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The Bizarre Number Of Hell’s Kitchen Contestants Who Have Spent Time In Jail DFree/Shutterstock By Kimberley Laws/Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 9:51 am EST Several reality television shows have witnessed their current or former cast members being hauled off to jail, but this shouldn’t come as a huge surprise. After all, these are real people with character flaws, who, like many, can have a lapse in judgment and are not unlike those found in the never-been-in-front-of-the-camera general public....

The Costco Drink That Has Reddit Revolted dennizn/Shutterstock By Brianna Corley/July 8, 2022 12:08 pm EST According to Food Dive, people are leaning towards healthier grocery options since the start of the pandemic — and of course, stores like Costco have done everything they can to meet the new demands of the food market. Costco in particular carries organic products like Paleo Bars and Dave’s Killer Bread to keep up with their shoppers’ need to fuel their bodies with balanced nutrition....

The Hack That Turns Bad Rosé Into Fancy Cocktail Syrup 5PH/Shutterstock By Jennifer Mathews/June 6, 2022 4:00 pm EST Although pink wine has been around since the sixth century B.C., rosé wasn’t fully appreciated until recently, per Food52. Perhaps it was because most people associated the wine with Sutter Home’s “White Zinfandel,” released in 1975. This sweet wine, an introduction to the world of wine for some, was a hit throughout the 1980s....

The Ina Garten Hack That Will Change The Way You Frost Cake Michael Loccisano/Getty Images By Jennifer Mathews/July 31, 2022 12:36 am EST For more than two decades, Ina Garten, better known as the Barefoot Contessa to her 3.7 million followers on Instagram, has shared her passion for cooking and entertaining with us, including meals with her husband, Jeffrey. Fans are familiar with Jeffrey from Garten’s cooking show, where Jeffrey conveniently joins his wife onscreen just in time to eat....

The Majority Of People Agree That This Is The Best Way To Cook A Turkey Shutterstock By Sophie Putka/Updated: July 8, 2022 1:35 pm EST Each year, the battle over the best turkey-cooking technique is waged. We’ve heard it all, from brining to basting to beer can turkey (yes, that’s a thing); and we’ve all experienced a tough, bone-dry turkey or two. Some of us may have even borne witness to the all-day affair of smoking a turkey or endured small explosions in our backyards all in the name of deep-frying....

The Problem Some Costco Shoppers Have With This Japanese BBQ Sauce Bachan’s By Hannah Beach/March 12, 2022 12:53 pm EST Costco is home to a wide variety of finds. Members of the warehouse store can buy engagement rings, swimming pools, vacation packages, caviar, and even caskets (via MoneyWise). Costco has also been known to sell 60-pound tubs of honey, 4-gallon tubs of mayonnaise, and 50-pound packages of lard, per Business Insider....

The Real Difference Between Dry And Sweet Vermouth Shutterstock By Amy Hamblen/Updated: June 21, 2022 2:31 pm EST Perhaps your version of a perfect martini is any version that is sitting directly in front of you after 5 o’clock, but it turns out there is actually a variation of a martini called the “perfect” martini that is made of equal parts dry and sweet vermouth. According to Thrillist, the drink also includes orange bitters and a lemon twist and altogether has a bolder flavor than a standard martini, due in part to the combination of vermouths....

The Seeds That Are Sprouting A New Alternative Milk Trend baibaz/Shutterstock By Andrew Walser/June 24, 2022 6:48 pm EST Walk into the dairy section of your local grocery store and you’ll find it’s no longer filled with traditional choices. Next to familiar milk options, like whole and skim, is a fleet of alternative milks made from plants, like oat or hemp milk, and a variety of nuts. Alternative milks weren’t always so common....

This Fan-Favorite Applebee’s Item Is Back On The Menu Instagram By Julia Mullaney/March 30, 2022 2:45 pm EST Applebee’s has made a name for itself by serving affordable food in an environment that strives to cater to everyone: families, couples on date night, or friends gathering to watch the game with some beers. The chain restaurant is one of the most popular in the United States, according to Stacker — which might have something to do with how the brand continues introducing new concepts and bringing back old favorites....

This Is The Biggest Steak At LongHorn Steakhouse Facebook By Hannah Cole/Updated: June 15, 2022 5:08 pm EST If you’re a steak snob, you might just shudder at the thought of LongHorn Steakhouse. We get it — steak does not equal casual. Nonetheless, LongHorn has made a name for itself as a casual dining chain, and with – admittedly – delicious, affordable steaks. Being a steak aficionado can be pretty high-maintenance (and expensive)....

