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Does Water Hardness Really Affect The Taste Of Coffee? Billion Photos/Shutterstock By Derek Helling/July 24, 2022 10:30 pm EST The science behind coffee can keep you up for hours — depending on how far you dive into the subject. Things like coffee bean origin, roasting methods, plus preparation strategies can affect the appearance, flavor, and texture of the beverage. Seven Miles explains how origins of higher altitudes translate to a more complex coffee, meaning more value is placed on beans from mountainous regions....

Fish For People Who Don’t Like Fish Bloomberg/Getty Images By Adam Swierk/Updated: June 29, 2022 5:14 pm EST When Teddy Roosevelt said that “nothing in the world is … worth doing unless it means effort,” he may as well have been talking about maintaining your physical health. After all, is there anyone out there who thinks the two main ways we can influence our overall health — eating properly and exercising consistently — are effortless?...

Gordon Ramsay Clapped Back On Twitter About ‘Basic’ Restaurants DFree/Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/Feb. 23, 2022 12:38 am EST South London’s Battersea Power Station, which was built in the early 1930s, once supplied around 20% of London’s electricity needs, according to the Power Station’s website. It was decommissioned in 1983, but 2022 promises to be the year that this historic site opens once again and begins supplying energy to the people of London....

Gwyneth Paltrow’s New Pizza Venture Has A Nod To Marvel On The Menu Brian Stukes/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Aug. 13, 2022 1:03 am EST Gwyneth Paltrow is no stranger to good eats. The Academy Award-winning actor penned an essay in 2011 for Self, revealing that her enjoyment of food and cooking was a gift from her father, director/producer Bruce Paltrow. Paltrow wrote, “I have always loved food—being around it, preparing it and, of course, eating it....

Ham’s Inflation Rates Will Give You Sticker Shock Mario Tama/Getty Images By Crystal Antonace/Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 1:22 pm EST Having a bounty of fresh and high-quality food to choose from each week is one thing consumers may have stopped taking for granted in 2022. With this year’s steady rise in food prices and a record inflation rate of 8.5%, more people are having to adjust their grocery budgets. Not only has the cost of coffee increased during inflation, but U....

How Xanthan Gum Can Be Important In The Keto Diet Michelle Lee Photography/Shutterstock By Abby Tariq/May 28, 2022 11:39 am EST As Americans have become more mindful of ingredient lists, there has been a gradual shift in their decision-making process. Keto dieters are no exception as they pay close attention to ingredients and nutritional values. That said, anyone who has been following a keto diet (or recently started it) has probably come across xanthan gum....

Natural Light Wants To Give You The Beer That You Were Promised This Summer Facebook By Alia Hoyt/July 6, 2022 1:01 pm EST Imagine: You booked a vacation rental under the premise that it would come with lots of “natural light.” Upon arrival, you open the refrigerator and — quelle horreur — there’s not a single can of Natural Light beer to be found there, in the pantry, or even the cooler in the backyard....

One Thing Nyesha Arrington Always Keeps In Her Travel Bag Arturo Holmes/Getty Images By Taylor Huang/June 6, 2022 12:48 pm EST Nyesha Arrington is quite the traveler — whether it’s exploring through the dishes she creates or the physical places she visits. Arrington grew up in Southern California, where she was exposed to a variety of different cuisines and dishes, including bulgogi and homemade kimchi, according to Bravo. Arrington has spoken about the importance of exploring the cuisines of other cultures before....

Simple Sour Orange Pie Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 24, 2022 1:44 pm EST Fans of Sour Patch Kids and Sour Warheads, look no further: If you want a dessert that has all the punch of your favorite sweets with a luscious, creamy texture, this sour orange pie is the recipe for you. “This is REALLY sour!” says recipe developer and registered dietitian Kristen Carli of her creation....

The 25 Best Breweries On The West Coast Black Sheep Media/Shutterstock By Cassie Thompson/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 1:42 pm EST If you’re a beer lover, then rest assured that the West Coast of the United States has many amazing breweries for you to visit. From San Diego to Seattle, beer makers are working hard to produce the best new flavors and styles. Whether you prefer to sip on a light lager, an India Pale Ale, or even a hearty dark stout, there is a brewery on the West Coast that specializes in what you desire....

