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How To Make The Tropical Nuggets From Chick-Fil-A’s Hawaii-Themed Restaurant P Maxwell Photography/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/March 11, 2022 3:06 pm EST Doesn’t a trip to Hawaii sound great right about now? Sadly, for those stuck on the mainland, Hawaii is a long, and likely expensive, plane ride away. However, there’s a little haven of Hawaiian-themed kitsch to be found in a place not typically associated with leis and spam musubi: a Chick-fil-A in Fayetteville, Georgia....

Instagram Is Nodding Off To Padma Lakshmi’s ASMR Post Press Line Photos/Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/March 4, 2022 8:37 am EST Mukbang is basically the equivalent of ASMR, but for the foodie crowd. Both mukbang and ASMR turn one particular seemingly ordinary act like eating or whispering into a sensory experience imbued with the power to affect viewers on an almost primal level. Now, just imagine combining the two: What would that even look like, let alone sound like?...

Is It Safe To Eat Nightshade Vegetables? ShadeDesign/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/July 23, 2022 3:56 pm EST For those who don’t know the history of the vegetable that is now an irreplaceable ingredient in hot pizzas, saucy pasta, fresh salads, and sandwiches, tomatoes weren’t always held in such high regard. According to Smithsonian Magazine, tomatoes were wrongly considered poisonous in the late 1700s, to the point where the vegetable was infamously dubbed as “poison apple....

Joshua Weissman Reveals What It Was Like To Cook With Brie Larson - Exclusive DFree/Shutterstock By Hanna Claeson/March 15, 2022 12:08 pm EST Brie Larson, AKA Captain Marvel, got into cooking during the pandemic. “I wanted to become more interested in my actual world,” she explained to her YouTube followers. Actually, first, the A-lister started to garden, and “with that,” she says, “I got way more into cooking … getting into how things are made, how it works, and finding my passions within that, its’ such a special thing, it’s such a special way to end the day to nourish myself [and] to nourish my partner....

Leonardo DiCaprio’s Champagne Meme Just Took On A Whole New Meaning Kevin Mazur/Getty By Ceara Milligan/Feb. 24, 2022 4:08 pm EST Leonardo DiCaprio, actor, producer, and activist, is one of the most prominent household names of today. In addition to his starring roles in films across genres, he is well-known as an outspoken advocate for climate change and animal rights. The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, which was founded in 1998, the year after “Titanic” swept the Academy Awards by winning 11 out of its 14 nominations, seeks to engage people in various issues that are greatly impacting global society, including ocean conservation, clean water access, and the protection of wildlife (via World Wildlife Fund)....

Mountain Dew Has A New Exclusive Flavor — Here’s Where To Get It Facebook By Aimee Lamoureux/June 14, 2022 6:00 pm EST In the summer, all kinds of delicious and refreshing fruits come into season, from watermelons and sweet cherries to a whole host of berries, including strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries. And now, the popular soda brand Mountain Dew has decided to embrace the fruity flavors of summer with the launch of an exclusive new flavor, Mountain Dew Overdrive....

Panera Customers Are Warning About The Dangers Associated With This Drink QualityHD/Shutterstock By Elise DeVoe/Updated: May 27, 2022 10:48 am EST Subscriptions are becoming commonplace in all aspects of life, from streaming services to grocery delivery. Panera decided to get in on the subscription game back in February 2020, when the fast-casual cafe introduced an unlimited coffee subscription for $9 per month, per Insider. Although this sounds too good to be true, when Panera tested out the subscription in 150 restaurants, the brand experienced increased traffic and food purchases....

Reba McEntire’s Post-Concert Snack Has Fans Laughing Terry Wyatt/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/March 1, 2022 12:41 pm EST Country musician Reba McEntire is undoubtedly a food enthusiast. The singer announced in 2021 that she’s working on her new restaurant, Reba’s Place, a “combination restaurant, bar, live music venue and retail store” that is set to launch in Atoka, Oklahoma this year. According to the restaurant’s website, guests will be able to dine in a 100-year-old Masonic Temple while listening to live musicians and sampling dishes such as chicken fried steak, street tacos, pinto beans, cornbread, and more....

The Best Food Processors Of 2022 Mikhailov Studio/Shutterstock By Brandon Schultz/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 12:33 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Kitchen appliances and gadgets tend to have charmingly literal names that describe their chief functions precisely (we’re looking at you, coffee grinder, blender, and salad spinner), but some are a bit more ambiguous. In the case of the food processor, the lack of total clarity is simply because the useful kitchen assistant accomplishes so many tasks that it would be wrong to name it after just one....

