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How Inflation Is Leading Shoppers To Buy More At Dollar Stores Lightspring/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Aug. 2, 2022 11:13 am EST Many things have changed since the COVID-19 pandemic. Even though many people and things have gone back to business as usual, the economy might not have recovered in the same way thanks to periodic congestion which has choked off various supply chains, an ongoing manpower and labor shortage, as well as increased consumer demand, per CBS News....

How Kenji Lopez-Alt’s Degree In Architecture Informs His Cookbook Writing - Exclusive Aubrie Pick By Steven John/March 15, 2022 1:53 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Given that he’s a celebrated chef and food writer who pens pieces for the New York Times, has a new book out this year (“The Wok: Recipes and Techniques”), has a YouTube channel with, as he jokingly describes it, “more subscribers than is reasonable,” and with experience cooking professionally in multiple celebrated restaurant kitchens, you might think James Kenji López Alt (who goes by Kenji) was always interested in the culinary world....

How You Can Take A Cap’n Crunch Ship To Work In New York calimedia/Shutterstock By Kimberley Laws/Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 9:11 am EST If you start your day with a big bowl of cereal, you’re in good company. It is, after all, the breakfast preference of several celebrities. Katy Perry likes to indulge in Lucky Charms; Kendall Jenner tweeted a shot of her Cheerios; and Camila Cabello said, “My blood is 99% cereal” (via MTV)....

Instagram Is Raining Hearts On Chrissy Teigen’s Heartfelt Announcement Tinseltown/Shutterstock By Alia Hoyt/Aug. 4, 2022 10:04 am EST Television personality, cookbook author, and general food enthusiast Chrissy Teigen has always had a no-holds-barred approach to sharing her life on social media. Whether it’s a beloved recipe, a favorite restaurant, or even an apology for Teigen’s bullying scandal, Teigen’s more than 38 million followers tune in for the good, the bad, and everything in between from the bubbly mom of two....

Moe’s Menu Items, Ranked Worst To Best Alex Darus/Mashed By Alex Darus/March 30, 2022 12:55 am EST Fast-casual restaurant concepts like Chipotle and Taco Bell may be some of the most prevalent U.S.-based Tex-Mex chains, but Moe’s Southwest Grill has experienced a similar rise in popularity. The company opened its first location in Atlanta, Georgia back in 2000, and has since grown to include more than 700 locations in all 50 states....

Reddit Is Calling Out The Dangerous Punishments On Hell’s Kitchen Frazer Harrison/Getty Images By Kimberley Laws/Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 8:34 am EST When you enter a competition with the name “hell” in it, you know it’s going to be tough. Sunshine and lollipops are not going to feature prominently, if at all. The contestants of “Hell’s Kitchen” know what they’re signing up for, especially now that the show is entering its 21st season....

The High-Octane Method Rachael Ray’s Husband Uses To Grill Steak Jim Spellman/Getty By Derek Helling/Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 11:03 am EST An iconic summer aroma comes from steaks on a grill. There are myriad opinions on the best ways to enjoy a grilled steak, including which cuts of beef to use, what temperature to cook those cuts to, which seasonings to employ in different quantities, etiquette around steak sauce, and pairings of sides....

The Mysterious Origin Of Chocolate Chip Cookies beats1/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Updated: April 22, 2022 9:25 am EST When you think of a cookie, you likely think of the classic: a chocolate chip cookie. It’s simple but delicious, and if you eat one fresh out of the oven, the chips are still a little gooey. The way it melts in your mouth always leaves you wanting more. In 2021, Biscuit People nicknamed the chocolate chip cookie as one of the most American cookies in recognition of its history and widespread popularity....

The Olive Garden Engagement Photo Shoot Just Got A Major Twist Facebook By Amberly Mckee/Aug. 24, 2022 1:30 pm EST If you’re a frequent TikTok user, you might have seen a viral video showcasing a couple’s engagement photos. On July 27, photographer @hunterlasheaphotography posted a compilation of engagement photos she took for a couple at a Tennessee Olive Garden. A caption at the top of the video reads, “When you want Italy vibes for your engagement photos, but you live in Tennessee....

The One Ingredient Andrew Zimmern Can’t Stand In His Drinks Alex Goodlett/Getty Images By Vedran Maslovara/July 25, 2022 10:16 am EST Andrew Zimmern is a writer, chef, TV personality, and the creator of “Bizarre Foods,” so it’s no wonder he captures America’s attention over and over again. Throughout the 12 seasons of the fascinating show, Zimmern ate some truly terrifying foods, like suri and jellied moose nose. Still, there are some things, believe it or not, that this adventurous chef won’t eat, such as rotten canned fish, durian, and a bamboo rat (per The Travel)....

