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Chicken Parts You’re Not Eating But Should Matthew Horwood/Getty Images By Ben Fisher/Updated: June 14, 2022 2:28 pm EST When it comes to chicken, it seems most people seek out chicken breasts, drumsticks, or thighs at restaurants or the grocery store. The majority of Americans prefer chicken breasts, and researchers believe there are a few reasons for this trend. First of all, the breast doesn’t possess any characteristics that make people acutely aware that they’re eating a chicken (via Slate)....

Having your cake and eating it, too: convenience and affordability fizkes/Shutterstock So what’s a price-savvy consumer to do? While CNET may have overstated the case, it’s true that shopping in person doesn’t save you as much as you might think. While in-store prices are still generally lower (per Ramsey Solutions), other aspects of online shopping may actually make it cheaper in practice for many consumers. How so? There are psychological factors involved, for one: those who have looked into the situation (like Penny Pinching Mom, Money Pantry, and Money Under 30) note that online shopping is great for keeping people focused on buying only what they need....

D’USSÉ Cognac VSOP: Everything You Need To Know Emma Mcintyre/Getty Images By Ian Stuart Bragan/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:51 pm EST D’USSÉ (pronounced doo-say) VSOP Cognac is enjoying a moment. Not only has Cognac been rising in popularity as a drinks category in the early 2020s, but this hot brand seems to have captured the popular imagination. Most notable for being a collaboration with hip hop superstar Jay-Z (you know, Beyonce’s husband) and traditional Cognac authorities, D’USSÉ is a nice mixture of new and old....

Gordon Ramsay’s Latest Twitter Feud Just Got Ugly Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Hannah Beach/Updated: April 23, 2022 6:15 pm EST Without a doubt, Gordon Ramsay is well known for his short temper and his flavorful way with words. Although Ramsay’s worst insults are usually directed at the contestants on his shows, no one is truly safe. Sometimes, not only does Ramsay have words with others in the culinary industry, but he also has very public feuds....

Gross Things You Should Know About Burger King Savvapanf Photo/Shutterstock By Naveena Vijayan/Updated: June 10, 2022 5:07 pm EST No matter how much you love Burger King’s chicken fries and extra large hamburgers, you can’t help but cringe at some of the disgusting things it’s done over the years. Take, for instance, the issue of horses. In 2013, customers got pretty queasy at the idea of having accidently consumed horse meat after the fast food chain’s production plant in Ireland was found to have a smattering of horse DNA in its meat samples (via The Guardian)....

How Australia Is Dealing With Its Huge Avocado Surplus Valery121283/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 3:46 pm EST If you’re an avocado fan, you’d know that the rich, buttery fruit currently doesn’t come cheap in the United States; with high prices triggered by a combination of circumstances that include a June hailstorm in Mexico, and fertilizer costs boosted by the war in Ukraine. As a result, per Fortune, avocado prices for the week of July 23, 2022, were at $1....

How Pastrami Became An NYC Classic Spencer Platt/Getty Images By Michael La Corte/April 4, 2022 8:39 am EST A cherished food redolent with rich, storied history and cultural significance, pastrami is an icon unto itself. The piece de resistance in Jewish delis and sandwiches throughout the world, the prized meat is taken very seriously by its biggest fans, and its place in NYC lore is paramount. It didn’t just pop up in the Big Apple, though — so where and how did pastrami come to be?...

Joe Biden Just Called Out Meatpacking Plants In His State Of The Union Address Haditha26/Shutterstock By A. C. Grimes/Updated: March 2, 2022 6:35 am EST Food consumed President Joe Biden’s first-ever State of the Union address in ways both seen and unseen. Even in the opening moments, as a stern-eyed Biden spoke of the bloodshed abroad caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the specter of food prices lurked in the background....

Kristen Kish Reveals The Only Iron Chef Matchup She Would Compete In - Exclusive Netflix By Alexandra Cass/June 30, 2022 2:22 pm EST Joining Alton Brown as the newest co-host of “Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend,” Kristen Kish brings some refreshing insight to the sidelines of Kitchen Stadium. As a former culinary competitor herself — you’ll recognize Kish as the winner of Season 10 of “Top Chef” – Kish knows firsthand what it’s like to feel the pressure of the ticking clock, the creative strain of the intense challenges, and the watchful eyes of the judges on you at all times....

Perdue’s Latest Pork Snack Boasts A Southern Flair Perdue Farms By Lauren Cahn/Updated: March 8, 2022 2:47 pm EST If we say “Perdue,” what’s the first word that comes to mind? If it’s chicken, that’s to be expected since Perdue Farms began forging its path in the poultry business in 1920 with its investment in what it describes as “best available breeding stock” of chickens and its “commitment to quality” in the way it raises those chickens (via Perdue Farms website)....

