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The Untold Truth Of Kristen Kish Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Helena Nichols/Updated: July 5, 2022 4:50 pm EST Initially known for her appearance on the 10th season of “Top Chef,” Kristen Kish has built herself an impressive career both inside and outside the kitchen. After leaving the food service industry for a number of years following her success on “Top Chef,” Kish opened her own restaurant, Arlo Grey, in Austin, Texas. Most recently, Kish has taken up the helm on the other side of the competition kitchen as co-host of Netflix’s Iron Chef reboot, “Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend....

TikToker Confirms That Trader Joe’s Employees Could Be Lying To You Bloomberg/Getty Images By Chase Shustack/April 23, 2022 12:43 pm EST Have you ever been to a restaurant and, unsure of what to get, you ask the waiter or waitress about a certain item you’ve been considering? With a chipper grin, they tell you it’s their favorite thing on the menu and they get it all the time. Now, you have no way to prove they’re lying to you —but you also have no way to prove they’re telling you the truth either....

We Finally Know Bobby’s ‘Secret Weapon’ On Beat Bobby Flay Kevin Mazur/Getty Images By Kimberley Laws/Aug. 22, 2022 3:43 pm EST Watching an episode of “Beat Bobby Flay” with a group can be quite a polarizing experience. You’ll find yourself in two distinct camps — those that want Bobby Flay to win and those that want him to lose — and you’ll quickly discover that no one is “lukewarm” when it comes to their desired outcome....

Why NBA Star Tony Parker Teamed Up With A Winery Marc Piasecki/Getty By Margaret McCormick/April 27, 2022 8:14 pm EST When you hear the name Tony Parker, what comes to mind? NBA basketball? Champion? Powerhouse? Team player? All of the above, no doubt. Parker spent 17 seasons with the San Antonio Spurs. The point guard played a major role in the team’s success, including four NBA titles. Parker was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player in 2007, and in the process became the first European player to earn that title (per Spectrum News SA)....

Why Usher Got ‘Punished’ With Dave’s Hot Chicken Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Melissa Campana/May 1, 2022 12:24 pm EST The fine folks behind Dave’s Hot Chicken (French Laundry’s Dave Kopushyan, Arman Oganesyan, and Tommy and Gary Rubenyan, according to the chain’s website) probably didn’t set out to create a food franchise that people might use as a punishment for bad deeds. Alas, Dave’s Hot Chicken has become more and more popular these days....

A Wahlberg Just Taught A High School Cooking Class And Kids Loved It Neilson Barnard/Getty By Cristine Struble/April 14, 2022 5:10 pm EST For some young people, being a fan of a celebrity can inspire them to dream big and fulfill their goals. Getting to see that famous person up close and personal, however, can make an even bigger impact, as The Patriot Ledger shared about a recent event at Weymouth High School in Massachusetts....

Classic Italian Seasoning Recipe Sher Castellano/Mashed By Sher Castellano AND Mashed Staff/July 5, 2022 3:58 pm EST Herb and seasoning blends are certainly convenient for cooking, and, in fact, many recipes call for them specifically. This is all very well and good if you happen to have the appropriate blend on hand, but it’s easy enough to DIY them if you prefer to stock your cupboards with solo herbs and spices instead....

Disney+ Is Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month With So Many Delicious On-Screen Foods Kaspars Grinvalds/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Updated: June 3, 2022 10:53 am EST As AAPI Heritage Month comes to a close, Disney+ is honoring Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders with a collection of still images from its movies and shows on the Disney+ platform that centers around foods enjoyed by characters representing AAPI cultures. As viewers find in these movies and shows, food often plays an integral part in connecting and keeping together communities and families (via a press release obtained by Mashed)....

Duff Goldman Revealed His ‘Vague Plan’ For Life After TV Manny Carabel/Getty By Gillian King/July 20, 2022 11:51 am EST “Ace of Cakes” star Duff Goldman may be looking to leave his food television career behind. After nearly 20 years in the limelight, it’s not surprising that the pastry chef, bakery owner, and cookbook author has some ideas about shifting gears. Born Jeffrey Adam Goldman, baby Duff got the nickname from his older brother, Willie....

Dunkin’ Has The Perfect Response To Early Fall Drink Complaints Facebook By Brianna Corley/Aug. 25, 2022 2:59 pm EST When August arrives and the prospect of fall comes with it, people tend to have two different types of responses to the impending change. Either they’re getting ready to jump into autumn like a pile of leaves, or they’re being dragged away from the prospect of soaking up the last days of summer sun....

