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We Tried McDonald’s New Chocolatey Pretzel McFlurry. Here’s How It Went Helena Nichols/Mashed By Helena Nichols/Updated: July 28, 2022 12:25 pm EST With summer on its way, McDonald’s has seized the moment — and the climbing temperatures — to release a brand new, limited-edition McFlurry flavor: the Chocolatey Pretzel McFlurry. This sweet and salty take on the McDonald’s classic is the first new McFlurry flavor of 2022 and will be one of only three McFlurry flavors available in the United States....

What Really Happens To Your Body When You Mix Alcohol And Caffeine DenisMArt/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/March 31, 2022 10:26 am EST You’ve probably heard of an Irish coffee, which is a cup of coffee mixed with whiskey and cream. Mixologists may be able to tell you that a combination of energy drinks, Schnapps, and Crown Royal is known as a “Vegas Bomb” shot (via Chef Iso). But at the other end of the spectrum, pick up a bottle of an energy booster and you may find a warning advising you against combining it with alcohol....

Whole Foods Shoppers Can’t Wait To Try Its New Ranch Dips Alastair Wallace/Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/March 28, 2022 7:44 pm EST Ranch is a popular condiment with a range of uses that aren’t limited to raw vegetables or chicken wings. Although it might seem surprising, there’s a reason why so many people eat pizza with ranch dressing drizzled on top, and it has to do with the contrasting flavors in each bite....

Why You Should Be Putting Leftover Chick-Fil-A Nuggets In An Air Fryer Chick-fil-A By Alexandra Cass/Updated: July 6, 2022 11:48 am EST There are few things in this world better than hot, fresh nuggets from Chick-fil-A, especially when they’re dunked in your favorite sauce. Those little bite-sized pieces of golden-brown goodness are hand-breaded using special seasoning, fried to perfection in 100 percent peanut oil, and are just downright delicious. There’s a reason Chick-fil-A chicken nuggets are one of the most popular items on the menu, and you can now get up to 30 pieces in a single order....

You Can Order Dwayne Johnson’s Iconic French Toast To Your Doorstep Jon Kopaloff/Getty By Elaina Friedman/July 22, 2022 1:50 pm EST If you — a person who, like many of us, is not famous enough to get stopped in the street by adoring fans or afford a personal chef — are craving something special for breakfast on a weekend morning, you might whip up a stack of pancakes or no-frills French toast drizzled with maple syrup and topped with berries and whipped cream....

Coffee Lovers Need To Know About Tim Horton’s New St. Patrick’s Day Drinks 13Smile/Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/March 15, 2022 11:10 am EST With popular coffee chains like Dunkin’ releasing special coffee drinks for St. Patrick’s Day 2022, it’s only fitting that Tim Hortons followed suit. With the chain already being a hot spot for its festive holiday doughnuts, it only made sense to release drinks that match the color and energy of this annual celebration (via Bake)....

Duff Goldman Explains The Inspiration Behind His New Show Ace Of Taste - Exclusive Sterling Munksgard/Shutterstock By Molly Allen/April 29, 2022 12:46 pm EST When it comes to elaborate, impressive cakes, Duff Goldman is always top of mind. Goldman has made a name for himself as he’s pulled off cake designs at his bakery Charm City Cakes that are truly unimaginable. Goldman is also known for his long running Food Network show “Ace of Cakes,” not to mention he has served as a judge for “Holiday Baking Championship” and “Spring Baking Championship” and as a host of “Kids Baking Championship....

Every Maruchan Ramen Flavor, Ranked Worst To Best Shutterstock By Samantha Maxwell/Updated: May 6, 2022 10:32 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you think of ramen, two very different dishes likely come to mind. There’s the ramen you would get at a nice restaurant that comes with high-quality noodles, delicious, from-scratch broth, and all the toppings your heart desires. This stuff is top-notch soup, and you might even eat it for a celebration....

Here’s What You Don’t Know About Pizza Delivery Drivers Shutterstock By Michael Sommers/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 1:35 pm EST Sorry burgers, pizza is America’s fast food. According to stats (and The Washington Post) Americans dig into the equivalent of 100 acres of pizza every day. Or to put it in an easier-to-swallow context, we scarf down 350 slices a second. As ubiquitous as pizza pies are the brave women and men who deliver them to us, hopefully in a still-crunchy state of piping hotness....

How A Corned Beef Sandwich Got A NASA Astronaut Into Big Trouble Alones/Shutterstock By Jared Kaufman/March 21, 2022 1:41 pm EST Real space food isn’t the freeze-fried astronaut ice cream of science museum gift shops. In fact, an extraordinary amount of time, planning, and money goes into developing the food astronauts bring to space. Beyond Earth’s atmosphere, astronaut Christina Koch told Women’s Health, meals are formatted differently due to the zero-gravity environment....

