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The Fast-Food Chain That’s Giving Away $1 Million In Gas Gift Cards Charan Rattanasupphasiri/Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/Updated: April 7, 2022 8:10 am EST The high cost of living has only been getting higher in recent months. According to a recent Consumer Price Index, as published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), inflation rose to nearly 8% for the 12-month period that ended on February 28, 2022. That’s the highest one-year increase since January 1982....

The Funny Mistake Rachael Ray Made The First Time She Cooked For Her Mom s_bukley/Getty Images By Lucy Maddox/May 7, 2022 5:49 pm EST Rachael Ray has built up an astonishing food empire over the years, especially considering that 41% of people think Ray can’t cook, according to a poll conducted by BuzzFeed. The New York-native has published over 20 cookbooks, hosted multiple TV series, including “30 Minute Meals,” and even owns her own homeware line, which includes pots, pans, tools, and other kitchen gadgets....

The Most Bizarre State Fair Food Item Of 2022 Microfile.org/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/July 14, 2022 2:50 pm EST The last traces of an orange-hued sky fade away into twilight, illuminated by an ocean of neon lights. A farmer shows off his collection of chickens, cows, pigs, and horses, all being fed everything from popcorn to pieces of bread by spectators. From the top of a Ferris wheel, overlooking sprawling fairgrounds below, you can smell the rich aroma of buttery popcorn and sugary cotton candy hanging in the air....

The TikTok ASMR Trend That Will Inspire You To Organize Your Kitchen YuliaLisitsa/Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/June 14, 2022 10:37 am EST ASMR, or autonomous sensory meridian response, has taken over the internet, particularly in the food sector. While noises like lip-smacking might be a pet peeve for some, others find relaxation in sounds like chewing, slurping, and crunching. Furthermore, foods such as honeycomb and popping candy have thrived on the internet because their sounds are more exaggerated when eaten (via Royal Wholesale Candy)....

The Untold Truth Of Anthony Bourdain’s Wife, Ottavia Busia-Bourdain Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Updated: May 6, 2022 1:53 pm EST Anthony Bourdain gravitated towards the unconventional — whether it was a travel destination, a dish, or his approach to life. His romantic stories were no exception to this rule. According to Delish, he first tied the knot with his high school sweetheart, Nancy Putkoski. They were together for two decades....

The Untold Truth Of José Andrés Shannon Finney/Getty Images By Brent Furdyk AND Brian Boone/Updated: April 12, 2022 10:17 am EST Chef José Andrés’ culinary career began in his native Spain, where he attended Barcelona’s Escola de Restauració i Hostalatge before apprenticing with chef Ferran Adrià at his famed restaurant el Bulli. In 1991, Andrés’ pursuit of his dreams took him to New York City, where he soon became a trailblazer in popularizing Spanish-style tapas in North America....

This Brand Makes The Best Bourbon, According To 31% Of People Prilutskiy/Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/April 6, 2022 8:09 pm EST If you love whiskey but want to change things up, you might also enjoy a drink of bourbon. Although they share some similarities, there’s a difference between bourbon and whiskey, such as the facts that bourbon is sweeter, has more vanilla notes, and is always made with corn and aged in new oak barrels....

This Is What Happens To Salmon When It’s Cooked In The Microwave Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock By Savanna Swain-Wilson/April 22, 2022 10:01 am EST Stephen King has been terrifying readers for decades with his horror novels, but nothing has haunted people quite like learning his go-to weeknight dinner: a microwaved salmon fillet. On April 19, the formidable author caused quite a stir on social media when he tweeted his now infamous seafood recipe, which consists of wrapping raw fish in a damp paper towel with olive oil and lemon juice before nuking it for 3 minutes....

TikTok Isn’t So Sure About Jamie Oliver’s Wild Dressing George Pimentel/Getty Images By Jared Kaufman/July 7, 2022 8:08 am EST Even when celebrity chef Jamie Oliver doesn’t end up unintentionally making everyone angry, he still seems to leave them feeling fairly skeptical. When he tried to use his show “Food Revolution” to address health disparities in West Virginia public school lunches, local residents were not thrilled about being told what to eat — and students refused to eat Oliver’s healthier meals, leading to increased food waste and staff layoffs (per HuffPost)....

Trader Joe’s Shoppers Can’t Get Enough Of This Returning Fruity Candle LNataly/Shutterstock By Savanna Swain-Wilson/May 26, 2022 10:52 am EST Trader Joe’s is beloved by shoppers for its unique selection of amazing snacks, affordable wine, and a plethora of frozen foods, but did you know the chain is also home to a line of award-winning candles? Throughout the year, the grocery chain sells a rotating lineup of “natural soy wax blend and all-cotton wick” scented candles with aromas that match perfectly to whatever season it is....

