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The Untold Truth Of Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse Raymond Boyd/Getty Images By Holly Riddle/Updated: March 14, 2022 10:59 am EST Plenty of celebrities throw their names or branding onto steakhouses and other restaurants. You’ve got Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill, Mark Wahlberg’s Wahlburgers, and Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville, to name a few. A lot of the time, these restaurants are average, and there’s nothing amazing to talk about. Sure, the food is good, but it’s clear that a lot of folks stop by simply due to the celebrity connection....

The Untold Truth Of Paul Hollywood Anthony Harvey/Getty Images By Naveena Vijayan/Updated: July 11, 2022 9:03 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Paul Hollywood, with his spiked hair and cold stare, has been called a shark and a silver fox. His blue eyes have been compared with the Night King himself (Game of Thrones fans, anyone?). As a judge in the popular reality show The Great British Baking Show (or The Great British Bake Off), Hollywood has come under fire for being thoughtless and brutal, but his judgments have never quite reached the level of Simon Cowell....

The Unusual Hiccup Tip Jennifer Garner Shared While Making Muffins David Livingston/Getty Images By Kimberley Laws/July 30, 2022 3:06 pm EST It seems that everyone hiccups. Even the diaphragms of Hollywood’s elite — like the one belonging to Jennifer Garner — will lapse into sudden contractions, causing them to emit unwanted noises at the most inopportune of moments, like when they’re cooking. Yes, it seems that the hiccup is just another one of the many ways that the human body betrays its owner and, in doing so, establishes who’s really in charge....

The Wild Connection Between Cowboys And Arbuckle’s Coffee Facebook By Derek Helling/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:36 pm EST Scenes of cowboys drinking coffee have been common in western movies and television shows for years. The reason that cowboys and coffee go so well together is more than a pop culture reference, however. It actually has root in historic fact. Coffee grounds have many uses beyond producing the beloved beverage, like making an excellent coffee grounds compost, and the connection between cowboys and Arbuckle’s coffee has a lot to do with the brand’s grounds in the 19th century....

What Working With Gordon Ramsay Is Really Like, According To Chefs Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Holly Riddle/Updated: May 6, 2022 2:20 pm EST Gordon Ramsay is one of the world’s most well-known celebrity chefs, but his reputation isn’t exactly stellar. It’s safe to say that most would assume that Ramsay is primarily a foul-mouthed, overly-harsh chef who’s gained his celebrity status off of mere shock value alone. People who can’t stand him report that he’s “rude and obnoxious” and claim that he insults, abuses, and humiliates his team....

Why Reddit Feels Cheated By Aldi’s Broccoli Bukhta Yurii/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 4:48 pm EST Packed with vitamins such as vitamin C and B9 and minerals including iron, potassium, and manganese, broccoli is a nutrient-rich vegetable offering myriad health benefits. It is also low in calories and relatively high in protein compared to other veggies (per Healthline). The best method for unlocking its health benefits involves either eating it raw or steaming it for two to three minutes (via NPR)....

Why You Shouldn’t Keep Your Kitchen Knives In A Wooden Block nadianb/Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/May 5, 2022 10:11 am EST Though there’s an abundance of different kitchen tools and gadgets available for home cooks, there’s one essential tool that most chefs and home cooks agree is absolutely crucial in any well-stocked kitchen — a good, sharp knife. While certain gadgets may help with particular tasks or speed up your prepping process, there’s nothing that will level up your kitchen game as quickly as one of the best chef’s knives and the important kitchen knife skills to handle it....

13 Types Of Pickles Perfect For Snacking Caterina Trimarchi/Shutterstock By Jennifer Eager/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 7:10 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Pickles have been popular throughout recorded history, which makes sense considering that in the days before refrigeration, people needed ways to preserve and store food that didn’t involve electricity. In the case of fresh produce, they discovered that pickling, or covering fruits and vegetables in a brine of salt mixed with spices, plus water or vinegar, did the job nicely....

Bella Hadid’s Mac And Cheese Recipe That Went Viral For All The Wrong Reasons Ovidiu Hrubaru/Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/May 3, 2022 12:10 pm EST It seems that the Hadid sisters have a bit of a penchant for pasta. Many foodies may recall Gigi Hadid’s viral spicy vodka pasta recipe, which took the internet by storm in 2020 and had countless people trying out the model’s signature dish. As MyRecipes reported, the consensus was overwhelmingly positive, as most people who tried the quick and easy dish seemed to absolutely love it....

Crumbl Cookies’ New Weekly Lineup Is A Mystery In Itself Instagram By Ashley Steinberg/July 12, 2022 1:25 pm EST Mystery flavored snacks have been popping up left and right. While it’s hard to pin down the exact origin of surprising treat-eaters with a flavor they will not be able to identify until it is already in their mouth, there’s no denying that this trend has the potential to reel in curious fans....

