The Untold Truth Of Cracker Jack Cracker Jack Kid/Instagram By Lauren Cahn AND Holly Riddle/Updated: June 23, 2022 10:11 am EST The candy-coated popcorn and peanut confection known as Cracker Jack has been around for so long — since 1893, to be exact — that there’s bound to be a lot that you already know about it. For example, you’ve probably realized by now that it’s not made with caramel, but with molasses....
The Warm Drinks In Summer Myth You Should Stop Believing Kingmaya Studio/Shutterstock By Amberly Mckee/Aug. 8, 2022 9:26 am EST In the heat of summer, there’s nothing like grabbing a cold lemonade, glass of water, or a milkshake to cool yourself down. Although these beverages are refreshing, you might be surprised to learn that they aren’t actually effective in lowering your body temperature, per The Takeout. They might offer short-term relief, but according to The Conversation and Research Fellow in Neuroscience at The University of Queensland Peter Poortvilet, your organs will heat up the cold beverage so quickly that there aren’t many benefits....
Tony Stark Would Approve Of Walmart’s New Fast-Food Partnership Hashem Issam Alshanableh/Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/June 20, 2022 12:06 pm EST While many shoppers head to Walmart for great values up and down the aisles, there is a new flavor that will tempt people to take a taste. At some Walmart locations, the larger stores offered a fast food restaurant option right as guests entered. Although many of the McDonald’s Walmart franchises closed due to declining sales over the past couple of years, other brands are looking to turn the lights on and fire up the grill....
Twitter Is Impressed With Duff Goldman’s ‘Cake Of The Week’ Pick Manny Carabel/Getty By Amberly Mckee/Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 8:21 am EST Charm City Cakes has made a big-time name for itself, even serving its goods at Barack Obama’s 2008 inauguration (via its official website). Chef Duff Goldman founded the business in 2002, and the first wedding cake it created was for the bassist of Clutch, his favorite band. After gaining popularity, Charm City Cakes eventually appeared on the Food Network due to its out-of-this-world ability to create unique cakes....
Underrated Chicken Chains You’ll Wish You Knew About Sooner New Africa/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:10 pm EST There was once a time when the burger was top dog (or cow) of the fast food world, but in recent years it seems that chicken sandwiches have come to rule the roost. While there was never any definitive winner in the Chicken Sandwich Wars, nor are we even sure that a ceasefire was ever really declared, chicken lovers everywhere have benefited from the fallout as fast food chains old and new have stepped up their poultry game....
What Makes Garth Brooks’ New Nashville Bar So Unique Michael Loccisano/Getty By Elise DeVoe/Aug. 19, 2022 12:16 am EST Even though no one seems to know where the term originated from, a lot of the bars in the Lower Broadway area of Nashville are considered a “honky-tonk,” (via The Tennessean). According to Oxford Languages, a honky-tonk is “a cheap or disreputable bar, club, or dance hall, typically where country music is played....
Why It’s Now Easier Than Ever To Order From Bagel Boss Stephanie Frey/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/March 24, 2022 6:45 pm EST Bagels, bialys, and baked goods, oh my! It’s the appeal of this delicious breakfast trifecta that Bagel Boss, a New York bagel chain, has cashed in on for the past 45 years. All Bagel Boss products sold on the company’s website are kosher — there’s a certification from a rabbi online to prove it — and the roughly 15 physical locations across the city and Long Island all keep kosher, except for the Bayshore, Nolita, East Village, and East Northport stores, making it the ideal bagel destination for those who follow a kosher diet....
Yolanda Gampp Takes Cakes To The Next Level With New Recipe Book - Exclusive Interview Gp Images/Getty Images By Olivia Bria/April 15, 2022 9:39 am EST You know the saying, ’the bigger the better.’ Well, when it comes to baking, Yolanda Gampp is no stranger to that term. In fact, the “Crime Scene Kitchen” judge is known for her extreme novelty cakes on her popular YouTube channel, How To Cake It....
11 Best Mochi Flavors Ranked nutt/Shutterstock By Allie Miller/Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 3:32 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Mochi is a sweet or savory Asian snack known for its soft and chewy texture. The treats originated in Japan, where you can find dozens of different flavors often served as dessert (via Food in Japan). Nonetheless, the various renditions usually have a few constants, especially among mochis that are round and filled — the kind we’re sinking our teeth into for this story....
20 Strange Ice Cream Flavors You Need To Try Before You Die denio109/Shutterstock By Alex Darus/Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 2:20 pm EST One of the more simple and universal joys of life is enjoying cool and creamy ice cream on a hot day. Every time summer rolls around, it feels like everyone is screaming for ice cream and finding an excuse to frequent their favorite scoop shop after dinner. Ice cream just is one of those things that feels right for any occasion....