US Cities With The Best Pizza Oksana Mizina/Shutterstock By Anna Boisseau/Updated: April 22, 2022 1:10 pm EST From childhood pizza parties to delivery orders and date nights, few things are as crowd-pleasing as a warm slice of pizza right out of the oven. In fact, Americans love the dish so much that the average person will eat 6,000 slices of it in their lifetime, according to a survey conducted by CiCi’s Pizza in 2015 (via Daily News)....

What Is Ribollita And How Is It Made? Giallozafferano/Facebook By Michael La Corte/April 8, 2022 4:26 pm EST Ribollita is one of the most warming, satisfying dishes imaginable, especially perfect for a blustery, cold winter’s night. It’s a rich, thick medley of soup, stew, and porridge all in one, starring a blend of beans, winter vegetables, and the star of the show (an unexpected ingredient to incorporate into a soup instead of on the side of it): bread!...

What Makes Popcorn Pop? Shutterstock By Monica Beyer/Updated: June 22, 2022 10:18 am EST Popcorn obviously doesn’t grow on stalks in the corn field as the big, poofy stuff you get when you go to a movie. How, then, does it get from its beginnings as a super hard, tooth-breaking, yellow kernel and into your bucket of popcorn as a delicious snack? The folks at the Popcorn Board are here to help clue everyone in....

What Makes This Rhode Island Easter Egg Hunt So Challenging Romolo Tavani/Shutterstock By Alia Hoyt/March 21, 2022 12:58 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Easter is known for eggs decorated in every hue from pastel to neon, but the Audubon Society of Rhode Island is hosting egg hunts on April 9 in more realistic fashion. Called “Camouflaged Egg Hunts,” children aged 3 to 10 will either enjoy or become incredibly frustrated by hunting more realistically-hued eggs in shades of brown, per 1420 WBSM....

Why PETA Protesters Claim ‘Starbucks Doesn’t Give A Frap’ AFM Visuals/Shutterstock By Kate Hagan Gallup/April 26, 2022 11:32 am EST Credit must be given for a catchy tagline, and PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) may have nailed the wordplay in declaring, “Starbucks Doesn’t Give a Frap.” A Starbucks barista on Reddit certainly got a kick out of it when PETA protesters set up shop outside their location. “They’re handing out vegan coffee and yelling at people, the lady has a sign that says ‘STARBUCKS DOESNT GIVE A FRAP’ which is quite frankly the funniest thing in the world,” said user woofkoo....

Why There May Still Be Hope For The Choco Taco’s Return Facebook By Elise DeVoe/Aug. 5, 2022 1:22 pm EST To make a tough year even worse, the internet is in mourning over the Choco Taco news: Klondike recently announced the discontinuation of the beloved ice cream product. There was so much outrage on social media that the brand posted a photo of the Choco Taco at a press conference on Twitter and explained in the caption that this is not a PR stunt and only 912 dessert tacos remain at the headquarters....

Bertinelli’s ‘Hungry’ for good news TikTok Valerie Bertinelli presented her humble ask to fans via TikTok just about 50 years to the day when she made her television debut in a J.C. Penny commercial. “I just realized sitting on this beautiful relaxing quiet Easter day that I am still as anxious as when I did that commercial 50 years ago because I’m waiting, anticipating that NBC will pick up ‘Hungry’ and send us to series....

You Can Win A Year’s Worth Of Dairy-Free Cheese. Here’s How To Enter So Delicious Dairy Free By Margaret McCormick/May 26, 2022 10:05 am EST If you love cheese (and who doesn’t?), you’ve probably heard a lot of cheesy puns by now. Everything’s better with cheddar. What a friend we have in cheeses. Do you brie-lieve in magic? Have a gouda day! National Cheese Day is June 4, and it’s a day to celebrate cheeses big and small, as well as cheeses that aren’t cheeses in the traditional sense at all....

35 Minute Vegetable Pie Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 25, 2022 4:57 pm EST Recipe developer and registered dietician Kristen Carli tells Mashed that her recipe for vegetable pie uses Bisquick for the crust, which makes it super easy. Indeed, you would have a hard time messing up this egg-based dish, which also incorporates colorful vegetables and savory cheese. Beyond its simplicity, we love the pie’s versatility, and Carli notes, “The texture is a mix between a quiche and frittata....

Aldi Shoppers Can’t Decide Which Frozen Desserts Are Best Instagram By Lucy Maddox/May 18, 2022 1:39 pm EST With summer right around the corner, there are so many new and exciting possibilities to look forward to. From weekends at the lake and bonfires on the beach to road trips with friends and visits to the drive-in movie theater, everyone has their own summer traditions that they look forward to. But one thing that everyone can enjoy this summer?...