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McCormick Wants To Send You On A Trip To NYC — Here’s How To Enter Facebook By Elise DeVoe/Updated: May 4, 2022 10:52 am EST McCormick, which you may know from its prominence in the spice aisle, has been predicting trending flavors every year since 2000 (via its official website). The brand’s yearly “Flavor Forecast” is the result of an “extensive, year-long research process involving flavor experts across five worldwide regions,” according to a statement by McCormick....

Outback Steakhouse Fans Will Love The Company’s Latest Announcement Facebook By Erich Barganier/April 19, 2022 4:19 pm EST Every once in a while, Outback Steakhouse pulls out all the stops and decides to completely revamp their menu. Guilty Eats reports that the steakhouse chain decided to overhaul its menu back in 2020 and added in some items like a filet mignon and lobster, as well as a sirloin with a side of ribs....

Russia’s Tasty Has Different Names But The Same McDonald’s Flavors Contributor/Getty By Kimberley Laws/June 14, 2022 3:30 am EST While most Americans have never known a world where the golden arches, the Big Mac, and Ronald McDonald didn’t exist, Russia’s relationship with this cultural icon has been much shorter. The first Soviet McDonald’s opened its doors in Moscow in 1990 as the Iron Curtain prepared to fall (via CNBC). And when it came to America’s beloved burger joint, the Russians fell in love at first sight....

The Absolute Best Nachos In The U.S. stockcreations/Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 12:33 pm EST A fresh plate of nachos piled high with crunchy chips, assorted toppings, and ooey-gooey cheese, is just about one of the best ways to sate a craving for salty food. For starters, at their most classic, the combination of ingredients satisfies multiple levels of flavor and texture. And once you start getting carried away with customizations?...

The Best Garbage Disposals Of 2022 mariakray/Shutterstock By Anita Surewicz/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 12:27 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We all know how messy after-dinner tidying can get. Even if you do your best to get the table scraps into the trash, some are still likely to make their way into your sink with the dirty plates. From there, it’s just as easy for food bits to go down the drain....

The Fan-Favorite Trader Joe’s Item That’s Finally Back On Shelves Corinna Haselmayer/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Aug. 4, 2022 9:32 am EST Trader Joe’s is always spellbinding customers with the products that line its shelves. From the Everything But The Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend that we sprinkle onto avocado toast and coat the rims of cocktails with to the returning spicy kosher dill pickles that have TJ’s shoppers cheering this summer, the California-based grocery chain’s products have a cult following....

The Fun Easter Egg Hidden On The Stranger Things Pizza Van Theo Wargo/Getty Images By Gabriela Izquierdo/Updated: July 22, 2022 3:53 pm EST After the wrap of Season 4, “Stranger Things” has fans hungry for more episodes and pizza. El and the gang have fought monsters from the ‘Upside Down’ throughout the series and the highly anticipated Season 5 will be the cult-favorite show’s last season (per Thrillist). While some fans who are anxiously awaiting the final season are theorizing possible Easter eggs, others have been satisfying their cravings with Surfer Boy pizza....

The Halal Guys’ New Lemonade Isn’t Made By Humans Facebook By Katy Canada/June 6, 2022 9:42 am EST The latest seasonal beverage offered by The Halal Guys is made in-house, but it’s not created in the way you might suspect. This Middle Eastern chain known for making protein-packed halal meals unveiled its Watermelon Lemonade on June 4, according to Chew Boom. A 16-ounce cup of the sweet and tart seasonal beverage retails for around $4....

The Real Reason Apples Float Steve Cukrov/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 9:14 am EST If you’ve ever seen “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!” you may remember the scene where Lucy Van Pelt is bobbing for apples, only to find she’s sharing an apple with the World War I Flying Ace — better known as Charlie Brown’s dog, Snoopy (via YouTube). While it’s a classic scene in the special, have you ever wondered just what exactly apple bobbing is and why it works with apples?...

The Reason Blake Lively Doesn’t Drink Alcohol Denis Makarenko/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/Updated: April 21, 2022 8:47 am EST Blake Lively is a force to be reckoned with on the big screen. From playing upper east sider, Serena Van Der Woodsen in “Gossip Girl,” to the bold and athletic Bridget Vreeland in “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,” there’s no denying that Lively’s talent has a wide range. That said, recently the Los Angeles-native has taken some time away from the Hollywood scene to focus on other ventures, as noted by Distractify....

