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Duff Goldman’s Little Girl Melted Twitter With Her Reaction To Metallica Sterling Munksgard/Shutterstock By Dai Poole/July 9, 2022 6:15 pm EST “Ace of Cakes” star Duff Goldman provided some heartwarming material for his social media followers this week when he shared an adorable video of his daughter, Josephine Goldman. Duff and his wife, Johnna Goldman, welcomed their bundle of joy on January 31, 2021, after two years of marriage. On Twitter, the Charm City Cakes owner shared a video of his baby girl singing Metallica....

Foods That Were Recalled For The Scariest Reasons Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 11:36 pm EST The first U.S. food recall, in 1920, involved canned olives that were contaminated with the bacteria that causes botulism (via Time). There’d been food “scandals” prior to that, including that time when dairy farmers allowed their milk-producing cows to feed on leftover whiskey mash, causing the death of 8,000 children (via Atlas Obscura), but it wasn’t until after the creation of the U....

Gatorade Fit Is For More Than Just Athletes, According To Their Brand VP - Exclusive Gatorade By Alexandra Cass/May 18, 2022 10:18 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It doesn’t matter whether you consider yourself an athlete, try to squeeze in the occasional workout, or never even go near the gym — you know of Gatorade, and you’ve probably had it at least a time or two....

Giada De Laurentiis’ Spaghetti With Clams Is ‘Easier Than You Think’ Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Melissa Campana/Feb. 20, 2022 11:25 am EST What is it about clams that make those little guys so intimidating? Great British Chefs says that the clam is part of the “bivalve mollusc” group and with a name that scary, a hard shell, and some dangerous sounding varietals (hello, razor clams), many home chefs may prefer to steer clear of cooking with clams....

Grubhub’s New Partnership Includes Convenience Store Deliveries Michael Vi/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 4:45 pm EST Grubhub, which was acquired by Just Eat Takeaway last year, is making life a little more “convenient” as the food ordering and delivery app continues to grow its services. The pioneer of ordering restaurant takeout online made its debut in the early 2000s (via Business of Apps), and they recently announced they’re partnering with convenience store pioneer 7-Eleven to provide “on-demand convenience delivery” to its customer base through the new Grubhub Goods brand....

Guinness Float Recipe Jaime Shelbert/Mashed By Jaime Bachtell-Shelbert AND Mashed Staff/March 15, 2022 3:53 pm EST Think back to your childhood — did you ever enjoy a refreshing root beer float, or just an ice cream float in general? The combination of vanilla ice cream and root beer is incredibly satisfying, thanks to the smoothness of the ice cream and the carbonation from the soda. Doesn’t it make your mouth water just thinking about it?...

Here’s The Most Popular Grocery Store In Ohio Alexander Lukatskiy/Shutterstock By Elaina Friedman/Aug. 26, 2022 11:23 am EST A certain type of seasoned interstate traveler may have once prided themselves on using grocery shopping as means of boiling a particular place down to its essence. For these people — of whom there are many, whether you know them or not — playing investigative journalist at the local supermarket in an unfamiliar city may have made them feel like a regular neighborhood shopper incognito, just as reading the local paper might make them feel like they’re cosplaying as a resident....

Here’s What You Can Substitute For Thyme Julitt/Shutterstock By Robyn Hunt/Updated: May 23, 2022 5:51 am EST Thyme is a woody herb that belongs to the mint family. It’s native to the Mediterranean and prominent in French, Spanish, and Portuguese cuisine (via Spice Advice). Flavorwise, the herb is incredibly versatile and has a unique and delicate taste. Somewhat clover-like and lightly minted with mild citrus notes, it lends itself to both sweet and savory culinary preparations (via Almanac)....

How GBBO’s Hollywood Handshake Lost Its Value Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images By Vedran Maslovara/Aug. 9, 2022 12:14 pm EST If you’re a fan of “The Great British Bake Off,” you probably already know that the most valuable currency for contestants on the show is a Hollywood handshake. The gesture is a signature move of the show’s blue-eyed judge, Paul Hollywood, who from time to time gives out handshakes to bakers who turn out especially impressive cakes, breads, and other creations....

How Technology Could Change The Way Food Recalls Are Done Hadayeva Sviatlana/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/Feb. 28, 2022 6:56 pm EST Generally when there is a food recall, we only hear about it when it makes the news, and that’s usually only recalls involving severe outbreaks that have resulted in multiple hospitalizations and/or deaths. If you happened to miss the news that day, you might be completely unaware that a product you have in your kitchen is linked to a foodborne illness....

