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The European Burger King That Takes Self-Care To The Next Level SrideeStudio/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/Aug. 6, 2022 6:00 pm EST Although Burger King doesn’t reign supreme in overall fast food burger sales (that crown belongs to McDonald’s, who outpaces them in revenue by more than a three-to-one ratio), it’s certainly no slouch. Burger King is the second largest fast food hamburger chain in the world, operating over 18,700 locations in more than 100 countries and U....

The New Trader Joe’s Jalapeño Seasoning That Has Reddit Drooling Jeff Bukowski/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/July 28, 2022 9:36 am EST Trader Joe’s is known for its original, fan-favorite products. Some cult favorites are so popular, in fact, that the grocery store released a list of its “13th Annual Customer Choice Awards” winners in January of 2022. The number one product overall was Trader Ming’s Mandarin Orange Chicken, with runners-up including Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, Unexpected Cheddar, Everything but the Bagel Seasoning Blend, and Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese....

The Unexpected Amount Of Caffeine In Turkish Coffee Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock By Derek Helling/June 27, 2022 12:52 pm EST Espresso is a common coffee drink all over the world but it isn’t the only way to prepare delicious coffee beverages. Turkish coffee is an alternative that differs in many ways, as Coffee Pursuits points out. Among those differences is how much caffeine is in every cup. It’s natural for different coffees to have varying caffeine levels....

The Unexpected Item You Can Use To Line Your Cake Pan Ruth Black/Shutterstock By Jennifer Mathews/Aug. 29, 2022 10:18 am EST The idiom “piece of cake” is misleading, as anyone that’s baked a cake from scratch knows. Many things can go wrong, making the task not easily accomplished. Patissiers usually have two years of culinary education and on-the-job training to hone their craft, according to Culinary Schools.org, yet they’re not above making mistakes....

The Untold Truth Of Gizzards Mironov Vladimir/Shutterstock By Chloe Nannestad/Feb. 28, 2022 5:06 pm EST If you’ve assumed that the humble gizzard belongs on a list of bizarre foods you will never eat, it’s likely that you’ve assumed wrong. Gizzards, particularly chicken gizzards, are extremely popular worldwide and even form the basis of many delicious Southern comfort food dishes cooked right here in the U.S. Yes, it’s an organ, which can be a bit of a gastronomic hurdle if you’re used to eating muscle meats only; however, if you’ve been lucky enough to try fried chicken livers at Popeyes, then you know that organ meats can be delicious, too....

The Unusual M&M’s Rule In All Van Halen Contracts AS photostudio/Shutterstock By Rebecca Cherico/July 6, 2022 12:16 am EST During the height of Van Halen’s popularity, reports circulated about the band’s notorious eccentricity, an eccentricity bordering on insanity, even to many fans (per Snopes). Most famous was the rumor, per Business Management Daily, that they refused to accept any brown M&M’s in their candy bowl backstage. According to NPR and a famous interview with David Lee Roth (documented in his memoir “Crazy from the Heat”), the rumor was absolutely true (per The Wrap)....

We Finally Know Why Wendy’s Is So Cheap Deutschlandreform/Shutterstock By M. Leigh Hood/March 8, 2022 10:05 am EST With their square, fresh, never-frozen burgers, Wendy’s is a fast food icon. They have the beef, the chicken, the fries, and more. The Frosty beacons to all who can’t decide between ice cream and a milkshake, and Wendy’s is one of the few fast food joints that consistently offers salads. There’s a lot to love, and their menu is literally made to crave....

What McDonald’s Is Doing For Texas Students Who Take The STAAR Test Justin Sullivan/Getty Images By Cristine Struble/Updated: March 29, 2022 8:58 am EST Correction 3/29/22: An earlier version of this story misstated the date of the free McDonald’s breakfast; the date varies depending on testing schedules. While students and teachers have navigated changes in the classroom amid the pandemic, the importance of education and showcasing that knowledge has never waned....

Who Makes The Iconic GBBO Trophy? YouTube By Ashley Delmar/Aug. 22, 2022 11:30 am EST First hitting the British airwaves in 2010, “The Great British Bake Off” has since become a phenomenon among bakers and baking enthusiasts worldwide. The show follows 12 amateur bakers as they stir, sift, and ice their way through 10 weeks of bread, cake, and pastry challenges. These famously tough tasks are designed to showcase each baker’s unique skills while testing their knowledge of the more technical side of the culinary art....

Why Lucy Hale Calls Herself A ‘Hummus Connoisseur’ Emma Mcintyre/Getty Images By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Updated: April 10, 2022 7:26 pm EST “Pretty Little Liars” star Lucy Hale has plenty of credentials: actor, producer, singer. But there’s one you might not know — hummus connoisseur, according to Us Weekly. While there’s probably not a certificate she can show to prove her hummus expertise, we’re going to take her word for it. Hale, of course, isn’t the first or only person to love hummus....

