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15 Non-Alcoholic Wines That Are Better Than The Boozy Kind ImYanis/Shutterstock By Lauren Johnson/Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 10:25 am EST Non-alcoholic beverages are leading an industry-shifting movement. With all the solid alcohol-free and low-alcohol options out there, hangovers can truly be a thing of the past. Whether you prefer to abstain from alcohol for pregnancy, health, religious, or other preference-based reasons, there’s no shortage of alcohol-free wines to keep you in high spirits (pun intended)....

87 Recipes Elevated By Parmesan Cheese Paolo Bernardotti Studio/Shutterstock By Nads Willow/Aug. 24, 2022 5:18 pm EST Authentic Parmigiano-Reggiano imparts an incredible complexity of flavors to whatever it’s added to, so it’s no wonder some people call it the “king of cheeses.” Parmesan, as it’s also called, is an Italian hard cheese with a grainy texture that tastes nutty, yet fruity. It’s creamy, sharp, tangy, and richly bold and complex. Real, authentic Parmigiano-Reggiano is made in a specific region of Italy, and cheesemakers have been crafting this artisanal cheese for centuries....

Chef J. Michael Of Impossible Foods On The Best Ways To Get Kids Involved In The Kitchen - Exclusive andrewrakov/Shutterstock By Xandra Harbet/June 13, 2022 12:08 pm EST Most parents know the struggle of trying (and failing) to get kids involved in the kitchen. Sure, cooking can be a pretty tedious process if you’re not making it engaging, but there are certainly tricks to make it fun. Of course, kids usually won’t be inspired to cook food that doesn’t look enticing or engaging — and they will likely lose interest in recipes that might be too complex for their palate or attention span....

Cornbread Pancakes Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/March 21, 2022 10:30 am EST Have you ever had the desire to add a savory twist to your pancakes? Recipe developer and registered dietitian nutritionist, Kristen Carli, MS, RD, brings us this recipe for cornbread pancakes. These pancakes taste buttery and slightly sweet, which is just what we are looking for in classic cornbread. We like to serve these with tart raspberries, but feel free to use any fruit or toppings you like, such as blueberries, whipped cream, powdered sugar, or even chocolate chips....

Don’t Believe This Midnight Snack Myth Damir Khabirov/Shutterstock By Abby Tariq/July 21, 2022 9:37 am EST Myths emanate from folk wisdom, word of mouth, and, worst of all, the internet. Numerous myths and misconceptions have been passed down through generations as false facts. And it’s truly fascinating how people embrace myths so quickly, even if there’s not a shred of scientific, or any other kind of evidence, to support them. For instance, some people may believe the pandemic myth about green tea and COVID-19....

Every Jelly Belly Flavor Ranked Worst To Best Edgar Lee Espe/Shutterstock By Elizabeth Lavis/June 14, 2022 1:14 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Jelly beans are more than a candy; they’re an essential part of Americana popularized in the office of the President of the U.S. and adored by children and the young at heart from coast to coast. Jelly Belly is one of the most famous producers of jelly beans in the country, specializing in whimsical and delicious artisan flavors (via the New York Times)....

Fishers Island Lemonade Just Took Spiked Drinks To The Next Level Jessica Halas By Amy Hamblen/May 24, 2022 10:32 am EST For many people, lemonade is a go-to heat-beater in the summertime. Some people might even think nothing beats that beverage. Unless, of course, they prefer their lemonade with a little booze mixed in, which, is exactly how they serve it up at the Pequot Inn in Fishers Island, New York....

Geoffrey Zakarian Just Shared The Perfect Spring Pasta Recipe Jason Koerner/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/April 22, 2022 11:59 am EST Spring is just around the corner, which means home cooks can finally take advantage of all the vegetables that come with this season. One of the best ways to do so comes in the form of spring pasta. According to Wise-Geek, chefs have used asparagus, spinach, zucchini, squash, and even avocado to make dishes like pasta primavera and a variety of other spins on this seasonal staple....

Grocery Store Bloody Mary Mixes, Ranked Worst To Best etorres/Shutterstock By Acacia Deadrick/Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 9:43 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you’ve had alcohol in the morning, then you’ve probably tried a Bloody Mary. This drink is the unofficial cocktail of brunches. It was named for Mary Tudor, daughter of Henry VIII, it contains tomato juice, vodka, and various spices, and it is garnished with an assortment of vegetables and savory items like celery stalks, olives, and bacon strips, among other foods....

How Prohibition Led To The Popularity Of Finger Foods glbN/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Aug. 23, 2022 9:31 am EST Finger foods are a common element of parties, from the backyard barbeque to the high-end cocktail party. They are those little “appetizers” meant to give you something to eat while you wait for the main course — think pigs in a blanket, shrimp cocktails, cheese balls, and puff pastries. Despite their simple appearance, many finger foods — or “hors d’oeuvres” — have a unique history behind them, with roots in upper-class French society, American speakeasies, and even as far back as ancient Rome....