Do You Need To Cook Frozen Vegetables? Ahanov Michael/Shutterstock By Rebecca Cherico/June 28, 2022 11:23 pm EST Want to make a quick stir-fry? Frozen vegetables have your back. Just realized you have no veg for your kids’ dinner? Time to pull that steam-bag out of the freezer. Want to add some corn to your tacos? Frozen corn to the rescue! But it looks like there is yet another reason to add frozen vegetables to the MVP list: they don’t even need to be cooked!...

Here’s How The Revamped Quiznos Loyalty Program Works Jonathan Leibson/Getty Images By Molly Clark/March 25, 2022 10:25 am EST Almost everyone loves a good sub, and now Quiznos has made it easier to cash in on your frequent sandwich purchases. The fast food franchise, which was founded in Denver in 1981, serves sub favorites like the Classic Italian, Turkey Bacon Guacamole, Honey Mustard Chicken, and Chipotle Steak and Cheddar. Also on the menu are soups like Broccoli Cheddar and some salads including a Chef’s Salad, and don’t forget to top it all off with a scrumptious side: the Bacon Jalapeño Cheddar Loaded Tots....

Michael Symon Has A Simple Tip For Growing Basil Successfully Gabe Ginsberg/Getty By Jennifer Mathews/Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 11:33 am EST Michael Symon, the Cleveland native with the unmistakable belly laugh, is known for his work on the Food Network, including judge and contestant on “Iron Chef” and host of “BBQ Brawl.” Symon is also ABC’s go-to chef and a former co-host of “The Chew.” With half a dozen restaurants and the same amount of bestselling cookbooks, this James Beard Award winner is respected for his approachable, bold cooking style....

Paul Hollywood’s Favorite Snack Isn’t What You’d Expect Clive Mason/Getty Images By Adrianna MacPherson/July 24, 2022 12:00 pm EST Fans of “The Great British Bake Off” are accustomed to seeing baker and television personality Paul Hollywood share his expertise week after week, picking apart the crumb structure and crust of the baked goods that the contestants create. In the weeks where the contestants are crafting bread, they’re often intimidated by the blue-eyed baker, who happens to specialize in bread....

Popular Lofthouse Cookie Flavors, Ranked Worst To Best Introduction Instagram By Sophia Hart/April 14, 2022 9:30 am EST It’s difficult to compare the quality and taste of homemade cookies to anything you can find on store shelves. Store-bought cookies like Chips Ahoy are certainly delicious, but it’s not easy to say that we’d take one over freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. Store-bought cookies do have some advantages, though. They’re reliable in that they’re always on store shelves, and it’s less of a hassle to actually make them....

The Absurd Connection Between Trump And Ketchup Evan El-Amin/Shutterstock By Crystal Antonace/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 1:33 pm EST Most people are familiar with Donald Trump, and many either love him or hate him. Regardless of your personal feelings regarding the 45th President of the United States, one thing about the billionaire has proven to be true: He loves fast food. Whether the former president eats McDonald’s simply for pleasure or to garner popularity among the American public, he has consumed his fair share of meals from the chain, both before and during his presidency....

The Herb Michael Symon Puts On His Burgers Has Twitter Unsure Gabe Ginsberg/Getty By Alia Hoyt/July 28, 2022 8:14 am EST When it comes to cooking, most people blindly trust the habits of celebrity chefs, who are experts at the craft. Restaurateur and “Iron Chef” winner Michael Symon is one such chef who people regularly turn to for guidance on food-related matters. He’s not afraid to turn on convention, either, as he advises people to go against the “old wive’s tale” and salt red meat the night before cooking because it actually makes the cut more “tender” and “flavorful,” according to Food Network....

The New Butter Toffee Cashews That Have Costco Shoppers Freaking Out hurricanehank/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Aug. 3, 2022 1:31 pm EST Costco’s in-house brand Kirkland Signature has acquired a bit of a reputation over the years. Besides selling all sorts of products ranging from gas and batteries to liquor, meat, and pizza, certain Kirkland offerings have a cult-like following that can stand up to the big name brands. Out of all the things that the in-house brand dabbles in however, Kirkland’s game in the snack department has been top-notch....

The Roadkill Festival And Cook-Off You Didn’t Know Existed Facebook By Kimberley Laws/April 30, 2022 1:58 pm EST There is no shortage of food festivals out there that celebrate the yummiest epicurean treasures this country has to offer. Whether you wish to honor the humble pickle at Pittsburgh’s Picklesburgh Festival, pay homage to all-things-grilled at Lexington’s Barbecue Festival, or show some love to your favorite fruit at Traverse City’s National Cherry Festival, there seems to be an event to suit every palate....

The Unexpected Ingredient Gordon Ramsay Uses In His Scotch Eggs Mike Coppola/Getty By Sarah Martinez/Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 2:57 pm EST Scotch eggs are a unique breakfast or snack treat that has gained popularity in America. A scotch egg is a boiled egg, wrapped in sausage, coated in breadcrumbs, and fried. The history behind the dish’s invention is a bit complicated. Despite the name, the scotch egg did not originate in Scotland....