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Valerie Bertinelli’s Post For Her Mom Has Instagram Tearing Up s_bukley/Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/Aug. 24, 2022 12:34 pm EST Back when Valerie Bertinelli got her first big showbiz break as the adorable, wise-cracking Barbara Cooper on the long-running television series, “One Day at a Time,” she was a shy 15-year-old so lacking in confidence that she found it challenging to project her voice enough to satisfy the director (via Showbiz CheatSheet) “Even though to me it sounded like I was screaming my lines, it still wasn’t loud enough,” Bertinelli recalled....

What To Do If There’s Too Much Salt In Your Salad Dressing Elena Veselova/Shutterstock By Abby Tariq/June 27, 2022 8:01 pm EST Salt is a mineral that can make or break the delicate flavors of your cooking in an instant. A dash of salt can enhance the essence of food, dial down the bitterness, and inject life into bland dishes. However, most of us have experienced the frustration that comes with destroying a dish because of an extra teaspoon or pinch of salt....

What You Need To Know About The Lead-Tainted Fruit That Was Just Recalled smspsy/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/July 17, 2022 1:13 am EST If it seems like there has been an increase in food recalls lately, we are feeling it, too. It’s hard to keep up. There was a nationwide ice cream recall because containers of Van Leeuwen’s Oat Milk Brown Sugar Chunk flavor had an unlisted tree nut ingredient. Grocery store shelves were left without jars of Jif Peanut Butter due to possible Salmonella contamination....

Whispering Angel Just Unveiled A Special Rosé Fit For A Queen Facebook By Savanna Swain-Wilson/June 3, 2022 8:24 pm EST If you’ve been keeping up with the royal family, then you’re probably aware folks all over the U.K. are clinking their glasses in honor of Queen Elizabeth II, who back in February “became the first British monarch to” serve 70 years on the throne. The majestic milestone is being commemorated by the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, a multi-day celebration consisting of a four-day bank holiday, along with a string of special public events like the Epsom Derby, a birthday parade, a baking competition held by the queen, and the highly anticipated Platinum Jubilee Pageant....

White Claw’s Newest Offering Is A Twist On A Summertime Favorite White Claw By Aimee Lamoureux/May 17, 2022 2:06 pm EST In 2022, hard seltzer may have lost some of its novelty, but it certainly doesn’t seem to have lost any of its popularity. If anything, its appeal has only increased since the first bubbly, alcoholic beverage to really take off was released by SpikedSeltzer in 2013. As of 2019, the global hard seltzer market is worth a whopping $4....

Why Alton Brown Finally Stans Buffalo’s Chicken Wings D Dipasupil/Getty By Felix Behr/April 27, 2022 3:06 pm EST Alton Brown is no novice when it comes to dividing people and drama. He even had fans divided from a tweet about Will Smith’s Oscars drama. However, remarks made in 2018 are what have caused the most notice for some. On April 26, 2018, Alton Brown appeared on an episode of “Hot Ones,” an interview program in which celebrities eat hot wings with increasingly intense hot sauces....

Why An Avocado Hack Is Causing An Uproar On TikTok PixaHub/Shutterstock By Lauren Farkas/Updated: Aug. 21, 2022 5:31 pm EST Avocado toast is synonymous with brunch culture. It has become an instant classic despite only coming into popularity in the 2010s. Made with just some smashed avocados, a few spices, a sturdy slice of bread, and maybe a runny egg if you’re feeling fancy, it’s a simple brunch fare staple. The price of avocado toast at restaurants doesn’t always reflect the simplicity of the dish, though....

Why Lupita Nyong’o’s ‘Ant-Woman’ Snack Might Really Bug Marvel’s Ant-Man DFree/Shutterstock By Elise DeVoe/July 23, 2022 1:59 pm EST There is a growing trend of people being more conscious about what they’re eating not only for their personal health but for the health of the planet. Plant-based foods check both of those boxes, but another source of protein that is more sustainable than meat is insects. Eating insects might become more common in the future because compared to cows and sheep, insects need a fraction of the food and water and emit far lower volumes of greenhouse gasses (via Healthline)....

Why Trader Joe’s Just Lost A $44,000 Employee Lawsuit Elliott Cowand Jr/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/April 29, 2022 3:34 pm EST If you read or watch the news, you know that at any given time someone is being sued for something. That’s just the way things go. Even Trader Joe’s, voted by YouGovAmerica as the most popular grocery store in the United States, has faced its fair share of lawsuits over the years....

Why You Should Never Add Cornstarch To Cooked Grits Sergii Koval/Shutterstock By Dave Malyon/Aug. 3, 2022 7:04 am EST Runny grits (as if the name “grits” wasn’t inelegant enough) have been insulting the efforts of aspiring home cooks since the advent of the awkwardly dubbed corn-based dish. While there is an advocacy for the idea that there is no such thing as an incorrect consistency for grits, per Southern Spicy Kitchen, others – like Kitchen Harry – hold onto the sentiment that grits should never be runny....

