foot is pretty delicious and certainly fun to eat, as many will argue. If you’re somehow unfamiliar with the snack, it’s a thin piece of sweet candy that is packaged in a neat little roll....

The Untold Truth Of Margaritaville Facebook/Margaritaville By Carly Caramanna/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 7:49 pm EST Do you feel that? A warm, island breeze is blowing your way. Luckily, you have a cold cerveza in your hand to cool you down — no shoes required. Life is good. You may be asking yourself: Where exactly am I? You’re in Margaritaville, baby — it’s much more a state of mind than an actual place....

The Wholesome Reason An Olive Garden Review Went Viral Facebook By Savanna Swain-Wilson/June 6, 2022 12:22 pm EST Most people don’t expect to become viral internet superstars just by doing their jobs. But that’s exactly what happened to food critic Marilyn Hagerty back in 2012. One February afternoon, Hagerty visited a brand-new Olive Garden in her North Dakota hometown, only to write a polite review of the experience for the Grand Forks Herald that sent the internet into a frenzy....

These Countries Prove You Should Be Eating Animal Heads Zonjang4289/Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 1:41 pm EST Some people say they won’t eat “food with a face” (per NPR). Over on the other end of the spectrum are those who not only enjoy eating animals, but who also relish the opportunity to eat the heads of some, given the right opportunity. Indeed, the heads of most animals whose flesh we readily consume are not merely edible, but, more often than not, quite delectable (via HuffPost)....

This Was Eddie Van Halen’s Favorite Dish, According To Valerie Bertinelli Jerod Harris/Getty By Kate Hagan Gallup/March 5, 2022 8:15 am EST Valerie Bertinelli continues to be a wonderful source of information about her famous family. Not long ago, Bertinelli discussed her love for the late Eddie Van Halen in an interview. More recently, she provided fans with a little insight into something that her famous rocker ex-husband loved. The former “Hot in Cleveland” star wrote on Instagram about Van Halen’s favorite dish, which she learned from her former mother-in-law....

Trader Joe’s Fans Can’t Wait To Try Its New Lemon Swirl Ice Cream Rimma Bondarenko/Shutterstock By Elaina Friedman/March 30, 2022 11:30 am EST Lemons might bring fantasies about hot summer days to mind. But the harvest period for the tart citrus fruit — whose trees can be traced back millions and millions of years, according to National Geographic — is actually at its peak right now, in early spring (via The Spruce Eats)....

What Happened To Cinnaholic After Shark Tank? Facebook By Julia Mullaney/Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 1:55 pm EST Correction 8/11/22: A previous version of this article stated that Cinnaholic’s rolls are kosher; only some of them are kosher. Plenty of budding entrepreneurs have tried their hand at winning over one of the “Shark Tank” investors. Most of the time, they need to prove themselves beyond just a good idea. They’re asked about sales, growth plans, their ideal market, and more....

Why A New Costco Soap Is Getting Dirty Looks From Some Facebook Users BearFotos/Shutterstock By Ree Winter/July 10, 2022 6:10 pm EST “You asked, we listened!” exclaims Costco’s Facebook post about its new Kirkland brand Ultra Shine Antibacterial dishwashing and hand soap. With over 8000 likes, it seems that many customers approve. However, not everyone was enthusiastic. For example, Eric S Weiss replied, “Antibacterial soaps can create antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Best to use regular non-antibacterial soaps....

Why Carla Hall Says She Wouldn’t Compete On Top Chef Today Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/May 1, 2022 2:48 pm EST Without a doubt, “Top Chef” was Carla Hall’s big break in the televised culinary world. She first appeared on the show’s fifth season back in 2008, and although she didn’t win, Hall won over plenty of fans with her talent and personality. During her time competing on the show, Hall had to prepare a dish for one of her culinary idols, Jacques Pepin....

Why Noah Schnapp And DoorDash Are Returning To TikTok Kevin Winter/Getty By Lauren Farkas/Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 11:26 am EST Nobody knows better how busy life can get than a full-time college student. Between classes, clubs, and hours upon hours of homework each day, finding time to get in a quality meal can feel nearly impossible when school is in session. Luckily for students of the modern day, there’s a variety of food delivery apps to help make those meals more convenient (per The Harvard Crimson)....

Why Red Drinks Are An Important Part Of The Juneteenth Menu Lana_M/Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/Updated: June 8, 2022 3:50 pm EST Barbecue and a tall glass of red drink have long been a pairing in soul food, and it’s not only because they complement each other’s flavors well, according to Atlas Obscura. Their association, which actually dates back many years, lies primarily in their shared pigment, which can be traced back to the bright red hibiscus plant, which is a native species to West Africa (via NPR)....