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The Most Popular Grocery Store In New York Isn’t What You’d Expect GetCoulson/Shutterstock By Crystal Antonace/Aug. 8, 2022 9:59 am EST When you think of living in New York, your mind may wander to stylish apartments, coveted pizza shops, and state-of-the-art museum memberships. Yet, with the inflation rate in the United States at a record high of 9%, most of the extras that come with living in a diversified state take a backseat, including certain grocery store items....

The Nutrient-Rich Mocktail You’ve Never Heard Of Before Rimma Bondarenko/Shutterstock By Crystal Antonace/July 6, 2022 11:17 am EST While you may not know the minute details of what happens to your body when you drink water every day, you probably know that having enough in your system helps you feel less fatigued and keeps you hydrated. If you spent the day swimming at the beach and sweating in the hot sun, it’s especially important to replace those lost minerals through proper electrolyte consumption (via Healthline)....

The Touching Way An Arkansas Cracker Barrel Honored A Late Police Officer Ken Wolter/Shutterstock By Margaret McCormick/Aug. 24, 2022 8:20 am EST If you’ve ever been to a Cracker Barrel restaurant for a hearty breakfast, lunch, or dinner, you might well have looked around and wondered: Is all the stuff on the walls here real? There’s so much bric-a-brac. And you wouldn’t be the first to wonder. Cracker Barrel, a down-home restaurant chain based in Lebanon, Tennessee, takes great pride in its authenticity, and every last photograph, sign, tool, toy, and knick-knack that decorates the walls of every Cracker Barrel restaurant is vintage or antique — no imposters allowed (per Country Living)....

The Untold Truth Of Buddy Valastro’s Wife, Lisa Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images By Naveena Vijayan/Updated: March 4, 2022 8:53 am EST “Cake Boss” star Buddy Valastro’s wife Lisa Valastro is a reality TV star in her own right. She’s been a recurring character in the reality television series Cake Boss that shows the goings-on inside the famed Carlo’s Bakery — Buddy’s family business — in Hoboken, New Jersey. Most episodes revolve around the Boss and his family of sisters, brothers-in-law, aunt, and cousins whipping up pastries and conceptualizing larger-than-life cakes....

The Worst Sandwich At Wendy’s, According To 38% Of People Deutschlandreform/Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 4:08 pm EST It can be hard to pass up a Baconator when heading to your local Wendy’s for a meal. Featuring two of the chain’s infamous square burger patties, six strips of bacon, ketchup, mayo, and cheese, the monstrous handheld is nothing short of a carnivore’s dream. However, as drool-worthy as the 2007 menu addition sounds, not everyone may be looking to get the meat sweats every time they roll through a Wendy’s drive-thru, which is where the eatery’s selection of non-beefy sammies comes in....

This Is Ree Drummond’s Go-To Cheesy Summer Lunch Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images By Margaret McCormick/Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 9:11 am EST Once upon a time, Ree Drummond was a vegetarian (per The Pioneer Woman blog). This seems somewhat surprising, considering the celebrity chef, cookbook author, restaurant owner, lifestyle maven, and famous Oklahoma rancher’s wife is known for the hearty, stick-to-your-ribs meals she creates for her rugged Marlboro Man and their family. Drummond’s most popular recipes of 2021 include meaty classics like Sloppy Joes, baked ziti (with ground beef), and braised short ribs that she calls “one of life’s greatest pleasures” (per The Pioneer Woman)....

What Everyone Gets Wrong About Aldi Getty Images By DB Kelly/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 1:16 pm EST There are a ton of people who swear by Aldi. They might not have everything you’re ever going to need — they only carry a fraction of the amount of products traditional grocery stores do, but that’s part of what allows them to keep their prices so low. But they still have all the necessities you’ll really need to put together three square meals a day for everyone in your family....

What We Really Used Before Baking Powder Sendo Serra/Shutterstock By Amberly Mckee/June 17, 2022 8:44 am EST Baking powder is a vital ingredient of cakes, cookies, and other pastries, so it’s hard to imagine that it wasn’t always a kitchen staple. Per Smithsonian Magazine, baking powder wasn’t even invented until 1856 by chemist Eben Norton Horsford. Baking soda came first, but it wasn’t the best solution for making dough rise because it still needed an acidic additive....

Why A Well-Known NYC Soup Chain Shut Down Overnight Oksana Mizina/Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/July 29, 2022 8:57 pm EST It’s not very often that soup is the main feature when you eat out, especially at quick service spots. Hale and Hearty was one of the exceptions. Its menu featured such soups varieties as Baja Shrimp, Coconut Chicken, and Chili Mac & Cheese, among many others – the restaurant’s website says Hale and Hearty has come up with “hundreds of soups....

