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The Simple Trick To Ensure Food Cooks Evenly In A Toaster Oven Enjoy The Life/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/July 7, 2022 4:32 am EST Before the air fryer, we had the toaster oven. Rather than pop bagel bites or French fries into an air fryer and let the magic of hot air do its work, we placed our snacks on a tray, set a timer, and after a bit, we would get golden-brown, perfectly crisp snack foods that took half the time of the oven....

The Strange Case Of The Unwanted Uber Eats Deliveries DELBO ANDREA/Shutterstock By Elise DeVoe/Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 9:20 am EST As far as phone push notifications go, there’s not much that compares to the joy of the Uber Eats alert that your food has arrived. Chances are you’ve been waiting with anticipation, watching the tiny car on your screen go to the restaurant and then slowly make its way to your house....

The Truth About Jackson Kalb From Top Chef Season 19 Noam Galai/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/March 4, 2022 11:03 am EST “Top Chef” is back with a new set of episodes that have been filmed in Houston, Texas. This time around, 15 experienced chefs will be competing against each other to prove their skills by preparing delicious food on the show. According to Bravo TV, Padma Lakshmi has returned as the show’s host and she’ll have Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons for company as they take on the tough task of judging the participants’ performances....

The Unexpected Product Magnum Ice Cream Is Now Selling Facebook By Aimee Lamoureux/May 17, 2022 2:50 pm EST Self-care comes in all different forms. For some, it could be going for an invigorating run or taking a meditative yoga class. For others, it could be a nap or time out with friends. And for some, it could be settling down on the couch for a cozy night of pampering yourself along with your favorite snacks....

The Untold Truth Of Duck Donuts Rosemarie Mosteller/Shutterstock By Chloe Nannestad/Updated: March 14, 2022 10:53 am EST Sure, we all love Krispy Kreme’s glazed goodness, and of course America runs on Dunkin’. But you may have noticed that another donut chain is rapidly expanding across the nation: Duck Donuts. Yes, all donuts are magical in their own way, but there’s something in particular that sets Duck Donuts apart. It’s not just their beachy decor, or the fact that all their donuts are cake donuts: Every donut sold at Duck Donuts is freshly made, and totally customizable, from coating to topping....

The Untold Truth Of Microwave Popcorn Lushchikov Valeriy/Shutterstock By Holly Riddle/Updated: April 29, 2022 8:19 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It’s a staple in just about every American pantry. Microwave popcorn makes a delicious, easy, simple snack, whether you’re craving something buttery for movie night or you want a light, low-calorie, no-frills snack while studying. According to The Popcorn Board, an organization that brings together companies that impact the popcorn industry and that supports all things popcorn, Americans eat about 14 billion quarts of popcorn, or about 43 quarts per person, each year....

This Might Be The First Vegan Sub Chain In The US Facebook By Sophia Lo/March 22, 2022 7:45 pm EST For sandwich lovers, there are plenty of fast food spots you can head to for the sub of your dreams. There’s an absurd number of combos you can make at Subway, for one, as well as the “freaky fast” Jimmy John’s chain, which just opened its first drive-thru-only location. However, while there may be many ways to make a sub and a range of ways to buy them, it can be tricky for vegans and plant-based eaters to find options at these chains without opting for an all-veggie sandwich....

Trader Joe’s Is Discontinuing Its Version Of Takis And Reddit Is In Shambles Facebook By Charley Rekstis/Updated: Aug. 21, 2022 5:32 pm EST Trader Joe’s is known for creating a lot of its own products instead of selling name-brand items like other grocery stores. These items are sometimes original ideas and other times based off of products sold elsewhere. However, the store always does a good job of putting its own Trader Joe’s twist on the items and fans end up loving them — and sometime even forming a cult following around a particular product....

What You Should Do Before Adding Raw Meat To Your Slow Cooker Mironov Vladimir/Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/March 26, 2022 7:01 pm EST There’s no denying that slow cookers can be incredibly helpful when it comes to plating a delicious home-cooked meal on a busy weekday. Especially with larger cuts of meat, having that slow cooker going all day will result in a tender, protein-packed meal with minimal effort, allowing you to get dinner on the table quickly and easily....

Why White Castle’s New 1921 Slider Is Unique White Castle By Cristine Struble/April 19, 2022 2:40 pm EST While there is always room for the original sliders or even some chicken rings, White Castle appreciates that its menu needs to evolve. In a recent company announcement, The 1921 Slider has been added as a new permanent menu item. Based on a 101-year-old recipe, the quick service restaurant believes that all true Cravers will be making a special trip to get that first taste....

