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The Unexpected Number Of Pop Songs That Reference Taco Bell Facebook By Karen Hart/May 19, 2022 10:05 am EST Taco Bell is one of the most beloved fast food chains in the United States. The Mexican food-inspired quick service restaurant serves up menu items we love like the Crunchwrap Supreme, Nacho Fries, and the fan-favorite Mexican Pizza. Fans are so excited about this last item that they may even feel compelled to pen a love song to this fried tortilla with so many layers and toppings, but they won’t be the first nor will they be the last to turn to music to express their feelings for Taco Bell....

The Whiskey Brand Drake Chose When Treating Fans To A Shot Rich Fury/Getty Images By Karen Hart/June 10, 2022 4:06 pm EST Celebrities like music rapper Drake know their alcohol. Drizzy even has his own brand of whiskey, Virginia Black, and champagne — Mod Réserve Champagne and Mod Rosé Champagne, per Food and Wine. Drake can definitely count himself among a long list of celeb branded spirits. Of course, he isn’t the first, and he certainly won’t be the last....

This Is The Biggest Mistake On Chopped, According To Geoffrey Zakarian John Lamparski/Getty Images By Adrianna MacPherson/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 9:07 am EST Given some of the wild ingredients “Chopped” contestants have to use, you might think the judges wouldn’t notice if a chef went a bit lighter with salt and other seasonings. However, salt is such a critical addition to any dish because of the role it serves. As Fine Cooking explains, salt is essentially a flavor enhancer and will amplify all the other flavors you’ve cultivated in your dish....

TikTok Can’t Believe How Many Ways People Eat Hot Dogs Stepanek Photography/Shutterstock By Maria Aguirre/July 11, 2022 10:37 am EST How could you not love a hot dog? This American classic is great for sports games, Fourth of July barbecues, and even Netflix binge-watching sessions — not to mention its status as an unmissable street food in Chicago, New York City, and beyond. Regional hot dog styles mean that everyone enjoys the dish a little differently....

What Is The Difference Between A Macchiato, A Cappuccino, And A Latte? Korovina Anastasia/Shutterstock By Michael La Corte/March 9, 2022 5:37 pm EST In all of its many iterations, coffee has become so much more than just a regular beverage. As evidenced by the hordes of “don’t talk to me until I’ve had my coffee” memes, as well as the advent of big-name café chains, and the round-the-clock nature of morning brews and after-dinner espressos, it has simply become a cultural and gastronomic mainstay....

Why Aarón Sánchez Called Out Gordon Ramsay’s King Cake Jim Spellman/Getty By Ashley Steinberg/Updated: March 4, 2022 1:33 pm EST It is well known that in certain cultures and areas of the United States, February and March summon a classic celebration called Mardi Gras. Steeped in playful traditions like decorative masks, beaded necklaces, and more, the holiday is all about excitement and fun (via Mardi Gras New Orleans). And what would an exciting celebration be without food?...

Why In-N-Out Doesn’t Franchise Kit Leong/Shutterstock By Julia Mullaney/June 22, 2022 8:30 pm EST In-N-Out changed the burger game when its first location opened back in 1948 in California. According to the chain’s website, it was California’s first drive-thru, which meant it brought a whole new concept to the idea of fast food on the West Coast. Since then, it’s developed a cult following, with even celebrities like Kim Kardashian having a go-to order....

Why The FDA’s Recall Process Is Coming Under Fire Jarretera/Shutterstock By Alia Hoyt/July 14, 2022 12:55 pm EST It’s no secret that the various arms of the U.S. government often underwhelm people with their efficiency and response times. The most recent agency to be heavily criticized is the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), which is tasked with “protecting the public health,” by overseeing the safety of drugs and the country’s food supply, as well as cosmetic products and other items “that emit radiation,” among a number of other things, according to the FDA site....

You Can Order These Dishes From MasterChef Fave Michael Silverstein On Grubhub - Exclusive Facebook By Alexandra Cass/July 6, 2022 11:45 am EST The next time you’re in the mood for a gourmet meal but don’t feel like going out to get it, Grubhub has you covered with MasterChef Table. The delivery-only virtual restaurant, available in select cities around the country, features competition-worthy dishes created by past winners and favorites from “MasterChef....

11 Types Of Frosting And How To Use Them Arina P Habich/Shutterstock By Jamila Khan/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 4:02 pm EST What do cakes, cookies, pastries, donuts, and cupcakes all have in common? Well, aside from their finger-licking goodness, they are all begging to be decorated, draped, or drizzled with some sort of frosting. This finishing step is arguably the most crucial element of so many baked goods. Adding sweet, sticky frosting can practically transform your desserts from just fine to a slice of heaven....