How The Coffee Coalition For Racial Equity Is Improving The Coffee Industry jazz3311/Shutterstock By Katy Canada/Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 7:43 am EST Coffee embarks on a long journey before it finds its way into your mug for that morning boost. You probably hardly wonder about how the beans are sourced or the labor that’s involved in getting them from the plant into your kitchen. The history of coffee is as complex as the flavor of the bean itself....

Inside Buddy Valastro’s Relationship With His Daughter DFree/Shutterstock By Elise DeVoe/Updated: April 23, 2022 6:12 pm EST Buddy Valastro’s big Italian family is prominently featured in the hit TLC series “Cake Boss.” His sisters and brothers-in-law have worked alongside him since the very beginning and although they argue at times, like they did in the very first episode of the show, Buddy wouldn’t have it any other way. “If I weren’t doing this everyday with my family around me, I don’t know that I could work this hard for someone else,” Valastro told Entrepreneur....

Magnolia Bakery’s Famous Banana Pudding Is Easier To Make Than You’d Think Instagram By Hope Ngo/Updated: May 3, 2022 12:17 am EST Magnolia Bakery might have made its way onto New York City’s food map with the help of Sex and the City and its lead characters, Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) and Miranda Hobbs (Cynthia Nixon), but it didn’t become an institution because of its pink frosted, vanilla-flavored Carrie cupcakes....

Pumpkin Spice Season Is Returning To Krispy Kreme Early This Year Krispy Kreme By Karen Hart/Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 8:09 am EST If you can have Christmas in July, it makes sense that you can kick off Pumpkin Spice Latte season in August, at least that’s how Krispy Kreme doughnuts is rolling. Pumpkin Spice mania generally starts humming along a little closer to back to school, so this is definitely achieving the chain’s goal of giving us “pumpkin to talk about....

Skip these appliances when furnishing your kitchen Polad Gasimov/Shutterstock When it comes to kitchen gadgets, more isn’t always better. In fact, Redditors say that many of these trendy kitchen gadgets and appliances are overhyped and entirely unnecessary. So, which appliances does Reddit think you should pass up? Several people commented that they find juicers overrated, with one person going so far as to write that juicers are “really cool about three or four times and then go straight to collecting dust....

The ‘Piping Hot’ Perk Burger King Is Offering Through The End Of August ANNVIPS/Shutterstock By Elise DeVoe/Updated: Aug. 14, 2022 10:49 pm EST Before the pandemic hit and changed life as we knew it, Restaurant Dive declared 2020 “the year of the breakfast wars.” All trends were pointing toward breakfast being the most profitable meal for fast food chains until people were no longer commuting or going anywhere for that matter....

The Absolute Best Margaritas In The US Victoria Kondysenko/Shutterstock By Elizabeth Lavis/Updated: May 3, 2022 11:29 am EST Salud! The mighty margarita is one of America’s favorite drinks, a summertime fave, and a happy hour classic. According to Nielsen, Americans are comfortable paying more for these tart, tangy, and salty beauties than virtually any other mixed drink. Although every bartender puts their own classic spin on the drink, there are a few things that separate your average margaritas from the truly stellar ones....

The Absolute Best Street Foods In The U.S. berni0004/Shutterstock By Allie Miller/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 3:01 pm EST Great street food is defined by a few key attributes. Street food should be portable, utensil-free, and handheld. Standing or walking can take place at the same time as eating such foods. The dish is usually prepared in a food truck, push cart, or on the side of the road. Most of the time, these meals should be filling and comforting, while having a low price point....

The Real Reason Pizza Hut Sometimes Uses DoorDash For Delivery Simone Hogan/Shutterstock By Amberly Mckee/Aug. 23, 2022 1:43 pm EST It might be difficult to believe at this point, but there was a time before the COVID-19 pandemic that food delivery services such as Grubhub, DoorDash, and Uber Eats weren’t as widely used as they are today. According to McKinsey & Company, the food delivery market has tripled since 2017, causing its worth to accelerate to $150 billion....

The Trick You Need To Start Using When Decorating Cupcakes Jennifer Tepp/Shutterstock By Stephanie Smith/Updated: April 29, 2022 5:18 pm EST Amelia Simmons may have invented the cupcake in 1796 when she wrote the first cookbook in America (via Connecticut History). But it was Carrie and Miranda who made the dessert the it-treat of 2000. During Season 3 of “Sex and the City,” specifically the episode “No Ifs, Ands or Butts,” the two enjoyed some gourmet cupcakes from Magnolia Bakery while they dished on Carrie’s new boyfriend, Aidan....