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Why Caffeine Is A World-Favorite Drug, According To Michael Pollan jazz3311/Shutterstock By Rachael Grow/Aug. 18, 2022 4:44 pm EST Let’s face it, waking up in the morning and dragging ourselves out of bed can be a slow process, especially if it was a restless night’s sleep. Thank goodness for caffeine! For those of us who need a little pep in our step or a spark of energy to start the day, having that first cup of joe in the morning can be a lifesaver....

Why Maneet Chauhan Loves Being A Chopped Judge Theo Wargo/Getty By Elise DeVoe/March 20, 2022 11:33 am EST Celebrity chef and queen of bling Maneet Chauhan became a judge on “Chopped” in 2010 (via Cosmopolitan). She started her culinary career at 18-years-old as an intern at hotels in India and her hard work, dedication, and knowledge of Indian cuisine led her to best nearly 40 male chefs in the running for the executive chef position at Vermillion in Chicago in 2003....

Why Sourdough Is So Important To Alaska Regina Foster/Shutterstock By Brianna Corley/June 2, 2022 2:41 am EST When the U.S. had stay-at-home orders in 2020, people found that they had more free time than they knew what to do with and that this new pandemic free time was best spent making sourdough bread (via Tufts Now). According to The Guardian, the bread-making phenomenon that gripped the nation was largely attributed to the way people saw freshly baked bread as a comfort in a tumultuous time....

Why TikTok Can’t Get Enough Of These ‘Bougie’ Eggs RomanaMart/Shutterstock By James Lewis/April 24, 2022 11:46 pm EST Imagine having so much money that you purposely buy expensive products just to get rid of some of the cash clogging up your bank account. Yachts, islands, and – in the case of Elon Musk – social media giants (via The Guardian) are all playthings of the super-rich. However, one product could have the potential to crack the status quo....

Why TikTok Labeled This Starbucks Mug Collector A Karen Bloomberg/Getty Images By Katy Canada/Updated: Feb. 23, 2022 7:19 pm EST Karens appear to be a dime a dozen these days, particularly when you work in the service industry. Starbucks is no stranger to this type of customer, who is typically associated with the phrase: “Can I speak to your manager?” And after one woman posted a video about a Starbucks employee who wouldn’t sell her a mug after the store had closed for the night, TikTok has dubbed her a Karen....

Why You’ll Never Run Out Of Ways To Customize A Whataburger Eric Glenn/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/March 7, 2022 4:02 pm EST It was Burger King advertising executives who devised the catchphrase “Have it your way” to describe the ample customization options available for customers to build their own personalized version of the Whopper. They first introduced the slogan in 1974, with an accompanying jingle to compete with rival McDonald’s Big Mac song....

14 Types Of Curry From Around The World Santhosh Varghese/Shutterstock By Elizabeth Lavis/May 30, 2022 3:38 pm EST No matter what corner of the world you find yourself in, there’s bound to be a curry dish nearby that will hit those flavor notes with a heady combination of sweet, spicy, sour, and salty. Although Indian cuisine is famous for its dazzling array of curries and inventive use of different spices and flavor profiles (via Daily Mail), other countries from Trinidad to Japan have their own spin on and interpretations of curry that will give you a new appreciation for the cuisine....

14 Types Of Waffles To Upgrade Your Mornings Aline Ponce/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Updated: Aug. 21, 2022 1:26 pm EST What is it about a waffle that makes us love them so? Waffles may seem like a pretty basic breakfast food, but they actually have a pretty interesting backstory. According to Time, waffles may have evolved from communion wafers: In fact, the familiar “honeycomb” pattern that appears on waffles may have been designed to represent “interlocking crosses....

15 Spanish Tapas You Need To Try Before You Die Rrrainbow/Shutterstock By Mikaela Bloom/Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 10:58 am EST As food traditions go, tapas are one of the most illustrious in the world. Tapas, according to On The Line, tick all the trendy dining boxes, including a relaxed atmosphere and lots of food options. Not only did the Spaniards share their small plate dining concept, but also the electric energy and community it encourages....

23 Types Of Sushi Rolls For People Who Don’t Like Raw Fish Andrei Iakhniuk/Shutterstock By Alex Darus/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:21 pm EST Sushi has quickly grown from being a staple in Japanese cuisine to a highly popular beloved dish around the world. While sushi typically features a combination of raw fish rolled in sushi rice and nori seaweed, there are really no limits to the contents and style of sushi....