A New Sam’s Club Membership Will Get You $120 In Uber Credits, But There’s A Catch Jarrett Homan/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Feb. 24, 2022 5:59 pm EST We probably all love getting free stuff. After all, what could be better than getting a useful item or service at absolutely no cost? Perhaps nothing, unless that free item also happens to come with a membership to a club that can keep delivering great deals and savings for a long time afterwards....

Aldi Shoppers Are Loving These Unexpected Popcorn Flavors Lifesummerlin/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/April 1, 2022 10:16 am EST A ton of popcorn flavor variations have popped up over the years. Diners who have gotten tired of regular buttered popcorn have experimented with parmesan popcorn, garlic herb popcorn, and even truffle popcorn, per Insanely Good. Others have tried out sweet combinations and had luck with birthday cake popcorn, Snickers popcorn, and marshmallow popcorn (via Top Teen Recipes)....

Crispy Sweet Potato Fries Recipe Kit Hondrum/Mashed By Kit Hondrum AND Mashed Staff/March 28, 2022 5:56 pm EST If one thing is true about fries, it’s that there is no shortage of variations in the world. From classic shoestring French fries to waffle fries, crinkle-cut fries to curly fries, there’s a type out there that is sure to please anyone’s taste buds. Most fry variations involve russet or white potatoes as the base, with deep-frying as the cooking method to get crispy and incredibly tasty results....

Foods You Should Actually Be Cooking Incorrectly fizkes/Shutterstock By Laura Willcox/April 6, 2022 12:18 pm EST The nice thing about cooking is that it leaves a lot of room for interpretation and creativity. Sure, there are recipes (and professionals who develop them) that will tell you the “right” way to cook a certain food, but often there’s a lot of wiggle room. It’s all a matter of taste, and nothing has made that clearer than a thriving Reddit thread that started when someone posed the question, “Is there a food you intentionally cook ‘wrong’?...

Home-Brewed Kombucha Tea Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 3:35 pm EST In case you haven’t heard, kombucha is all the rage. According to Web MD, kombucha is a delicious, fermented drink made with tea. The end result yields a slightly sour and fizzy drink with some potential health benefits. According to the outlet, the fermenting process is believed to help the digestive system due to the drink’s probiotics, while the inclusion of green tea in the recipe provides the benefits of tea, as well....

How Authentic Goulash Is Different From The American Version Shutterstock By Sophie Putka/Updated: May 9, 2022 12:07 pm EST As a wise man called Anthony Bourdain once said, “Good food is very often, even most often, simple food” (via Goodreads). And if the ethos of simple food could be reduced to one dish, it might very well be goulash. But there’s Hungarian goulash, and then there’s American goulash. And they might both be simple, but they are not created equal....

How To Take Your Sweet Potato Casserole To The Next Level Foodio/Shutterstock By Brianna Corley/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 6:23 pm EST Filled to the brim with iron, calcium, and other nutrients (via WebMD), if any food is worthy of its own casserole it’s the reliable sweet potato. However, the invention of the sweet potato casserole was less about honoring your favorite orange vegetable and more about trying to find a way to make a profit off of marshmallows (per Vice)....

Instagram Is Divided Over Trader Joe’s Vegetable Biryani Instagram By Aimee Lamoureux/May 4, 2022 5:09 am EST While some of us might always be in the mood for a hearty, flavorful meal from an authentic Indian restaurant, most of us probably can’t afford to dine like that every day. So people who still crave it every night of the week might turn to a grocery store. Trader Joe’s apparently wants to be that store....

Jarred Tomato Paste, Ranked Worst To Best Halil iIbrahim Mescioglu/Shutterstock By Sophia Hart/Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 11:22 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Some will argue that tomatoes make some of the best toppings out there. Whether you’re slicing a whole tomato to put on a sandwich, cutting up baby tomatoes to put in a salad, or topping a pasta dish with tomato sauce, there are many ways to get your fill of tomatoes....

Jersey Mike’s Will Donate An Entire Day’s Worth Of Sales To This Event Facebook By Molly Clark/March 28, 2022 2:36 pm EST Everyone loves a good sub sandwich, and what better excuse to scoop one up for lunch than for a great cause? Throughout the month of March, Jersey Mike’s has been celebrating its 12th Annual Month of Giving, during which customers have been encouraged to make donations to the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games through purchases made in its restaurants or on its app (via PR Newswire)....