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Jennifer Garner’s Bagel Recipe That Went Viral For All The Wrong Reasons Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Dave Malyon/June 8, 2022 1:15 pm EST We know from a video Jennifer Garner posted on her aptly named “Pretend Cooking Show” that her bagel recipe doesn’t work all the time. Her comedic video documenting the failure went viral in 2018, and we have to ask: Was it the delivery or the content? Or was it just because it’s Garner?...

McDonald’s Set To Lose More Than $100 Million Worth Of Food. Here’s Why KULLAPONG PARCHERAT/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/April 29, 2022 3:51 pm EST Food waste is a major problem across the world. According to NRDC, 40% of food across America never gets eaten and makes its way to landfills and dumpsters. The UN reports that 930 million tons of food went to waste back in 2019, and 17% of all food across the world gets dumped into landfills....

Old Fashioned Chex Mix Recipe Stephanie Rapone/Mashed By Stephanie Rapone AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 24, 2022 2:17 pm EST If merely hearing the words “Chex Mix” doesn’t trigger a Pavlovian salivary response in your mouth, then you’ve missed out on one of the greatest savory taste experiences of the recent modern era. But no bother there, whether you’re a lifelong Chex Mix lover or are poised to take your first crunch....

Pillsbury Has Exciting News For Raw Cookie Dough Lovers Shutterstock By Liz Barrett Foster/Updated: July 6, 2022 3:05 pm EST You know when you’re making a big batch of chocolate chip cookies and there’s that last bit of dough left on the spoon? And you want to just eat it because, what’s the worst thing that can happen? Well, as it turns out, when you eat raw cookie dough, which normally contains raw eggs and raw flour, you open the door to a host of unwelcome possibilities....

Redditors Accused A Chestnut-Loving Costco Shopper Of Being A Squirrel Alina Kay/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/March 7, 2022 9:35 am EST Many people love Costco for selling all sorts of foods and drinks in bulk quantities at steal deal prices, so it shouldn’t be too shocking a revelation when you find people going to the wholesale store for precisely that. Pandemic-induced toilet paper hoarding aside, shoppers on Reddit have confessed to filling entire bags with packs of Costco’s Kirkland Signature Chocolate Chips and stocking up on Quaker’s Brown Sugar Oatmeal Squares....

The Bill That Could Change Everything For California Fast Food Employees junpinzon/Shutterstock By James Lewis/March 8, 2022 6:11 pm EST A life without fast food is such a strange thought that it’s almost impossible to comprehend. How would people feed their cravings for deep-fried chicken nuggets? Would a hangover ever be cured? What would Donald Trump eat? We owe so much to the irresistibly tasty and overwhelmingly greasy food that we probably take it for granted — fast-food workers certainly seem to think so....

The Bizarre Connection The Newest Pokémon Has To Bread MShev/Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 9:31 am EST At first glance, “Pokémon” might not seem food-related. The animated show isn’t focused on food. As far as we know, people aren’t supposed to chew the trading cards, and the goal of video games is not to catch ’em all and then eat ’em. However, the animal-like creatures whose lives involve evolving and fighting have inspired food items, and it appears some Pokémon have been inspired by food....

The Bizarre Way Japan Is Trying To Get Young People To Drink More kazoka/Shutterstock By Elise DeVoe/Aug. 20, 2022 3:47 pm EST Japan’s work culture has a reputation for intensity, so when businessmen and women get off of work, they turn to alcohol to relieve stress (via Japan Dev). “Alcohol here plays the role of psychiatry in the West,” Charles Pomeroy, former president of the Foreign Correspondents Club of Japan, told Psychology Today....

The Fast Food Chain Mentioned In Two Grammy-Nominated Songs Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Emily Cappiello/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 1:44 pm EST Food and music go together like, well, peanut butter and jelly. Who can forget Kelis’ popular hit “Milkshake” or the ubiquitous “Cake By The Ocean” from DNCE? Or the oldie but goodie “Marshmallow World”? After all, food can conjure the same emotions that many artists tap into when creating a song — whether it’s sheer happiness, overwhelming sadness (usually accompanied by a tub of ice cream), and childhood nostalgia....

The One Chef Sarah Thomas Would Want To Cook Dinner With - Exclusive Chancelor Humphrey By Helena Nichols/June 28, 2022 8:52 am EST Many of us would love the opportunity to have a famous chef cook for us. The food would be impeccable, and we would have the luxury of eating only the finest. But just having a great meal prepared by a celebrity chef isn’t enough for Sarah Thomas....

