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Everything We Know About The Next Starbucks CEO Harun Ozmen/Shutterstock By Julia Mullaney/June 7, 2022 4:14 pm EST Since the COVID-19 pandemic swept the world in early 2020, plenty of people have transitioned to a work-from-home lifestyle. In the process, what’s being labeled “the great resignation” has been in full swing; according to USA Today, 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in November 2021 alone and employers posted as many as 11 million jobs in one month back in October 2021....

Everything You Need To Know About The West Coast Dip Recall Michael Kraus/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/May 26, 2022 3:52 pm EST Whether you buy store-bought dip or make your own, chips and dip is one party appetizer guaranteed to impress all your guests. In fact, store-bought dips are so popular that they can reach nearly $40 million in sales just within the week leading up to the Super Bowl, per SNAC International....

Häagen-Dazs’ New Sundae Is Inspired By A Lunchbox Classic calimedia/Shutterstock By Elise DeVoe/Updated: June 23, 2022 8:36 am EST Some people may think of Häagen-Daz as their go-to grocery store ice cream brand, but the brand’s physical locations have even more treats in store, including sundaes and shakes that you cannot find in the frozen food aisle. The options range from classics like the hot fudge sundae to more unique creations like the Dulce de Leche Dazzler sundae featuring dulce de leche ice cream, gooey caramel, sliced bananas, and “whipped cream caramel” on top....

Here’s How Long Canned Meat Really Lasts On Your Shelf Justin Sullivan/Getty Images By Elaina Friedman/Updated: July 11, 2022 11:00 am EST If one were to peek inside the collective pantries of American home cooks, they’d probably find the remnants of what Eater refers to as “Panic Beans”: the cans upon cans of legumes that shoppers purchased in droves at the start of the pandemic in a hive-mind state of survivalism (read: panic)....

Here’s What It Takes To Become A LongHorn Steakhouse ‘Steak Master’ Facebook By Derek Helling/Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 9:04 am EST Longhorn Steakhouse is a place where fans of grilled meat can satisfy their carnivorous cravings, but the restaurant doesn’t throw just anyone on grill duty during their operating hours. Preparing the literal meat of diners’ entrees is a task that is only for the restaurant chain’s finest, and each year Longhorn goes to great lengths to determine exactly who the absolute finest is....

Hi-Chew Wants To Send You On Vacation — Here’s How To Enter Facebook By Felix Behr/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 4:10 pm EST Correction 4/20/22: An earlier version of this story stated that only residents of Southern California, Arizona, and Nevada could enter the Hi-Chew giveaway; it is open to all U.S. residents. Have you ever wanted to sleep wrapped up in a packet of Hi-Chew? Well, now you can. On April 19, Hi-Chew revealed in a press release that the brand is are conducting a sweepstakes through April 26....

How A Labor Strike Led To The Creation Of The Po’ Boy Sandwich Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Nick Desimone/Feb. 26, 2022 1:34 pm EST For anyone who is a fan of Louisiana’s creole and cajun cuisine, specifically New Orleans fare, a po’ boy sandwich is a must-have. This is a submarine or hoagie-style sandwich served on a long, French-style roll. The protein on a po’ boy is usually seafood, like battered and fried shrimp or oysters, but sometimes roast beef is used....

How An Iconic Bee Gees Song Helped A Grocery Store Cashier Save Someone’s Life Blueee77/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/March 13, 2022 2:32 pm EST Gayle Tomlinson, a worker for the British supermarket chain ASDA, saved the life of a customer who suffered a heart attack by applying CPR for 23 minutes to the beat of the Bee Gees song “Stayin’ Alive,” buying enough time for paramedics to arrive. That sounds about as on-the-nose as a soundtrack can get without literally narrating the rescue....

How Julia Child’s Method For Writing Recipes Was Revolutionary Francesco Da Vinci/Getty By Jennifer Mathews/June 20, 2022 11:08 am EST The first known American cookbook was published in 1796, entitled “American Cookery” by Amelia Simmons. Simmons introduced the U.S. to Native American ingredients such as pumpkin and cranberries; however, the audience was limited to upper-class ladies who could read and afford the luxury of a book. Throughout the 19 century, the U....

How To Start Cooking With Superfoods By Elizabeth Fickenscher/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 1:38 pm EST Have you decided that you want to start incorporating superfoods into your diet? Fantastic! Congrats! Superfoods are so super because they’re loaded with health benefits, so the more you eat, the better. There are oodles and oodles of superfoods, and we’re hearing more and more about obscure fruits, strange nuts, and other things most people have never heard of....

