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The Trick To Foaming Milk Without A Frother CandyRetriever/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Aug. 25, 2022 4:48 am EST Dense, fluffy foam can mean the difference between a perfect mocha or a satisfying cappuccino. The alternative, well, just like Encanto’s Bruno, we don’t talk about it. Okay, maybe we do talk about it, that is if we drink lattes or macchiatos which use steamed milk; but if you like your espresso drinks with lovely, velvety foam, then you know there is a big difference between how these two milky options are achieved....

The Ultimate Trick To Beating Bobby Flay, According To Reddit Paul Morigi/Getty By Elise DeVoe/Aug. 19, 2022 11:29 am EST Throughout the years, Bobby Flay has solidified himself as the king of competition shows on Food Network. According to The Recipe, the celebrity chef has competed in and won more battles than any other Iron Chef, with an impressive win percentage of 72.1%. It all started way back in 1999, when Flay battled against Masaharu Morimoto in a special episode of “Iron Chef,” before the American version of the show even existed (via Variety)....

The Unexpected Snack Stash Milo Ventimiglia Kept On The This Is Us Set Jon Kopaloff/Getty By Lucy Maddox/May 27, 2022 12:24 pm EST The first episode of “This is Us” aired in 2016, and buckets of tears, both happy and sad, have been shed ever since. Created by Dan Fogelman, the series follows the non-chronological story of Rebecca and Jack Pearson and their three triplets, the “Big Three” over the course of 100 years (via IMDb and Cinema Blend)....

This Reddit ‘Survey’ Reveals Which Chick-Fil-A Sandwich Is Most Popular RoberioJr/Shutterstock By Julia Mullaney/March 2, 2022 11:44 am EST Chick-fil-A is one of the most-loved fast-casual restaurants in the United States. According to QSR Magazine, as of 2021, Chick-fil-A was the third highest-grossing restaurant in the fast-food or fast-casual industry, landing behind only McDonald’s and Starbucks, respectively. The company earned more than $12 billion in sales that year, and though it used to be more popular in the South, it now has over 2,400 locations all over the country....

Vanilla Fruit Dip Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 3, 2022 5:14 pm EST One of the things that differentiates fruits from vegetables (besides certain botanical characteristics that we’re not going to get into here) is the fact that many fruits tend to have more natural sweetness than do vegetables. For this reason, some people serve up fruit as a dessert, which is something that may not play too well with those who tend to think of dessert as something like cookies, cake, or ice cream and would prefer that a fruit dessert be more along the lines of apple pie....

Peaceful Fruits saw a huge boost in sales right after the episode aired Instagram According to Cleveland.com, Akron-based Peaceful Fruits received $75,000 in orders by the end of the week that its “Shark Tank” episode aired. At this point, the company only had two flavors: Wild Acai + Pineapple and Wild Acai + Apple (per Shark Tank Blog). Due to the boost in business, founder Evan Delahanty told News 5 Cleveland that the company was going to add seven more flavors to the lineup and solidify plans to partner with grocery stores across Ohio....

What Is A Hedgehog Mushroom? slowmotiongli/Shutterstock By Ree Winter/June 27, 2022 12:06 pm EST Foraging is having a moment — people are learning more about where their food comes from, and they’re seeking out local ingredients (via Insider). If you’re not into diving into the wilds of an uncharted forest, don’t worry — you can still find some delicious, native ingredients close to home! Foraging has gone mainstream. You just have to know where to look and know exactly what you’re looking for, because eating the wrong thing might just put you in the emergency department....

Why Ina Garten Doesn’t Care About Fame Manny Carabel/Getty By Lucy Maddox/Feb. 23, 2022 4:47 pm EST Ina Garten isn’t just a celebrity chef — she’s practically a household name. One fateful day in 1978, the famous foodie and erstwhile White House nuclear policy analyst purchased a Long Island specialty food store on a whim, inadvertently launching Garten’s brand in the process (via Food Network). The name of the store? The Barefoot Contessa....

Why TikTok Isn’t Happy With How Nutella Is Supposedly Made Mehaniq/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/April 28, 2022 12:00 pm EST The hurt fans of Nutella feel is still fresh as evidenced by TikTok’s reception of a behind-the-scenes display of the hazelnut spread’s production. Yesterday, the Food Network continued their series on how treats are made with a video featuring Nutella. The entire two-minute video is actually from the Food Network program “Unwrapped....

Why You Should Start Keeping Xanthan Gum In Your Pantry Yushchuk Myroslava/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Updated: April 5, 2022 10:07 am EST The world of gluten-free cooking can often seem bland, boring, and intimidating. A few pantry essentials and a handful of tricks, though, can make it a lot less terrifying and a whole lot more flavorful. Jamie Oliver’s blog, for example, suggests keeping gluten-free oats, breads, rice, and quinoa in your pantry at all times, and says that Asian and Mexican cuisines — with a few tweaks — can easily be adapted to a gluten-free diet, as well....

