Posts

The Real Reason You Shouldn’t Throw Out Your Coffee Grounds Shutterstock By Jessica A. Scott/Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 2:41 pm EST If you can’t start your day without a mug of coffee to perk you up, you are certainly not alone. According to a 2018 survey, a whopping 64% of Americans over the age of 18 drink at least one cup of joe every morning, and many of them probably chase it with a couple more in the afternoon to keep them going at work....

The Whiskey Flavor You Never Saw Coming Igor Normann/Shutterstock By Amy Hamblen/June 23, 2022 8:30 pm EST Back when Mark Twain famously declared, “Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough” the world had far fewer flavors to choose from than they do today when it comes to drinking whiskey, The Bourbon Review. Even since the more recent 1980s era, when Canada created that cinnamon whisky that seems to be such a hit with college-aged drinkers, there has been an overwhelming influx of flavor options....

The World’s Biggest Mouth Can Fit This Many ‘Huge’ Long John Silver’s Shrimp YouTube By Ashley Steinberg/March 20, 2022 11:19 am EST The Guinness Book of World Records holds many food-related feats. Noted world records range from a solo record-holder who was able to eat the most ghost peppers in one minute — an impressive and slightly intimidating 97 grams — to restaurants like Benihana, which secured the record for hosting the longest cooking marathon....

Twitter Is Freaking Out About A Spicy Item Returning To Jack In The Box Facebook By Ree Winter/Aug. 1, 2022 11:43 am EST We all have our favorite items at fast food restaurants that we’d be upset to see go. Whether it’s a temporary promotional gimmick or a longtime staple that just wasn’t as favored by other customers as it was by you, we often kick up a fuss when something we love to eat is scrapped from menus....

We Tried The New Arby’s Wagyu Steakhouse Burger. Here’s How It Went Steven John/Mashed By Steven John/Updated: May 23, 2022 12:03 pm EST When you think of Arby’s, you surely think of sliced roast beef, “horsey sauce,” and that punchy current slogan: “We have the meats!” What you have not thought of, if you know the chain’s menu, is burgers. Because while famed for the meats, which come in the form of wings, chicken sandwiches, turkey wraps, and of course all those delightful roast beef (sorry… “slow roasted beef”) sandwiches, Arby’s has never before offered a burger....

What Cooking Really Meant To Julia Child, According To Historian Helen Horowitz - Exclusive Janet Fries/Getty Images By Hanna Claeson/May 11, 2022 8:53 am EST Julia Child did not grow up collecting soup spoons and whisks. When she studied history at Smith, she was probably not day dreaming of cheese soufflé. Actually, before she graduated from Le Cordon Bleu, and much before she became universally beloved for her “If you’re afraid of butter, use cream” philosophy, Child was almost a spy....

What Is Jägermeister And What Is Its Alcohol Content? Monticello/Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: May 6, 2022 2:12 pm EST There’s no liquor on the market quite like it — at least nothing you’re likely to find at your neighborhood bar. For the most part, people who try Jägermeister either love it or hate it. The flavor of this complex liqueur with 56 ingredients is hard to describe, but those who try usually land on the same idea....

What Is Kosher Salt Really? Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Updated: April 1, 2022 4:38 pm EST Salt has gotten a bit of a bad rap lately. While it’s true that too much sodium can have negative health effects — from high blood pressure to stroke — salt is a necessary nutrient for our bodies to function properly (via the American Heart Association). According to Live Science, the minimum amount of sodium we need per day is about 1,500 milligrams, which is the equivalent of about three-quarters of a teaspoon of salt....

Why Denny’s Christmas Hours Were Once Its Biggest Scandal Facebook By Chase Shustack/July 14, 2022 12:32 pm EST A haven for everyone from college students hungry for pancakes in the middle of the night, long-haul truckers, and breakfast-craving night owls, Denny’s operates with a business model that puts it above some other diners — Denny’s operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week making Denny’s one of the few restaurants truly willing to serve its customers no matter what time of day it is (via The Cold Wire)....

Why Reddit Is Worried About A Fan-Favorite Aldi Protein Bar Daria Nipot/Shutterstock By Jennifer Amos/Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 8:24 am EST From its Winking Owl wine to its Mama Cozzi’s take-and-bake pizzas, Aldi has a huge variety of items at reasonable prices. Among Aldi’s 2022 fan-favorite products, you can find white cheddar puffs, Greek yogurt, chicken tenderloins, organic extra virgin olive oil, ravioli, and fresh Atlantic salmon (per Aldi). However, it appears that some Aldi food items, even those with a cult following, may be suffering from supply chain issues....

