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The Big Problem Parents Have With Martha Stewart’s Fish Stew lev radin/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/June 10, 2022 12:04 pm EST To say that Martha Stewart comes up with good ideas is stating the obvious, like saying the sky is blue. The lifestyle icon has published 99 books, won awards for her work as a television host, and created multiple magazines (via Martha Stewart). But just as skies can turn dark before stormy weather sets in, Stewart can get it wrong from time to time, and it seems like a recent social media post suggesting parents offer their children a particular stew could have been one of those times....

The Breakfast You Never Knew You Could Cook In A Microwave Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock By Brianna Corley/June 7, 2022 3:49 pm EST From delectable breakfast burritos to savory orange chicken, the microwave is beloved for making meal time easy thanks to its ability to reheat countless pre-made frozen foods — but have you ever thought about cooking an entire recipe from scratch with one? According to The Washington Post, companies selling microwaves intended you to do just that — and even created cookbooks instructing customers on how to make basic meals with the convenient appliances....

The Heartbreaking Change In Ivana Trump That A Restaurateur Noticed Before Her Death Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock By Derek Helling AND Nancy Mock/Updated: July 18, 2022 12:02 pm EST The public’s memory of the late Ivana Trump is understandably tied to her ex-husband and former President Donald Trump and her reputation as a businesswoman. Ivana ran the Trump Castle Casino in Atlantic City in the 1980s (per the New York Post) and served as a vice president for the Trump Organization....

The Pioneer Woman’s Cake Memories Are So Relatable Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images By Taylor Huang/March 15, 2022 1:07 pm EST Ree Drummond, or the Pioneer Woman, takes to Instagram again with four recipes that are “near and dear” to her heart. Her post features a chocolate cake, stuffed peppers, a casserole of sorts, and some hearty meat stew, which were all featured in a recent episode of her Food Network show....

The Secret Ingredient In Seth Meyers’ Homemade Chex Mix Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/June 15, 2022 10:33 am EST No one cooks like mom. Australian chef Curtis Stone loves his mom’s bacon and corn muffins, per his website, and Guy Fieri says his mom’s granola is better than your mom’s. In fact, the celebrity chef revealed, “To this day, [my mom’s] the one I try and impress. Since my parents live next door, whenever we cook, I’ll ask if they want to take home leftovers....

The Special Tool IHOP Uses To Pour Pancakes irina2511/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/March 19, 2022 12:42 pm EST The basic pancake is truly one of the key staple foods in a good breakfast, up there alongside cereal, toast, and coffee. We all know the joys of cutting into a big fluffy flapjack that’s dripping with butter and maple syrup or stuffed with blueberries or chocolate chips. It’s one of those things that lets you know that today’s going to be a good day....

The Untold Truth Of Crystal Pepsi Bryan Bedder/Getty Images By Adam Swierk/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 11:56 am EST We’re living in a world of peak 1990s nostalgia. Virtually everything that millennials and Gen X-ers grew up with has reemerged, from bizarre fashion trends (mom jeans, anyone?) to unhealthy kid’s snacks, like Dunkaroos. But nostalgia has a funny way of playing tricks on your mind. The rose-colored tint of wistful remembrance makes it easy to get swept up in a memory, making you reconsider notions that previously seemed stranger than fiction....

The Viral Chipotle Delivery Address Mix-Up With An Unexpectedly Touching Ending rafapress/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/March 11, 2022 12:27 pm EST Imagine a long day of work when the only thing that’s keeping you going is the thought of the warm carnitas burrito from Chipotle waiting for you at the end of it, dripping with the juices of soft pork meat. Or perhaps a crunchy taco with tender barbacoa meat with a side of perfectly creamy queso blanco....

Twitter Is Roasting Ben Affleck And JLo’s Wedding With Dunkin’ Memes DFree/Shutterstock By Alia Hoyt/July 18, 2022 11:36 am EST Usually, the event somewhat matches the ring (in this case, a rock worth millions), but Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck opted to forego that standard and elope in Las Vegas over the weekend. The decidedly low-key affair was held around midnight at the famous A Little White Wedding Chapel, and was attended by their children, The New York Times reported....

What Makes Trisha Yearwood’s Doughnut Hole Recipe So Easy Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/March 13, 2022 10:34 pm EST Trisha Yearwood wants to make cooking accessible for everyone who tunes in to “Trisha’s Southern Kitchen,” which is why we are excited about her doughnut hole recipe, because it does just that. The host and country music star told TODAY, “The thing that people have said over and over again, especially people who don’t cook is, ‘I watch your show, the food makes me hungry, and I think I can make that....

