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The Untold Truth Of Fazoli’s damann/Shutterstock By Brianna Persons/July 16, 2022 6:14 pm EST Enjoying a classic Italian feast doesn’t have to warrant a plane ticket to Italy — or even Little Italy! — as long as Fazoli’s is around. For over 30 years, this Kentucky-based chain has served down-to-earth red sauce staples the whole family can enjoy, from stick-to-your-ribs pasta platters to concoctions like the Meatball da Vinci. It’s affordable, comforting, and comes in generous portions that could rival any grandmother’s Sunday dinner....

The Untold Truth Of J. Kenji López-Alt Facebook By Crawford Smith/Updated: March 16, 2022 11:31 am EST Anybody who’s interested in the scientific reasons behind why certain cooking techniques work better than others (or who spends a fair amount of time on food YouTube) probably knows who J. Kenji López-Alt is. According to his website, he’s a chef, restaurant owner, writer, and video creator. After rising to fame as the culinary director of Serious Eats, he’s become a fixture across the food media landscape....

Why Did Claire Saffitz Leave Bon Appétit? Dessert Person By Boshika Gupta/Updated: May 10, 2022 11:39 am EST In October of last year, celebrated chef Claire Saffitz decided to part ways with the food magazine, Bon Appétit. Her announcement came in after several other food personalities such as Priya Krishna, Sohla El-Waylly, and Molly Baz decided to end their association with the channel (via Eater). Before we dig further into what really happened, it’s worth remembering that Saffitz had been a crucial part of the Bon Appétit test kitchen....

Why Jack In The Box’s Grilled Chicken Sandwich Disappointed A Reviewer Birch Photographer/Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/July 4, 2022 9:44 am EST It’s been nearly three years since Popeyes debuted its infamous chicken sandwich on August 12, 2019 — a date that, as we now know, became the catalyst for the fast-food chicken sandwich war that is still raging on to this day. We’ve seen just about every major fast-food eatery launch a chicken sandwich of its own in the time since that fateful August day, all with the hopes of dethroning the version deemed the best in the biz....

A Guinness-Shaped Headstone Is One Way To Leave A Lasting Impression Anton_Ivanov/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/March 18, 2022 11:30 am EST Gone are the days of boring headstones. While some family members and friends may opt for a traditional headstone to commemorate the life of their late loved one, others have gotten pretty darn creative when it comes to memorializing the lives of people who we suspect must have been pretty unique themselves....

Andrew Zimmern’s Secret Ingredient For Tasty, Low-Sodium Food Jason Koerner/Getty By Erich Barganier/March 1, 2022 4:47 pm EST When you need to lower the amount of salt in your diet, you can try a few different tactics. According to the CDC, you can opt to compare sodium levels between different products, grab some fresh protein or vegetables instead of canned or preserved foods, replace salt with other spices or flavors, or even just split a meal with a friend....

Can You Eat Eggplant That’s Brown? Firax/Shutterstock By Gillian King/June 6, 2022 3:10 pm EST Did you know that eggplants are actually fruits? While we typically think of the smooth, purple plants as savory veggies, botanically, they are a fruit much like tomatoes (despite the Supreme Court ruling that tomatoes are a vegetable). According to Business Insider, the purple part we eat is actually a really big berry. And like their fruity relative the tomato, eggplants are more delicate than they look....

Carl’s Jr. Has Good News For Fans Of This Decadent Sandwich Facebook By Sarah Martinez/Aug. 25, 2022 1:46 pm EST It’s fairly common to see your favorite fast food restaurants release menu items … and then take them away. McDonald’s is continually releasing its McRib for a limited time, only to have it snatched from the jaws of hunger again. Starbucks introduced the world to Pumpkin Spice Lattes, but only offers the drink for a short window of time in the fall....

Classic Hot Toddy Recipe Michelle McGlinn/Mashed By Michelle McGlinn AND Mashed Staff/July 8, 2022 12:43 pm EST While most cocktails are served frozen, if not over ice, a classic hot toddy involves boiling water, similar to a mug of hot tea. But unlike tea, this drink contains alcohol, so if you’re looking for the best warm cocktail, you’ve come to the right place. This recipe for a classic hot toddy, brought to us by recipe developer Michelle McGlinn, is one of our favorite winter drinks — but really, you can enjoy it at any time and during any season....

Classic Tuna Salad Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 25, 2022 1:07 pm EST A classic tuna salad is a simple, stalwart affair: tuna in a creamy mayo-based dressing studded with onion, pickles, and … raisins? No, that’s no typo! This classic tuna salad recipe with a twist will have you convinced that raisins were always meant to be part of the party from the moment that you take your first bite....