Why Aldi’s Oat Milk Supposedly Changed, According To Reddit Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Elise DeVoe/May 28, 2022 3:07 pm EST It’s a great time to be a fan of plant-based milk alternatives. The market is growing quickly and there will only be more options and innovations as the years go on. In 2020, “milk alternatives” were the highest selling product in the plant-based food market in the U.S., generating between $2.5 billion and $3 billion in sales (via MFAT)....

Why Olive Garden’s Chicken Is Being Questioned Facebook By Chase Shustack/July 30, 2022 4:08 am EST If someone mentioned the words “Olive Garden” to you, what would be the first thing you think of? Would you think of endless breadsticks, buttery and dripping in garlic salt? Bowls upon bowls of pasta in a variety of cream and tomato sauces? Trying to prove to your friends that you can conquer the Tour of Italy?...

Why Some Customers Are Calling Herbalife ‘Nutrition Clubs’ An MLM Scam MOHD HUSAINI BIN UJANG/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/March 8, 2022 10:52 am EST For those who aren’t “with it” and still insist on using the phrase “with it,” the trend of loaded teas emerged a few years ago (via CNET). Specifically, loaded teas are colorful energy drinks that promise to fill you up with caffeine and vitamins without the sugar of an energy drink or an adulterated cup of coffee....

You’ll Be Jealous Of South Korea’s Costco Bakery Instagram By Hope Ngo/May 31, 2022 2:55 pm EST If you’re lucky enough to travel outside the United States frequently, and you happen to be a Costco member, you might want to drop by the local branch of your favorite big box store the next time you visit another country. While you might assume all Costcos look the same — and you’d be mostly right — it’s what is sitting on the shelves that sets the different locations apart....

25% Agree This Seafood Restaurant Has The Worst Side Dishes Kristi Blokhin/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/May 10, 2022 2:14 pm EST When you’re heading out to a nice seafood restaurant, there’s a good chance that the first thing on your mind is the main dish itself, whether you’re craving a steamed lobster dripping in melted butter, a fluffy crab cake, or a filet of fresh tilapia. However, the side dishes can just as much make or break your meal....

30-Minute Chilaquiles Recipe Christina Musgrave/Mashed By Christina Musgrave AND Mashed Staff/July 26, 2022 4:22 pm EST Chilaquiles are a classic dish with bold flavors, delicious ingredients, and large servings to help keep you satisfied throughout the day. According to Chilatruck, this food dates all the way back to the Aztecs, and it’s been made millions of times. Did you know the word “chilaquiles” means “chilis and greens?” If you’ve ever enjoyed this Mexican dish, you know there are wonderful layers of tortilla chips, chili sauce, fried eggs, and toppings like avocado, cheese, and sour cream....

Chef Dominique Ansel Gets Candid About How His Childhood Inspired His Work In Food Insecurity - Exclusive Tiffany Rose/Getty Images By Xandra Harbet/June 1, 2022 8:53 am EST Food aficionados may recognize Chef Dominique Ansel as the creator of the Cronut®. But when he’s not concocting new flavors of the donut-and-croissant mashup, Ansel is making a difference in his community as a City Harvest Food council member. New York’s oldest and biggest food rescue organization seeks to combat the food insecurity epidemic in the city, which has only gotten worse during the pandemic....

Chef Jair Tallez Explains How To Improve Mexican Dishes At Home - Exclusive Facebook By Molly Harris/March 29, 2022 11:32 am EST There’s something about eating out at your favorite Mexican restaurant, or even better, visiting the many amazing restaurants that make up Mexico’s thriving food scene, that can’t be beat. While recreating your favorite cuisine or go-to dishes might seems difficult, there are some tricks you can follow to improve your technique at home....

Cold Stone Hits A High Score With Its New Game Collaboration Facebook By Brianna Corley/July 7, 2022 5:24 pm EST Cold Stone Creamery first opened its doors in the ’80s. In the decades since the brand started churning out fresh ice cream to the public, the company has become known not only for its great tasting products, but also for its fun collaborations with some pretty impressive names. The ice cream producer joined forces with DC Comics to celebrate the release of the Wonder Woman movie in 2017....

CVS Just Launched An Unexpected Condiment Colleen Michaels/Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/Updated: April 21, 2022 8:34 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. CVS may not be the first place you turn to for your fridge, freezer, and pantry needs. However, as anybody who has ever stepped into one of the chain’s 9,863 locations to pick up a prescription or do a toiletry re-stock could probably tell you, the drug store does dedicate a sizeable portion of its aisles to fair-priced food and beverages....

Don’t Take Another Bite Of Wingstop Before Knowing This Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock By Andrew Sheldon/Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 4:10 pm EST There are few foods more universally loved than the chicken wing. It should come as no surprise then, to see the success Wingstop has become. Born in Dallas, Texas, the chicken wing chain has grown to include more than 1,500 locations around the world. But truth be told, success was never a sure thing during the company’s early years....