The Famous People Who Went To School With Ina Garten Michael Loccisano/Getty By Elaina Friedman/March 15, 2022 3:01 pm EST Everyone loves to play six degrees of separation with celebrities, which is why you’ll hear lots of people brag about the famous people who went to their high school. (This writer would like everyone to know that she walked the same halls as singer-songwriter Elliott Smith and “The Simpsons” creator Matt Groening)....
The Real Reason Starbucks Can’t Keep Up With High Demand Chutima Chaochaiya/Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/May 5, 2022 9:05 am EST The price of Starbucks common stock rose nearly 6% on May 4. Representing a sea change from the 32.6% loss in share value for the year to date, this vote of investor confidence may derive from a speech made by Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz the day before (via Money Senator). On May 3, the CEO held a scheduled earnings call, during which Schultz characterized the Seattle-based coffee purveyor’s status as “completely half full,” per Nasdaq....
The Sweet Story Behind Lindt’s Golden Easter Bunny AlexBuess/Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/Updated: March 30, 2022 4:59 pm EST Queen Elizabeth II isn’t the only famous name celebrating a platinum jubilee this year (via CNN). Lindt & Sprüngli, the Swiss chocolatier that has been making the world sweeter for 175 years now, is also celebrating its own platinum jubilee in 2022, according to a press release dated March 28. Just in time for Easter, the maker of the Lindor line of chocolate truffles, as well as an oat milk version of its vegan chocolate Lindt Classic bars, is kicking off the 70th birthday of the Lindt Gold Bunny....
These Are The Three Best Foods For Better Mental Health Yulia Furman/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/May 27, 2022 12:01 pm EST Eating well is one of the most important things we can do for our health. And while most people probably already know that eating lots of fruits and veggies is good for our bodies, maintaining a healthy diet is also just as important for our minds. Studies have shown that eating a diet rich in vitamins, nutrients, protein, and healthy fats can not only improve our physical health but our mental health as well....
TikToker Ashley Yi Reveals What Being A Korean American Influencer Means To Her - Exclusive Interview TikTok/Angella Choe By Olivia Bria/Updated: May 16, 2022 8:40 am EST If you ever hang out on the food side of TikTok, you’ve come to the right place. Ashley Yi, a Korean American influencer, is known for her quirky personality and delicious eats. With 3.2 million followers and over 155 million likes to date, Ashley takes her fans along for shopping hauls, food taste tests, car rides, and more....
Trader Joe’s Caramel Coffee Almonds Are Getting Mixed Reviews 271 EAK MOTO/Shutterstock By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/July 24, 2022 11:05 pm EST You can’t please everyone. Just ask Trader Joe’s, whose fans usually like the chain’s new offerings. But even this popular retailer doesn’t get it right every time. While items like its Cauliflower Gnocchi and Everything But the Bagel Seasoning are longstanding favorites, others, like the Honey Walnut Shrimp and Kimchi Tofu Soup have received a hard pass from some of the Los Angeles-based chain’s shoppers....
Twizzlers Is Giving Fans Another Way To Eat The Easter Bunny Hong Vo/Shutterstock By Olivia Bria/Feb. 22, 2022 4:39 pm EST There is one thing about Twizzlers that has always been certain — its iconic shape. Whether you eat the candy one rope at a time or in one bite, the candy never fails to be the perfect movie snack. Hershey has already started off this year with a bang, first with an epic Valentine’s Day lineup that included the popular Lava Cake Kisses....
What Happened To ABS Protein Pancakes After Shark Tank? zefirchik06/Shutterstock By Gillian King/Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 11:51 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Reality hit “Shark Tank” has introduced viewers to hundreds of would-be entrepreneurs over its current 14 seasons, as of 2022 (via ABC). The show gives each contestant (or more commonly, each pair of contestants) a chance to pitch their idea to a team of business titans who may or may not choose to invest for a share of ownership in the entrepreneur’s company....
Why Banning Russian Alcohol Might Not Accomplish Much Africa Studio/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/March 2, 2022 11:52 am EST History has shown that the obvious side effects of war aside, food and drinks are often the first to find themselves in the middle of the crossfire, albeit for different reasons. Germany during World War I banned its citizens from eating sausages because they played a far more important role in the making of German Zeppelin airships (via Business Standard)....
Why Restaurants Are Changing Their Menus After Russia’s Ukraine Invasion Ann Kosolapova/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/March 2, 2022 2:37 pm EST Back in 2003, a group of White House cafeterias decided to rebrand french fries to freedom fries as a way to signal disapproval of France’s unwillingness to join the United States in its invasion of Iraq, per CNN. French toast also morphed into freedom toast, and other restaurants across America followed suit....
