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Classic Mojito Cocktail Recipe Jaime Shelbert/Mashed By Jaime Bachtell-Shelbert AND Mashed Staff/July 21, 2022 6:16 pm EST The mojito is a drink that comes from Cuba and, like many drinks from that part of the world, is made with rum. Mojitos may have been around for several centuries, but they got super-trendy in the early ’00s when James Bond was seen swigging them in “Die Another Day.” Several decades later, they’re still pretty popular, particularly in Arkansas, Virginia, and Washington, where it’s the most-searched drink for those states....

Dunkin’s Play On #Shortkingspring Is Racking Up Instagram Comments pancha.me/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/April 12, 2022 12:52 pm EST If the term “short king spring” confuses anyone, don’t worry. Here is an explainer. “Short kings” is an established term of endearment for people under 6 feet. In 2019, The Guardian wrote how it came about as both an appreciation for shorter actors like Tom Holland as well as a reaction to the arbitrary size requirement that excludes many men on dating apps....

Easy Air Fryer Green Tomatoes Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/Updated: June 29, 2022 12:17 pm EST Fried green tomatoes are one of those cravings that hit and refuse to subside until you’ve delivered them to your mouth. Believe it not, you can easily make this beloved appetizer at home with an air fryer. Enter this air fryer green tomatoes recipe that we guarantee will have you hooked in just one batch....

Easy Chicken Gravy Recipe Christina Musgrave/Mashed By Christina Musgrave AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 16, 2022 5:00 pm EST This classic and indeed, easy chicken gravy recipe, which comes to us care of recipe developer Christina Musgrave of Tasting with Tina, is (as expected) delicious when used with chicken. But don’t let the name make you think that’s the only thing you can pour it on. This gravy is perfect on potatoes, it’s a beaut on biscuits, and it’s a champ on chicken fried steak....

Here’s How To Get Free Twinkies On National Twinkie Day Lenscap Photography/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/April 4, 2022 4:34 pm EST Wednesday, April 6, is National Twinkie Day. Yes, Twinkies get their own holiday in the United States, albeit a consumer-oriented one. Such marketing nonsense, however, will still net you a free package of cream-filled sponge cakes. As detailed in a press release, Hostess and Gopuff have partnered to deliver free two-packs of Twinkies to those who use the FREETWINKIES22 code at checkout on GoPuff (in areas serviced by the delivery app)....

Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli/Aug. 10, 2022 12:23 pm EST We’ll admit it — we are ranch dressing fanatics. We love it on salads, with chicken fingers, for dipping with french fries, and of course we love to eat it with pizza. Most of the time, a store-bought ranch dressing will do the trick, but every now and then it’s worth it to go the extra mile and make some from scratch....

Hot Dog On A Stick’s New Drink Tastes Like A Jolly Rancher Instagram By Karen Hart/Updated: May 7, 2022 1:54 pm EST Hot Dog on a Stick has apparently been on a decades-long mission to unite lemonade and hot dog lovers and has had some help from big names along the way. The quick service restaurant has been a part of the Southern California landscape since 1946. Per Los Angeles Daily News, it grew from a beach stand into a mall food court presence in the 1980s....

Ina Garten’s Be My Guest: Release Date, Guest Stars, And More - Everything We Know So Far Michael Loccisano/Getty Images By Felix Behr/March 11, 2022 5:02 pm EST “Be My Guest with Ina Garten” is not only a new cooking show starring the Barefoot Contessa. According to the Food Network, it will be a “multi-platform series,” meaning that the show will air a half-hour episode on Food Network each week, followed by an hour-long episode on the discovery+ streaming service and a podcast to cover anything that wasn’t featured onscreen....

Is This Really The Best Restaurant In The World? Facebook By Justina Huddleston/July 20, 2022 12:32 am EST If the organization behind The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, William Reed, is to be believed, the best restaurants in the world are in Denmark. For the past three eligible years, a Danish restaurant has been named one of the top two restaurants in the world. In 2021, Copenhagen restaurant Noma took the top spot while another Copenhagen restaurant, Geranium, came in second (via CNN)....

Is Turkey Hill A Real Place? Bloomberg/Getty Images By Chase Shustack/Updated: April 12, 2022 9:12 am EST Correction 4/12/22: This article has been edited to clarify that Turkey Hill Minit Markets isn’t the same brand as Turkey Hill Dairy. Turkey Hill: The name can mean a convenience store, a gas station, a popular ice cream brand, and an iced tea brand. It doesn’t have its own special spelling like Sheetz (also headquartered in Pennsylvania) nor does it have the unique vibes of a name like 7-Eleven....

