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The Returning Costco Treats That Have Shoppers Thrilled Kevin McGovern/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/July 5, 2022 11:31 am EST There are few treats more classic than a chocolate chip cookie. There is just something about the mix of sugary, buttery baked dough and sweet little chocolate chunks that makes this pairing the perfect snack. However, while it might be considered a staple today, the dessert wasn’t invented until the late 1930s. According to The New Yorker, the most romantic and widely spread origin story has it that Toll House restaurant owner Ruth Wakefield stumbled upon the chocolate chip cookie recipe accidentally....

The Scathing Way A Restaurant Called Out A 1-Star Reviewer 19 STUDIO/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/May 12, 2022 9:20 am EST For better or for worse, one thing the internet has given us is the ability to easily read and write reviews. Seeing what others have to say about a product or a business can help determine whether or not someone else purchases that item or visits that business. Unfortunately, reviews aren’t always to be trusted....

The Seltzer Alternative ‘Karens’ Can’t Stop Talking About iGuseppelombardo/Shutterstock By Kate Hagan Gallup/June 17, 2022 6:22 pm EST A new kind of adult beverage is “flattening” the competition. Mom Water adds a new entry into the hard seltzer category without any bubbles, often referred to as a flat drink — and it’s generating some Karen-worthy conversation. Mom Water is essentially a fruit-infused alcoholic water with no carbs, no sugar, and no carbonation....

The Sweet Way Pieology Used Lemons To Celebrate Blueberries EWY Media/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/July 9, 2022 8:50 pm EST Blueberries and lemons are a classic combo that plays a starring role in baking, cocktails, and even gelato during the summer months when blueberries are in season and at their sweetest. A quick Google search will reveal that for whatever reason, people’s taste buds seem to really enjoy this dynamic duo. A food reporter for the Baltimore Sun shared how much she loves these two fruits paired together in baked goods, referencing Anna Pump, who co-authored “Country Weekend Entertaining: Seasonal Recipes From Loaves and Fishes and the Bridgehampton Inn....

The Unexpected Ingredient Guy Fieri Uses In Margaritas Aaron Davidson/Getty Images By Naomi Kennedy/June 17, 2022 9:32 am EST These days, it seems like Guy Fieri does far more hosting than actual cooking on the Food Network. His IMDb page can certainly attest to that notion. However, that’s not to say the spiky-haired television personality doesn’t know his way around the kitchen just well as some of the chefs and restaurateurs he spotlights on “Tournament of Champions,” “Guy’s Grocery Games,” and “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives....

These Are 2022’s Best State Fair Foods Lee Reese/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Aug. 12, 2022 1:40 pm EST In much of the country, state fair season is upon us once again. The U.S. is so large that it spans six time zones and encompasses numerous different climates, so while many states do, in fact, hold their fairs in summer, others go with cooler months in spring and fall (Florida even opts for the winter)....

These Are The Best Dishes Nyesha Arrington Ate On Next Level Chef - Exclusive FOX By Alexandra Cass/March 9, 2022 1:48 pm EST The first season of “Next Level Chef” has reached its finale, crowning Native American chef Pyet DeSpain the winner after 10 grueling rounds of competition cooked up by none other than Gordon Ramsay himself. The show saw chefs competing across three different kitchens to prove they have the chops to make next-level dishes no matter the circumstances....

TikTok Is Divided Over A Little Debbie Cake-Making Hack Facebook By Chase Shustack/April 4, 2022 3:18 pm EST If you asked someone what their favorite Little Debbie snack is, you’d probably be talking for hours. Maybe you know a guy who can put away a box of Cosmic Brownies in one sitting, or another who wakes up in the dead of night craving Fudge Rounds and a glass of milk. You may even have a box of Zebra Cakes stashed away in your kitchen as we speak....

We Finally Know Why Waffle House Is So Cheap Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock By Anita Surewicz/April 10, 2022 11:52 am EST Affectionately known as Wa Ho, Waffle House is an American institution. Opened by two neighbors way back in 1955, over the years the chain has grown to more than 1,900 locations across 25 states, according to the official Waffle House website. A prominent part of southern culture, the 24/7 diner chain is a firm favorite with a cross-section of the population....

What Happened To Liz Lovely Cookies After Shark Tank? Facebook By Julia Mullaney/Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 9:32 am EST Liz Lovely appeared to have it all. But even the companies with so much potential still have to wow the investors on ABC’s “Shark Tank,” and that’s not always an easy task. In 2012, vegan and gluten-free cookie brand Liz Lovely appeared on the show, where Vermont-based owners and husband-wife duo Liz Scott and Dan Holtz made their best attempt to sell their company’s vision to one of the investors....

