The Secret To Classic St. Louis Rib Sauce Natalya Yudina/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/April 4, 2022 8:50 am EST While hot dogs and hamburgers are usually front and center at every backyard barbecue, nothing beats an old-fashioned rack of ribs. Tender, moist, and slathered in so much barbecue sauce that your fingers will leave a sticky residue on everything for days after, pork ribs can be customized to suit anyone’s tastes....
The Sweet Role Bobby Flay’s Daughter Played In His New Cookbook Joe Seer/Shutterstock By Melissa Campana/May 25, 2022 12:55 pm EST Bobby Flay can bro-out behind a barbecue with the best of them. The Iron Chef and native New Yorker could easily be mistaken for a real tough guy, with his penchant for bourbon and “the horses,” and that Big Apple accent that no amount of TV time has softened in the slightest (via Esquire)....
The Ukraine Grain Crisis Finally Has Some Good News Alexey Furman/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/Aug. 1, 2022 10:46 am EST Food supplies were affected by the war in Ukraine. When Russia first invaded in February many fears were raised within the global community not just because hostilities effectively started the first war that Europe has seen for many years, per The Conversation, but also because Russia’s action effectively cut off the major food supplier from the rest of the world....
The Unexpected Way A Ramen Chain Is Encouraging People To Vote Bloomberg/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/July 7, 2022 11:19 am EST If you are eligible to vote in Japan and you are a ramen fan, then the Japan-based international ramen chain Ippudo would like a word. With elections for the country’s House of Councillors just around the corner, the company is hoping to entice voters to cast their ballots — in exchange for free noodle refills or a boiled egg topping, per The Mainichi....
The Unexpected Way A UK Supermarket Is Cracking Down On Food Waste Thomas Holt/Shutterstock By Amberly Mckee/Aug. 1, 2022 8:32 pm EST Food waste is an extreme problem in America. According to Feeding America, 108 billion pounds of food is wasted every year in the United States alone. This is around 40% of all food in the U.S., $408 billion, and 130 billion meals that could be going to those in need....
This Is Why Whole Foods Doesn’t Use Plastic Bags ARIMAG/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/March 14, 2022 2:53 pm EST If you are a fan of Whole Foods, the upscale supermarket that has earned itself the nickname of “Whole Paycheck,” per Fast Company, then you are probably aware that plastic bags are nowhere to be found at the checkouts. Instead, shoppers bring their own bags or use the hallmark “guilt-free” paper bags the store provides....
We Tried Velveeta’s New Veltini. Here’s How It Went Jenny Kellerhals/Mashed By Jenny Kellerhals/July 21, 2022 2:33 pm EST With so many bizarre food trends these days, it takes quite a bit to surprise us anymore. Regarding unorthodox cheese creations, we thought the Kraft Mac and Cheese ice cream created by Van Leeuwen in 2021 was just about the strangest mashup out there. So we weren’t at all prepared for what Velveeta would bring to the table next....
What Andrew Zimmern Admires About Guy Fieri Amy E. Price/Getty By Andrew Walser/June 18, 2022 2:08 pm EST Of all the celebrity chefs on TV, few are as instantly recognizable as Guy Fieri. The charismatic giant has an incredibly distinctive style, from his flamboyant shirts to the iconic frosted spikes of his bleached hair. But what’s really given Fieri his success is a boisterous personality that makes him seem larger than life, popping from the screen in his shows like the flagship “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives....
What You Never Knew About Antonia Lofaso’s Daughter, Xea Myers Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Updated: May 6, 2022 11:37 am EST For celebrity chef Antonia Lofaso, being a mom is something that she is immensely grateful for. Lofaso was sure that she would be a mom someday, something that she looked forward to for a long time before her daughter, Xea Myers, was born in 2000 (via Harry & David)....
Why Dollar Tree Should Be Your Go-To For Summer BBQ Supplies Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock By Dai Poole/June 15, 2022 4:22 pm EST With the offical start of summer just a few days away, we are entering the season of pool parties, family reunions, and day parties. While all of those are great, one summer tradition stands above the rest, a great American barbecue. However, when it comes to hosting barbecues, the cost can rack up pretty quickly, and with inflation reaching record highs, most people are hoping to save money whenever possible....
Why Hardee’s And Carl’s, Jr. Restaurants Are About To Majorly Change POC/Shutterstock By Amy Hamblen/May 15, 2022 5:55 pm EST Though the parent company of Hardee’s and Carl’s, Jr. recently announced some big changes for the fast food restaurants, fans of the Original Angus Burger shouldn’t have anything to worry about. As far as we know, this time the latest modifications aren’t focused on switching up the recipes for any of the chain’s sandwiches or sides....