14 Best Jack Daniel’s Flavors Ranked Anita Denunzio/Shutterstock By Elizabeth Lavis/July 20, 2022 1:46 pm EST Jack Daniel’s is undoubtedly one of the whiskey-making giants of the U.S. As one of the country’s top brands, it’s often the first name that pops to mind whenever someone mentions whiskey. The distillery’s Old No. 7 holds an iconic place in both the beverage world and pop culture, representing a bold, take-no-prisoners slice of Americana best-served ice cold over the rocks....

Bobby Flay’s Summer Lobster Salad Has An Unexpected Dressing Kevin Mazur/Getty By Lucy Maddox/June 29, 2022 1:35 pm EST The onset of summer means the arrival of seasonal foods that we’ve been looking forward to all year, including juicy slices of watermelon, roasted corn on the cob, and the ultimate summer seafood: lobster. Sweet and light, this tasty crustacean is perfectly suited for the hot summer months. Whether you like it chilled, piping hot, tossed in mayonnaise, or coated in butter, there’s probably a lobster dish out there for you (in fact, here are 16 types of lobster and how to cook them)....

Classic Fajita Seasoning Recipe Jennine Bryant/Mashed By Jennine Rye AND Mashed Staff/April 26, 2022 4:28 pm EST Pop quiz: What can you use to season a protein, spice up soups and wraps, mix into sauces, sprinkle over veggies, and even stir into a fancy Bloody Mary? If you said “fajita seasoning” then you … are good at reading the context clues. And you’re right! Because to be clear, to call this spice blend, whipped up by chef and recipe developer Jennine Bryant of The Marshside Pantry, “fajita seasoning” is to sell it short; it can be used on so much more than fajitas....

Gourmet Fried Bologna Sandwich Recipe Angela Latimer/Mashed By Angela Latimer AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 23, 2022 3:58 pm EST There’s nothing quite like the combination of mustard, bologna, and bread when you want a delicious yet fast meal anytime of the day (yes, even breakfast). That said, chef and recipe developer Angela Latimer at Bake it with Love has put her own twist on the fried bologna sandwich recipe, creating a gourmet version of the lunchtime classic by adding cheddar cheese, garlic butter, Dijon mustard and a toasted ciabatta bun....

How UPS Helped Hot Bone Suckin’ Sauce Become A Hit Goskova Tatiana/Shutterstock By Brianna Corley/June 10, 2022 10:51 am EST Everyone knows that nothing can stop the UPS — not thunderous rain, frigid snow, or scorching hot barbecue sauce. Yes, the UPS’ sense of duty even extends to assisting with condiments — Hot Bone Suckin’ Sauce, specifically. In fact, without the UPS, Hot Bone Suckin Sauce might not have hit the market....

Instagram Is In Love With Ree Drummond’s Mother-Daughter Pic Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images By Justina Huddleston/Feb. 22, 2022 4:15 pm EST Ree Drummond is known for her famous food blog The Pioneer Woman, her Food Network show of the same name, and her various other appearances as a judge on several baking competition shows. Plus, The Pioneer Woman has a line of cookware at Walmart. Did we mention that she even has her own clothing line, has written several cookbooks, and even operates a hotel in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, where her home and business are based?...

Instagram Is Loving Marcus Samuelsson’s 2022 Met Gala Look lev radin/Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/May 3, 2022 1:27 pm EST For many people, the first Monday in May is simply, well, the first Monday in May. However, as any fashionista could likely tell you, the day is so much more than the start of another work week. Per Harper’s Bazaar, the first Monday in May is host to one of the most highly-anticipated nights in the fashion world: the Met Gala, which is an annual themed charity event organized by Vogue Magazine that is held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City....

Krispy Kreme Lovers Won’t Want To Miss This Chocolate BOGO Deal Facebook By Naomi Kennedy/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 1:45 pm EST Any fan of Krispy Kreme may recall the details that define every experience at the donut chain. From its signature hot light signaling the arrival of freshly made donuts to the sweet smell of Krispy Kreme’s famous glaze, these are the familiar little things that come before sinking your teeth into one of those sugary rings of fried dough....

MasterChef’s Nick DiGiovanni Just Broke Yet Another Food World Record Bbma2021/Getty By Justina Huddleston/Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 2:55 pm EST There are some food competition show contestants who go on to have great showbiz careers, while others seemingly disappear into the ether. For every Brooke Williamson and Guy Fieri, there are dozens of chefs we never hear from again. Then there are those who don’t end up winning their competition, but who manage to fight their way into the spotlight time and again with sheer persistence and outside-the-box thinking, like Nick DiGiovanni....

Miso Soup Recipe Maren Epstein/Mashed By Maren Epstein AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 28, 2022 12:06 pm EST There is a wide range of comforting and warming soups made around the world. In the United States, chicken noodle soup often gets the most love, while menudo is popular across Mexico. In Japan, miso soup is a favorite soup, and it’s one that anyone who has eaten at a Japanese restaurant is likely familiar with....