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The Frozen Costco Food That’s Dividing Instagram Cassiohabib/Shutterstock By Justina Huddleston/July 26, 2022 8:24 am EST The United States has been through some interesting times lately. The are food shortages that might drag on for years and the worst food inflation in 40 years means prices are through the roof. Buying what’s on sale now and freezing it for later, or keeping the freezer stashed with yummy meals in case grocery store shelves start looking sparse again seems like a good idea....

The Funny Reason Kraft Is Giving Away Free Boxes Of Mac ‘N Cheese BWM Infinity/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/March 30, 2022 9:15 am EST There is probably no better comfort food out there than mac and cheese. Its creamy, indulgent blend of gooey cheese and rich carbs makes it one of the most soothing foods to eat, especially after a particularly rough day. Kraft understands the dish’s unique comforting power, and the company is putting it to good use following the Final Four games of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament this year....

The Latest Costco Rival You’ve Probably Never Heard Of dennizn/Shutterstock By Julia Mullaney/June 10, 2022 11:14 pm EST For years, stores such as Costco, Sam’s Club, and BJ’s have dominated the wholesale grocery industry. Typically, wholesale grocers, or “clubs,” are the type of store that requires a membership, meaning, you pay an annual fee in order to shop there, and those who aren’t members don’t have access to the store. Some of these locations even offer its members gas at discounted prices....

The Real Reason Cereal Might Taste Better To You At Night vitals/Shutterstock By Julia Mullaney/March 12, 2022 6:45 pm EST Cereal is a breakfast staple, especially for kids. It’s hard to forget those early mornings waking up for school, grabbing a bowl and some milk, and heading into sugary bliss for a bit before starting your day. Don’t deny that it’s still one of the tastiest meals — at pretty much any time of day....

The Real Reason Instagram Isn’t Impressed With Aldi’s Eco Cookies Svetlana Monyakova/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Aug. 2, 2022 1:42 pm EST We all know that recycling is good for the environment. But one of the biggest impacts humans have on the natural world is actually food waste. Over 30% of the world’s food is ultimately wasted, according to the World Wildlife Fund, and excess food waste that ends up in landfills contributes to 6-8% of “human-caused greenhouse gas emissions....

The Simple Big Mac Hack You Didn’t Know Existed URAIWONS/Shutterstock By Kirstie Bingham/Updated: April 20, 2022 10:44 am EST There’s no question that McDonald’s hacks and secret menu items have been taking the internet by storm in recent years. The iconic McDonald’s Big Mac has a lot of fans, but it turns out, there are still ways to improve the classic sandwich. Instagram user Jonathan Massaad suggested a relatively effortless Big Mac hack to improve the ratio of bun to meat....

The Truth About Guy Fieri’s Wife Lori Fieri Joe Corrigan/Getty Images By A. C. Grimes AND Ralph Schwartz/Updated: May 5, 2022 2:36 pm EST Celebrity chef and “Mayor of Flavortown” Guy Fieri is what some might describe as an acquired taste. While vocal fans have tried to honor him (and show their distaste for Christopher Columbus) by petitioning to rename Fieri’s native Columbus, Ohio to Flavortown, other people have loudly voiced how much they can’t stand the guy....

The Untold Truth Of Chick-Fil-A Founder S. Truett Cathy Mark Van Scyoc/Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 1:46 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Born in Atlanta, Georgia on March 14, 1921, Samuel Truett Cathy, may be most famous for having founded the Chick-fil-A chain of fast-food chicken restaurants featuring his beloved creation, the pressure-cooked chicken sandwich, but he’s also very well known for his intense generosity as a philanthropist, according to the New Georgia Encyclopedia....

The Untold Truth Of KIND Bars Anna Webber/Getty Images By Emily Monaco/Updated: March 21, 2022 4:33 pm EST There’s no dearth of snack bars and meal replacement bars on the market today, but KIND bars stand out for a number of reasons. According to some nutrition experts, KIND bars are one of the healthiest snack bar options today; they are widely available across stores such as Target and Walmart (as per Business of Business)....

This Hack Allows You To Make Curly Fries Without A Spiralizer DronG/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 2:40 pm EST Everyone knows the satisfaction of a great French fry. A sprinkling of salt, a bit of fryer oil, the crispy outer layer, the soft insides. Fresh out of the fryer, hot enough to burn your impatient taste buds. While the world may not agree on the best cut of fry (wedge, shoestring, waffle, crinkle), there is something truly magical about a perfect curly fry....

