Posts

Why You Should Be Putting Salt In The Corners Of Your House Shutterstock By Joel Stice/Updated: April 1, 2022 4:34 pm EST Feeling some bad vibes in your home and you know that the job calls for more than burning a generic vanilla-scented candle given to you by a coworker at last year’s holiday party? The answer to freshening up your home and drawing out any bad juju that’s been hanging around might already be sitting in your pantry — salt....

Why You Should Make S’mores In Your Air Fryer By Rachael Grow/July 12, 2022 11:20 am EST There are few sweet treats out there that can compare to the uniquely rich taste of classic campfire s’mores. After finishing a deliciously hearty meal cooked over a fire, chocolate lovers relish the moment they can snag a roasting stick and skewer a couple large marshmallows to roast to gooey perfection. Once the open flame has torched them sufficiently, its flavor melts divinely into the chocolate as you smash them together into a tasty mini sandwich....

29 Types Of Cherries And What Makes Them Unique Kitamin/Shutterstock By Jamila Khan/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 11:31 am EST We’re no strangers to cherries. From decadent cherry pies to rich, indulgent black forest gateau cheesecakes and black cherry ice creams, they all have one thing in common — the star ingredient “cherry.” Needless to say that these quirky pocket-rockets of fruit are deeply embedded within global cuisine. Besides being insanely delicious and easy on the eyes, cherries are chock-full of incredible health benefits....

There were no carts at one location Bloomberg/Getty Images One Reddit user recently posted that their issue wasn’t with the coin return on the carts but that there weren’t any carts at all. The user, michaelrxs, says they were shopping at the Brooklyn, New York, location and had noticed over the course of the past few months that carts had been hard to come by. Michaelrxs goes on to say that while the lack of carts was annoying, Aldi initially had provided hand baskets, something that’s not common across many U....

Aldi Shoppers Can’t Wait To Grab This Everything-Seasoned Sourdough Sara Schober/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Feb. 23, 2022 12:32 pm EST Nothing tastes quite like an everything bagel, and in recent years, its signature flavor has popped up in more and more products. According to A Sweet Pea Chef, this combination of flavor stems from a mix of salt, onion flakes, black and white sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and minced garlic. Trader Joe’s found success by bottling a similar spice blend, and fans loved pouring it over all kinds of meals, per Influenster....

Alex Guarnaschelli Just Dropped A Recipe For The Perfect Burger Topping Bryan Bedder/Getty Images By Amanda Tarlton/March 23, 2022 12:53 pm EST When you’re craving a burger, you know that the patty itself — whether it’s beef, turkey, or something plant-based — is just the beginning. What really matters is what else you put between the bun. According to a 2020 YouGov survey, only 2% of people don’t put toppings on their burgers, which means the majority of Americans are all about loading up on trendy condiments, veggies, and more to add flavor and texture....

Arby’s Is Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day With The Return Of This Limited-Time Sandwich Deutschlandreform/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 9:32 am EST If pumpkin spice heralds the arrival of autumn and peppermint flavors signal the winter holiday season, then green food items mark the coming of St. Patrick’s Day. As fast food companies roll out their special products to celebrate, customers look forward to the introduction of green into the usual menu....

Blimpie’s New Chicken Subs Come With A Kick Instagram By Cristine Struble/April 5, 2022 11:32 am EST While some people might be drawn to eat fresh refresh, Blimpie, America’s Sub Shop, has thrown down two new chicken subs that the press release promises are bursting with bold flavor. You might have thought that the chicken sandwich wars have subsided, but Blimpie attempts to take a win with a focus on the heat and the sweet to give you a new craveable hoagie....

Chocolate Strawberry Icebox Cake Recipe Ting Dalton/Mashed By Ting Dalton AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 1, 2022 1:00 pm EST When it comes to summer desserts, opting for something sweet and cold is the name of the game. And while ice cream and popsicles are perennial favorites, there’s something to be said about a cold, no-bake cake. This delicious and easy chocolate strawberry icebox cake checks all the boxes for a tasty after-dinner treat — the light flavors of whipped cream and strawberries combine with the chocolate cookies to offer a fun twist on the idea of chocolate-covered strawberries....

Cinnabon’s New Treat Features An Unexpected Cinnamon Replacement Facebook By Kimberley Laws/June 27, 2022 12:18 pm EST If you’ve ever followed your nose in a Toucan Sam fashion to the nearest Cinnabon, you know how powerful the lure of a sweet treat can be. And Cinnabon has been tantalizing olfactory bulbs since 1985, when the first location opened in Seattle at the SeaTac Mall. Their website boasts that the company that was founded by a father and son team now has spots in over 50 countries around the globe....