Ina Garten’s Spring Cleaning Post Is Hilariously Relatable Noam Galai/Getty Images By Lauren Cahn/Updated: April 7, 2022 8:08 am EST Celebrity chef and home entertaining doyenne, Ina Garten, whose Food Network show, “The Barefoot Contessa,” is one of foodie television’s most iconic and longest-running programs, per IMDb, possesses a certain magic about her. How else do you explain how she can simultaneously deliver the highest of highbrow culinary vibes while still coming off as totally relatable — even to those of us who have never set foot in the tony Hamptons....

Martha Stewart Dazzles Instagram With Pics Of Orchid Dinner Centerpieces Theo Wargo/Getty Images By Molly Clark/Feb. 28, 2022 10:55 am EST On February 24, Martha Stewart attended one of the poshest events of the season at the Plaza Hotel in New York City featuring some of the most elaborate orchid-centric centerpieces imaginable. The function included an orchid sale, cocktails, dancing, and, of course, dinner set at tables decorated with the incredible bloom arrangements....

Mustard Hasn’t Always Been Just A Condiment Sunvic/Shutterstock By Amberly Mckee/July 6, 2022 9:59 pm EST The early Romans are said to be the first group of people to use mustard as a condiment, grinding seeds, pairing the mashed seeds with wine, and creating a paste, according to Alimentarium. Fast forward to 2020, Statista reports that 286.3 million Americans used mustard in that year alone. Per Mental Floss, mustard is the second-most popular spice in America, coming in right behind peppercorn....

Read This Before Using Aluminum Foil To Bake Apple Pie Charles Brutlag/Shutterstock By Stephanie Smith/June 14, 2022 1:51 pm EST Have you ever made an apple pie? We’re talking made from scratch with what feels like blood, sweat, and tears. No? You’re not the only one. The Topeka Capital-Journal spoke with Susan Miller, director of King Arthur Co.’s Baking Education Center, and she told us what we all subconsciously know: “Anxiety over making pies is second only to using yeast in the baking world....

Southern Fried Corn Recipe Kate Shungu/Mashed By Kate Shungu AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 5, 2022 4:42 pm EST While some fried corn recipes call for actually deep-frying corn on the cob, this recipe is a simpler, easier preparation of pan-fried corn kernels. Recipe developer Kate Shungu likes to make it from fresh corn, but if this vegetable is out of season or you just don’t feel like shucking and cutting the kernels off the cob, she does say you can use the frozen kind....

The Amish Secret For Keeping Cookies Fresh Alena_Kos/Shutterstock By Amberly Mckee/June 3, 2022 12:50 pm EST Because the Amish lifestyle forgoes modern technology, community members must find creative and innovative ways to adapt to the ever-changing world. For those who are unfamiliar, the Amish are a group of people who swap motor vehicles for horse buggies and light bulbs for natural sunlight, as detailed in A World To Travel. Of course, the reasoning for this non-traditional way of living isn’t that simple....

The Celebrity Guy Fieri Was Most Nervous To Cook For Jesse Grant/Getty By Nicole Rivas/Aug. 26, 2022 11:40 pm EST Guy Fieri is no stranger to rubbing elbows with the rich and famous. In fact, Fieri has even invited them to hang out on camera. Stars like Matthew McConaughey have tagged along on “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.” Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, and Kevin James got together with the spiky-haired food star to promote “Grown Ups 2” (via Vanity Fair)....

The Drink Trend Coca-Cola Hopes Younger Customers Are Thirsty For Delphix/Shutterstock By Julia Mullaney/July 6, 2022 8:18 am EST Coca-Cola has long been known as one of the largest and most popular beverage companies in the world. Though the brand earned its fame with its signature drink, it has expanded quite a bit over the last century. Since the first glass of the namesake drink was sold 136 years ago, Coca-Cola has secured itself as the third-highest grossing beverage company in the world, according to Statista....

The Fast-Food Restaurant Duff Goldman Once Worked At Sterling Munksgard/Shutterstock By Jared Kaufman/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:24 pm EST For “Ace of Cakes” star Duff Goldman, one of the biggest keys to his success is sheer luck. “I’m a cook who won the lottery,” Goldman told Jewish News Service. But in reality, Goldman has also built his career through plenty of hard work, much of it far less glamorous than the cakes he’d eventually bake for President Barack Obama or “Star Wars” creator George Lucas (via The Daily Beast)....

The New Plant-Based Food Innovations Taking Over Menus Antonina Vlasova/Shutterstock By Savanna Swain-Wilson/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 4:13 pm EST Whether you’re someone who hasn’t consumed any animal products in years or you’re someone who flirts occasionally with a meatless Monday, it’s an exciting time for vegan food right now. Long behind us are the days of sad-looking tofu hot dogs and french-fries-as-meals, as food manufacturers and restaurants have shifted focus toward catering to consumers’ growing interest in meatless lifestyles....