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What Are Currants And What Do They Taste Like? Shutterstock By Michael La Corte/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 4:33 pm EST Sometimes grouped into a category with raisins or dried fruits, “true currants” are really their own entity. While the Zante currant is basically a close sibling of the raisin an actual currant is actually a small berry within the gooseberry family. Fresh currants come in multiple colors and varieties: black, red, pink, or white, as well as dried (or Zante) currants....

What Happened To Louross Edralin From Hell’s Kitchen Season 4? Facebook By Boshika Gupta/March 24, 2022 10:34 am EST “Hell’s Kitchen” requires its competitors to work extra-hard to impress celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. Per Reality TV Revisited, the show’s fourth season debuted in April 2008 on Fox and showcased the work of 15 contestants as they tried to beat each other and win a $250,000 gig at London West Hollywood in Los Angeles....

Whatever Happened To Crispy M&M’s? Bjoern Wylezich/Shutterstock By Brianna Corley/June 14, 2022 5:35 pm EST A treat consisting of bite-sized chocolates with candy coatings, M&M’s have been enchanting the U.S. for a little over a century (via M&M’s). The nation’s adoration for the simple snack food even landed M&M’s in the hands of astronauts as a part of their rations for space in 1981. But there have been as many road bumps in M&M’s long history as there have been triumphs....

When You Eat Lentils Every Day, This Is What Happens To Your Body Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Updated: May 6, 2022 12:21 pm EST Lentils tend to be an underrated food. They have a similar flavor and nutritional profile to that of dried beans, and they can be used to create a number of delicious dishes including salads, chili, and soups. Turkish red lentil soup, with its hints of pepper and mint, is a must-try, as is Dorinda Medley’s kale-enhanced version....

Why Being A Pizza Driver Is Surprisingly Dangerous Tricky_Shark/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Aug. 26, 2022 1:10 pm EST A man steps out into the cold, dark night and surveys the foreboding city streets. The streetlights are dim, a smell of trash and corruption permeates the air, and he knows that every second he’s out here is a life-or-death situation. But our hero isn’t afraid — no, he has a job to do, and what must be done will be done, no matter what the cost....

Why Guy Fieri’s Newest Food Network Show Has Reddit Changing The Channel Jesse Grant/Getty Images By Elaina Friedman/May 26, 2022 1:55 pm EST He has a shock of spiky bleach-blonde hair, a bi-colored goatee, a peppering of gold jewelry, and an ensemble that probably features a flame motif. He’s the unmistakable Guy Fieri, and he has taken over Food Network. Sure, he’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but mega-celebrities rarely are....

Why Mammoth Poop Is The Reason We Have Pumpkin Pie melissamn/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 1:55 pm EST If you love pumpkin pie, you can thank the wooly mammoth. (Yes, you read that correctly.) These large, lumbering beasts arrived in North America more than one million years ago, and then went extinct about 11,000 years ago, according to the Illinois State Museum. In other parts of the world, small populations of wooly mammoths were still in existence until around 3,700 years ago....

Why Reddit Is Unhappy Over Starbucks’ New Summer Menu Manu Padilla/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/May 5, 2022 11:14 am EST With summer just around the corner, the time has arrived for Starbucks to break out its seasonal menu that celebrates the return of warm weather, pool parties, and outdoor grilling. The chain has never held back — back in 2021, the chain rolled out Strawberry Funnel Cake Frappucinos, Unicorn Cake Pops, Mango Dragonfruit Refreshers, and much more (via Influenster)....

Why You May Want To Ditch Your Round Measuring Spoons YuliaLisitsa/Shutterstock By Julia Mullaney/Feb. 26, 2022 7:18 pm EST Measuring spoons are vital to the cooking process. They’re used to measure amounts as small as ⅛ teaspoon up to 1 tablespoon, which is important for spices, baking powder, and any other ingredients that are necessary for the recipe you’re preparing. Measuring spoons are typically circular, similar to traditional serving spoons (though serving spoons actually tend to be a bit more oblong)....

Why You Should Think Twice About Getting Southern Fried Chicken At Cracker Barrel Facebook By Chase Shustack/Updated: July 7, 2022 3:01 pm EST Whether you’re stopping in to get some breakfast or you’re in the mood for a big hearty dinner, Cracker Barrel promises that you’re getting a down-home, country-style meal. From buttermilk pancakes and biscuits to country-fried steak and pot roast, the chain offers customers a wide variety of American comfort food....