Slow Cooker Beef And Broccoli Recipe Hayley MacLean/Mashed By Hayley MacLean AND Mashed Staff/April 26, 2022 9:25 am EST You know what they say — if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it! Beef and broccoli is one of the most popular dishes in Asian cuisine, and with a dish so tasty and timeless, it’s easy to see why that popularity sticks around. The dish is exactly as the title suggests, combining thinly sliced beef (in this case flank steak) with tender broccoli, giving you the best of both worlds in terms of protein and greens....

Survey Reveals Taco Bell’s Best Sauce By A Narrow Margin Facebook By Amanda Tarlton/Updated: July 28, 2022 2:23 pm EST When you’re in the mood for Mexican food but don’t feel like cooking at home or waiting for an hour at a sit-down restaurant, it might be time for a Taco Bell run. The Mexican fast-food chain is famous for its speedy tacos, burritos, nachos, and more. Maybe you like the cheesy steak quesadilla with a side of chips and queso....

The Best Electric Kettles Of 2022 New Africa/Shutterstock By Robyn Hunt/May 30, 2022 9:28 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. An electric kettle is pretty much exactly what the name implies — a vessel that heats water using electricity as opposed to a source of fire (like a gas range), conventional electric stovetop, or induction burner (via Explain that Stuff). The origin of the tea kettle can be traced back to the Bronze Age (circa 3500 B....

The Julia Child Challenge: Release Date, Prize, And More - What We Know So Far Janet Fries/Getty Images By Khyati Dand/Feb. 25, 2022 12:44 pm EST When Julie, Amy Adam’s character in “Julie & Julia,” went about bringing Julia Child’s famous French cookbook to life in her tiny NYC kitchen, it was more an attempt to snap out of a passionless drudge than anything else. The challenge? 365 days, 524 recipes, and the mammoth task of “Mastering the Art of French Cooking....

The Real Story Behind The Little Debbie Logo ZikG/Shutterstock By Derek Helling/July 20, 2022 12:45 pm EST Little Debbie is actually anything but what the name suggests, as it’s one of the biggest and most successful snack food brands in the world. The story of how the brand got its iconic logo and name is an interesting one that involves a grandfather’s pride and a famous artist. McKee Foods is the company that produces Little Debbie-branded snacks, and the family that shares its name had an estimated net worth of $1....

The Reported Chick-Fil-A Policy That Has Reddit Furious Bloomberg/Getty By Savanna Swain-Wilson/June 29, 2022 12:18 am EST When it comes to company culture, some might say Chick-fil-A is a bit of an outlier. Besides the whole being-closed-on-Sunday thing, the fast food company has earned some raised eyebrows over what some might argue are outdated, or simply stringent employee rules. For instance, there are strict, gendered regulations on team member appearance. The company doesn’t allow men to have hair longer than their shirt and there is a universal ban against “unnaturally” colored hair, facial jewelry, and beards....

This Is The Largest Food Court In The World Bloomberg/Getty Images By Chase Shustack/May 17, 2022 2:57 pm EST Mall food courts are sort of like a microcosm of the great American melting pot. You have Chinese food followed by pizza. Right next to them is an Auntie Anne’s selling soft pretzels and directly across from that is an Orange Julius marketing the newest smoothie. The result is many different cultural foods, flavors, and experiences all in one place that sells everything from video games to body wash and candles....

TikTok Is Fascinated By A Viral Morbid Recipe-Hunting Method Tijana Simic/Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/Aug. 9, 2022 7:26 am EST Where do you look for new recipes? If you’re hoping to find some kitchen inspiration, you might scroll through food websites, turn to some of the best cookbooks of all time, or ask your family and friends for meal recommendations. But one person has a whole new way of tracking down recipes that’s a little surprising — and a tad spooky....

Walmart Will Stop Selling This Long-Debated Product In Some Locations Brandon Bell/Getty Images By Margaret McCormick/March 29, 2022 1:58 pm EST Fast facts about smoking: The habit is on the decline and has been for some time, but the CDC estimates that 13 out of every 100 adults smoke cigarettes on a regular basis, which amounts to more than 30 million Americans. Here’s where the stats get grim: Cigarette smoking continues to be the number-one “cause of preventable disease, disability, and death” in the U....

What Happened To Pan’s Mushroom Jerky After Shark Tank? Facebook By Amberly Mckee/Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 8:51 am EST Stepping foot in front of the investors on ABC’s “Shark Tank” takes a lot of courage; even if you make a deal on the show, there’s a chance it won’t carry through in the end (via The Motley Fool). Investor Robert Herjavec spoke to Motley Fool’s podcast, “Industry Focus: Financials,” to give insight on the actual statistics....