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The Queen’s Jubilee Dish Some People Think Should Be Thrown Back Into The Ocean Max Mumby/indigo/Getty Images By Melissa Campana/May 21, 2022 1:42 pm EST Ah, Great Britain. It runs a fine line between gentile and gauche, doesn’t it? England may be the land of good manners, Harry Potter, and Mick Jagger’s swagger, but there is no denying that the greater United Kingdom has put out equal measures of tasteful and tacky over the years, with goofy guffaws like Boaty McBoatface sharing headline space with the most buttoned-up of the buttoned-up set: the royal family....

The Real Reason Alton Brown Left Food Network John Shearer/Getty By Andrew Walser/June 21, 2022 10:47 am EST While the Food Network has brought fame to many of the chefs featured in its programming, perhaps one of its best-known figures is Alton Brown. With 20 years of experience working for Food Network, Brown became one of the channel’s most renowned celebrity chefs, with two James Beard Awards and a Peabody to his name, per Food Network....

The Real Reason Burger King Can’t Close Its Russian Restaurants pancha.me/Shutterstock By Alia Hoyt/March 18, 2022 1:22 pm EST Every day, a new slew of businesses stop operations in Russia as a result of the invasion in Ukraine, from McDonald’s and Starbucks to clothing brands and banks. Some people have questioned why fellow fast food giant Burger King still has operational stores in Russia, and the president of Burger King’s parent company Restaurant Brands International (RBI) has finally addressed the issue in an open letter to employees....

The Restaurant That Gives Surf And Turf A New Meaning Facebook By Kimberley Laws/Aug. 13, 2022 3:00 pm EST More and more eateries are seeking to help you simultaneously nourish your mind while nourishing your body. After all, the restaurant world is getting increasingly competitive. By providing diners with literal “food for thought,” many hope to attract curious customers. There are several establishments that promise to impart valuable culinary skills. For instance, Forbes reveals that Dallas’s Abacus offers a Dirty Dozen cooking class on how to create lavish cuisine....

The Taco Bell Item Anna Kendrick Has Been A Fan Of Since 2012 Tinseltown/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/March 8, 2022 5:26 pm EST Just because you live the life of a celebrity doesn’t mean you don’t enjoy the occassional fast food fix. Anna Kendrick is no different, and the “Pitch Perfect” actress loves her Taco Bell. When Kendrick isn’t singing the cup song or preparing for her next movie role, you might spot her at the quick service restaurant....

The Trader Joe’s Closure That Has New Yorkers Upset Jeff Bukowski/Shutterstock By Amberly Mckee/Aug. 12, 2022 2:04 pm EST When standing up against other popular grocery stores, Trader Joe’s is lacking in locations as it is. According to CNBC, the store only has about 530 locations, while Kroger boasts more than 2,800 stores, and Publix has 1,271 stores (per Fortune). What makes the grocer stand out from the rest is its lack of branded items, per Trader Joe’s....

The Unexpected Ingredient In Miyoko’s Dairy-Free Cottage Cheese Vladislav Noseek/Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/March 21, 2022 1:10 pm EST Cottage cheese not only contains extraordinary health benefits, but also a notable versatility that makes it popular in many households. It is an essential ingredient in Southern cuisine, per Taste, and many people eat it by the bowlful for a quick, filling, and refreshing snack or meal. Furthermore, many recipes use cottage cheese as a secret ingredient, such as mac and cheese and pancakes, because it can make certain dishes extra creamy and fluffy....

The Untold Truth Of McDonald’s Szechuan Sauce TYangMD/Shutterstock By Anita Surewicz/Updated: April 19, 2022 4:59 pm EST Released in 1998 to promote the Disney film “Mulan,” McDonald’s Szechuan Sauce was propelled into the spotlight almost two decades later after it was referenced in the popular adult cartoon, “Rick and Morty.” (via Complex). After the episode aired, the sauce was suddenly elevated to cult-like status, with fans of the show paying upward of $1000 for the privilege of tearing open a packet of the condiment, as Time reported....

This Is What Laffy Taffy Is Actually Made Of Justin Sullivan/Getty Images By Molly Harris/Updated: July 7, 2022 12:43 pm EST You might remember Laffy Taffy from your younger days or maybe you still like to indulge in the sweet and sometimes sour chewy candy today. Either way, it’s something of a classic. From the stylized packaging to the cheesy jokes written on the inside of the pastel-colored wrappers, it’s hard not to love the tacky candy....

TikTok Can’t Believe How Fast These Guys Can Slice Brisket hlphoto/Shutterstock By James Lewis/May 7, 2022 7:25 pm EST Even though you may think that using a blowtorch in the kitchen is one of the most dangerous cooking methods in existence, arguably a much more common tool is responsible for the highest number of injuries. According to Porch, knives are by far the biggest cause of kitchen injuries, being responsible for 322,562 hospital visits every year....