This Might Be The Exact Date Jamba’s Pumpkin Smash Smoothie Returns In 2022 Jamba By Lauren Cahn/June 27, 2022 9:04 am EST Look, it’s really not your fault that you can’t get enough of all things pumpkin spice. In fact, there’s a whole science behind it, so you might as well just accept your desire for the earthily sweet, yet warmly spiced pleasure as a given. Not necessarily right this very minute; it is, after all, less than a week post-summer solstice, which initiates the summer season in the Northern Hemisphere (via Wall Street Journal)....

Twitter Is Loving Buddy Valastro’s Cake Boss Throwback Pic D Dipasupil/Getty By Lauren Farkas/Updated: Aug. 26, 2022 8:40 am EST Nobody has earned their boss status like Buddy Valastro. “Cake Boss” status, that is. We all remember that iconic show opening, with Valastro introducing the audience to Carlo’s Bakery and the whole famiglia, while “Sugar, Honey, Honey” plays. Every week, millions of viewers would tune in as Valastro welcomed us into the bakery’s kitchen, dazzled us with the most elaborate sculptures made of cake, and personally delivered them to his customers — who were just as amazed by his creations as the rest of us....

Ukraine’s New Grain Deal With Russia Might Not Help Food Inflation Kirill Gorshkov/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/July 25, 2022 7:14 pm EST Many events have led to creating the current inflation crisis. According to NPR, these events include gas companies increasing their profit margins, a competitive job market, pandemic relief, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. When it comes to the inflation of grain prices, it’s a little easier to pick out the global factor keeping this food’s cost high....

Why A Customer Is Suing Trader Joe’s Over Cold-Pressed Juice Facebook By Hannah Beach/April 8, 2022 2:44 pm EST As is the case with most large businesses, Trader Joe’s has faced its share of scandals over the years, including several lawsuits. For instance, this past December, two employees in Atlanta sued the grocery chain, claiming racial discrimination in the form of unfair working conditions, high levels of scrutiny, and verbal abuse (via Patch)....

Why A Renowned Musician Might Give Up Carnegie Hall For Her Kitchen Facebook By Hope Ngo/March 14, 2022 10:52 am EST For more than three decades, she enthralled audiences with her music as she played the piano in hallowed concert halls like Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. And when the COVID-19 pandemic forced most of the world into hiding, like many across America, classical musician Navah Perlman Frost — daughter of famed violinist Itzhak Perlman — took her creativity and unleashed it in her kitchen, armed with knowledge gleaned from online courses in baking and frosting....

Why McDonald’s Closed Its Successful BBQ Operation Justin Sullivan/Getty Images By Chase Shustack/May 11, 2022 3:06 pm EST When you hear BBQ and McDonald’s in the same sentence, the first thing that comes to mind is probably McDonald’s McRib or maybe barbeque sauce for your McNuggets. However, while McDonald’s is well-known for its burgers and fries, it was once upon a time a brief purveyor of barbeque, too. Before we get into the hows and whys of McDonald’s obscure BBQ sauce-laden history, we must first talk about its founders: Maurice (or “Mac”) and Richard McDonald....

Why One Samuel Adams Beer Is Banned In 15 States Facebook By Dave Malyon/July 24, 2022 7:59 pm EST Why would certain states resort to prohibition-like behavior and ban beer? The restriction and banning of alcoholic products existed in 1808 in the form of the temperance movement, the practice of moderation or abstinence from alcohol started by a church in Saratoga County, New York, per Beer Advocate. The need for grain in World War I in 1917 triggered extreme alcohol controls, which eventually turned into prohibition....

Why Reddit Was Fuming Over A Starbucks Customer’s Nearly Impossible Order wee dezign/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/May 10, 2022 11:05 pm EST Perhaps one of the best parts of working in the fast food industry is dealing with all the crazy orders. (That’s sarcasm, by the way.) Assembling a dozen footlong chili cheese dogs, a double meatball sub, or a customized-beyond-recognition Frappuccino is not fun for employees, nor can it be done within a matter of a few minutes....

Best Thousand Island Dressing Recipe Catherine Brookes/Mashed By Catherine Brookes AND Mashed Staff/June 17, 2022 12:02 pm EST It’s not a summer barbecue without the Thousand Island dressing. While it is super easy to purchase a store-bought version of this dressing, why would you buy this tasty condiment when you can easily make it at home with only five ingredients? This easy homemade version comes to us from recipe developer Catherine Brookes, and we think it tastes even better than what you can find in stores....

Buddha Lo Reveals The Moment He Knew He Was Winning Season 19 Of Top Chef - Exclusive David Moir/Bravo By Crawford Smith/June 16, 2022 1:49 pm EST There’s a lot that the cameras don’t show you on “Top Chef,” and there’s a lot of editing and that transforms the raw footage into the dramatic show you see on TV. You might be tempted to say that “Top Chef” is fake, but that’s not really true....