The Burger King Note That Has Reddit Talking Justin Sullivan/Getty Images By Molly Clark/April 8, 2022 10:20 am EST Imagine coming into work and finding a note from your boss telling you not to come in on your day off. Apparently, according to Reddit, staff coming into work on their days off and hanging out with employees who are on the clock has become such a problem at one Burger King location that the manager took to posting a notice on the wall discouraging employees from engaging in such activities....

The Mysterious Origins Of Potato Salad MariaKovaleva/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/June 23, 2022 12:27 pm EST These days it is hard to imagine a picnic, July 4th cookout, or barbecue that doesn’t feature potato salad as a side to accompany your sandwiches or grilled and smoked meats. This creamy concoction seems to lend itself well to a pairing with standard outdoor fare and summertime activities. In one survey of American adults, potato salad claimed the crown as respondents’ favorite barbecue side, (per The Daily Meal)....

The Untold Truth Of Quaker Oats Instagram By DB Kelly/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 4:01 pm EST How many times have you started your day with a piping hot bowl of Quaker oatmeal? Or how about Life Cereal? There’s nothing like the comforting taste of nostalgia first thing in the morning, right? Quaker Oats and their family of products have been a part of our everyday life for decades. In fact, chances are pretty good that you probably have one of those distinctive, round cartons in your cupboards right now — maybe even a few empty ones tucked into a closet for a future craft project....

Trader Joe’s Is Reportedly Trying To Get Employees To Vote Against Unionizing Kristi Blokhin/Shutterstock By Gillian King/July 28, 2022 10:37 am EST Union-busting would seem to be against Trader Joe’s image. The German-owned company sells itself as a haven of all things granola, as well as a surprising hotspot for Gen-Z date nights (via Financial Pilgrimage). Even though the owners rank in Forbes list of top 100 billionaires (which, apparently is a thing that exists), the company has been clawing tooth and nail to prevent unionization....

What You Should Know About Eating Raw Oyster Mushrooms Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:06 pm EST Given that there are over 10,000 different types of mushrooms (and those are just the ones we know about), it’s not surprising that there are more than a handful of spores and shrooms that you’ve probably never heard of, let alone tried (via Mushroom Appreciation). Some mushrooms can be consumed raw or cooked, while others are more likely to dazzle your palate best when they are prepared just one way or the other....

Why The Queen Never Eats Square Sandwiches Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images By Kimberley Laws/May 22, 2022 6:32 pm EST Cooking for the royal family is no easy feat. Not only do you have to conquer the monumental task of preparing a meal “fit for a queen” on a daily basis, but there is a lengthy list of rules to follow. In fact, what Queen Elizabeth really eats (and doesn’t eat) in a day may be subject to them....

Why This Fake Cereal Is Going Viral Jacob Lund/Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/Updated: May 13, 2022 3:09 pm EST There’s nothing weird about menstrual blood. In fact, half of the women on this planet are of childbearing age, per UNICEF. But that doesn’t mean they want to walk around with menstrual blood on their pants. Products such as pads, tampons, and cups offer menstruators the freedom to go about their lives without advertising their ability to carry a baby in their wombs, a topic many would prefer to keep private....

Why Wolfgang Puck Uses High Heat When Cooking Steak Michael Kovac/Getty By Julia Mullaney/March 13, 2022 1:31 pm EST Cooking is an art. As chefs gain experience become more familiar with the cooking processes, they might stray from the proper formulas and develop their own techniques to hone their craft. It’s part of what makes dishes taste differently when prepared by different people – everyone has their version of a typical recipe....

Yes, Uncooked Kidney Beans Can Be Toxic — Here’s How To Prepare Them Safely NIKCOA/Shutterstock By Gillian King/May 30, 2022 12:35 pm EST Just say “no” to slow cooker chili. It may sound like a great weeknight dinner — throw a few things in the pot, hit the switch, and head off to your day. Not so much, as it turns out, at least if you’re using dried beans. Cooked wrong, red kidney beans can cause toxic lectin poisoning....

14 Delicious Food And Beauty Collabs Facebook By Amanda Maida/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 5:51 pm EST Who says you can’t play with your food? More so, who says you can’t play with food all over your face? That’s not a suggestion to go out and embarrass yourself at a restaurant — we’re talking about makeup. You might remember the array of food-inspired flavors that made Lip Smacker balms famous. According to Click Americana, it was dubbed the world’s first flavored lip balm, introducing basic flavors such as cherry, strawberry, and peach....

Giada Shared Her Chocolatey Weekend Plans s_bukley/Shutterstock By Savanna Swain-Wilson/May 14, 2022 9:27 pm EST Research published in the Journal of Nutrition shows chocolate remains the most common food craving in North America. In fact, here in the U.S., we love it so much that according to a survey by Lily’s Sweets, 50% of us are willing to temporarily give up social media for the chance to guarantee our chocolate fix for a year....