Homemade English Muffin Recipe Kit Hondrum/Mashed By Kit Hondrum AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 11, 2022 11:43 am EST English muffins are a bit of an anomaly. For one thing, they bear very little resemblance to muffins as we know them. For another, well, their provenance is somewhat mysterious, although it seems that the ones we’re familiar with were introduced by a British immigrant (one Mr. Thomas, whose name lives on in the famous brand)....
How British Pubs Are Celebrating The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Stuart C. Wilson/Getty By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/March 24, 2022 9:14 am EST This year marks the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s ascension to the British throne, and, to put it mildly, it’s a big deal. Crowned at just 25, Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor is the first British monarch to mark seven decades as the United Kingdom’s sovereign royal and to commemorate the historic occasion, events and celebrations are planned throughout the entire year....
How Texas Roadhouse Is Making Payment More Convenient Instagram By Felix Behr/March 11, 2022 3:22 pm EST This week, another example of the long-term changes the pandemic has brought to the restaurant industry emerged. As Restaurant Business relays, Texas Roadhouse publicly announced their new payment system on Thursday. They call it — wait for it — Roadhouse Pay. Looking beyond the branded name, the idea is to leave a tablet at each table so that people can pay when they’re ready....
How The Peet’s Coffee Rewards Program Got Its Name Rob Crandall/Shutterstock By Annie Lin/Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 3:01 pm EST Americans are drinking more coffee than ever — seven in 10 Americans drink coffee every week, according to the National Coffee Association. Coffee drinkers loved the caffeinated drink so much that they built fandoms behind their favorite coffee shops. California-based Peet’s Coffee has an interesting name for its rewards program that comes from its fans....
Instagram Is Buzzing Over The Return Of Aldi’s Spring Gnomes Philippe Clement/Shutterstock By Elaina Friedman/April 29, 2022 12:21 pm EST If you ask the average child to draw the symbols of spring, they might show you renderings of bunnies, baby chicks, lambs, eggs, or tulips and daffodils. But if that child lives on a farm or has a Nordic heritage, they might add a few pointy-hatted gnomes to the page. It’s not uncommon to see the stout, oft-bearded figurines in gardens throughout the year, but those familiar with gnomes’ Scandinavian roots will know that they’re also said to bring good luck to spring crops....
There’s a reason so many people hate tomatoes Reddit Although a Reddit thread showing a Chick-fil-A sandwich that got the butt end of a tomato prompted some lighthearted debate, there’s actually a scientific reason for why so many people hate tomatoes. According to Yahoo News, some people are genetically predisposed to sensitivity to certain compounds in the veggie. In Harold McGee’s book “On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen,” he notes that some people associate the fruit’s large amount of savory glutamic acid with meat and blood....
The 12 Absolute Best Fish Sandwiches In The US Marie Sonmez Photography/Shutterstock By Julia Dunn/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 11:06 am EST As spring marks the return of sunshine, warm weather, and flowers, a just as meaningful return is the return of the fish sandwich for the Lenten season. Arguably the most ubiquitous of fast-food sandwiches is the Filet-O-Fish. First conceptualized in Ohio by Lou Groen, this beer-battered delight was first floated onto the menu to combat low hamburger sales during Lent (via the Smithsonian)....
The Best Popcorn Makers Of 2022 Daniel De Lucia/Shutterstock By Anita Surewicz/July 5, 2022 6:46 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The first commercial popcorn maker was a far cry from today’s compact and portable poppers. Invented in 1885 by Charles Cretors, the steam-powered machine was usually wheeled around to serve patrons attending sporting events and fairs (via America’s Favorite Gourmet Popcorn). Over the years, popcorn machines became smaller, faster, and more affordable....
The Cafe That Will Give Stranger Things Fans Serious FOMO Tsuni-USA/Shutterstock By Ree Winter/Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 8:19 am EST When singer Kate Bush released the song “Running Up That Hill” in 1985, it reached No. 3 among the top singles in the U.K. and No. 30 in the United States (per Bush’s official website). Now, 37 years later, the song has reached No. 1 status due to its revival in the phenomenally popular Netflix series “Stranger Things....
The Denny’s Breakfast That Costs $300 Facebook By Chase Shustack/July 18, 2022 10:06 am EST Denny’s is known for two things — being open 24/7 and Grand Slam breakfasts. It’s the place to go if you want to fill that craving for pancakes at the crack of dawn, or in the middle of the night, all without dropping a grand slam of cash. Denny’s has a lot of hacks that make it so cheap, such as using Kraft mac and cheese and dehydrated hash browns to keep the cost of the food low....