Easy Bacon Butty Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 28, 2022 11:50 am EST If you have never heard of a butty sandwich, then you likely haven’t spent much time in the UK. Once you try one of these delightful eats, you’ll have yet one more reason to plan that visit, though. As it turns out, English food really deserves a better wrap than it gets: These sandwiches are proof of that....

Fast Food Bacon Burgers Ranked Worst To Best nikolaskus/Shutterstock By Trevor Carlson/June 27, 2022 1:29 pm EST Is there anything more satisfying than a freshly grilled burger patty topped with a few slices of crispy bacon? One of life’s great pleasures is taking that first bite and tasting buttery beef mixed with the sweet smokiness of bacon. The bacon burger is a mouthwatering flavor bomb that showcases one of the best partnerships in the world of grilled meats....

How Slurpees Were Accidentally Invented ZikG/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/April 12, 2022 4:33 pm EST It’s a jumping Saturday night, and a couple of college students are heading out on the town. As with all wild nights on the town, the first thing to do before anything else is swing by the 7-Eleven or the nearest convenience store for a couple of snacks. They whip into the parking lot and, after some debate on what to get, decide to load up on those cheap jumbo-sized soft pretzels, a bag of Flaming Hot Cheetos, and last but not least, a few cups of that half-frozen elixir, the Slurpee....

Is This Why Cracker Barrel Biscuits Taste Different At The Restaurant? Facebook By Chase Shustack/July 18, 2022 9:59 am EST One major perk of dining at restaurants, from Italian spots to steakhouses, is the free bread basket that holds you over while your food comes. At Cracker Barrel, for example, you get a choice of corn muffins or the chain’s famous buttermilk biscuits. To say that these biscuits are popular would be an understatement....

McDonald’s Is Hoping Kid Cudi Fans Will Be Over The Moon About What’s In Store Ksana Durand/Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/July 24, 2022 12:54 pm EST It is no question fast food places are coming out with innovative selling tactics left and right. Compelling new flavors and menu items are constantly being created for known items at popular chains, like Shake Shack’s experimentation with plant-based desserts and Krispy Kreme’s new Ice Cream Doughnut collection....

Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe Autumn LeAnn/Mashed By Autumn LeAnn AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 28, 2022 2:53 pm EST Fusing together what may seem like mismatched flavors often results in the most amazing food or drink. For example, have you ever tried breaded and fried cauliflower slathered in buffalo sauce, just like hot wings? Or maybe avocado chocolate mousse where you can’t even taste the healthy avocado infused in the dessert?...

Taco Bell Just Turned Its Popular Nacho Fries Into A New Menu Item Instagram By Amanda Tarlton/March 11, 2022 1:18 pm EST Taco Bell has its staple items, like crunchy tacos, bean burritos, and the Crunchwrap Supreme. But the chain’s menu has also seen a rotating cast of wildly popular special, seasonal, or limited-edition items. There was the massive Quesalupa, which featured an indulgent cheese-stuffed shell. There were the Nacho Fries, which according to Business Insider, were the “most successful launch in Taco Bell history” when they came out for the first time in 2018....

The Bizarre Reason Lobsters Were Once Used As Fertilizer Joshua Resnick/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/May 17, 2022 4:48 pm EST Lobster has earned a place in the pantheon of fine dining items that includes staples like premium cuts of steak and foie gras. In fact, lobster — or, more specifically, lobster tails — often comprise the “surf” component of the traditional surf and turf meal on many restaurant menus. However, what you need to know about lobster is that it wasn’t always so coveted in fine dining settings....

The Candy Corn Cocktail That Was Made For October Ekaterina Markelova/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 9:18 am EST Candy corn is like the Peeps of Halloween candy. People either seem to love or hate them and often express strong sentiments about it whichever way they may lean. It still remains one of the most popular holiday purchases, placing third behind chocolate and gummy candies among Americans’ favorite Halloween treats, according to a 2021 survey conducted by the National Confectioners Association....

The Cookbook Game Of Thrones Fans Need To Know About Milleflore Images/Shutterstock By Brianna Corley/June 16, 2022 11:01 pm EST There is a surprisingly large sub-genre of cookbooks dedicated to teaching people how to prepare dishes directly from or inspired by their favorite shows and movies. “Star Wars: Galactic Baking: The Official Cookbook of Sweet and Savory Treats From Tatooine, Hoth, and Beyond” allows supporters of the Jedi and Sith alike to make delicious desserts from across the galaxy....