Ernest Hemingway’s Favorite Sandwich Includes A Bizarre Combo Hulton Archive/Getty By Ceara Milligan/April 28, 2022 6:13 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Ernest Hemingway is known as one of the greatest writers of the 20th century, and perhaps of all time. Some of his most notable works include the novels “A Farewell to Arms,” “The Sun Also Rises,” “For Whom the Bell Tolls,” and the Pulitzer Prize-winning “The Old Man and the Sea” — all of which have become legendary pieces of literature across generations....

Here’s When Michael Symon Will Re-Open His Vegas Casino Restaurant Slaven Vlasic/Getty By Justina Huddleston/Updated: April 20, 2022 8:39 am EST Chef Michael Symon may be known by most people as a television chef, appearing on various cooking competition shows and starring in his own, “Throwdown with Michael Symon.” But before he became famous for television, Symon was known as a restaurateur and chef. At one time, he had 21 restaurants under his belt, but in recent years, Symon has closed many of his restaurants....

How One PEZ Dispenser Collector Made A Fortune In The ’90s Erin Cadigan/Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/May 11, 2022 6:03 pm EST PEZ is one of the most iconic candies of all time. Invented in Austria in 1927 by a man named Eduard Haas III, the block-shaped, bite-sized wonders have remained a confectionery staple around the globe for nearly a century. The brand name itself is derived from the term “pfefferminz,” the German word for peppermint, the confection’s original flavor, according to the company’s website....

How One Water Sommelier Really Feels About Bottled Water CK Foto/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/May 10, 2022 5:29 pm EST In the culinary world, a sommelier is someone who’s basically a wine professional. They know how to store it, they know what to serve it with, and they know exactly how it should taste. Wine has all sorts of different flavor profiles and tasting notes, so it’s impressive that someone can identify all of those complex flavors and know just what separates the top-shelf bottles from the cheap stuff....

Ina Garten’s Lasagna With A Twist Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 24, 2022 2:14 pm EST If you are familiar with the delicious recipes and cooking of Ina Garten, The Barefoot Contessa, you know Garten is all about big, satisfying dishes that are jam-packed with flavor. So, if you’re looking for a great meal that can serve a group of hungry people, you are certainly in the right place....

Instagram Is Raining Hearts On Duff Goldman’s Daughter’s Big Mac Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Naomi Kennedy/July 14, 2022 2:20 am EST Hamburgers have been at the helm of the McDonald’s menu since its golden arches first lit up in 1955. However, it wouldn’t be for another 17 years that the chain’s most famous take on the handheld sandwich was born. Featuring “two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, on a sesame seed bun,” according to its infamous jingle, the Big Mac made its debut in Uniontown, Pennsylvania in 1967, and by the following year, was rolled out to menus nationwide (via the New York Times)....

Is Basque Cheesecake Really Burnt? pic0000/Shutterstock By Maria Aguirre/Aug. 29, 2022 12:34 pm EST Ask Instagram which dessert has the spotlight, and you’ll receive a two-word answer: Basque cheesecake, the dessert that The New York Times described as potentially becoming the “birthday-cake or cookie butter flavor” in 2021. If you are unfamiliar with Basque cheesecake, it’s a yellowish, rustic, crustless, baked cheesecake that stands out for its burnt appearance and uneven edges....

Listeria Is At The Center Of Another Enoki Mushroom Recall Chursina Viktoriia/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/March 21, 2022 11:19 am EST Listeria has certainly had its time in the limelight over the past few months. According to the Mayo Clinic, this bacteria usually sickens people after they eat contaminated meat or dairy and can prove deadly to those with a compromised immune system, the elderly, and infants. Freezing can’t even kill off this pathogen, making it notably difficult to deal with....

The Candy Company With The Most Unusual Flavors Evgeny Karandaev/Shutterstock By Brianna Corley/June 21, 2022 7:44 pm EST Many snack companies have dipped into releasing unusual flavors to get foodies talking. Jelly Belly horrified Harry Potter fanatics with Harry Potter Jelly Beans that offered flavors like ear wax and vomit. Lay’s raised fans’ eyebrows and piqued their interests when it released a Chicken and Waffle Fries edition of its classic chips....

The Dollar Tree Dinnerware That Has Shoppers’ Stamp Of Approval Scott Olson/Getty Images By Margaret McCormick/Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 1:27 pm EST It’s that time of year: Some people are daydreaming about sending their kids back to school and gaining some measure of peace and quiet around the house, for a few hours, at least. Others are having thoughts of all things pumpkin spice and heading out to orchards to pick apples....