Alton Brown Teases Big Format Change For Netflix’s Iron Chef Reboot Paras Griffin/Getty By Elise DeVoe/May 12, 2022 5:41 pm EST Reboots have definitely been having a moment over the past couple of years. Shows like “Bel-Air” and “Friends: The Reunion” played into the nostalgia that we were all feeling from the pandemic — and still feel today. The food world is also about to take a trip down memory lane with a reboot of Food Network’s “Iron Chef America,” with a few key changes....
Chocolate Martini Cocktail Recipe Michelle McGlinn/Mashed By Michelle McGlinn AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 26, 2022 7:00 pm EST There’s something about the sweet, smooth sensation of chocolate that’s perfect for wrapping up a long day, and when you pair the flavors of chocolate with a little alcohol, too? You’ve got a recipe for relaxation. So when you’re looking for a dessert-like nightcap to enjoy with a good book (or good company) as a way to settle down before hitting the hay, consider this chocolate martini cocktail....
Duff Goldman Warms Hearts With Instagram Post Of Mommy-Daughter Moment Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: May 2, 2022 4:58 am EST Food Network is keeping Duff Goldman busy in 2021. He’s hosted “Duff’s Happy Fun Bake Time” and co-hosted “Kids Baking Championship.” Season 3 of “Buddy vs. Duff” premiered on July 18, according to Discovery. Goldman might be a huge part of Food Network’s lineup these days, but he’s not too busy to spend quality time with his wife and new baby Josephine, born on January 31 (via Today)....
Dunkin’ Employees Are Spilling Secrets To Reddit About Pumpkin Spice Nixx Photography/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 10:27 am EST Is it ever too early to start sipping on all-things-pumpkin spice? It turns out, some netizens think it is. While icy piña coladas, fruity summer refreshers, and frozen ice pops are still in season, several coffee shops and supermarkets are already gearing up to prepare for the toasty months of autumn coming up....
Friendly’s Wants To Give You A Free Treat For Its 87th Birthday Bloomberg/Getty Images By Julia Mullaney/July 13, 2022 10:15 pm EST If you grew up with a Friendly’s nearby, consider yourself lucky. The Massachusetts-based chain got its start in 1935, and 30 years later, it introduced what we know today as the Fribble. Long story short, according to the New England Historical Society, the drink started out being called an “Awful Awful,” however a trademark problem with a New Jersey-based ice cream company meant that Friendly’s would have to rename its signature milkshake if it ever wanted to set up shop in New Jersey....
H-E-B Seltzer: What To Know Before You Buy Instagram By Crystal Antonace/June 27, 2022 8:08 am EST Summer is officially here and there’s no better way to cool off than with a cold, thirst-quenching beverage. While there are many alternatives out there to choose from, seltzer or sparkling water is a go-to for many people during the warmer months and has significantly grown in popularity over the last decade in the United States (via Statistica)....
Here’s How To Get In On The Limited-Time M&Ms-Milk Bar Cookie Drop Ekaterina_Minaeva/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/March 29, 2022 4:34 pm EST Chocolate lovers may be pleased to know that Milk Bar founder Christina Tosi has partnered with candy giant Mars for a limited run of cookies made with M&Ms. According to a press release issued by Mars, the cookie was created to celebrate the candy company’s latest offering: M&M’s Crunchy Cookie....
How Alex Guarnaschelli Upgrades Store-Bought Cookie Dough Sergi Alexander/Getty Images By Karen Hart/June 6, 2022 6:28 pm EST End of the year fatigue is real, but not just for school kids. Parents can get it, too. If you’ve had to make pizza for the last soccer game of the season, fire up the grill for the first pool party of the summer, or bake cupcakes and cookies for the last school hoorah of the year while trying to manage all other aspects of life, then you may be feeling the pangs of exhaustion....
Instagram Can’t Wait To Try Geoffrey Zakarian’s Simple Beets Recipe Jason Koerner/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/March 4, 2022 3:17 pm EST Home cooks have found a ton of ways to prepare beets over the years. According to Spend With Pennies, some have roasted this vegetable in the oven, boiled them on the stovetop with a bit of lemon, and even just covered them with a damp cloth and threw them straight in the microwave....
Is It Cake?: Release Date, Celebrity Host, And More - Everything We Know So Far Netflix By Elise DeVoe/March 9, 2022 10:40 am EST 2020 had a lot of us wondering if we were living in a simulation, and a trend that started in July did not help those suspicions. If you were on the internet during this time (not like there was anything else to do) you most likely saw a ton of videos where people cut into what looked like household objects, but the inside was cake....