Why Subway’s New Commercial Narrator Sounds So Familiar Shutterstock By Hannah Cole/Updated: May 10, 2022 11:37 am EST Whether the bread is actually straight out of the oven or not, Subway has a long history with the word “fresh” — and the famous sub chain is officially bringing that sentiment to its marketing with an all-new rebrand intended to rival even the top fast food competitors. The company announced a new advertising campaign called “Eat Fresh Refresh,” and get prepared because you’re going to see it everywhere....
Why You Should Use Two Cutting Boards For Your Charcuterie Sergio Sergo/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 11:53 am EST What could make a better appetizer or party dish than a delicious charcuterie board? The tasty combination of cured meats, sliced cheeses, fancy crackers, yummy fruits, and jam is sure to have something to please everyone. And the best part is they are not all that complicated to make. Making a great charcuterie board doesn’t require any complicated simmering, sauteing, or really much cooking at all; simply pick your favorite ingredients, slice them up, arrange them nicely on your best wooden board, and voila — the perfect hors d’oeuvre....
You’ll Soon Be Able To Order An 11-Course KFC Dinner In This Country Sapadia Aku/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:41 pm EST Fine dining connoisseurs and fast food aficionados can unite around a unique new dining event. KFC announced it has collaborated with Sydney, Australia-based chef Nelly Robinson for the “Kentucky Fried Chicken Degustation” — a multi-course meal down under which the fast-food chicken icon describes on its reservation page as “a fancy way of saying heaps of food....
You’ve Been Using Your Chick-Fil-A Reward Points Wrong This Whole Time Cindy Ord/Getty Images By Aimee Lamoureux/Updated: May 9, 2022 10:30 am EST Most Chick-fil-A regulars probably already know about Chick-fil-A One, the chain’s membership program. Chick-fil-A One members are able to earn points on every purchase, which they can then redeem for select items off the Chick-fil-A menu, per Chick-fil-A. What members might not know, however, is that they probably aren’t getting the best possible value out of their rewards points....
21% Think This Is The Worst Brand Of Canned Soup Ozgur Coskun/Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/Feb. 22, 2022 5:24 pm EST On super hectic days when the idea of making something complicated for lunch or dinner just sounds exhausting, a can of soup can be a lifesaver, offering a convenient, quick meal that you simply have to heat up to enjoy. That, and the fact that most canned goods such as soup can last for years in your pantry, makes them a must-stock item....
28 Popular Chain Breakfast Restaurants, Ranked Worst To Best Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Updated: May 24, 2022 9:22 am EST If you don’t feel like cooking for yourself in the morning, it’s easy enough to get in the car and find somewhere to eat nearby. One great thing about eating out for breakfast is the ability to try new dishes. Even if all you want is a plate of bacon and eggs, though, it’s an undeniable fact that practice makes perfect with even the simplest of dishes so there’s a reason why these things always taste better in a restaurant....
62 BBQ And Grilling Recipes For Your Next Cookout Peera_stockfoto/Shutterstock By Nancy Mock/Updated: April 29, 2022 3:19 pm EST The return of warm weather and longer, sunnier days means it’s time to get grilling — and you don’t need to have a big backyard or high-end equipment to bring the flavors of barbecue to your table. It can happen on your outdoor grill or balcony-sized hibachi, or you can prepare food in a grill pan atop your stove....
Chipotle Is Testing Another Cauliflower Rice Flavor Facebook By Amanda Tarlton/June 17, 2022 7:36 am EST While there are hundreds of ways to customize your Chipotle order, from adding pico de gallo to guacamole to extra cheese (all of which might cost you extra) one of the most popular ingredients is rice. The Mexican fast food chain is famously known for its Cilantro Lime Rice. However, it also offers brown rice and, previously if you were looking for a healthier, lower carb option, cauliflower rice....
GBBO’s Prue Leith’s Secret To Baking A Perfect Cake Is So Simple Mark Anton Smith/Shutterstock By Vedran Maslovara/June 17, 2022 2:02 pm EST Dame Prue Leith is a gastronomy expert, restaurateur, writer, and beloved TV show judge (via IMDb). She was also the judge for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee recipe contest, which now has a winner: Jemma Melvin, who’d made an impressive lemon curd swiss roll trifle. You probably know Leith from the popular cooking competition show “The Great British Bake Off” (known in the United States as “The Great British Baking Show”), in which she judges the best bakes and showstoppers with a little help from her co-judge Paul Hollywood and hosts Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas....