TikTok Is Furious About Olivia Rodrigo’s Unlimited Chipotle Card Amy Sussman/Getty By Hannah Beach/July 22, 2022 8:25 am EST To state the obvious, Americans love Chipotle. In fact, Americans love Chipotle so much that it was voted America’s favorite Mexican chain several years in a row (via Restaurant Dive). But it’s not just the average American who loves Chipotle –- celebs can’t get enough either. According to Bustle, celebs like Jennifer Lawrence, Jay Z, Beyoncé, and Miley Cyrus also love burritos and other popular Chipotle menu items....

Trader Joe’s Is Discontinuing Its Fudge Sauce And Fans Aren’t Pleased viennetta/Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/Feb. 22, 2022 2:27 pm EST There’s always a new and exciting product with flashy packaging sitting on the shelf at your favorite grocery store that’s just begging you to take it home and give it a try. Just within the first two months of 2022 alone, we’ve seen a number of new items pop up, like Little Debbie-inspired ice creams and Coca-Cola with coffee....

Doritos wants you to admire its shape ccpixx photography/Shutterstock Before we get to the meaning of Doritos’ Illuminati-themed tweets, perhaps we should point out that Doritos’ curious skew into the cryptic isn’t exactly a new development. We’ve seen it coming for a while, including the time Doritos hinted at a new flavor, leaving Twitter desperate for answers. In that instance, Doritos was kind enough not to leave Twitter hanging for too long....

What It Really Means When Your Canned Food Makes A ‘Hissing’ Sound sockagphoto/Shutterstock By Julia Mullaney/Feb. 26, 2022 6:30 pm EST Canned food is one of the most affordable ways to shop for groceries without sacrificing nutrients. According to the Can Manufacturers Institute, canned vegetables cost substantially less than their fresh or frozen counterparts — up to 50% less than frozen and 20% less than fresh. The best part? The nutrients are almost perfectly preserved, so you can still get the vitamins and minerals that come from those vegetables....

Why Convenience Stores In Taiwan And Japan Are So Different From US Stores Artit Wongpradu/Shutterstock By Rachael Grow/Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 2:56 pm EST Convenience stores always provide a place of respite for weary travelers or commuters looking to grab a quick bite to eat before work or fill up on gas for the next leg of their journey. And with the rise in popularity of made-to-order sandwiches at chains like Sheetz and Wawa, U....

Why You Should Think Twice Before Eating Airplane Shrimp Jeff Kwon/Shutterstock By Abby Tariq/June 30, 2022 7:10 pm EST Let’s admit it: We have a love-hate relationship with airplane food. Some of us get excited seeing that food cart roll down the aisle. Maybe it’s because airplane food tastes different, or because unique culinary experiences can sometimes feel like a luxury. On the other hand, the thought of eating stale, frozen airplane meals can be so nauseating for some passengers that they refuse to entertain the idea of munching on in-flight food, even if just to pass the time....

You Won’t Want To Miss Free Fries At McDonald’s And Wendy’s This Week Bloomberg/Getty Images By Justina Huddleston/July 11, 2022 10:48 pm EST From National Chili Day to National Pretzel Day, America seems to just love food holidays, whether they’re real or made up (Jack-in-the-Box made up a fake holiday, National Drive-Thru Day, in 2002, and many brands celebrate it even now). The latest food holiday that multiple brands can’t stop talking about falls on Wednesday, July 13 this year: National French Fry Day....

13 Chocolate Egg Hacks For Easter LightField Studios/Shutterstock By Nads Willow/March 22, 2022 3:07 pm EST Did you know that, according to Forbes, around 90 million chocolate Easter eggs are sold in the U.S. every year? That’s a lot of chocolate! There’s no doubt that Easter is a time for sweet tooths, so what better way to celebrate Easter then than with some chocolate egg hacks? That way, you can make something wonderfully chocolatey to eat or to treat someone else, while getting creative in the kitchen with friends or family....

25 Popular Gin Brands, Ranked Worst To Best Marian Weyo/Shutterstock By Lauren Johnson/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 4:18 pm EST If you had a medical ailment in the 16th century, you might have been prescribed an aromatic liquor called genever (via The Culture Trip). Back then, genever (or jenever) was all the rage. The Dutch used it to treat gallstones, gout, and lumbago. The Dutch government began to levy taxes on the production of genever in 1606....

70 Garden Party Savory Bites Perfect For Summer Gatherings Halfpoint/Shutterstock By Nads Willow/June 24, 2022 3:40 pm EST You don’t want to host a messy cookout; you simply want to enjoy a get-together with some family, friends, neighbors or a good mix of all three. The sun is shining and you relish a table of sharing plates and fabulous finger food while everyone enjoys whiling away a few hours in the garden....