11 Best Bourbon Flavored Coffees Ranked Shebeko/Shutterstock By Steven Luna/Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 7:58 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. As if craft coffee roasting wasn’t already a tempting artform, artisan roasters are now adding bourbon essence to their coffee. This flavor variant of traditional java shouldn’t be confused with bourbon coffee plant, a variety of arabica beans that originated in Ethiopia and Yemen (via World Coffee Research)....

A New Pringles Flavor Was Announced, But There’s A Catch Facebook By Christopher Kane/June 7, 2022 5:26 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Once you pop, the fun don’t stop. Or does it? According to Mental Floss, 29 flavors of Pringles are sold in the United States, along with those offered on a rotating, limited-time basis. But there are dozens of other flavors that customers can pick up only on grocery store shelves in other countries — more than 100 of them by 2012, when the brand was sold by Procter & Gamble to Kellogg Co for $2....

Aldi Just Brought Back A Fan-Favorite Keto Offering Joni Hanebutt/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 9:07 am EST If you follow a Keto diet, Aldi just brought back a fan-favorite product. According to Today, a Keto diet tries to keep the carb intake low and is all about choosing foods high in fat and protein. Because it’s been in the universe of diets since 1921 and embraced by some celebrities — think Halle Berry and Vanessa Hudgens, per US Magazine – the rest of us can’t help but be a tad bit curious....

Baskin-Robbins’ Newest Offering Combines Bubble Tea With Ice Cream arfa adam/Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Updated: May 10, 2022 8:03 am EST Baskin-Robbins is best known for its iconic 31+ flavors of ice cream, with the 31st flavor rotating each month. But lately, the franchise has been looking to expand beyond the classics. One form of future-forward thinking that has come about is how fiercely the company has been slaying it in the flavor department with newcomer options that branch out and utilize previously untapped, interesting ingredients including Ube Coconut Swirl, plant-based Mint Choco Chunk, and Secret Admirer (per The Impulsive Buy)....

Buddy Valastro’s Family Made Him A Birthday Cake And Instagram Is Loving It Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images By Sophia Lo/March 7, 2022 8:32 am EST For other people’s birthdays, Buddy Valastro has sent out sweet messages on social media, like his birthday shoutout to Guy Fieri on Instagram. Fans of the “Cake Boss” host also loved the birthday cake he made for Gigi Hadid’s daughter on her first birthday (via Twitter). But recently, it was Valastro’s birthday, and it was his turn to get birthday messages as well as a special dessert....

Costco Shoppers Aren’t Concerned With A New Change To A Fan-Favorite Jiujiuer/Shutterstock By Lauren Farkas/July 22, 2022 11:12 am EST When it comes to many grocery store food products, the container plays an essential role. Everyone can think of at least one product whose appeal is inextricably attached to its packaging. How long it keeps the food fresh, how easily it can be stored, whether it is microwave-safe, or even how enjoyable it makes the consumer experience, for instance, are factors that make the container a critical component of a product’s value....

Do This If Your Oxtail Stew Is Too Oily Shutterstock By Jen Peng/Updated: June 15, 2022 9:17 am EST You’ve spent hours cooking down your oxtail — or tail of beef — to render it tender and succulent, and just imagining that first delicious bite of your hearty oxtail stew already has your mouth watering. You can practically taste it — that high concentration of gelatin and bone turning into “the most tender and full-bodied stew,” as Serious Eats describes it, with a taste that goes beyond that of short ribs (via Simply Recipes)....

Gail Simmons Just Confirmed What Top Chef 2023 Will Look Like David Livingston/Getty Images By Amberly Mckee/Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 9:07 am EST Bravo’s “Top Chef” will be celebrating 20 seasons on air in 2023. The show has helped to propel many chefs’ careers since its 1st season, according to Robb Report. Harold Dieterle, the winner of season 1, owned a number of New York City restaurants and now has a successful restaurant consulting business....

Here’s How To Master The Switch From A Gas To An Electric Stove Wendellandcarolyn/Getty Images By Jared Kaufman AND Acacia Deadrick/Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 11:56 pm EST Bureaucrats and lawmakers alike are debating whether to ban gas stoves, per The Washington Post, prompting many home cooks to envision a world without them. The latest argument comes on the heels of studies indicating gas stoves may be harmful to both human health and the environment....

Here’s What Really Happens When You Overcook An Egg ANATOLY Foto/Shutterstock By Vedran Maslovara/Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 11:22 am EST We may never know whether the chicken or the egg came first — but should we care? Both are tasty, nutrient-dense, and can be prepared in many different ways. In the U.S., poultry is the most popular type of meat; each American eats an average of more than 100 pounds of chicken each year, according to Vox....