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Why Reddit Can’t Stop Talking About A Pizzeria’s Blacklist V. Matthiesen/Shutterstock By Kimberley Laws/April 29, 2022 3:08 pm EST If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing your name in print, you may want to be careful what you wish for. Walking into a nearby business and finding your name emblazoned on its blacklist is likely not what you had in mind. The practice of flagging certain customers is becoming more common, however, as companies struggle to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain shortages and more and more consumers conduct their business online....

Why Some Redditors Are Becoming ‘Invegs’ Fortyforks/Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 8:20 am EST According to the retail analytics company IPSOS Retail Performance, between 2004 and 2019, the number of people who showed interest in vegan and plant-based diets ballooned from 290,000 to 9.7 million in the United States alone. Vegan News quoted a global business development manager from the analytics company, Kelly Fairchild, who explained part of that expansion in terms of the changing dialogue about plant-based diets: “As the dialog around veganism shifts from one of animal welfare, to wider concerns around climate change and personal health, we are seeing more and more people adopt this once minority dietary preference....

Why Target’s Short-Term Future Doesn’t Look Rosy Facebook By Hope Ngo/Aug. 19, 2022 12:33 pm EST Target knew it had a big problem on its hands when, during the last earnings cycle which came around in May, it reported an excess of inventory that shoppers were no longer buying thanks to a change in consumer spending habits — partly from inflation. Hoodies and sweatpants had given way to swimsuits and suitcases, and, per CNBC, the big box giant reported $15....

Why You Should Puree Your Guacamole Ingredients Tatiana Volgutova/Shutterstock By Julia Mullaney/March 12, 2022 3:13 pm EST As a no-cook food, guacamole can be quick and easy to make, as well as a delicious party-pleaser. However, those who are familiar with making this popular avocado-based snack know that there are a number of tips and tricks that can help up your guacamole game go from good to great. Great guacamole starts with using the best ingredients....

11 Mistakes Everyone Makes With Sous Vide Cooking FotoCuisinette/Shutterstock By Jacob Smith/Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 2:36 pm EST The now infamous boil in a bag scandal that rocked Gordon Ramsay in 2009 did not only dent the celebrity chef’s credibility — it revealed to the wider world a cooking process that had previously remained the secret of professional kitchens, sous vide. This technique, which involves cooking food in plastic bags submerged in a low-temperature water bath, left many people who visited Ramsay’s restaurants feeling cheated (per The Guardian)....

16 Types Of Lobster And How To Cook Them bpro.kiev.ua/Shutterstock By Mikaela Bloom/Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 2:45 pm EST Delicate lobster meat is coveted around the globe, and there is a broad assortment of options that may leave enthusiasts pleasantly surprised. References to fresh Maine catches and opulent surf and turf steak and lobster dinners estimate a universal reverence for the crustacean while phenomenal “cotton-candy lobster” discoveries leave behind a world struck with universal aquatic awe....

3-Ingredient Steak Marinade Recipe Lindsay D. Mattison/Mashed By Lindsay D. Mattison/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 2:45 pm EST Over the years, we’ve received a lot of advice when it comes to cooking steak. Some people say that steaks don’t need much seasoning to make them great and require only a brushing of olive oil, salt, and pepper. And while some will advise salting meat from 40 minutes up to 24 hours in advance, others recommend waiting until just before the steak hits the grill to season it with coarse kosher salt....

Airbnb Just Uncorked The Ultimate Wine Lovers’ Getaway New Africa/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/June 14, 2022 12:50 pm EST Are you a wine aficionado and frequent winery visitor? If so, keep reading, because with one of Airbnb’s latest upgrades, you could find yourself closer to the grapes than ever before. In May, Food & Wine reported that the company had unveiled a new way to search for lodging destinations on the website and app using a system called “Airbnb Categories....

Chef Dani Garcia Explains The Inspiration For His New Restaurant - Exclusive David M. Benett/Getty Images By Steven John/March 3, 2022 1:58 pm EST Chef Dani Garcia loves bringing the unique flavors of his native Spain to diners around the world. And when those tastes have his own original, often unexpected twists, it’s an even greater thrill — also helping him to nab an impressive three Michelin stars along the way....

