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The Children’s Books You Might Not Have Ree Drummond Authored Monica Schipper/Getty Images By Katy Canada/Updated: April 10, 2022 7:24 pm EST There’s probably a lot you don’t know about the Pioneer Woman. Ree Drummond is best known for guiding fans through family-friendly meals with her humble, down-to-earth demeanor. But the Oklahoma-anchored Food Network star is also a writer, photographer, and above all, a ranch wife and mother. The Food Network reports that Drummond’s blog receives more than 20 million page views every month, and her cookbook “The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes From an Accidental Country Girl,” landed on the best-sellers list....

The Heartbreaking News Martha Stewart Just Shared Paul Morigi/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/June 22, 2022 11:05 am EST Domestic goddess Martha Stewart had mid-week plans — big ones, as she was set to celebrate her “favorite skincare line” Mario Badescu at The Plaza hotel in New York City. But like so many others these past few weeks, Stewart was forced to cancel her plans at the last minute due to the pandemic....

The McDonald’s Ice Cream Machine Drama Just Escalated Wachiwit/Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/March 4, 2022 1:29 pm EST If you’ve read even just a little bit of the online discourse about the fast food giant, you’re familiar with the joke that McDonald’s ice cream machines always seem to be broken. (As it turns out, this is more than a humorous exaggeration: Recently, Jack in the Box took aim at McDonald’s by creating a McBroken....

The Mexican Breakfast Dish That Sends Eggs Through A ‘Divorce’ Sergii Koval/Shutterstock By Vedran Maslovara/Aug. 30, 2022 11:08 am EST What’s in a name? Take breakfast, for example, also known as “the most important meal of the day,” which breaks the fasting period from the end of the night before. When looking at countries that are crazy about the first meal of the day, Mexico is near the top. The typical Mexican breakfast really sticks to your ribs, and there’s such a wide array of morning dishes from the country that it’s tough to pick just one....

The Odd ‘American-Style’ Hot Dog Stuffed Crust You Never Knew Existed DenisMArt/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/July 16, 2022 1:36 am EST American foods are clearly cooked in a melting pot. After all, don’t we enjoy Italian food when we eat some pizza? When we dig into a box of pierogies, we enjoy what the BBC described as a “symbol of Polish pride.” Chinese cuisine has influenced American tastes through dishes such as General Tso’s, Peking Duck, and potstickers — to name but a few....

The Peanut Butter Steak That Had Gordon Ramsay Laughing Amy Sussman/Getty By Sophia Lo/March 16, 2022 7:18 pm EST Although he is known for his harsh criticism, chefs who’ve worked with Gordon Ramsay have said he won’t lose his cool unless food or his reputation is on the line. In fact, “Hell’s Kitchen” contestant Nona Johnson actually told Mashed that Ramsay is “really, really funny.” Through social media, we can get more of a glimpse at the celebrity chef’s personality, and thanks to a TikTok duet he posted recently, we can see his sense of humor in effect....

We Tried Dutch Bros Blended Orangesicle Rebel Drink. Here’s How It Went Crawford Smith/Mashed By Crawford Smith/Aug. 22, 2022 12:24 pm EST Summer may be fading away in much of the country, but Dutch Bros is still trying to capture some sunshine in a cup this August. The chain is featuring the Orangesicle Rebel, a sweet, orange-flavored drink with creamy Soft Top, to celebrate the tail end of summer. According to the chain’s senior product manager, Mary Beugelsdijk, “The Blended Orangesicle Rebel is the ultimate summer drink that has a nostalgic kick making you feel like a kid again....

Why A Train Station Was Just Named After Wawa Joni Hanebutt/Shutterstock By Elise DeVoe/Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 9:25 am EST Hoagies and hot coffee are just a couple of reasons that Wawa has such a dedicated fanbase. If you’re not a native of or haven’t visited Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Florida, and Washington, D.C., there’s a chance that you don’t even know what Wawa is, but many of the people who frequent the convenience store love it (via Wawa’s official website)....

Why Banana Ketchup Could Be Your New Favorite Condiment Max’s Restaurant Singapore By Hope Ngo/May 30, 2022 8:29 pm EST While bananas are a fruit we’re more accustomed to enjoying as part of a bread, cake, or muffin than as a condiment, there are parts of the world where certain indigenous bananas are mashed, processed, and turned into a flavorful dipping sauce for fried chicken. We’re talking about the Philippines, where a local variety of banana was turned into a ketchup alternative nearly a century ago, per Esquire....

Why Coors Is Making A Huge Change To Its Packaging Bloomberg/Getty By Elaina Friedman/March 2, 2022 3:26 pm EST Any product that’s been around for well over a century is bound to evolve to keep up with the times. That’s certainly the case for Coors Light, a Coors Brewing product that hit the scene in 1978 and is now the United States’ second-largest beer brand. While many of Coors’ aesthetic changes over the years may have been for the better (when’s the last time you saw a flat-top can?...