The Recalled Food A New Lawsuit Is Blaming For A Pregnancy Loss Vladeep/Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/Aug. 6, 2022 11:12 pm EST When family planning yields a hoped-for pregnancy, there’s so much joy in the air that even mild morning sickness or an inconvenient craving may not do much to dampen your vibe. Same with having to abstain from whatever foods modern obstetrics professionals are advising pregnant women to avoid in 2022 (via Mayo Clinic)....

The Unsolved Mystery Of The ‘Kentucky Meat Shower’ Joe Raedle/Getty Images By Chase Shustack/Updated: Aug. 7, 2022 8:18 pm EST Common meteorological events like rain showers and blizzards can be fascinating. But sometimes the sky surprises us with an event we never expected. In August 1994, for example, the city of Oakville, Washington, was afflicted by a rain of “blobs” — clear, jelly-like globs. Afterward, townsfolk bizarrely developed illnesses, and animals began dying....

The Untold Truth Of Airheads Alexander Oganezov/Shutterstock By Allyson Nichols/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:00 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For many a millennial, grabbing a pack of Airheads candy was a childhood staple. The fruity candy snack is one known to many for its unique chewy texture and packaging, featuring a red balloon with a smile you can guarantee is as happy as the candy has made us....

The Untold Truth Of Scooter’s Coffee Jon Kraft/Shutterstock By Acacia Deadrick/Aug. 21, 2022 7:52 pm EST Americans love coffee. National Coffee Association estimates that 62 percent of Americans drink coffee daily. According to Perfect Brew, coffee is the second most consumed beverage in the United States, second only to water. Considering the love that Americans have for the beverage, it’s no wonder there are almost 65,000 coffee and snack-based businesses in the country, and the numbers only continue to grow, according to IBIS World....

The Untold Truth Of Sourdough Bread Jae Hassold/Shutterstock By Nads Willow/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 10:59 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The tangy taste of sourdough, with its chewy texture, originates from thousands of years ago. Sourdough was baked by the ancient Egyptians, and unlike other early flour-and-water breads, sourdough had a somewhat lighter texture. These early bakers also realized that by keeping back some of the dough, they could easily produce more dough, and so on....

This Mouth-Watering Pub Burger Is Back On The Culver’s Menu Facebook By Claire Schuh/June 16, 2022 7:50 am EST Cheese lovers, rejoice – Culver’s is bringing back the Wisconsin Big Cheese Pub Burger for the summer. This is the first time the Big Cheese Pub Burger will be available on menus since 2017 (per QSR). The burger lives up to its Big Cheese name with a bun that has cheddar flecks baked inside, and three kinds of cheese on the burger itself: Aged cheddar, semi-soft Havarti, and classic American....

TikTok Hilariously Parodies The Gentrification Of Food Rosamar/Shutterstock By Lauren Farkas/Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 8:57 am EST As any true foodie would know, eating food from around the world is a tasty and exciting way to gain knowledge and appreciation for other cultures. Cooking food from around the world can certainly reap the same benefits. Sharing these foods without giving credit to their roots, however, is where the line can be drawn between cultural appreciation and cultural appropriation....

We Tried Olipop Minions Soda. Here’s How It Went. Crawford Smith/Mashed By Crawford Smith/June 9, 2022 11:44 am EST On July 1st, the film “Minions: The Rise of Gru” hits theaters. This prequel tells the story of how your 6-year-old nephew’s favorite supervillain and his yellow, Tic Tac-shaped henchmen came to be. The movie has inspired some interesting tie-ins, most notably on the soundtrack, which features an unlikely collaboration between Supremes queen Diana Ross and indie darling Tame Impala (via Pitchfork)....

Where You Can Find Steak ‘N Shake Internationally Andre Roque Almeida/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 4:48 pm EST Steak N’ Shake has more than 550 restaurants spread across 28 states in the U.S. and serves over 110,000,000 million steakburgers annually. The fast food chain specializing in burgers, fries, and shakes was founded in 1934 by Gus Belt, who opened the first location in Normal, Illinois, after abandoning his initial attempt at a restaurant selling fried chicken and beer out of a gas station....

Why You Shouldn’t Let Brussels Sprouts Dry Out Monontour/Shutterstock By Katy Canada/June 27, 2022 1:03 pm EST Not all Brussels sprouts are created equal. In fact, there’s not much worse than a poorly prepared Brussels sprout. They’re a tricky vegetable to get right, but when you do, the results are delicious, and not to mention, healthy. Sprouts are high in nutrients, according to Healthline. They’re not calorie dense, but they are loaded with fiber and vitamins K and C, and also also contain high amounts of potassium, iron, thiamine, magnesium, and phosphorus....