IHOP’s New Breakfast Option Features An Extra Dose Of Protein Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/April 22, 2022 4:43 pm EST We’ve all heard it a million times — breakfast is the most important meal of the day. What we don’t hear nearly as often, however, is the importance of having a breakfast packed with lots of protein. Not only does protein keep you feeling full longer, says Healthline, it can help build and repair muscles....

New Survey Reveals Taco Bell’s Absolute Worst Menu Item Rachel Murray/Getty Images By Amberly Mckee/July 29, 2022 3:20 pm EST According to High Tide Taco Bar, traditional Mexican tacos include onions, cilantro, pico de gallo, salsa, and grilled or stewed meat. And authentic tacos are only served on soft shells made of either corn or flour. Per The Pioneer Woman, taco meats can include shrimp, fish, pulled pork (carnitas), chorizo, and plenty more....

Soy Milk Vs Almond Milk: What’s The Difference? Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/Updated: March 8, 2022 12:28 am EST It seems that with every grocery store visit, new plant-based products are being stocked to cater to a wider range of diets and lifestyles. Among the various items, non-dairy milks (commonly referred to as mylks, due to their absence of lactose), have seen huge increases in market values. Better Marketing estimates that the industry will be valued at $21....

Spicy Hunan Chicken Recipe Angela Latimer/Mashed By Angela Latimer AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 28, 2022 6:09 pm EST When it comes to ordering takeout, Chinese food is a staple. Nothing beats the delicious smells of Hunan chicken stir-fry wafting through your living room, Netflix queued up, and your chopsticks at the ready to dig into your favorite dish. Recipe developer Angela Latimer of Bake It With Love says that she’s been a big fan of Chinese-American food since childhood and loves to replicate her favorite dishes....

The Brutal Way Wendy’s New Billboards Troll McDonald’s Fries Deutschlandreform/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Feb. 28, 2022 2:13 pm EST Everyone knows that the fast food industry is highly competitive. Two well-known brands that have often tried to outdo each other are McDonald’s and Wendy’s — according to Business Insider, the two companies competed particularly fiercely against each other in 2018. For example, Wendy’s released a Super Bowl commercial that made fun of McDonald’s frozen beef with the tagline, “The iceberg that sank the Titanic was frozen, too....

The Controversial Nugget-Eating Method That Had TikTok Divided Moving Moment/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/July 8, 2022 5:18 pm EST Let’s say you’re sitting at your local McDonald’s, enjoying some classic McNuggets with your fries, when a man comes up to you out of the blue. The man notices you’re enjoying some McNuggets and he asks you a very simple question: “How do you eat your nuggets?” As you slowly register the question, your immediate response is: “What the heck kind of question is that?...

The Difference Between Green And Black Cardamom Bloomberg/Getty Images By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Updated: June 10, 2022 12:54 pm EST With a nickname like the “queen of spices” (via MasterClass), you’ll definitely want to get to know cardamom and its many uses. If you’ve never tasted the spice itself, it’s likely that you already know it from Indian dishes seasoned with the garam masala mixture of spices. The warm, herbal flavor of cardamom can be used to flavor anything from cakes and breads to teas or rice....

The Donut Brand WWE Fans Need To Know About Kitchen Data Systems By Crystal Antonace/Aug. 1, 2022 9:58 am EST Donuts are a sweet and decadent treat most love to enjoy on weekend mornings when work week obligations are stagnant and the luxury of being a couch potato for an entire day is a real possibility. While enjoying a glazed donut, you may even indulge in some much-welcomed screen time. If you’re a longtime WWE watcher and live in Los Angeles, you may want to consider a new donut brand the next time you order some cream-filled specialties through Uber Eats....

The Fan-Favorite McDonald’s UK Item That’s Returning To The Menu Facebook By Elise DeVoe/Aug. 28, 2022 1:03 pm EST In 2019, only about a quarter of customers would choose a spicy menu option over the traditional version (via Nation’s Restaurant News), but as of 2021, that number has grown to over 50%, according to a study from Kalsec (a global herb and spice flavor extracts company). Wendy’s has been a leader on the spicy side of the fast food industry since 1996 when it first introduced its spicy chicken sandwich (via Wendy’s official website)....

The Hidden Message In The Eclipse Chewing Gum Logo Raihana Asral/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/July 20, 2022 10:36 am EST If you’ve ever heard of subliminal messaging, chances are that you’ve probably brushed them off as wacky conspiracy theories. While the theories of secret messages in our media influencing us to do things aren’t solid (at least we assume they aren’t), the truth is that some companies actually do have secret messages hidden in plain sight — and you don’t need to be Rowdy Roddy Piper with special x-ray sunglasses to see them....