Classic Tequila Sunrise Recipe Jaime Shelbert/Mashed By Jaime Bachtell-Shelbert AND Mashed Staff/July 21, 2022 11:23 am EST If you are of a certain age, or have parents of a certain age, or have listened to any amount of classic radio in your life, then there’s a good chance that you can’t see the words “tequila sunrise” without hearing the lyrics to the Eagles 70s hit. Of course, the tequila sunrise cocktail also feels like a blast from the past in some ways, yet it still remains a popular cocktail today, especially for fans of sweet drinks....

Easy Chicken Paprikash Recipe Erin Johnson/Mashed By Erin Johnson AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 28, 2022 3:38 pm EST Chicken paprikash is a traditional Hungarian meal that has been enjoyed for generations, though at a glance the finished dish looks like something you’d be served at a fine restaurant, not in a cozy kitchen. In other words, it’s a dish likely to scare off many an amateur cook. Don’t let that happen, though!...

How Italy’s Pasta Alla Crudaiola Differs From Cold Pasta Salads Anna_Pustynnikova/Shutterstock By Vedran Maslovara/Aug. 13, 2022 8:00 am EST Ah, Italian pasta — who could resist it? In Italy, pasta is usually made with a mixture of flour and eggs or flour and water. The flour is made from wheat or durum wheat, which only grows in central and southern parts of the country. Italy boasts a huge number of pasta varieties and pasta dishes, which differ depending on the region (per Eataly)....

How To Transform Your Charcoal Grill Into A Smoker Golubovy/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/May 19, 2022 10:33 am EST There’s nothing as satisfying as taking a bite into a piece of smoked chicken drenched in sweet and smokey barbeque sauce. Any backyard barbeque can be improved upon by adding a rack of smoked baby back ribs to the table. Succulent, juicy, flavorful — these are all words you can use to describe any piece of smoked meat....

Is Bourbon Actually Any Different Than Whiskey? Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Updated: June 24, 2022 4:46 pm EST Whether you’re a casual bourbon drinker or a dedicated fan, chances are you’ve noticed the amber-colored liquor is rather similar to whiskey. Those who have had the opportunity to tour a bourbon distillery have also likely heard the guide say something along the lines of, “all bourbon is whiskey, but not all whiskey is bourbon....

Jack In The Box Is About To Change In A Big Way Birch Photographer/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Aug. 23, 2022 12:08 pm EST Jack in the Box has always marketed itself as “different” from other fast food restaurants. The chain features a clown mascot in a similar style to McDonald’s former mascot Ronald McDonald. However, “Jack” is more brash and spontaneous (for lack of a better word) than old Ronald was, as evidenced by some of the chain’s more outrageous commercials (via Eat This, Not That)....

New Survey Reveals This Is Steak ‘N Shake’s Absolute Worst Sandwich Facebook By Brianna Corley/Updated: July 28, 2022 3:17 pm EST While the honor of the original burger-slinging fast-food chain belongs to White Castle, Steak ’n Shake can still claim itself as one of the oldest burger-making fast-food establishments in America. The popular restaurant’s first location was opened in Illinois in 1934 (per Steak ’n Shake) — 14 years before the burger icon McDonald’s started selling sandwiches in 1948....

Rachael Ray Claims Doing This Will ‘Get You Perfect Pork Chops Every Time’ Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Feb. 21, 2022 11:56 am EST Rachael Ray has taken to social media to share her fair share of tips and tricks to make cooking easier for her fans and followers, and the celebrity cook is at it again with her latest suggestion to help you achieve the perfect pork chop. Pork chops come with all kinds of challenges when it comes time to prepare them....

Sunny Anderson Just Trolled Bobby Flay On Instagram Mike Coppola/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Feb. 26, 2022 10:54 am EST It’s hard to scroll through Sunny Anderson’s social media without noticing how she likes to give fellow Food Network chef Bobby Flay a hard time whenever the opportunity presents itself. Whether Anderson is wishing her buddy a happy birthday with a post that includes an adorable picture of Flay as a child, or is dishing out her wisdom about Flay’s contract negotiations and leaving Instagram cracking up, “The Kitchen” co-host loves a little banter with her friend....

The Secret To Danny Trejo’s Guacamole - Exclusive DFree/Shutterstock By Hanna Claeson/May 5, 2022 8:22 am EST What does Machete snack on when he’s taking a break from being a fierce superhero? Guac of course! In fact, one of the reasons that you’re now seeing Danny Trejo plastered all over Tostitos bags may be because he declares their scoops are perfect for eating the dip.“They’re really easy — you get a whole lot of guacamole, and you don’t have to worry about breaking your chip,” Trejo raved to Mashed in an exclusive interview....