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Duff Goldman Is Seriously Not A Fan Of This Trendy Mtn Dew Flavor DFree/Shutterstock By Alia Hoyt/April 29, 2022 2:36 pm EST Duff Goldman is a connoisseur of taste, to be sure. The celebrity baker is usually full of positive vibes, but if his social media presence is any indication, he’s placed his stamp of disapproval on a spicy new flavor of Mtn Dew. The proclamation was made on Twitter, where he posted an image of a couple of cases of Mtn Dew’s Flamin’ Hot beverage....

Geoffrey Zakarian’s Best Rule For Any Kitchen Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images By Sarah Martinez/July 6, 2022 3:27 pm EST Geoffrey Zakarian is a man of many talents, oozing style and sophistication while also being a powerhouse in the kitchen. After getting his start at the famed restaurant Le Cirque, Zakarian went on to open both TOWN and Country restaurants. Both were awarded 3 stars by the New York Times, with the latter earning 1 Michelin star (via Geoffrey Zakarian)....

Haylie Duff Talks Summertime Snacks, Grilling Tips, And More - Exclusive Interview DFree/Shutterstock By Alexandra Cass/Aug. 24, 2022 10:51 am EST When Haylie Duff isn’t in front of the camera — or behind it, these days — she can often be found in the kitchen. Whether it’s making meals to feed her husband and two daughters (and perhaps her sister, Hilary Duff?), or working on something new for her Real Girl’s Kitchen brand, Duff is a working mom and foodie influencer who is doing it all....

Here’s How To Get A Seat In The Hell’s Kitchen Dining Room Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images By Kimberley Laws/Updated: April 18, 2022 8:34 pm EST For many Gordon Ramsay fans, securing a coveted seat in the dining room during a “Hell’s Kitchen” taping would be a dream come true. To the devoted viewer, being immersed in the reality TV show’s fast-paced world of raw chicken, rubbery scallops, and rapid-fire expletives is much like King Arthur finding the Holy Grail or Charlie Brown being able to finally kick the football....

How To Know If A Cocktail Should Be Shaken Or Stirred Maksym Fesenko/Shutterstock By Kimberley Laws/March 24, 2022 3:24 pm EST Do you dread pulling bartender duty whenever your significant other decides to host a party? Do you wish all of your guests would simply opt for a beer? If the words “martini shaker,” “cocktail muddler,” and “jigger,” make you furrow your brow, you are far from alone. The world of mixology appears intimidating, with new exotic beverages becoming fashionable faster than you can say “Aperol spritz....

Mars’ Halloween 2022 Candy Is Officially On The Way Steve Cukrov/Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/Aug. 2, 2022 8:17 am EST It might feel like the summer’s just started, but brands are already rolling out their fall products. Even if you’re not quite ready for all things pumpkin spice, there are still food announcements that might draw your interest. If you’ve got a sweet tooth and love chocolate, there’s good news around the corner....

P.F. Chang’s Just Launched A Special Menu For Mother’s Day Scott Olson/Getty Images By Hannah Beach/April 20, 2022 3:33 pm EST When winter ends and we move into the spring months, there are plenty of things to celebrate. Birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, proms, graduations. And what better way to celebrate a special occasion than by enjoying a delicious meal? For Mother’s Day, there are two popular ways to go....

The Fictional McDonald’s That Caused A Stir On Twitter Sampajano_Anizza/Shutterstock By Dave Malyon/Aug. 29, 2022 10:17 am EST Hate it or love it, McDonald’s is accepted as a permanent fixture in society, fulfilling a key function in our lives — namely the convenience of being able to stop at the Golden Arches and absorb the comforts of a large soda and giant french fries after a big night out, for a quick lunch, or just for the sake of it....

The Mysterious Origins Of The Chili Dog Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/April 3, 2022 6:24 pm EST The hot dog has long been considered an American staple, a quick bite available anywhere from ball games and county fairs to food trucks and barbeques. The origins of the hot dog itself have roots in Germany, with reports claiming that the first hot dogs were sold in the United States somewhere in New York City’s Bowery during the 1860s, or possibly in Coney Island in 1871 (via the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council)....

The UK Restaurant That Serves Its Meals On Shovels Facebook By Chase Shustack/June 22, 2022 2:59 pm EST Imagine that you’re at a restaurant — a very exclusive one at that. One that you had to book a reservation a month in advance. You order a filet mignon — being in such an upscale restaurant like this calls for something really extravagant. You expect the steak to come out on a plate of china, drizzled in peppercorn sauce, and served on a bed of imported mushrooms sautéed in the steak’s pan drippings....