Why You Shouldn’t Microwave Frozen Bread, According To Reddit Ahanov Michael/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/March 20, 2022 11:53 am EST Freezing bread is a great way to keep it fresh until you need it again. Whether you simply have too much leftover, or are saving slices to make something specific, stashing it in the freezer will prevent it from going stale or getting moldy. However, freezing isn’t the final step to ensuring delicious breaded bliss....

You Probably Forgot About This Gilbert Gottfried Cooking Competition Slaven Vlasic/Getty By Elise DeVoe/Updated: April 13, 2022 1:34 pm EST Iconic voice actor and comedian Gilbert Gottfried’s family announced on Twitter earlier today that he passed away after a “long illness.” If the name Gilbert Gottfried doesn’t look familiar to you, you would probably know him once you heard him. His distinct voice made him instantly recognizable, whether it was in a stand up comedy routine or an animated film....

39% Of Americans Agree On Which Sandwich Chain Is The Best Subway By Cristine Struble/Aug. 1, 2022 1:34 pm EST While some people might have opened their lunch box to a bland sandwich every day, the robust options of American sandwich chains appeal to customers who want variety. From that need to have freaky fast delivery to a refresh of old favorites, the choices could fill over a month of different sandwiches....

A Texas Restaurant Honoring Donald Trump Has Twitter In A Tizzy Jonathan Ferrey/liv Golf By Elise DeVoe/Updated: July 31, 2022 4:30 pm EST To our surprise, Trump Burger in Bellville, Texas, is not the first restaurant that honors a former president. Lincoln restaurant in Washington, D.C. features portraits of America’s 16th president throughout the restaurant, and guests can feel especially presidential if they request a custom white leather chair that resembles Honest Abe’s memorial seat (via OpenTable)....

Another Fan-Favorite Item Just Came Back To Taco Bell For A Limited Time KULLAPONG PARCHERAT/Shutterstock By Justina Huddleston/May 24, 2022 2:18 pm EST Taco Bell has been in the news a lot lately, starting when the company confirmed the date of the Mexican Pizza’s return, and continuing when, well, the internet wasn’t very impressed by the Mexican Pizza after all. There’s been so much focus on the Mexican Pizza and all of the surrounding drama that Taco Bell fans might have missed the return of another fan-favorite item, one that was so missed when it was originally removed from the chain’s menu that more than 1,000 fans even signed a Change....

Are Rotisserie Chickens Really Recession-Proof? artfotoxyz/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/June 8, 2022 6:28 pm EST Like many food items, chicken prices have been on something of a roller coaster ride since the pandemic. Per the National Chicken Council, wholesale prices of chicken were at 76.8 cents per pound in 2019 before falling to 67 cents per pound in 2020, and then jumping again in 2021 to hit 85.4 cents per pound. In May, Bloomberg says prices are at the highest they’ve been in years, thanks to a confluence of events including an outbreak of avian influenza, African swine fever, and a drought triggered by unfavorable weather conditions....

Are You Daring Enough To Try A BBQ Reese’s Sandwich? Facebook By Ceara Milligan/May 16, 2022 4:59 pm EST Baseball is widely considered to be America’s pastime (via the National Baseball Hall of Fame). And when you mix beloved sporting events with good eats, it’s a synergy that’s hard to beat. Ballparks are known not just for their deep-rooted histories and state-of-the-art amenities, but also for their concession stand menus filled with indulgent comfort foods....

Burger King Just Upgraded A Popular Meal Deal agencies/Shutterstock By Alia Hoyt/Aug. 19, 2022 12:59 pm EST It seems that no company is immune from inflation, even major fast food chains. Fans of the $5 Your Way Deal at Burger King are likely to be miffed at first, as Brand Eating reports that as of August 18, the value option will now be known as the $6 Your Way Deal. That’s right, the cost of this combo has gone up an entire dollar, seemingly overnight....

Classic Tom Collins Cocktail Recipe Ting Dalton/Mashed By Ting Dalton AND Mashed Staff/July 25, 2022 2:20 pm EST The Tom Collins, like many classic cocktails out there, has a pretty fun namesake. According to Business Insider, the name originated from a joke in 1874, in which someone would tell a friend that a man named Tom Collins was saying bad things about them. The joke? There wasn’t actually a man named Tom Collins, and if there was, he likely wasn’t bad-mouthing people (for no good reason, at least)....

Even Your Favorite Fast-Food Sandwiches Can’t Keep Up With Inflation XELARIX/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/July 18, 2022 8:41 am EST When COVID-19 swept through the globe two years ago and forced restaurants, bars, and fast food chains to close their doors, it was a global catastrophe that most people hoped would end swiftly. But just as a sense of normalcy has begun to return, with restaurants filling back up with happy customers, data released by the U....