Copycat Costco Sheet Cake Recipe Molly Allen/Mashed By Molly Allen/Updated: May 5, 2022 1:18 pm EST There are plenty of cake options out there, and we can definitely agree that an elaborately decorated layer cake featuring multiple exquisite flavors is totally delicious. But there’s just something even better about a classic white cake with white frosting from the grocery store. And that’s exactly what made Costco’s sheet cakes so popular....

Don’t Be Fooled By Subway’s Latest Menu Change Birch Photographer/Shutterstock By Dave Malyon/Updated: July 6, 2022 9:59 am EST Ordering food at Subway involves building a sandwich from scratch without touching it until it’s time to eat. For those who like to control what and how they eat down to a fine point, this is fantastic. But for those who just want a quick meal, it may be arduous. And Subway gets it....

Duff Goldman Said Madeleine Albright ‘Liked His Baking’ In Sweet Tribute Sterling Munksgard/Shutterstock By Elaina Friedman/March 24, 2022 11:20 am EST Madeleine Albright, the Czech-born American diplomat who became the first woman to serve as the United States Secretary of State, died on Wednesday at 84 after a battle with cancer (via New York Times). Before serving under former President Bill Clinton, Albright and her family fled their home country for Britain in the late 1930s to escape Nazi persecution....

Easy Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs Recipe Laura Sampson/Mashed By Laura Sampson AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 24, 2022 1:52 pm EST It’s hard to beat a meal that tastes great, is filling and nutritious, and that cooks all at once in the oven. When that meal is also quick and easy to prep — yet comes out looking good enough to share on social — that’s just a thing of beauty. And this nourishing, comforting dressed-up take on meat and potatoes?...

EatOkra’s Anthony & Janique Edwards Bring Black Owned Businesses To The Masses - Exclusive Interview Facebook By Alexandra Cass/Updated: March 16, 2022 11:32 am EST It started out as a quest for local restaurants in a new neighborhood. Now, it’s a foodie phenomenon, celebrating and empowering black-owned businesses around the country. We’re talking about the EatOkra app — and it could be helping you find great places to eat in your own backyard all while taking a stand for social justice....

Gordon Ramsay And TikTok Are Up In Arms Over Chocolate Covered Sausages Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock By James Lewis/May 4, 2022 2:58 pm EST Gordon Ramsay is not exactly well known for his sympathy and restraint. Noted widely for his sweary outbursts and insults — including the infamous “idiot sandwich,” which is certainly high on the list of his worst insults ever — Ramsay has mastered the genius of becoming famous by being rude to people....

Here’s How To Pick The Best Swordfish Steak Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Abby Tariq/June 3, 2022 7:52 am EST There’s nothing quite like savoring a stunningly delicious and expensive swordfish steak that delivers juicy magnificence and flavorsome oomph. But what makes swordfish steak so special? Well, for starters, cooking swordfish steak is unfussy as other steaks can be. This firm-fleshed fish has a meaty texture, which helps it win the hearts of even those who don’t enjoy eating fish, especially when it comes to steaks....

Hottest Kitchen Gadgets Every Home Cook Needs In 2018 Shutterstock By Adria Valdes Greenhauff/Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 5:58 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For many foodies, the only thing more exciting than discovering a great new restaurant is getting to flex their own culinary muscles in the kitchen. That means having an arsenal of pots, pans and kitchen tools to tackle any recipe that comes their way....

How To Make Sure A Restaurant’s QR Code Isn’t A Scam David Pereiras/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/March 3, 2022 6:08 pm EST When we think of online scams, we mostly think of those fake phishing ads or the annoying pop-ups saying you’ve won a cash prize. Those types of schemes are pretty easy to avoid. But what if there were another that way scammers could pull a fast one on you, and you wouldn’t even know it?...

IHOP’s New Menu Brings A Taste Of Mischief To Its Summer Lineup Alexander Oganezov/Shutterstock By Justina Huddleston/June 21, 2022 5:55 pm EST We tend to think of popcorn as the one food that pairs perfectly with movies, but there are a couple of chain breakfast restaurants out there that might disagree. Remember Denny’s Hobbit Hole Breakfast and other menu items tied to the release of “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” (via HuffPost)?...

Love Aldi? You Might Be Able To Get Married There Aldi By Ree Winter/Aug. 3, 2022 3:00 pm EST Many people dream of the perfect wedding, and that includes the wedding venue. A bride might see herself walking down the aisle of a church, a destination wedding on a beach, or standing under a decorated arbor in a favorite garden. However, for some, those things might be cliché and not reflect the couple’s true passions or interests....