Mark Hamill Just Threw Shade At ‘Beat Bobby Flay’ Tinseltown/Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Feb. 19, 2022 9:22 am EST For those who grew up in the 70s and 80s, there are fewer on-screen heroes more iconic than Mark Hamill. In fact, The Daily Fandom expressed awe over his incredible accomplishments, including his most famous role as Luke Skywalker in the “Star Wars” movie series, a role that Hamill has reprised in its newer movie iteration long after the first batch came out....

Outback Steakhouse’s New Menu Item Has A Sugary Twist Moab Republic/Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/April 4, 2022 1:26 pm EST While many people cannot resist going straight to the iconic Bloomin’ Onion to start a meal at Outback Steakhouse, a new entree has many people wondering if they read the name correctly. Although Mary Poppins sang about a spoonful of sugar, that tune about sweetness wasn’t necessarily describing the star of the dinner plate....

Popeyes Is Bringing Back A Fan Favorite With This Menu Expansion NYC Russ/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 9:51 am EST If you asked someone what first comes to mind when you mention Popeyes, they would probably say chicken sandwiches. While Popeyes is well-known for its chicken tenders and chicken sandwiches, the company offers a wide array of Louisiana-inspired cooking that doesn’t involve poultry. This includes red beans and rice, Cajun-seasoned fries, and even an impressive selection of seafood....

Ranking Cuts Of Pork To Roast From Worst To Best Tatjana Baibakova/Shutterstock By Adam Swierk/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 12:58 pm EST Pork may be unmatched within the realm of popular meats. It’s easy to understand why, of course: The flavor profile and versatility of pork are almost too good to be true. Quite frankly, unless you’re a vegetarian or a strict adherent to the dietary guidelines of Judaism or Islam (all personal choices that we greatly respect), you’ve likely encountered many of the seemingly limitless options of products that contain pork....

Snyder’s Is Giving Away A Year Of Free Pretzels - Here’s How To Enter Dmitry SKilkov/Shutterstock By Maria Faller/April 24, 2022 3:00 pm EST When you’re in the mood for something salty, few snacks satisfy that craving like a pretzel. Whether it’s a hot, buttery one from a vendor or out of the bag of your favorite brand, pretzels are an easy snack that anyone can enjoy. This is a snack so versatile, it can be dressed with nacho cheese, dipped in ranch, or eaten by the handful....

That Time Morton’s The Steakhouse Made An Impromptu Airport Delivery Facebook By Christopher Kane/May 31, 2022 1:52 pm EST Anyone who has taken a cross-country commercial flight understands it can be a miserable experience. When traveling for business with a same-day roundtrip itinerary beginning early in the morning, it is practically guaranteed to be a miserable experience. Given the high degree of variability in the availability, quantity, and quality of food that might be served in-flight, as well as the stress incurred by travelers under these circumstances, debilitating hunger pangs are likely to set in....

The Best Bourbons You Need To Try In 2022 Evgeny Karandaev/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 11:57 am EST New year, new you, right? Okay, by mid-January a bit of the luster has worn off those shiny new resolutions. In fact, National Today says that January 17 is actually the official Ditch New Year’s Resolution Day. Still, even if all your grand plans to walk 5 miles a day, save half your paycheck, and subside off nothing but kale, quinoa, and spring water have come to naught, that doesn’t mean you can’t make some revised resolutions that will be both easier and more fun to follow....

The Free Perk Sam’s Club Is Ending Jarrett Homan/Shutterstock By Savanna Swain-Wilson/June 14, 2022 8:34 am EST Since its founding in 1983, members-only warehouse chain Sam’s Club has grown into one of the most successful retailers in the United States, with nearly 600 locations across 44 states and Puerto Rico. Like its rival Costco, Sam’s Club is well-known for offering shoppers great deals on bulk groceries, electronics, and other household items, along with special perks like fuel discounts and access to its tire center....

The General Mills Cereal Dressing Up As Nostalgia For Halloween Willrow Hood/Shutterstock By Amy Hamblen/Aug. 7, 2022 4:04 pm EST There’s nothing quite like spreading out a beach towel, slathering on sunblock, and stretching out on the sand to daydream about Halloween. Sure, it’s still summer, but for fans of the year’s spookiest holiday, the countdown begins long before the leaves start to change color. While Halloween candy is one compelling cause for excitement (Mars has already announced some of its festive offerings), there’s even a treat in store for those whose favorite section of the grocery store is the cereal aisle....

The One Trick That Will Majorly Upgrade Any Soup Recipe Diep Hoang Hai/Shutterstock By Holly Riddle/June 20, 2022 6:58 pm EST If you frequently make homemade soup, you already know what a laborious and time-intensive project it can be — especially if you make your own stock or broth from scratch. You have to boil your chicken, veggies, or whatever you’re using as your base, for hours, then strain it all out, let it cool, and store your stock somewhere for use at a later date, if you don’t use it all at once (and who has the fridge room for that?...