The Everyday Foods That Could Quietly Be Stealing Your Sleep The Faces/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/March 15, 2022 3:22 pm EST It’s been a long day, and all you want to do is come home, kick off those shoes, have some dinner, and head to bed. Just getting home felt like a long, exhausting trip. You’re not even sure why you’re so tired to begin with — after all, you got eight hours of sleep, had a good breakfast and a filling lunch, and you weren’t doing anything too strenuous....

The Greenest Grocery Stores In America Syda Productions/Shutterstock By Julia Dunn/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 10:51 am EST It ain’t easy being green and yet despite that, Americans are trying! Being green seems to be on everyone’s mind and in everyone’s heart. So much so, that sustainability is among the most important factors for consumers when choosing a grocer. This makes sense with the looming threat of a major climate crisis and an increased environmental awareness … and where better to put our money where our mouth is than in our grocery stores and on our plates?...

The Possible Reason Taco Bell’s Nacho Fries Keep Going On And Off The Menu Craig Barritt/Getty Images By Chase Shustack/March 18, 2022 3:16 pm EST Man, oh man, did you hear the news? Taco Bell’s Nacho Fries are back again! Come on, before they take them off the men–oh, what’s that? Aw, jeez, they’re gone already? Well, at least they’ll be back in a couple months. We’ll just have to be quicker on the draw the next time Nacho Fries swing around....

The Unexpected Honey Boo Boo Connection That Duff Goldman Is ‘Not Proud Of’ Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock By Justina Huddleston/July 4, 2022 10:56 pm EST There’s a lot that goes into making a TV show, and stars of cooking shows don’t always have a ton of control over who does what, or who gets to work together. For instance, on Duff Goldman’s unique show “Ace of Cakes,” which filmed 120 episodes, there are 16 producers and 15 editors credited, which really gives you a sense of how many people it takes to create a television show (via IMDb)....

The Unique Item You Can Find At Wendy’s Canada TY Lim/Shutterstock By Rachael Grow/June 21, 2022 5:15 pm EST You may notice as you travel to other countries that the menu options of your favorite fast food chains feature various meals you’re already familiar with, along with a few very different selections to choose from (via The Recipe). These unique menus often include intriguing combinations of already existing menu items, creating a blend of flavors you may have never thought to combine....

The Untold Truth Of Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Facebook By Lauren Cusimano/Updated: March 14, 2022 11:42 am EST Though a multi-location, fast-casual restaurant, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has a number of distinct offerings on its menu. Sure, it’s burgers and fries, but they’re burgers with crispy, layered pieces of steak, shoestring fries with special seasonings and secret sauce, frozen custard, and Vienna Beef hot dogs. And that’s in addition to cheese curds, chicken tenders, onion rings, chicken sandwiches, even a veggie burger....

The Untold Truth Of Martha And Snoop VH1 By Joel Stice/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:48 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For some time, there hasn’t been a show on TV that has come as close to being as oddly perfect as Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party. On any given episode you might see Martha Stewart try on bling or Snoop crack a few weed jokes while making Cornish game hens....

This Chris Jericho Catchphrase Became A Wine Brand Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images By Maria Scinto/Feb. 22, 2022 10:06 am EST When Chris Jericho made the jump from World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (WWE) to the newly-fledged All Elite Wrestling (AEW), he helped put the upstart wrestling company on the map as one of its biggest stars. As he told Pop Culture, though, he’s now starting to assume an Undertaker-esque elder statesman leadership role....

Tips And Tricks For Cooking The Best Medium-Rare Steak FoodAndPhoto/Shutterstock By Lauren DeMello/Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 8:29 am EST Cooking the perfect steak doesn’t require many ingredients, but it can require a bit of skill, especially if you’re aiming to reach an ideal medium-rare temperature. While many steak-lovers consider this the only temperature to eat steak, it can be hard to achieve. Too long of a cook time, and you’ve passed the point of no return, losing the beautiful pinkish middle to one that’s gray and tough....

Twitter Is Loving This Sneak Peek Of Gordon Ramsay On Selena Gomez’s Show Amy Sussman/Getty Images By Crystal Antonace/Aug. 4, 2022 4:44 am EST If you spent a lot of time glued to your television watching HBO Max during the initial rise of the pandemic, you probably came across the new-form cooking show titled “Selena + Chef.” With a refreshingly funny approach to the classic culinary TV series, singer and actor Selena Gomez takes viewers on a wild ride as she cooks (or attempts to cook) in her home kitchen while following recipes directed by famous chefs via video chat, per AP News....