The Real Difference Between Lard And Crisco Shutterstock By Andrea Beck/Updated: June 17, 2022 11:16 am EST Crisco, lard — it’s all the same, right? Not exactly. While both are a type of fat (via Healthline), and you can use either one to make an ultra-flaky pie crust, Crisco and lard aren’t actually one in the same. The main difference between the two is what they’re made of. Lard is traditionally made from pig fat, and can be rendered from any fatty part of the animal, including pork belly and butt....

The Real Reason M&M’s Were Invented Lynxs Photography/Shutterstock By Kimberley Laws/June 27, 2022 8:13 pm EST M&M’s are more than just a popular candy that “melts in your mouth, not in your hands.” They’re a cultural icon that are as beloved as their anthropomorphized spokespeople, Yellow and Red (and sometimes Blue, Orange, Brown, and Green). As the company website points out, these hard-shelled confections have made their place in history. They were the first candy to hurdle through the cosmos, the “official snack foods” of the 1984 Olympic Games in LA, and, due to the fact that the number 2000 is represented by the Roman numerals MM, this famed treat became the “official candy of the new millennium....

TikTok Is Wowed By Wolfgang Puck’s Fully Edible ‘Oyster’ Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images By Karen Hart/March 7, 2022 10:07 am EST When you think of Wolfgang Puck, you probably think about his famous L.A. eatery Spago. Perhaps the time he prepared tomahawk steaks with his son on his birthday at his Beverly Hills restaurant Cut comes to mind. You may even think about how Joan Collins inspired his smoked salmon pizza or what he serves at the Oscars....

Walker Hayes Might Open An Applebee’s Based On His Hit Song Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images By Elaina Friedman/Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 8:02 am EST “Yeah, we fancy like Applebee’s on a date night,” begins a viral verse of Walker Hayne’s hit 2021 summer bop “Fancy Like,” which shot the Alabama-based country singer to the top of the charts last year and brought the American casual dining franchise along for the ride. Hayne goes on to share that he “Got that Bourbon Street steak with the Oreo shake,” made even more decadent with “whipped cream on the top too....

Why Kroger Just Settled A Huge Coffee Lawsuit Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/Aug. 4, 2022 8:06 pm EST Many coffee drinkers are particular about the brew in their mug. Beyond the simple difference between a cappuccino, espresso, or latte, the actual type of coffee beans matter to some people. From the region to the roasting, every bean is different. When a bag touts a particular label, consumers have an expectation of the product inside....

Why Ree Drummond Chills Her Thumbprint Cookie Dough Twice Monica Schipper/Getty Images By Lauren Rothman/Updated: March 31, 2022 11:10 am EST With the winter holiday season in full swing, we’ve been paying close attention to our favorite chefs and food celebs to see what they’re cooking and baking for all this month’s parties, get-togethers, and cookie swaps. Furthermore, we’re putting their ideas and advice to use in our own kitchens. For all things holiday, one of the experts we turn to most is Ree Drummond, a....

Why You Should Consider Making Cookies In A Panini Press Svetlana Monyakova/Shutterstock By Rachael Grow/Aug. 4, 2022 3:03 pm EST When considering if you should buy a panini press, you probably don’t think about using it to make anything other than a deliciously melty sandwich. It’s in the appliance’s name, after all. Though it may seem like a kitchen gadget with just a single purpose, you can cook up various things with a panini press between the two hot plates....

Why You Won’t See Chick-Fil-A Employees Wearing Much Jewelry Facebook By Chase Shustack/March 16, 2022 1:57 pm EST Some may envision fast food workers as lazy teenagers with spiked-up hair, a ridiculous amount of piercings, and a rude, dismissive attitude. Of course, like all stereotypes, the reality is far different than what is portrayed. Fast food employees are average, everyday people just as any of us, and they deserve the same respect we’d give one another....

You Can Get A Free Tesla Just For Tasting Animal-Free Ice Cream Facebook By Hannah Beach/Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 9:06 am EST We’ve got plenty of choices these days when it comes to plant-based ice cream. There are fan-favorite brands like Ben & Jerry’s and Halo Top, as well as strictly vegan brands such as Craig’s, NadaMoo!, and Brave Robot (per Food52). Brave Robot is relatively new to the ice cream game, having just debuted in 2020, but according to Food Business, the brand is confident that its ice cream is “next-generation food....

14 Types Of Rhubarb And What Makes Them Unique Marika Kosheleva/Shutterstock By Crysta Coburn/Updated: July 7, 2022 12:39 pm EST Rhubarb is a popular spring vegetable. The eye-catching, colorful stalks are the most edible parts of the plant. The root was predominantly used for centuries as a medicinal herb in places such as China and Greece to treat intestinal issues, swelling, fever, and more. In fact, rhubarb is still used today for its medicinal properties....