How Monty’s Good Burger Built Its Success With Unlikely Ingredients Facebook By Lauren Farkas/Aug. 13, 2022 5:00 am EST As anyone growing a business would know, word-of-mouth marketing goes a long way. Sure, you can invest in big-budget commercials and highway billboards, but there’s nothing that lends credibility to the quality of a good or service like the approval of trusted peers. Then there are the unsponsored endorsements of celebrities, a sure-fire way to skyrocket a company’s popularity to stardom....

How To Avoid A Soggy Tuna Salad Sandwich Facebook By Dave Malyon/June 13, 2022 10:49 am EST Nothing beats a well made tuna salad sandwich. Many of us might make one for lunch today and, because they tend to be so divine, pack what’s leftover for tomorrow. But how many times have we unwrapped our lunches to be greeted by the disappointing sight of a sopping wet, fishy mess? The tuna sandwich has been around for more than a century, meaning people have been combatting soggy sandwiches for dozens of decades....

How To Majorly Upgrade Plain Cream Cheese New Africa/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/July 9, 2022 2:38 pm EST Cream cheese, with its mild tang and slight sweetness, is so soft, spreadable, and the perfect ingredient to add to a number of recipes. It is synonymous with bagels and can make the cheese sauce for macaroni and cheese so smooth and delicious you can’t stop eating it. Cream cheese also gives cheesecake its rich, velvety flavor....

José Andrés Just Made A Food-Based Case For Helping Ukraine lev radin/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Aug. 22, 2022 8:56 am EST There is no doubt that chef and humanitarian José Andrés is passionate about bringing aid to the people of Ukraine. His organization, World Central Kitchen, was quick to serve civilians near the country’s Polish border when Russia’s invasion began in February. By July, WCK said in a blog post that it had served more than 100 million meals, becoming “the largest food relief operation in Ukraine....

McDonald’s Pull-Apart Donut Is Back, But Not For Good Facebook By Karen Hart/April 26, 2022 9:58 pm EST McDonald’s has been serving breakfast items for 50 years, according to New York Daily News. While it may have started with an Egg McMuffin that cost just 63 cents when it first appeared in a Santa Barbara franchise, the menu has grown quite a bit since then. And it appears that fans of the brand are lovin’ it....

Popular French Toast Sticks, Ranked From Worst To Best Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Sophia Hart/Updated: July 25, 2022 11:18 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you’re putting together your meal in the morning, or planning a family brunch for the weekend, there are almost unlimited food options to add to your menu. Toast is a more popular and versatile option, and is easy to prepare: pop a slice of bread in a toaster, let it heat up, and when it’s done, put some butter, avocado spread, or whatever topping you please on your meal....

Simple Norwegian Lefse Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 10, 2022 5:00 pm EST Scandinavian lefse is a traditional Norwegian-style potato flatbread that could be considered the region’s version of a tortilla, or, as recipe developer Miriam Hahn describes it, a “doughy, moist pita bread” (only without the pocket). Lefse is typically made with fresh potatoes, and making it using the traditional method can be kind of a hassle as it’s not all that easy to get the dough just right....

Slow Cooker Spaghetti Casserole Recipe Jason Goldstein/Mashed By Jason Goldstein AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 24, 2022 11:20 am EST Italian food can be some of the best comfort food out there, especially when you’re on a budget. It’s the kind of cuisine that makes use of a lot of common ingredients, so it’s easy to prepare. There might not be a lot of variety in the ingredients, but with a handful of quality ingredients, there are a lot of incredibly flavorful dishes that you can learn to master with ease....

Taco Bell Just Announced A New ‘Drag Brunch Tour’ Taco Bell By Erich Barganier/April 25, 2022 1:54 pm EST It might not be long until you get to experience a drag brunch in your area. According to The Guardian, this electrifying dining experience most likely traces its roots back to 1950s America, when urbane eateries started trying to win over middle-class diners by enticing them with glitz, glam, and entertainment. The phenomenon survived gay bar raids and the persecution of the LGBTQ+ community over the years and currently entails drag kings and queens lip-syncing to songs, performing risque dance moves, and raucously interacting with diners, all while they enjoy brunch....

The Best Red Wines To Drink In 2022 Maridav/Shutterstock By Cassie Thompson/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 10:12 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you’re looking for the best red wines to drink in 2022, you’ve come to the right place. Red wines are classified on the basis of their taste, smell, and color. Red wine is made from red or black grapes that are crushed and fermented....