20 Best Wedding Cake Flavors Ranked Artem Oleshko/Shutterstock By Tšhegofatšo Ndabane/Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 4:31 am EST So you and your beau have done it. You’ve dated for a while and are now finally engaged. Announcements have been made, engagement parties and dinners have settled down, and you’ve eventually shortlisted possible dates for the big day — now, for the actual planning of the wedding. Research has shown that planning a wedding is an incredibly stressful time for couples....

Charleys Philly Steaks Just Dropped A Pizza Cheesesteak Facebook By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 9:16 am EST Charleys Philly Steaks just dropped a new Italian sammie for fans of its cheesesteak sandwiches, according to Chewboom. The chain has an interesting backstory. It was founded in 1986 near the campus of The Ohio State University by a student entrepreneur named Charley Shin. The little shop was backed by Charley’s mom and today has more than 650 locations (many of them in shopping malls) in 46 U....

Checkers And Rally’s Just Combined Your Two Favorite Desserts Deutschlandreform/Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/Updated: April 27, 2022 8:27 am EST Baked sweets are as American as apple pie, which is just one type of sweet that Americans like. According to Bakingbusiness.com, a 2021 study by Comax Flavors found that out of a sample of 1,200 U.S. adults, 58% like to have brownies at snack time. For some this treat may taste like nostalgia, conjuring memories of bake sales and birthday parties....

David Chang’s ‘Underrated’ Brisket Preparation Is Turning Heads John Sciulli/Getty Images By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Updated: June 21, 2022 12:55 pm EST Fewer foods can spark joy in a meat-eater’s soul more than brisket. You’ve probably made or tasted this cut of beef, whether it’s been smoked or barbecued, but leave it to David Chang to come up with a new, cold weather-friendly way to enjoy the delicacy. According to MasterClass, there are eight primal (main) cuts of beef, and brisket is one of them....

Easy Hollandaise Sauce Recipe Ting Dalton/Mashed By Ting Dalton AND Mashed Staff/June 17, 2022 12:09 pm EST Nothing hits the spot quite like a side of hollandaise sauce. Hollandaise originated in France in the 17th century under the name Sauce Isigne, according to Fork + Plate. It’s gone on to become one of the foundational mother sauces of the country’s cuisine, and the rest is history. If you’ve ordered eggs Benedict before, then you’ve likely had this amazingly flavorful sauce....

Easy Semolina Pudding Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Updated: May 2, 2022 6:05 am EST Let’s get real: Every menu needs to give serious consideration to a sweet ending. Puddings, with their sweet richness, make dessert time comforting and delicious. Whether it’s the milk, the touch of sugar, or the fresh-from-the-stove warmth of the dish, pudding always proves to be absolutely delightful, and the presentation is always one to be proud of....

Every High Noon Seltzer Flavor Ranked Worst To Best The Image Party/Shutterstock By Alex Darus/April 25, 2022 3:20 pm EST Consumer demand for alcoholic hard seltzers has been increasing (via Food Processing). According to BevSource, most hard seltzers have a base of malted barley, wine, or grain neutral spirits. While White Claw Hard Seltzer and Truly Hard Seltzer are among the most popular seltzer brands, there are several other spiked seltzer brands that are available today....

Geoffrey Zakarian’s Margarita With A Tart Twist Has Instagram Seeing Hearts Roy Rochlin/Getty Images By Taylor Huang/Updated: May 9, 2022 5:01 pm EST Many Americans celebrate Cinco de Mayo with margaritas, so, naturally, Food Network star ​​Geoffrey Zakarian posted a video on his Instagram with a recipe that fans can easily recreate at home. Though Zakarian’s recipe is especially timely with the holiday coming up, it is also important to acknowledge the cultural significance of the holiday and why people drink this tequila-based beverage on this day....

How Ina Garten Digs Deep Before Interviews On Be My Guest Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Emily Cappiello/Updated: April 6, 2022 10:57 am EST Ina Garten, also known as The Barefoot Contessa, seems to be the queen of hosting parties. We’ve watched her cook for Jeffrey and their fabulous group of friends through the years on her Food Network show, usually designing the menu to please the palate of her guests. And, it’s not just the food, either....

Is Publix Open On Easter Sunday 2022? Facebook By Erich Barganier/March 15, 2022 4:21 pm EST Publix goes all out when it comes to Easter. The grocery chain’s website features a variety of recipes ranging from Green Bean Cornbread Sauté all the way to a festive carrot salad. The brand even wants to teach shoppers how to naturally dye Easter eggs and to instruct home cooks how to expertly carve a holiday ham....