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Is Whataburger Unveiling A New Sandwich This Weekend? Facebook By Sophia Lo/July 1, 2022 3:58 pm EST If you’re preparing to host friends and family for a barbecue on Fourth of July weekend, there’s a good chance that hot dogs and hamburgers are on the menu. There’s a secret to grilling juicy burgers, and part of making the perfect patty is getting the timing right. But aside from the chance to enjoy some food and fireworks with your loved ones, there’s something else burger fans and particularly Whataburger lovers should be looking out for this weekend....

Nearly 20% Agree This Is The Best Chicken Dish At TGI Fridays LesiChkalll27/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/March 9, 2022 12:14 pm EST When is the last time you heard someone unironically say, “TGI Friday”? It’s probably been a while, unless you work in an office time warp that’s stuck in the ’80s. (How’s that WordPerfect working out for you?) TGI Fridays, on the other hand, is still around, a restaurant chain that’s long outlived its eponymous catchphrase....

Not Into Coffee? Here’s Why You Should Drink Herbal Tea Instead jazz3311/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/March 13, 2022 12:50 pm EST For a lot of folks, nothing shakes off those early morning cobwebs like a pot of fresh, hot coffee. In fact, 42.9% of Americans claim to be avid coffee drinkers and with 3.3 billion pounds of the drink consumed in 2021 alone, it’s safe to say that many people really do appreciate a good cup of joe....

Panda Express Kung Pao Chicken: What To Know Before Ordering Facebook By Emily Weaver/March 16, 2022 1:10 pm EST Depending on who you ask, the kung pao chicken at Panda Express is a top favorite on the menu. The chain has earned a fan following around the globe for its American Chinese cuisine, which features dishes like orange chicken, broccoli beef, honey walnut shrimp, and the aforementioned kung pao chicken. For those who enjoy their meals with a little bit of a kick, this Sichuan-inspired entree is a spicy lover’s dream....

Popeyes Just Brought Back A Fan-Favorite Side For Its 50th Anniversary Popeye’s/Instagram By Julia Mullaney/June 21, 2022 12:11 pm EST Fast-food restaurants love to celebrate big events — especially their own anniversaries or birthdays. It’s a time for restaurants to give back to their customers and essentially thank them for keeping the chain in business. This year, Popeye’s is joining the fun and giving back to customers in a few ways throughout the early summer in honor of its 50th anniversary (per Nation’s Restaurant News)....

Southern Sweet Tea Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 4, 2022 5:51 pm EST No matter what you say, store-bought iced tea doesn’t have the same great taste as homemade Southern sweet tea. It just doesn’t! This beverage is the ideal drink to enjoy all summer long. The sweet, refreshing taste makes those sweltering summer months bearable. Recipe developer and health coach Miriam Hahn brings us this recipe for Southern sweet tea....

The Best German Candy Ranked Worst Best Kraft 74/Shutterstock By Sophia Hart/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 4:05 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. All around the world, people enjoy candy, with or without reason to treat themselves to something sweet. In the U.S., that may take the shape of a Reese’s peanut butter cup or a Snickers chocolate bar. If you travel to another country, however, you’re likely to find not only extremely diverse and unique cultures but different candies and desserts as well....

The Controversial Reason A Starbucks Employee Quit Over A Pet Chinnapong/Shutterstock By Elise DeVoe/Aug. 10, 2022 5:05 pm EST During the peak of the coronavirus pandemic, food service workers became frontline workers. Not only did these employees need to worry about the risk of being exposed to the virus, but the tensions over COVID protocols like masking led to verbal and even physical abuse. One video on TikTok, for example, shows a Starbucks worker being verbally abused by someone who does not agree with the masking policy....

The Popular Fall Treat Dunkin’ Turned Into A New Creamer Facebook By Brianna Corley/Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 8:11 am EST While Starbucks is still holding out on giving fall lovers a taste of its iconic pumpkin spice menu for the 2022 season, Dunkin’ has already announced its fall lineup and will officially start selling the U.S. its pumpkin-flavored goods this Wednesday. But this year, Dunkin’ isn’t just adding new tasty fall treats, it’s offering some icy drinks, like the Blood Orange Dunkin’ Refresher, to its selection of products....

The Reason Free-Range Eggs Are Temporarily Going Away In The UK Tim Graham/Getty Images By Justina Huddleston/March 21, 2022 12:13 pm EST If you love eating eggs for breakfast, then there’s a good chance that, along with conventional eggs, you’ve seen both cage-free and free-range eggs on the grocery store shelves when doing your shopping. They weren’t always so popular, but, in recent years, several major global brands have announced that they’re switching to cage-free eggs, including Unilever and Nestle, which both have a goal to use only cage-free eggs by 2025 (via Market Data Forecast)....

The Time Miracle Whip Appeared In A Lady Gaga Music Video DFree/Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/July 11, 2022 1:04 am EST Sitting among the ranks of cilantro, olives, licorice, Hawaiian pizza, and banana-flavored candy, Miracle Whip is yet another polarizing food people either can’t get enough of or can’t stand the sight of. Often going head to head with its older, established cousin, mayonnaise, Miracle Whip has divided American consumers for what seems like forever....