Why You Shouldn’t Store Raw And Cooked Foods Together Andrey Popov/Shutterstock By Dave Malyon/July 18, 2022 12:11 pm EST We often think of the refrigerator as a magical box for keeping our cooked and raw foods safe, but dire health consequences can ensue if you do not store your food correctly. Organization is the key to averting stomach ailments, of which raw meat can be an instigator. Raw meat should be compartmentalized into a separate storage area, as it is done in restaurant kitchens (per the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation)....

Arby’s Just Launched A New Line Of Lemonades For Summer New Africa/Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/May 9, 2022 2:58 pm EST Few things may feel better than gulping down an ice-cold beverage once the temperature outside starts regularly hitting above 75 degrees. Instinctually, you may reach for water to cool off, which, in fairness, is hardly ever a bad idea. After all, cold water feels good in the body on a warm day....

Bake Off: The Professionals Is Looking For New Contestants dkHDvideo/Shutterstock By Allison Lindsey/Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 1:36 pm EST Since its inception in 2010, “The Great British Bake Off” has become one of the most popular baking competitions of its time. With 12 seasons and 6.9 million viewers not including Netflix (via Variety), “Bake Off” is celebrated from Bristol to Boston and beyond. While the original series follows 12 bakers as they compete for the title of the U....

Copycat Chick-Fil-A Cool Wrap Recipe Angela Latimer/Mashed By Angela Latimer AND Mashed Staff/Updated: June 30, 2022 10:13 am EST Chick-Fil-A is hard to beat for a fast and easy lunch, but if you find yourself regularly swinging through the drive-thru for a Cool Wrap, you really should consider making your own at home. This copycat Cool Wrap recipe put together by Angela Latimer from Bake it with Love really couldn’t be easier to make (especially if you use pre-cooked chicken), and ultimately, making your own wrap will save you time and money....

Dunkin’s Late Summer Menu Has Reportedly Been Leaked Facebook By Ashley Steinberg/June 6, 2022 6:18 pm EST Dunkin’ has always been known for its quick-grab donuts and coffee. Still, the chain is constantly innovating and updating its menu, announcing, for example, a surprising donut flavor for its spring menu and celebrating days like National Donut Day with a “free donut with the purchase of any beverage,” per ABC7 New York. And while the recent releases may seem random, they actually all tie into Dunkin’s strategic plan to shed its place as a “donut heavy” spot and introduce more options for a broader fanbase, meaning new drinks and food options beyond donuts in their continuing grab-and-go format (via MBA Skool)....

Easter Chocolate Kit Sold In Walmart Was Just Recalled For Undeclared Milk Wilton/FDA By Lauren Cahn/March 29, 2022 3:01 pm EST Food can be so much more than mere sustenance. Craveable comfort foods are meant to nurture the soul. There are high-end American restaurants that offer food as entertainment. And what are the fast food chicken sandwich wars if not a high-stakes game for Chick-fil-A, Popeyes, McDonald’s, and other fast food chains riding the dollar-bill-hued wave of humanity’s love of competition?...

Here’s How Cracker Barrel Is Really Doing With Inflation Worries Facebook By Elise DeVoe/Aug. 9, 2022 4:17 pm EST It’s no secret that the past few years have been a series of unprecedented events, and restaurants have had to continuously adjust to survive. Restaurants like Cracker Barrel that depend on people stopping in while they travel were especially negatively affected. In May of 2020, same-store sales dropped nearly 60% for the breakfast chain (via FSR Magazine)....

Here’s When Cocoa Powder Might Be Better For Baking Than Chocolate Credit: baibaz/Shutterstock By Nancy Mock/Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 9:48 pm EST Chocolate brownies, chocolate cake, chocolate cookies … so very many ways to bake with chocolate, and plenty of chocolate baking ingredients to choose from at the store. Cocoa powder is one of the most commonly called-for ingredients, but many recipes also call for melted bar chocolate, which can range from unsweetened baking chocolate to semisweet or milk chocolate....

How Restaurants Are Responding To Gen Z Leaving The Dining Table Ground Picture/Shutterstock By Derek Helling/July 14, 2022 9:25 am EST As each successive generation comes of age, restaurant owners are challenged to adapt to not only survive, but hopefully thrive. That’s just as true with Gen Z as it has been with any other group. For owners of dining establishments, though, this particular coming of age presents a special challenge....

How To Tell If Pork Has Gone Bad Photour.1904/Shutterstock By Kimberley Laws/Updated: April 23, 2022 6:26 pm EST One sure-fire way to know your pork has gone bad would be to wind up sick after eating it. But a better option is learning to identify the signs of hazardous pork before you require the aid of a professional healthcare provider. Fortunately, there are some easy-to-spot, tell-tale signs of spoilage that could save you a lot of discomfort (and medical bills)....