What Ree Drummond ‘Missed The Most’ About Filming With Her Crew Monica Schipper/Getty Images By Ashley Delmar/Aug. 2, 2022 10:49 am EST If you’re a fan of country cooking and floral printed cookware, then you’re probably just as excited as we are that Ree Drummond’s Food Network show, “The Pioneer Woman,” is currently shooting upcoming episodes. Fans couldn’t be more excited, and neither could Drummond herself, according to a recent Instagram post (via People)....

What The White Stuff On Cheese Really Means New Africa/Shutterstock By Kimberley Laws/June 17, 2022 7:12 pm EST You’ve been craving the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich all day. And nothing else will satisfy the incessant nagging of your fussy little taste buds. Who can blame them? According to a YouGov survey, the grilled cheese is the nation’s favorite sandwich with a whopping 79% giving it two thumbs up. And a poll conducted by Cheeseboy showed that 30% of Americans nosh on one of these ooey-gooey concoctions once per month, per Business Wire....

Why Pickles Taste So Good On Sandwiches, According To Science Nadezhda Murinets/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/May 4, 2022 1:05 pm EST We’ve all heard that the best chicken sandwiches in the U.S. have mayonnaise and pickles on them. You likely also get thin pickle slices under the lettuce and tomato of your cheeseburger. If you get a Reuben at a deli, chances are you’re getting a big crisp pickle wedge with it, too....

Why Pink Still Has Nightmares About The Time She Worked At McDonald’s Rich Fury/Getty Images By Hannah Beach/March 11, 2022 6:49 pm EST Without a doubt, the U.S. is brimming with fast-food restaurants — more than 200,000 of them, actually (via IBIS World). That translates to more than 3.4 million Americans working in the fast-food industry, says the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Of these 3.4 million fast-food employees, approximately 51% are under the age of 30, and 44% will not stay at their job for more than a year (via Zippia)....

Why Rachael Ray’s Charred Scallion Pesto Recipe Has People Talking Joe Seer/Shutterstock By Margaret McCormick/Updated: April 20, 2022 8:37 am EST There’s no need to set a timer: Self-taught chef and Food Network icon Rachael Ray became a household name for her meals made on the fly and in a flash — a half-hour or less. Her signature show, “30 Minute Meals,” aired on Food Network for more than a decade before ending production and then getting a reboot in 2019 (per Food Network)....

Why You Should Think Twice About Using Mixers For Cocktails James Parascandola/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 9:20 am EST What should a great cocktail have? What should it taste like and what’s the best way to make it? There are no easy answers to these questions and there are scores of opinions on the subject. According to The Guardian, the two major ingredients in a cocktail are alcohol and ice, and if you really want an authentic cocktail, it’s a good idea to add 50 ml of the “base spirit” and use enough ice to ensure that the drink is as cold as it should be and not heavily diluted....

You Should Never Eat Orange Roughy Fish. Here’s Why Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Updated: June 21, 2022 9:51 am EST At one point, you couldn’t escape orange roughy on menus. According to Seafood Source, this particular fish lives off the coast of New Zealand and until a fairly recent PR campaign, went by the common name “slimehead.” The bright orange fish features spiky fins, a bony head, and usually weighs in at three and half pounds....

7-Eleven Now Has A New Boneless Wing Flavor Facebook By Elise DeVoe/June 15, 2022 3:19 pm EST When you’re on a road trip, rolling up to a well-stocked convenience store like 7-Eleven can feel like hitting the jackpot. While some road trip stops only offer a semi-clean bathroom and a small selection of snacks, 7-Eleven has a wide variety of food and drinks. The infamous store’s hot food selection is nothing to turn your nose up at and saves the extra trip to the drive-thru....

Bobby And Sophie On The Coast: Release Date, Restaurants, And More - What We Know So Far DFree/Shutterstock By Elise DeVoe/Aug. 17, 2022 12:34 am EST Although many people would expect Bobby Flay’s daughter, Sophie, to follow in his footsteps and become a chef, she has carved her own path. Sophie Flay stayed out of the spotlight for the most part growing up, making appearances on her dad’s shows here and there (via IMDb)....

Dave Grohl Shares His BBQ Tips During ‘Bucket List’ Appearance On Hot Ones s_bukley/Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/Feb. 27, 2022 5:02 pm EST Dave Grohl, frontman of the Foo Fighters, former drummer of Nirvana, author, and now comedy-horror film actor and screenwriter, was the latest guest on “Hot Ones” — the web series in which famous folks are interviewed while nibbling on wings doused in hot sauce that become progressively spicier. The show, which is now on its 17th season, has featured dozens of celebrity guests....