25 Best Frozen Yogurt Shops You Can Find In America thaweerat/Shutterstock By Brianna Persons/Updated: May 25, 2022 8:18 am EST Walk or drive anywhere in America, and chances are high you’ll run into a frozen yogurt shop. Fro-yo is often associated with the wellness trends of the mid-aughts, but as Frozen Dessert Supplies notes, a peek into the past shows the low-calorie treat gaining traction as far back as the 1980s....

Carrot Cake Pancakes Recipe Hayley MacLean/Mashed By Hayley MacLean AND Mashed Staff/March 17, 2022 12:49 pm EST Carrot cake pancakes are the breakfast food that you never knew you needed in your life! This fantastic recipe combines pancakes and carrot cake, making for a truly unforgettable flavor duo. The cream cheese frosting and chopped walnuts make the perfect topping for this breakfast dish, and if you love sweets in the morning, this is right up your alley....

Fazoli’s Just Announced A Delicious Cheesecake Factory Collab Damann/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Updated: July 15, 2022 9:06 pm EST Although Fazoli’s isn’t actually authentic Italian food and allegedly serves pre-made food, the chain is still pretty darn popular. One Tripadvisor review describes the chain as “a mix between Pizza Hut and Olive Garden,” while another notes, “We got so much to eat for very little money.” A third person writes, “If you like working class Italian food … you’ll have lots of choices and consistently tasty results....

Here’s What You Can Substitute For Cinnamon Shutterstock By Hannah Cole/Updated: June 21, 2022 2:22 pm EST We’ve all been there before — you get home from the store, hands aching after carrying all those shopping bags in one trip, but still brimming with excitement about trying out the latest recipe you saw online. Then, as you unload your items, slowly but surely realization hits: You forgot something essential. If that essential something just happens to be cinnamon, then you’re in luck!...

Instagram Loves This Pic Of Olivia Munn Rummaging Through Cheese Emma Mcintyre/Getty By Hannah Beach/Updated: April 12, 2022 8:54 am EST Without a doubt, Americans love cheese. The U.S. produced more than 13 billion pounds of cheese in 2020 alone, says the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center. To put that number into perspective, consider this: The average American consumes about 40 pounds of cheese each year. It’s easy to see why this is the case....

Is Texas Roadhouse Actually From Texas? sweet marshmallow/Shutterstock By Nick Desimone/March 14, 2022 2:26 pm EST Fans of Texas Roadhouse know the chain is famous for Texas-style ribs and steaks, plus the free peanuts and soft, buttery rolls guests get before their meal. According to The National Peanut Board, the chain purchases 10 million pounds of peanuts in just one year. Steak is Texas Roadhouse’s bread and butter, consuming 44% of the menu, with the number one seller being the 6-ounce USDA Choice Sirloin (via Texas Roadhouse)....

Jameson Whiskey Just Brought A Pop-Up Distillery To New York Leron Ligred/Shutterstock By Ree Winter/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 9:57 am EST There are many things that go on tour: singers, circus acts, comedians, and now, apparently, distilleries. Pop-up shops, from limited-time-only bars to clothing stores, certainly have taken off over the last few years. As Business Insider explains, the marketing tactic has been shown to cultivate excitement and interest about a product or brand, whether it’s a completely new concept or an established entity like Jameson Irish Whiskey....

Joanna Gaines Tugs At Fans’ Heartstrings With A Throwback Of Her Little Boy Rob Kim/Getty By Justina Huddleston/Aug. 9, 2022 7:54 pm EST When Joanna Gaines and her husband Chip first appeared on our television screens, they were a family of six living in Waco, Texas, with a home renovation business that was the focus of their hit television show “Fixer Upper,” per via USA Today. But a lot has changed for the duo since their debut....

Popular Trail Mix Brands, Ranked Worst To Best Ildi Papp/Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/June 18, 2022 1:48 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you’re going on a hike, packing a lunch, or even just deciding what to bring to work for your daily pick-me-up, trail mix is a wholesome snack option. In its simplest form, it is just a serving of seeds, nuts, and dried fruits....

So Delicious Is Giving Away Free Ice Cream, Heres How To Get Some So Delicious By Crystal Antonace/July 12, 2022 8:05 am EST There is nothing better than enjoying a tasty, dripping ice cream cone on a warm summer day. With National Ice Cream Day approaching, many frozen dessert lovers are gearing up by buying chopped nuts, maraschino cherries, and hot fudge in honor of one of America’s most loved desserts....