What Is Grass-Fed Butter And Is It More Nutritious Than Regular Butter? New Africa/Shutterstock By Michael La Corte/July 12, 2022 10:54 am EST Grass-fed butter, along with grass-fed beef and other products that fall within the “grass fed” nomenclature, have experienced a surge of trendiness in recent years. Sales of grass-fed meat have grown among consumers who value “taste and health, as well as animal welfare,” when shopping for beef products (via Glanbia Nutritionists), and are projected to contribute to a global grass-fed beef market of $13....

What It Was Really Like To Eat At The First Taco Bell YouTube By Naveena Vijayan/June 15, 2022 2:18 pm EST Even if the rest of the world thinks Taco Bell’s tacos are not Mexican enough, for a majority of Americans, it’s still the favorite Mexican restaurant (via a 2018 report by People). While the Mexican food chain didn’t succeed in Mexico, it celebrated its 60 glorious years in the United States in March 2022 with the launch of a vegetarian combo (via Taco Bell)....

What Really Happens When You Soak Salmon In Milk Sea Wave/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/March 7, 2022 10:48 am EST It sounds strange to say, but many seafood lovers who would otherwise typically enjoy eating salmon or other fish for dinner become grossed out when it has even a mildly “fishy” aroma or taste. So, people will often take steps to dilute or remove that fishy smell and flavor to make it more palatable....

What You Should Do With The Browned Bits From Searing Meat Wirestock Creators/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/July 13, 2022 10:53 am EST In today’s world of rising food prices, it’s not hard to see why people want to get the most out of the food they already have. People are even saving bacon grease in mason jars. In fact, The Pioneer Woman has a multitude of things one can do using leftover bacon grease ranging from using it to roast vegetables, pop popcorn, and preparing a mayonnaise-like spread....

Why You Might Not Be Able To Order Your Favorite Snacks At The Movies Zoran Zeremski/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/June 2, 2022 1:57 pm EST There are many reasons people enjoy watching movies in theatres. Some go for the big screen experience, while others are in it for the sound. And when theatergoers give up a night on the couch for a night in the cinema, many people buy popcorn or other snacks....

You Can Eat Like The Golden Girls Thanks To This Fun Cookbook The Golden Girls/Facebook By Kimberley Laws/Updated: March 29, 2022 6:51 pm EST “The Golden Girls,” the massive hit sitcom that introduced the world to Dorothy, Blanche, Rose, and Sophia, has always had a knack for making viewers feel on the receiving end of a warm, squishy hug. Without fail, as the first notes of the friend-centric theme song echoed through the air, fans would huddle in front of their television sets, enjoying what felt like a personal invite to sit on the rattan sofa for a chinwag or around the kitchen table for a middle-of-the-night cheesecake binge....

10 Best And 10 Worst Dishes On MasterChef JOCA_PH/Shutterstock By Tšhegofatšo Ndabane/April 19, 2022 2:00 pm EST Spilling sauces and hot chunks of meat on countertops, overhead timers racing down, and scathing commentary from celebrity chefs. Passionate home cooks, anxious faces before judges, and hopeful hands presenting plates of food with as much tenderness as you would an expensive gemstone. It’s hard not to associate this imagery with culinary competitions, most popular among them being MasterChef....

15 Things To Add To Your Tea To Make It Taste Better New Africa/Shutterstock By Donella Crigger/June 23, 2022 8:44 am EST Tea is a beloved beverage the world over, and for good reason. Not only is tea refreshing, soothing, low in calories, and delicious, but many types of tea also offer a host of health benefits. However, there are some who find tea to be somewhat bland or even unpleasant....

Aldi Shoppers Are Losing It Over This Premium Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Feb. 26, 2022 2:23 pm EST Few foods pair better together than chocolate and peanut butter. This perfect blend of sweet and salty is a treat for the taste buds, and it turns out there are a few scientific reasons why we can’t stop reaching for this flavor combination. The smooth blend of rich chocolate and the salty flavor of peanut butter creates something called a “dynamic sensory contrast,” which are two contrasting, interesting textures that excite our taste buds when combined....

Disney Finally Revealed Its 2022 Halloween Snacks Line Up Facebook By Brianna Corley/Aug. 3, 2022 11:43 am EST From Universal Studio’s Halloween Horror Nights to Kings Dominion’s Halloween Haunt, there are plenty of theme park events for people who love to be scared on All Hallow’s Eve. But for Halloween fans who want all of the fun of October 31 without any of the spookiness, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary-Halloween Party at Disney World in Florida may be the perfect way to celebrate....