The Dish That Made Chicago One Of Guy Fieri’s Favorite Food Cities Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Updated: May 2, 2022 2:34 am EST Chicago has long been a mecca for good food. If you visit the Windy City, chances are you’re going to have some outstanding meals. From the famed deep dish pizza to the iconic Chicago-style hot dog to countless amazing sandwiches, burgers, and everything in between, Chicago has a lot going on — even for the seasoned foodie’s taste buds....
The Humble Origin Of Carl’s Jr https://www.facebook.com/carlsjr/photos/10156402601345456 By Nicole Rivas/July 7, 2022 5:57 am EST To people living in the western half of the United States, it’s Carl’s Jr. To east coasters, it’s Hardee’s. To other fans, it’s simply the place where they like to order a charbroiled burger or a fried chicken sandwich and a side of fries. Whichever version it is to you, it started with the same man, Carl Karcher....
The Melted Butter Hack That Will Take Your Steak Up A Notch MSPhotographic/Shutterstock By Dave Malyon/June 23, 2022 9:15 am EST What if we told you that one of the best ways to cook a steak is in a bath of melted butter? Yes, a bath. This cooking method, demonstrated by Cook With Meat on YouTube, is basically a butter braise followed by a brief sear, and it consumes an immense amount of the rich spread....
There Are Only 850 Tins Of This Coffee In The Entire Country Blue Bottle Coffee By Annie Lin/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 9:22 am EST This might be the country’s rarest coffee right now. Blue Bottle Coffee released a new Exceedingly Rare coffee bean that Vice called “the caviar of coffee.” The Colombia Mauricio Shattah Wush Wush is so limited that there are only 850 tins of this coffee being sold in the U....
This Throwback Photo Of Stanley Tucci Has Instagram Reeling David M. Benett/Getty By Kate Hagan Gallup/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:25 pm EST If you think Stanley Tucci is handsome now, just wait until you see his college throwback pic. Sharing on Instagram, Tucci writes, “This was just sent to me from a friend. C’est moi at university about 42 years ago. Ah, youth. Ah, hair.” The image features a young Tucci with thick, dark hair and a generous mustache wearing a white undershirt-style tank top and pale blue jeans....
What You Didn’t Know About The Steak ‘N Shake Race Car Facebook By Amy Hamblen/May 16, 2022 12:40 pm EST If you’re a fan of the movie “Talladega Nights,” then we probably don’t have to explain the importance of “shake and bake” when it comes to racing, but you may not know there’s also a connection between restaurant chain Steak ’n Shake and race car driving. It turns out Steak ’n Shake once sponsored a real-life hotrod....
Why Aldi Shoppers Aren’t Happy About Its Cooking Spray Selection HannaTor/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/April 14, 2022 8:37 pm EST Finding the right cooking spray can prove trickier than you might anticipate. Discerning shoppers need to consider how well it keeps food from sticking to surfaces, the flavor of the oils on the ingredients list, and even the smoke point to avoid burning fried eggs to a bitter mess. Stores don’t always make this selection process easy: With everything from classic PAM to trendy sprays made with ingredients like avocado oil on shelves, it can be hard to choose the right oil spray for your cooking project....
Why Showcasing Vietnamese Cooking Is So Important To TikToker Soy Nguyen - Exclusive TikTok/Angella Choe By Olivia Bria/May 24, 2022 12:12 pm EST In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, foodies have taken to social media to feature special traditional recipes. Vietnamese American dishes are just one example of many that showcase the culture, putting a spotlight on meals such as the commonly known dish, Pho (a type of Vietnamese soup)....
29% Of Survey Respondents Said This Is The Worst Sandwich At Potbelly Facebook By Hannah Beach/July 15, 2022 2:44 pm EST Potbelly started out with a single location in Chicago’s Lincoln Park. But several decades later, the sandwich shop boasts nearly 500 locations across the United States. According to the Potbelly website, more than 400 of those locations have popped up just since 2002 — talk about a growth spurt!...
A TikToker Used This Hack To Fool Her Husband With Aldi Mayo For Years Facebook By Naomi Kennedy/March 30, 2022 9:54 am EST There are plenty of controversial foods in the world, but few are quite as divisive as mayonnaise. Those that love the condiment really love it, with one fan on Reddit even claiming that they could go as far as eating it straight out of the jar. On the other hand, there’s a sizable portion of the population that’s staunchly anti-mayo — often for more reasons than one....