The Unexpected Ingredient Bobby Flay Adds To His Smoked Ribs Paul Morigi/Getty Images By Sarah Martinez/June 10, 2022 1:09 pm EST Summertime is upon us and that means it’s grilling season. One of the essential grilling meats is pork ribs. When done right, they’re succulent, saucy, and fall-off-the-bone tender. Your shirt should be filled with barbecue stains when you’re finished eating a good rib. And if there’s one person who knows a thing or two about grilling ribs, it’s celebrity chef Bobby Flay....

The Unexpected Ingredient You Should Add To Swedish Meatballs Marian Weyo/Shutterstock By Brianna Corley/June 10, 2022 10:43 am EST As the birthplace of the sparkling and influential band ABBA, and a behemoth business that Insider notes is known for its affordable furniture, it’s not hard to see why some people are fans of anything with Sweden’s name attached to it. That includes Swedish meatballs. Even if Swedes didn’t invent the recipe – the BBC reported that Sweden is such a trustworthy country it readily admitted that Swedish meatballs were originally a Turkish treat on Twitter — they’ve certainly made it their own....

The Untold Truth Of Fanta Instagram By DB Kelly/Updated: March 14, 2022 11:29 am EST Fanta is the only soda that can rival Faygo when it comes to fun flavors and fruitiness, and it’s the label you gravitate toward when you’re sick of the same-old colas and lemon lime. Even if you’re not incredibly familiar with it, you’ve heard of it. While Faygo has their insane clowns, Fanta has their own catchy marketing gimmick....

Trader Joe’s New Chicken Offering Has Shoppers Excited Cassiohabib/Shutterstock By Brianna Corley/July 26, 2022 10:42 pm EST While hamburgers and hot dogs may be thought of as iconically American, the United States eats more chicken than any other meat (per World Atlas). This shouldn’t come as a shock given that people across the U.S. will fry chicken for sandwiches, grill chicken to toss into their salads, and have long been putting chicken on their waffles – which ultimately results in the country collectively munching through about 8 billion chickens every year, per The South Florida Reporter....

What Lizzo Really Eats In A Day Prince Williams/Getty Images By Gabriela Izquierdo/July 19, 2022 10:38 am EST Gracing us with a summer anthem, ‘About Damn Time,’ the three-time Grammy winner, Lizzo, has had a busy year. Outside of her incredible musical success and social media presence, she has ventured into fashion and launched a size-inclusive shapewear line, Yitty (via The New York Times). Moreover, her “About Damn Time” dance has been all over TikTok with over 2 million videos using the song....

Why Chocodiles Disappeared For More Than 15 Years Keith Homan/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/April 22, 2022 5:32 pm EST The Chocodile: one of the snack food world’s most elusive beasts. While younger readers may imagine some kind of crocodile-shaped chocolate candy, those who remember the Chocodile may still recall those halcyon summer days eating packet after packet of the chocolatey, creamy sponge cake treat in youthful fervor. What is the Chocodile exactly?...

Why Instagram Is Furious At Costco’s ‘Cookie Inflation’ Trong Nguyen/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/July 14, 2022 3:27 pm EST June’s inflation report just dropped, and let’s just say Americans aren’t pleased, as even experts are surprised at how high the numbers are. Inflation in June was up 9.1% compared to 2021, which Politico says is the largest increase since 1981, with some of the highest ticket items being gas and groceries. Many consumers are feeling the effects of inflation at the pump and when it comes to heating their homes, but the cost of meat, poultry, fish, and, most notably, eggs has increased 11....

Why The Compliments You Get At Trader Joe’s Might Not Be Sincere Alexanderstock23/Shutterstock By Nick Desimone/March 18, 2022 9:13 am EST It’s no secret that many Trader Joe’s food items have a cult following, as does the store itself, and many people choose to shop there exclusively. The grocery chain is known for its wildly popular snacks, crave-able frozen food, and to some, the bubbly, kind staff. It’s common knowledge that Trader Joe’s employees are super nice, complimentary, and attentive....

You’ve Been Eating Burgers Wrong Your Whole Life, According To TGI Fridays Dmitry Lobanov/Shutterstock By Jared Kaufman/June 29, 2022 1:21 pm EST It’s a sensational allegation: Americans eat enough hamburgers every year to stretch around the planet 32 times, per VinePair — but what if we’re astronomically wrong about how we eat them? At least, that’s what restaurant chain TGI Fridays wants you to think. As part of a new campaign, the chain’s burger experts say you should actually be eating your burger upside-down, per the New York Post....

Aldi Just Added A Color-Changing Gin, But Only In One Country Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Julia Mullaney/April 6, 2022 4:38 pm EST Consumers around the world have grown to love Aldi. The German-based grocery store is known for selling produce, meat, and nonperishable products at much lower costs than its competitors. Aldi is able to charge less for its products because overhead costs are so low. The store has several methods for lowering these costs, including using LED lighting to save on energy costs, plus offering private-label brands that cost less....