The Unexpected Food Combo That Will Majorly Upgrade Your Taco Tuesdays Marcos Castillo/Shutterstock By Crystal Antonace/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 11:41 am EST Cream cheese on pepperoni pizza, or pickle and peanut butter sandwich anyone? All of us have strange food combinations we swear by, with some tasting surprisingly delicious, but there are some controversial combos we wish would go away entirely. Regardless of whatever combination of foods you secretly love to enjoy, certain unusual food pairings have been added to our culture’s everyday food offerings without a second thought, such as mashed potato pancakes or salted chocolate chip cookies....

The Unexpected Kitchen Tool That Makes Amazing Citrus Twists Maksym Fesenko/Shutterstock By Emily Weaver/May 13, 2022 3:44 pm EST If you’ve ever sat at a bar, you’ve seen firsthand all the different types of tools mixologists use to make cocktails. From cocktail shakers and strainers to jiggers and muddlers, bartenders rely on a whole toolbox of gadgets and gizmos. Are fruity drinks your kryptonite or do you prefer classic cocktails? Either way, you may have seen the mixologist use a Y-peeler, a slim and extremely sharp tool that allows bartenders to shave a fruit’s peel for garnishing drinks like an Aperol spritz or Old Fashioned....

The Untold Truth Of Chima Brazilian Steakhouse Bruce VanLoon/Shutterstock By Anita Surewicz/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:34 pm EST A visit to a Brazilian churrascaria, or steakhouse, is best planned in advance. Those in the know recommend arriving on an empty stomach and in loose-fitting clothing. Known for excess, Brazilian steakhouses usually feature all-you-can-eat fare served by a parade of friendly waiters brandishing massive skewers of grilled meats. Chima Brazilian Steakhouse is no exception....

This Is The Most Underrated Cooking Tool, According To Reddit Pinkyone/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/March 30, 2022 4:49 pm EST There’s a much-shared meme circulating on social media that claims every adult has a favorite stovetop burner, which is proof that we all have our preferences when it comes to the things we use in the kitchen. The same goes for cooking tools. There are tons of utensils and gadgets that can do everything from chop to glaze to flip to blend, and many cooks — both professional and home chefs — have their go-tos....

What exactly is the Sichuan peppercorn? tanadtha lomakul/Shutterstock So what’s the deal with this tingling treat that reminds Rachael Ray of Angelina Jolie? Well, first of all, according to Michelin Guide, the Sichuan peppercorn isn’t a pepper at all. Nope, it’s a dried ash tree berry. The effect of the Sichuan peppercorn – the tingling and numbing – is otherwise known as paresthesia. Paresthesia is thought to involve the molecule hydroxy-alpha-sanshool, which may grow naturally in the tree from which the Sichuan peppercorn grows....

Why Robots Might Make Your Next Jack In The Box Order Birch Photographer/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/April 26, 2022 1:23 pm EST When robots come to take over the restaurant industry, they could potentially make their first appearance in the fast food industry. CNBC reports that McDonald’s has already started using an automated drive-thru ordering system, and currently has plans to automate its kitchen space. Meanwhile, labor shortages have encouraged a slew of businesses to pursue robots as a new workforce, per Fortune....

Why You Love Dipping Wendy’s Fries Into Frosties, According To Science TY Lim/Shutterstock By Christopher Kane/June 28, 2022 11:35 am EST Having boosted sales in his Kentucky Fried Chicken franchises by paring down the size of their menus, Dave Thomas sought to replicate that success when he opened the first Wendy’s restaurant in 1969 with only five menu items: Hamburgers, chili, soft drinks, French fries, and the Frosty. The company has made minor tweaks, but consistency has been key to the endurance of the Frosty, whose combination of milk, cream, sugar, and cocoa saw new flavor iterations over the years of which only one, the vanilla version introduced in 2006, remains on the menu alongside the original chocolate (per Reader’s Digest)....

16 Types Of Vinegar And When To Use Them KarinaKlachuk/Shutterstock By Alex Darus/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:10 pm EST Most people are familiar with vinegar as a commonly used household staple. Yet, many of us are not aware of the specific properties of vinegar or the various kinds of vinegar and their myriad uses. Vinegar is an alcoholic liquid that attains its taste through a process of acetic fermentation. This process entails fermenting any kind of alcohol (wine, sherry, ethanol, etc....

50 Chinese Food Recipes That Beat Your Favorite Takeout Shutterstock By JP Karwacki AND Maria Scinto/Updated: May 11, 2022 3:56 pm EST Chinese food recipes are best served hot and fresh. So, if you’re bringing your takeout across town just to chow down, it’s not the most ideal situation. It doesn’t get any easier when you’re living on a budget, either. That plate of sweet and sour chicken for under 10 dollars might sound good, but what if it’s cold?...