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Here’s How The Lectins In Your Diet Could Be Affecting Your Body gotphotos/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/March 13, 2022 6:42 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While most people by now are familiar with celiac disease and the digestive complications surrounding gluten, there is another protein out there that has garnered attention over the past few years and spawned its own accompanying fad diets. Lectins, also known as “antinutrients,” a type of protein that binds to carbohydrates, are naturally present in a number of healthy foods that we consume regularly....

Here’s How You Can Get Paid To Drink Pumpkin Spice Lattes Elena Veselova/Shutterstock By Gillian King/Aug. 24, 2022 3:55 pm EST It may only be August, but it’s Pumpkin Spice season already. Even if you aren’t one of those people who marks your calendar for the exact date Starbucks’ PSL returns in 2022, you’ve probably noticed that pumpkin rolls are back in supermarkets and pumpkin spice is back at Dunkin’. This year, Dunkin’ is adding a Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew into the mix as well (via Dunkin’ Donuts)....

Here’s What Happened To Coffee Joulies After Shark Tank ABC via Joulies Website By Ree Winter/Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 1:45 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Drinking coffee at the right temperature can cause a bit of a dilemma for many people. Either you pour a boiling hot cup of coffee and wait for it to cool down before enjoying, or you burn your lips with each sip....

Here’s What Happened To Soupergirl After Shark Tank Facebook By Holly Riddle/Updated: July 15, 2022 10:42 am EST “Shark Tank” sees a variety of food-centric pitches each season, but not all of these pitches manage to make the sharks’ mouths water. This was the case with Soupergirl, a brand that pitched in the show’s Season 10, asking for $500,000 in exchange for 10% of the business. Founded by mother-daughter team Marilyn and Sarah Polon, Soupergirl offers healthful, plant-based, small-batch soups, according to Shark Tank Tales, with the soups offered in Whole Foods and Costco locations at the time of pitching....

How A Chinese Diplomat Made Chop Suey Famous Kravtzov/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Aug. 15, 2022 4:56 pm EST Chinese food is the go-to choice of takeout for most, coming next to only chicken in popularity according to data released by GrubHub and DoorDash (via Eater). The graphics show that Chinese was the most ordered cuisine in six states in the U.S. in 2015. While Chinese food is undoubtedly well-loved, you’ll be surprised to find just how many of your favorite foods may not be found in China....

How Brooke Williamson Is Fighting Childhood Hunger s_bukley/Shutterstock By Elise DeVoe/March 25, 2022 12:06 pm EST Although Brooke Williamson’s culinary pedigree was already very impressive before she stepped on to the set of Season 10 of “Top Chef,” the show gave her the national recognition that “catapulted her career,” according to her official website. In 2020, she entered Season 1 of Guy Fieri’s culinary gauntlet, “Tournament of Champions,” as a seventh seed, and ended up taking home the win in 2020 (via Discovery)....

How Gas Prices Will Affect Krispy Kreme’s Newest Donut Deal Facebook By Taylor Huang/April 11, 2022 6:57 pm EST Krispy Kreme is known for using its doughnuts to reflect current events. In 2021, the chain had a famous vaccination promotion, in which it gave a free doughnut to customers who presented their COVID-19 vaccine card. The brand is constantly giving away its sweet products to its customers through the “Be Sweet” part of its mission....

How Much Money Do Sushi Chefs Typically Make? Chalee foodies studio/Shutterstock By Julia Mullaney/March 14, 2022 7:14 pm EST These days, it can feel like there’s a sushi restaurant around every corner. Back in 2017, Mental Floss reported that there were approximately 4,000 sushi restaurants around the United States, which would equate to nearly 80 restaurants per state on average, including Washington, D.C. The outlet also noted that sushi is a roughly $2 billion industry in the U....

Is This How Italian Subs Were Created? Slawomir Fajer/Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/March 8, 2022 2:52 pm EST Sandwiches come in all shapes and sizes and are layered with elements from just about every food group. Just about every culture around the world includes sandwiches, from the American PB&J to the French croque-madame to the Danish smørrebrød to the Venezuelan arepa (via The Spruce Eats). And when you think of a sandwich of Italian origin, a crusty, chewy, spicy, wholesome sub decked out with mouthwatering ingredients likely comes to mind....

Jägermeister Brandmeister Willy Shine Recommends The Best Infusions And Cocktails - Exclusive Interview Jagermeister By Hanna Claeson/Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 10:41 am EST Willy Shine, current Jägermeister Brandmeister, first got to know the drink in the ’90s. This was back when Jäger was served almost exclusively as an ice-cold shot and was, predominately, a musician’s best friend. Back then, you might have found Shine working behind a bar in Aspen or Nantucket....