Why Reddit Is Divided Over The Size Of Starbucks’ Loaf Cakes Prachana Thong-on/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/May 24, 2022 8:50 am EST Starbucks customers are an observant bunch; not much gets by regulars who order the same product day after day. Case in point: Customers were quick to notice when the size of Starbucks’ grilled cheese sandwich appeared to get considerably smaller in May. The world is experiencing a food inflation crisis, and experts predict it will get worse before it gets better....

Why You Shouldn’t Cut The Root Off When Chopping Onions Jeong-Seon/Shutterstock By Charley Rekstis/Aug. 2, 2022 10:48 pm EST The onion is a very versatile vegetable. It comes in different colors and is edible both raw and cooked, while also delivering a lot of flavor to some of our favorite dishes. It can be cut and cooked many different ways, creating a different experience for the eater each time. There’s so many unique ways to cook an onion that it’s hard to know what onions you should really be cooking with and how onion types differ from each other....

Baked Mac And Cheese Recipe Maren Epstein/Mashed By Maren Epstein AND Mashed Staff/Updated: June 27, 2022 3:08 pm EST You really can’t ever go wrong with mac and cheese from a box made on the stove top. However, baking your mac and cheese in casserole form does take it to a whole other level. It’s also super easy to make, even if you’re someone whose go-to is the boxed kind. We got this recipe for baked mac and cheese from certified chef, food blogger, and recipe developer Maren Epstein of Eating Works (whose website you should check out for even more simple recipes with lots of good-for-you ingredient options)....

Costco Shoppers Are Relating To This Hilarious Rotisserie Chicken Facebook By Felix Behr/March 22, 2022 5:26 pm EST Sometimes we must stand in awe. At least, that’s how one person in the Costco subreddit felt when they learned that someone appeared to have beaten the company at its own loss leader game. “I watched a man push a cart out of Costco with only a rotisserie chicken and his receipt,” the original poster described....

Easy Strawberry Pie Recipe Catherine Brookes/Mashed By Catherine Brookes AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 16, 2022 9:36 am EST Strawberries, although available pretty much anytime of year, are no doubt a quintessential summer fruit. Many of us definitely associate strawberries with the warmer months, and recipe developer Catherine Brookes is definitely one of those people. She feels that strawberry pie is “the ultimate summer dessert [as it is] fresh, fruity, sweet and colorful....

How Arthritis Pain Has Affected Michael Symon’s Diet Debby Wong/Shutterstock By Anthony Mastroianni/March 7, 2022 11:33 am EST Professional chefs tend to make everything look a little easier than meets the eye. In the case of Michael Symon, despite all of his vigor in the kitchen, things are far from easy. According to the Arthritis Foundation, Symon was diagnosed with arthritis back in his 20s, on top of a type of lupus that affects the joints....

How Beef Shipments Led To The Creation Of Uncle Sam Olga Popova/Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/June 21, 2022 5:22 pm EST The United States of America is represented by a number of symbols, including the red, white, and blue color palette, the American flag (commonly known as the star-spangled banner), the Liberty Bell, the Statue of Liberty, and the bald eagle. There’s also Uncle Sam, a sketched depiction of a white-haired, bearded man wearing a top hat and pointing at the onlooker....

How People Around The World Drink Coffee 19 Studio/Shutterstock By Julia Dunn/May 6, 2022 2:51 pm EST It’s safe to say that Americans love a good cup of joe, and according to some franchises, we even run on it. It’s hard to dispute the wide choice of well-rooted coffee establishments and the fact that 40% of American kitchens include some form of a coffee-making device (via Statista). Movies showcase hurried assistants running with a venti Starbucks in hand or suave businessmen sipping espresso....

Ina Garten Just Put A Spring Twist On Her Classic Roast Chicken Recipe Manny Carabel/Getty By Savanna Swain-Wilson/Updated: April 26, 2022 3:02 pm EST While Ina Garten has hundreds of recipes that are guaranteed to impress, many fans would argue that nothing will ever top her perfect roast chicken. The iconic dish has received hundreds of five-star reviews on Food Network and remains one of the “Barefoot Contessa” star’s highest-rated recipes....

Instagram Can’t Get Enough Of Rachael Ray’s Dog Walk In The Park Instagram By Boshika Gupta/April 6, 2022 11:42 am EST Celebrity chef Rachael Ray is a vocal animal lover who has gone out of her way to connect others with their pets. For example, in 2021 she collaborated with Muttville, a dog rescue organization in San Francisco, to find furry pets for lonely individuals over the age of 50 (via People)....