The Real Difference Between Chorizo And Linguiça Shutterstock By Nancy Mock/Updated: June 24, 2022 11:59 am EST These delicious, flavorful, and spicy sausages are often confused. Before assuming that one can be substituted for another, we’re taking a closer look at the real differences between chorizo and linguiça. It’s no wonder people get confused with chorizo: There are three kinds to choose from! What they have in common is they’re all made with pork, and have a lot of flavor thanks to generous seasoning blends....

The She-Hulk Scene That Has People Questioning Cheetos Jesse Grant/Getty Images By Alia Hoyt/Aug. 25, 2022 11:12 am EST Certain foods come at a price, and everyone knows that the price of eating Cheetos is the inevitable orange fingertips you’re left with once the bag is empty. Rather than fight the truth, the brand has taken to embracing the product’s most common side effect over the years. 2021 saw Cheetos release a Super Bowl commercial starring husband and wife Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher, in which the actress leaves orange dust fingerprints all over the house when she sneaks her hubby’s beloved snack....

The Truth About Paul Hollywood’s Ex-Wife Facebook By Maria Scinto AND Naveena Vijayan/Updated: April 19, 2022 5:26 pm EST Paul Hollywood, celebrity baker and judge of several editions of The Great British Baking Show, seems like a charming (if slightly stand-offish) gentleman on camera, playing his role of senior statesman of the British culinary community to perfection. Away from the camera, however, his persona starts to look a whole lot messier....

The Unexpected Fruit That Works Perfectly On The Grill Alexander Raths/Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/May 12, 2022 7:06 pm EST Grilling season is without a doubt one of the best times of the year. Sunshine is typically in the forecast. The air becomes filled with rich, smoky aromas that make passersby jealous. And then, of course, there’s the mouthwatering cuisine. Backyard barbecues, picnics in the park, and outdoor community events are teeming with hearty eats everyone in the family can enjoy, from burgers, brats, ribs, steaks, and hot dogs to salads, slaws, and savory sides....

The Unexpected Ingredient That Can Take Your Fried Chicken To The Next Level PotaeRin/Shutterstock By Jennifer Mathews/May 17, 2022 4:08 pm EST There are few dishes more irresistible on a menu than fried chicken. This special occasion meal is more popular than ever as fast food chains and fancy restaurants alike compete for the top honor of “best.” The weekend picnic staple is approaching its peak season, ready to be served on a plate surrounded by mashed potatoes and greens or sandwiched between pickles and coleslaw on a soft bun....

The Untold Truth Of Food Network Food Network By Acacia Deadrick/June 9, 2022 2:54 pm EST Since its inception, Food Network has brought viewers around the world a more beautiful relationship with food. Through its creative programming, it’s shown food lovers how to “Kick it up a notch” thanks to Emeril Lagasse; proven any ingredient can be made into a gourmet dish on “Iron Chef;” it’s taught us the science of food courtesy of Alton Brown, and shown us how our favorite packaged foods are made on “Unwrapped” plus so, so much more....

The Viral TikTok That Will Change The Way You Make Corn Denis180787/Shutterstock By Rebecca Cherico/July 30, 2022 12:31 am EST Summer livin’ isn’t always all it’s cracked up to be. School is out, but the kids are bored and driving you up a wall. The days are long — sometimes, they’re very, very long. Every once in a while you’re not sure you really love summer the way you thought you did....

These Are The World’s Most Expensive Edible Eggs Galina-Photo/Shutterstock By Derek Helling/June 28, 2022 2:38 pm EST Eggs are a common ingredient in many dishes, ranging from savory omelets to baked desserts. There are some eggs that are so costly that getting enough of them to follow an egg salad recipe, for example, would cost a literal fortune. One type of eggs takes extravagance to the max. How Much Is It says that a dozen chicken eggs in the United States usually runs from about two to six dollars, depending on several factors....

TikTok Is Cracking Up Over This ‘Truth’ About Trader Joe’s Cashiers Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Brianna Corley/July 8, 2022 11:38 am EST While Trader Joe’s as we know it first opened in 1967, it wasn’t until the incredibly popular grocery chain began expanding across the U.S. in the ’90s that it started to gain an impressively die-hard following (per Spoon University). The store — which prides itself on selling a host of exclusive products, according to its website — earns “about $13....

What Happens When You Oil Your Grill Before Cooking Chicken Wings Liliya Kandrashevich/Shutterstock By Nick Desimone/Feb. 28, 2022 11:43 am EST One could make many potential mistakes when grilling chicken wings. Few things are worse than spending precious time, money, and a great wing recipe only to have to throw the food away after it gets stuck on the grates. According to The Online Grill, one of the main reasons this happens is because the meat isn’t hot enough....