60 Easy Lunch Recipes You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner Lindsay D. Mattison/Mashed By Laura Williams Bustos, MSEd AND Khyati Dand/Updated: May 2, 2022 3:24 pm EST Lunch is sometimes one of those “throw-away” meals. Maybe you grab a frozen dinner to heat up at work, maybe you slap together a peanut butter sandwich in the morning and call it good, or maybe you speed through the drive-thru because you didn’t want to think about packing a lunch....

7-Eleven Just Announced An Exclusive New Online Merch Shop 7-Eleven Shop By Brianna Corley/Aug. 25, 2022 6:37 am EST Plenty of food brands have dropped merch lines allowing fans to flaunt their support for their favorite restaurant chains. In 2021, Pizza Hut introduced a retro clothing line featuring a bright red, ’90s-inspired tracksuit. More recently, Waffle House worked with Adidas to develop sneakers incorporating the company’s signature logo. These days, 7-Eleven is yet another company transferring its brand identity from food products to streetwear....

7-Eleven Shoppers Will Love This BOGO Pizza Deal Facebook By Hannah Beach/March 30, 2022 4:19 pm EST Despite struggles brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, 7-Eleven made $91.8 billion in sales in 2021 (via Franchise Times). The chain launched its own delivery app, 7Now, in 2018, which helped business greatly when lockdowns started. Need batteries, eggs, and a Monster energy drink, but can’t run up to the convenience store to get them?...

A San Diego Man Is Feeling The Burn With His Guinness World Record JHVEPhoto/Shutterstock By Elaina Friedman/June 3, 2022 11:05 am EST If San Diego didn’t exist, we might not have such cultural criterions as Dr. Suess, the “Top Gun” franchise, pro-skater Tony Hawk, Double IPAs, or Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps (per Thrillist). And for all the laid-back energy it exudes from its Pacific Coast boardwalks and fish taco stands, the Southern California city has also played host to a number of winning titles awarded by the crème de la crème of reference guides for human achievement: The Guinness Book of World Records....

Adam Richman’s Favorite Man V. Food Memory Might Not Be What You’d Expect Slaven Vlasic/Getty By Felix Behr/Feb. 22, 2022 10:47 am EST When you spend years hosting a food program in which you travel across the United States to consume food challenges, you may well remember a thing or two. At least, one would hope that Adam Richman fondly remembered something from his 85-episode tenure as the host of “Man v....

Air Fryer Baba Ganoush Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/Updated: June 29, 2022 12:11 pm EST Baba ganoush is a delightful, wholesome appetizer, though it’s possible that you’ve never even tried it. The dish, which is from Lebanese origin, is very similar to a classic hummus in both flavor and texture. What sets baba ganoush and hummus apart, however, is the addition of baked eggplant, which not only adds wonderful flavor, but it adds plenty of nutrients as well....

Baskin-Robbins’ New Cold Brew Flavor Is Really A Dessert Facebook By Lauren Farkas/Aug. 9, 2022 9:23 pm EST When it comes to coffee, everyone has their preference on the perfect cup of joe. Some insist on taking their usual cup black, while others will happily load up on creamers and sweeteners to lighten the bitter beverage to their tastes. From the bare bones to all of the flavorful fixings, the spectrum of coffee spans wide — and Baskin-Robbins’ new caffeinated drink may claim the spot at the very end of the sweet side....

Copycat Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino Recipe Mackenzie Ryan/Mashed By Mackenzie Ryan AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 25, 2022 12:47 pm EST Starbucks, the brand that owns the trademarked name “Frappuccino,” certainly knows a thing or two about making an awesome blended coffee drink. But just because they own the name Frappuccino, that doesn’t they have a corner on the market when it comes to making this frozen beverage. As a matter of fact, you can easily make your own copycat Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino at home in just five minutes, while saving some money in the bank....

Easy Snickerdoodle Mug Cake Recipe Autumn LeAnn/Mashed By Autumn LeAnn AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 28, 2022 3:02 pm EST What better dessert to indulge in than a warm serving of freshly prepared cake? The problem is that most cakes take a bit of time and effort to prepare. It’s not like you can simply decide you want a piece of cake and whip up an entire dessert in a matter of minutes....

Everything We Know About The P.F. Chang’s Beef Recall Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock By Julia Mullaney/Aug. 2, 2022 11:09 am EST P.F. Chang’s is well-known as a casual Chinese chain restaurant, but the brand sells its food in grocery stores, too. Both frozen and nonperishable products bear P.F. Chang’s name, from its shelf-stable sauces to its frozen beef and chicken. However, those who frequently purchase the brand might want to take a second look — one P....