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The Costco Meat Myth You Should Stop Believing, According To Reddit calimedia/Shutterstock By Matt Byrne/Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 7:44 am EST Hard though it may be to believe, (cue the eye-roll) there’s a lot of misinformation on the internet. So much, in fact, that debunking these myths is a full-time profession for many people. NASA has had to take time out of exploring the universe to point out that it’s not really possible to see The Great Wall of China from space....

The Hack You Need To Be Using With Leftover Grits Lulub/Shutterstock By Brianna Corley/June 1, 2022 8:41 pm EST There might be one thing Southerners love more than frying almost everything in sight — including their squash (via Grits and Gouda) and tomatoes (per AllRecipes) — and that’s a hearty plate of steaming hot grits. According to kitchn, “Southern-style grits” are made with cornmeal (ideally stone ground) that is typically boiled in water or stock on the stove, then fortified with butter, salt, cheese, and cream (some folks even add sugar)....

The Myth You Shouldn’t Believe About Jackfruit Shutterstock By Ashley Ortiz/Updated: July 8, 2022 11:12 am EST Jackfruit is an obscure-looking oblong and prickly fruit native to tropical regions of Asia such as Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam, known not only for its size as the largest fruit to grow on trees but also for its unique interior. Referred to as a “miracle crop” by some experts for its versatility, as Business Insider explains, ripe jackfruit flesh can be eaten raw as a sweet treat, while young green jackfruit can be used as a mild-tasting meat alternative....

The Perfect Response One Hard Rock Cafe Gave A 1-Star Reviewer Usa-Pyon/Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/May 7, 2022 3:03 pm EST Strong leaders are a true blessing, especially when they have the audacity to stand up for their team members and address problems that arise. Especially in the event of a nuisance, managers have the power to resolve issues in honest, righteous, and passionate ways. One Hard Rock Cafe manager in Manchester, England, impressively represented the company’s values back in 2016 when he reacted to a customer’s disrespectful complaint about the appearance of his personnel....

The Real Reason Walmart Just Laid Off Hundreds Of Employees PJiiiJane/Shutterstock By Amberly Mckee/Aug. 4, 2022 2:17 pm EST Though employers have been increasing benefits and raising wages, only 20% of workers believe they truly have job security (per CNBC). And the 40-year-high inflation has left people in a position where jobs are necessary. “Despite all the talk of wage growth, it hasn’t been stellar when you think about inflation. Real wages are declining, and that’s true at every income level,” ADP Chief Economist Nela Richardson told CNBC in an “Evolve” Livestream....

The Unexpected Ingredient That Will Majorly Upgrade Your Key Lime Pie viennetta/Shutterstock By Crystal Antonace/July 30, 2022 9:00 am EST Summer is here, and people are gathering together on weekends or holidays to enjoy pool parties, beach hangs, and most importantly, outdoor meals. With all the seasonal dessert options available, there’s nothing like a fresh key lime pie in all its creamy citrus glory that simply goes hand in hand with summer get-togethers....

The Unexpected Way Ina Garten Upgrades Ice Cream Sandwiches Taylor Hill/Getty Images By Crystal Antonace/Aug. 5, 2022 11:26 pm EST Ina Garten is a chef most of us know and love by way of her popular Food Network show “The Barefoot Contessa” and countless user-friendly cookbooks she has released over the years. Garten’s approach to food is straightforward, with a focus on elegance and elevation of flavors (via The New York Times)....

The Untold Truth Of Misfits Market Facebook By Felicia Lee/Aug. 16, 2022 12:29 am EST It’s no secret that food waste is a serious problem in the U.S. A peek into the dumpster of any restaurant will reveal wilted or moldy produce that went bad before it could be served, not to mention half-eaten entrees left behind by fussy (or full) diners. And home cooks are also part of the problem — who among us hasn’t had to toss out half a bag of rotting mesclun?...

These Are The Must-Haves For A Great Easter Brunch, According To Joy The Baker - Exclusive Facebook By Molly Allen/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 1:44 pm EST Joy Wilson, better known as Joy The Baker, is an expert baker and blogger who has been sharing her delicious recipes with home cooks since 2008. On top of that, Wilson has published three cookbooks, is the editor-in-chief of her own namesake magazine, and even has her own line of baking mixes at Williams Sonoma....

This Is What The Pope Eats Getty Images By Chris Heasman/Updated: April 15, 2022 12:27 am EST There’s something weirdly paradoxical about the concept of the pope. Being a Christian, he should be satisfied with a simple life of modesty and austerity. Being a Catholic statesman, he is one of the most famous people on the planet, and, historically speaking, is likely to live better than most kings. The pope, in theory, lives in the gutter with all the other people, dealing out alms and fighting for faith — and, in practice, lives at the heart of a swirling vortex of luxury and ostentatiousness....