Restaurants With The Absolute Best Soup In The U.S. Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock By Ryan Unger/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:53 pm EST There’s nothing quite like a bowl of soup on a cold day. The broth feels as if it runs through your veins and warms you to the core, leaving your body temperature and mouth smiling wide. Heck, the weather doesn’t even need to feel cold to enjoy soup. It’s simply a perfect way to kick off any meal at a restaurant before the entrees make their appearance....

The Food Network Show Reddit Thinks Has Too Much Drama Africa Studio/Shutterstock By Elaina Friedman/June 14, 2022 12:32 pm EST It’s safe to assume that multiple shows on Food Network rack up at least a few loyal fans, but even wildly successful cable channels miss the mark sometimes. The fact that Food Network’s programming so thoroughly runs the gamut of premise, setting, and vibe might be partly due to the brand’s understanding of the eclectic interests of its viewers....

The New Plant-Based Item At Trader Joe’s That Has Instagram Divided Antonina Vlasova/Shutterstock By Ree Winter/Aug. 5, 2022 2:04 pm EST There’s no denying that plant-based protein options are on the rise, in both grocery stores and on the menus of fast-food chains and restaurants. According to a 2019 study from investment firm UBS, plant-based meats are expected to grow to revenues of $85 billion by 2030 (via Food Dive)....

The Pennsylvania Festival That Includes A Food Fight Facebook By Kimberley Laws/June 17, 2022 2:04 pm EST Have you hugged a tomato lately? Not likely, but America is hugely indebted to this unimposing fruit (yes, it’s a fruit). After all, everyone has a plethora of ways to put fresh tomatoes to good use. Where would you be without this trusty red orb that is the base of sauces, the “T” in a BLT, and the splash of color to salad greens?...

The Reason Cavendish Farms Just Recalled Its Hash Brown Patties aperturesound/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/March 21, 2022 1:43 pm EST Cavendish Farms, which you may know for its frozen french fries and hash browns, was created in 1980, after Irving Group bought out C.M. Mclean’s processing facility in Canada. By 2001, the Cavendish Farms brand expanded its production to facilities in the United States. Now, as North America’s fourth largest frozen potato processor, the company goes through more than 1....

The Reason You Should Use A Sifter When Baking With Chocolate Credit: Eivaisla/Shutterstock By Nancy Mock/April 5, 2022 11:22 am EST When baking cakes, cookies, and other goodies, one frequent bit of advice with dry ingredients like cocoa powder is to use a sifter, according to The Kitchn. Though it’s a tempting step to skip when you just want to hurry up and get baking (and eating,) sifting the cocoa powder first is actually a step worth doing....

The Secret Ingredient For Extra Crunchy Schnitzel Shutterstock By Courtney Iseman/Updated: June 17, 2022 2:03 pm EST Expanding your horizons in the kitchen is one way to “travel” during the pandemic. Without leaving home, you can explore and experience the cuisines of different countries, while honing your culinary skills and finding new favorite foods. One meal that happens to achieve that indulgent crispy, juicy balance of fried chicken but, as Martha Stewart pointed out in an Instagram post, isn’t as messy or time-consuming as making the more American dish, is schnitzel....

The Sushi Company That Has Roots In A New-Age Religion By Ree Winter/July 24, 2022 4:58 pm EST The fact that so many companies across the world have religious roots may come as a surprise to many people. While most of us aren’t aware of this, it’s very common. It’s not unusual to hear business owners claim that their religion isn’t just an important part of their lives but also part of their work ethic and company culture....

The Untold Truth Of Chili Shutterstock By Cat Lafuente/Updated: April 21, 2022 1:22 am EST Meat, chili powder, chopped onion, spices, and maybe some beans. Chili is an iconic American staple, served everywhere from upscale Tex-Mex restaurants to hot dog carts on the sidewalk. It’s hearty, it’s flavorful, and everyone seems to have their own unique recipe that celebrates this seemingly humble dish. But chili has a surprising history, peppered with mysterious characters, salt-of-the-earth consumers, and some passionate connoisseurs....

Why Disney Food Prices Are About To Get More Expensive George Sheldon/Shutterstock By Nick Desimone/Feb. 23, 2022 3:49 pm EST Like airports and movie theaters, food at amusement parks has always been expensive. There are none-to-limited food options when you’re insulated in a self-contained ecosystem like an amusement park. Hence, there’s no incentive to keep prices low, and corporations can charge whatever they want because their choice is the only choice....