Why Trisha Yearwood Didn’t Want To Film A Cooking Show At First Dominik Bindl/Getty Images By Dai Poole/June 7, 2022 3:13 pm EST If it’s true that great things come in threes, country superstar Trisha Yearwood would be a shining example. In her storied career, she has won three Grammy Awards, three Country Music Association Awards, and three acclaimed cookbooks. It appears everything she touches turns to gold. That’s why it’s surprising to learn that she was hesitant to do her successful cooking show, “Trisha’s Southern Kitchen,” when it was first presented to her, according to her interview with She Knows....

10 Best Substitutes For Tarragon Lunov Mykola/Shutterstock By Nancy Mock/Updated: June 27, 2022 12:52 pm EST Even among those who grow their own herbs and use them frequently in their cooking, tarragon tends to be a forgotten ingredient. With its intriguing aroma and delicate flavor, tarragon is an herb we should all be reaching for more often in the kitchen. The flavor of tarragon is like that of licorice, but on the milder side....

A Trader Joe’s Dessert Board Has Become Eye Candy For Redditors kfree_r/Reddit By Vedran Maslovara/May 16, 2022 9:10 am EST Dessert charcuterie boards are trending, providing a fun way to experiment with food and offering a variety of treats that those of us with a sweet tooth can appreciate (via Better Homes & Gardens). Unlike traditional charcuterie boards that typically contain foods such as cold cuts, cheese, crackers, and nuts, dessert boards employ the same idea but use items such as cookies, cakes, and chocolates, which can be “homemade, semi-homemade, store-bought, or a mix of both” (per Easy and Delish)....

Aldi Shoppers Are Loving This Frozen Shrimp Dish Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/March 23, 2022 11:05 am EST You might think shrimp scampi has a fun name, but you might not know the origin of the dish. According to The New York Times, the recipe originally featured a “lobster-like crustacean” called scampi, but Italian cooks decided to switch out this seafood for shrimp when they brought it to the United States....

Aldi Vs Walmart: Which Grocery Store Is More Affordable? Matthew Horwood/Getty Images By Gillian King/Updated: May 24, 2022 6:51 pm EST For many, Walmart is synonymous with low-cost living. The Arkansas-based retailer, founded in 1962, rose to fame in the ’90s by offering the lowest prices around on everything from baking soda to bicycles (per Britannica). But as the first Walmart Supercenter approaches middle age, is the discount retailer still the low-cost wunderkind it was decades ago?...

Alex Vs. America Season 2: Release Date, Challenges And More - What We Know So Far Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images By Karen Hart/June 24, 2022 10:33 am EST Most foodies know Alex Guarnaschelli as an “Iron Chef” and a frequent judge on the food competition show “Chopped,” but on her newest show “Alex vs. America,” the tables are turned and the chef finds that her dishes are being judged and she could be the one packing her bags to go home....

America’s Regional Barbecues, Explained Brandon Bell/Getty Images By Kim Kohatsu/April 28, 2022 2:21 pm EST Meat and fire — has there ever been a more tempting duo? Barbecue has a long tradition in the United States, with influences from across the globe. Sauces and spice rubs characterize certain regions, as do side dishes and eating rituals. But at its core, barbecue is meat that’s been cooked low and slow, requiring hours of close attention from a discerning pitmaster....

Andrew Zimmern’s Secret To A ‘Bright, Flavorful Red Sauce’ Amy E. Price/Getty By Jennifer Mathews/July 25, 2022 11:51 am EST One of the most heated debates over the past century can be summed up in just three words — Sauce or Gravy? Historians have attempted to figure out the origin of this cultural divide with no success (via Slate). “I just think there are some things that cannot be proved by science,” Lorraine Ranalli, author of the book Gravy Wars, told Slate....

Donatos Just Added The Perfect Party Dessert To Its Menu Donatos Pizza By Erich Barganier/April 14, 2022 12:57 pm EST Pizza chains have a long history of dishing out crowd-pleasing desserts. According to Delish, Domino’s Pizza serves up a chocolate lava crunch cake that fans easily rank right next to the brand’s pizza menu. Others have found ways to top traditional pizzas with sweet offerings like frosted brownies or chocolate pudding, per Taste of Home....

How Chef Eric Ripert And City Harvest Are Helping To Fight Hunger In America - Exclusive City Harvest By Alexandra Cass/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 1:39 pm EST Renowned French chef Eric Ripert has a passion for feeding people delicious and nutritious food. As the longstanding chef and owner of New York’s acclaimed Le Bernardin, he’s created a world famous menu full of modern, innovative, elevated dishes that will likely blow your mind … if you can get a reservation, that is....