This Might Be The Easiest Way To Shred Chicken Elena Veselova/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/March 21, 2022 11:04 am EST Let’s say you’ve just bought a rotisserie chicken from a store such as Walmart or Costco. You know, one of those pre-cooked roast chickens that often taste like you just pulled it from the oven. There are many things you can do with it: make a salad, some buffalo chicken dip, or just serve it straight alongside a few sides for an easy hassle-free dinner....

Twitter Is Raining Hearts On Trisha Yearwood’s National Dog Day Pic Paul Morigi/Getty By Ashley Steinberg/Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 8:14 am EST These days, most pet-owning chefs are more than happy to share their puppy (or other animal) love with their fans. It’s gotten to the point where the mere mention of a pet’s name instantly recalls their celeb-chef owner. For instance, Bobby Flay’s cats are a known part of the chef’s story, and many recognize Nacho and his compatriots as a constant means to relate to one of their favorite chefs....

We Finally Know Turkey Hill’s Mystery Flavor New Africa/Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/Updated: April 4, 2022 9:50 am EST With all sorts of food brands, mystery flavors often pop up in the mix of the classics. Mountain Dew often releases mystery flavors around Halloween under the name VooDEW, and fans thought that the 2021 VooDEW flavor tasted like SweeTARTS, Laffy Taffy, or Starbursts. Sometimes, mystery flavors come with prizes. For example, Oreo asked their fans to submit guesses for a mystery flavor for the opportunity to win a $50,000 prize, and the mystery flavor turned out to be Churro Oreos....

What Happened To Off The Cob Chips After Shark Tank? Instagram By Hannah Beach/Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 1:49 pm EST Since 2009, “Shark Tank” has been plucking small business ideas out of obscurity and launching them into the public eye. We’re talking Phonesoap, the Squatty Potty, and even Scrub Daddy (via Shark Tank Products). But “Shark Tank” products aren’t limited to household items. Over the years, business pitches have of course included food, with some of the best foods we’ve seen on Shark Tank being Slice of Sauce, Pan’s Mushroom Jerky, and The Pizza Cupcake....

Why A Toilet Company Is Selling Super-Expensive Chocolate Kohler Original Recipe Chocolates/Facebook By Dave Malyon/Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 1:21 pm EST When a company has made lavatory facilities for over a century, you will trust them to do just that. But will you trust that company to produce chocolates? The latter is not an idiom: A toilet company in Wisconsin is making chocolates and doing a great job of it, too....

Why Cher Is Coming For Nestlé Almonds On Twitter MarcoFood/Shutterstock By Amberly Mckee/Aug. 23, 2022 1:24 pm EST Fast food brands commonly use celebrity endorsements as a way to drive sales — and, in general, it works. According to Harvard Business School professor Anita Elberse and Barclays Capital analyst Jeroen Verleun, a company’s sales will typically rise an average of 4% following a celebrity campaign (via USA Today). Furthermore, the business’ stock value increases by 0....

Why It’s Actually Okay Not To Salt Your Pasta Water Anton27/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Updated: May 29, 2022 5:45 pm EST When it comes to food “rules,” you’d be surprised how few of them are really hard and fast. While food experts and amateurs alike will practically scream their insistence that you absolutely MUST double-fry your potatoes or only cook with “really good” olive oil or tear your lettuce or save your pasta water or any number of other supposed culinary sacred cows, if you ignore this advice, what happens?...

Why TikTok Is Surprised By This Chick-Fil-A Employee’s New Uniform Bloomberg/Getty By Hannah Beach/May 16, 2022 4:00 pm EST Although most fast food restaurants have a dress code for employees, some chains are a little more particular about how their employees present themselves. For example, Chick-fil-A will not hire you if you have dyed hair in “unnatural” colors. Many Chick-fil-A employees also have to follow other weird rules, like not having visible tattoos, wearing strong perfume, or growing facial hair beyond a mustache....

A Redditor’s Striking Observation About Costco’s Food Court Pizzas grandbrothers/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/July 11, 2022 7:48 am EST If you were to choose between a pepperoni pizza and a cheese one based on which one was healthier, you probably wouldn’t be picking a pizza in the first place. But let’s presume you had to pick the lesser of the two evils, it would only logically make sense for a plain, topping-less cheese pizza to have a lower calorie count than the meat-based pepperoni one, right?...

Buddy Valastro Has Good News For Canadian Cake Boss Fans Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: April 29, 2022 6:42 pm EST “Cake Boss” Buddy Valastro may still be recovering from a freak hand injury that had him worried about his future as a baker (via Deadline). But his business interests aren’t slowing down. Valastro’s Carlo’s Bakery empire is expanding its international reach. The Cake Boss already has locations in Brazil and Carlo’s Bakery vending machines in Ottawa, Canada, and the greater Toronto area....