Copycat McDonald’s Breakfast Burrito Recipe By Jake Vigliotti/Updated: June 30, 2022 10:45 am EST There’s no denying it; the McDonald’s breakfast burrito is pretty darn good. Mickey D’s hit the perfect blend of “stuff” to make these little burritos a major hit. With the advent of all-day breakfast, you can pop into a McDonald’s drive thru at any time and grab a hundred of these to get you through your day....
Driscoll’s New Strawberries Are A Taste Of The Tropics Erika Anes/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/May 26, 2022 12:06 pm EST Move over, regular strawberries! There’s a new kid in town, and this pale strawberry’s taste has an uncanny resemblance to tropical punch. You heard that right; there’s no longer just one strawberry flavor profile. With the release of the new Tropical Bliss strawberries, berry company Driscoll’s has upped the ante on taste diversity when it comes to the fan-favorite fruit....
Garlic Butter Baked Flounder Recipe Christina Musgrave/Mashed By Christina Musgrave AND Mashed Staff/June 23, 2022 3:19 pm EST Cooking fish doesn’t have to be a fussy or complicated undertaking, and even the simplest of ingredients can yield incredibly flavorful results. Recipe developer Christina Musgrave knows a thing or two about cooking a simple fish dish, and her garlic butter baked flounder recipe is proof. The method of cooking here — baking — ensures that there’s no fuss, no mess, and no worry about the flaky fish falling apart....
Here’s How To Get $10 Off A $50 Order At Cheesecake Factory Eric Glenn/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/March 21, 2022 2:11 pm EST As most of us probably already know, prices across the country are on the rise. From ongoing inflation at its highest rate in 40 years, to gas prices rising ten percent in just one week, people have certainly been feeling some pain in their pocketbooks recently, according to the New York Times....
How Kevin Hart Wants To Change The Fast-Food Game Jon Kopaloff/Getty By Elaina Friedman/Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 8:11 am EST Most people know comedian Kevin Hart for his roles in blockbuster romps like “Get Hard” and “Night School,” but like many celebrities, the star has his hands in a few different pots. He’s the founder of the film and TV production company Heartbeat Productions and the “multi-platform comedy brand” Laugh Out Loud, which recently merged together with the help of a $100 million minority investment, The Los Angeles Times reports....
How KFC Helped Resolve A ‘Below-The-Belt’ Exchange Between 2 RHOA Stars KPPWC/Shutterstock By Dave Malyon/Aug. 30, 2022 1:18 pm EST Not only is KFC remedial for hungry stomachs and chicken wing cravings, but as we have discovered, the fast food giant may serve as a proverbial olive branch. Celebrities and TV stars have their junk food habits too, it seems. Kim Kardashian, for example, loves some crispy chicken wings with fries, as well as plain cheeseburgers (per Insider)....
How Walmart Outsmarted Gift Card Scammers Targeting The Elderly Facebook By Aimee Lamoureux/April 5, 2022 6:36 pm EST In a perfect world, everyone would be honest and no one would ever be tricked out of their money. Sadly, we don’t live in a perfect world, and there are all too many people trying to make a quick buck by stealing from others. One way con artists have been doing this recently is through gift cards....
Instagram Is In Love With Bobby Flay’s Spanish Onion Rings DFree/Shutterstock By Sarah Martinez/July 23, 2022 5:13 pm EST Bobby Flay is widely known for his expertise in Southwest cuisine, being a culinary competition icon, and owning a burger empire. Flay’s burger restaurants, dubbed Bobby’s Burger Palace, are known for serving an array of burgers, shakes, and fries. According to Eater Las Vegas, one of Flay’s signature moves is encouraging patrons to “crunchify” their burgers, which is a fancy way of saying you can add Lay’s potato chips to any burger you order for no added cost....
Instagram Rains Hearts On Emeril Lagasse’s Post About His Marriage Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/May 15, 2022 12:54 pm EST Everyone loves a good love story, and this includes fans of celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse — who were full of congratulations and good wishes for New Orleans’ beloved star and his beloved spouse — as he announced a major relationship milestone recently. Emeril was one of the stars who helped to make cable TV cooking shows so popular in the 1990s, appearing in shows like “How to Boil Water” and “Essence of Emeril....
Molly Sims Puts Hood Cottage Cheese On Everything - Exclusive Interview Hayley Murach By Molly Harris/Updated: March 2, 2022 1:57 pm EST When you think about the life and hours of models, you might find yourself wondering how they fuel up to work through long hours or what they snack on at home. Fortunately, Molly Sims, who has modeled for Jimmy Choo, Chanel, and Giorgio Armani, among others, spoke to Mashed about some of her favorite recipes, snacks and food memories....
