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Why Dutch Bros Coffee Is Apologizing To Its Disabled Customers Dutch Bros Coffee/Facebook By Hannah Beach/May 23, 2022 6:05 pm EST Although the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against, well, Americans with disabilities, many businesses and institutions still seem to struggle with accessibility and accommodation. For instance, many restaurants have stairs, cramped layouts, and seating that is difficult to reconfigure if necessary. And, as Eater notes, some businesses get by with “technical compliance,” essentially the bare minimum accessibility features required by law....

Why Tupperware Isn’t Sold In Stores Tupperware USA & Canada/Facebook By Kimberley Laws/May 31, 2022 11:56 am EST If you’re like many Americans, you likely have a few hand-me-down, possibly smelly Tupperware items that have lived in your family for generations. These tough-and-tumble plastic artifacts are seemingly indestructible. Whether you’ve got a sizeable selection of food keepers, a stack of plastic cups, or a retro children’s toy (does anyone remember the shape-sorter ball or the long-necked giraffe?...

Why We Might See A Flour Shortage In 2023 sweet marshmallow/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/July 22, 2022 12:28 pm EST Most of the Northern Hemisphere might be seeing heat records broken this summer — Scientific American says in Britain alone, heat records were set three times in a span of a few hours — but it appears we’re not seeing the last of these temperatures. In fact, thanks to climate change, weather scientists at the World Meteorological Organization have warned that record heat highs could well become the new normal (via UN News)....

Why Whole-Wheat Bread Is Better Than White Bread For Tuna Salad Foodio/Shutterstock By Vedran Maslovara/March 15, 2022 6:11 pm EST According to Lifehack, there are numerous health benefits related to the consumption of tuna fish. Among other things, it can lower blood pressure, improve the immune system, reduce symptoms of depression, and help to strengthen bones. As a lean protein, tuna also helps to build muscle mass. Alongside these health benefits, tuna is also a favorite fish for many people, so it’s no surprise that it’s used in a great number of dishes, and one of the most popular and easy recipes is tuna salad....

10 Delicious Recipes To Celebrate National Banana Bread Day etorres/Shutterstock By Nancy Mock/Feb. 22, 2022 4:45 pm EST The number of Americans baking banana bread exploded after pandemic lockdowns sparked a surge in home cooking and, in particular, inspired online recipe searches for the humble loaf, according to CNN. It’s understandable considering that banana bread sits at the perfect intersection of an indulgent comfort food and easy-to-make recipe that bakers of any experience level can successfully create....

19 Yogurtland Frozen Yogurt Flavors Ranked Worst To Best Yogurtland By Molly Delmore/Aug. 12, 2022 10:18 am EST As self-proclaimed “pioneers of self-serve frozen yogurt,” Yogurtland provides a do-it-yourself experience with dozens of flavors and a buffet full of toppings to customize your dessert in a cup. This concept allows for countless variations of creamy frozen yogurt, sorbets, candies, and fruit. In addition, the frozen yogurt chain caters to many dietary restrictions with plant-based treats, dairy-free, and gluten-free options....

Buffalo Wild Wings’ New ‘Bird Dawgs’ Are Flying Onto The Menu Facebook By Naomi Kennedy/June 23, 2022 8:05 pm EST In many countries, turning 18 is the official mark of adulthood. The monumental birthday comes with a boatload of new opportunities, such as being able to vote, play the lottery, or open up a credit card. But while many of these could be considered a perk to becoming an adult, there’s at least one coming-of-age phenomenon that, if you ask us, isn’t exactly ideal....

Copycat Buffalo Wild Wing Recipe Lindsay D. Mattison/Mashed By Lindsay D. Mattison/Updated: July 8, 2022 10:11 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether it’s game time or not, you can’t go wrong with a visit to Buffalo Wild Wings. They have an astounding number of sauce options, really making it possible for everyone to get the basket of wings they want. Choose from traditional spicy buffalo flavors or melt-your-face-off Blazin’ hot sauce, or do something different with their zesty Asian Zing sauce or savory garlic Parmesan....

Heinz’s Latest Product Aims To Take Burger-Eating To The Next Level Matej Kastelic/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/April 27, 2022 4:01 pm EST When it comes to crafting the perfect burger, some of America’s top chefs agree that certain factors make a huge difference. According to Eater, some of the top burger authorities in the U.S. believe that you should source quality beef and properly season your patty, cook your burger in a way that preserves its juiciness, and serve it with the right meat-to-bun ratio — plus, don’t forget those fresh and interesting toppings!...

Here’s What To Expect At Chef José Andrés’ New LA Restaurants Shannon Finney/Getty By Jennifer Mathews/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 10:09 am EST Chef José Andrés has been a pioneer in the culinary field since he introduced US diners to tapas in 1993 with Jaleo, his first US restaurant in Washington, D.C. Tapas, the small dishes traditionally served in bars in Spain during cocktail hour, which can start as early as one in the afternoon, are beautifully presented one-biters, allowing diners to chat with friends while eating and drinking (per The New York Times)....

How A Fake Health Inspector Conned Two Fast Food Restaurants SpeedKingz/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Aug. 5, 2022 9:41 pm EST There are certain things a restaurant crew should not expect during a health inspection. St. Mary’s County Health Department in Maryland, for instance, warns that a real health inspector should not arrange a visit over the phone using a code. That person should, however, have official identification and documentation to show who they are and what their jurisdiction is, and the restaurant should ask for that proof....

Lobsters And Langoustines Are Less Alike Than You Thought Shutterstock By Sophie Putka/Updated: May 2, 2022 4:53 am EST There are few things more luxurious — and delicious — than the familiar clawed crustacean we call lobster. Served with melted butter, on a toasted bun, or cooked in a rich bisque, you might not think twice about enjoying this American delicacy for a special occasion or out at a seafood restaurant....

London’s Candy Shops Could Be In Huge Legal Trouble — Here’s Why Robert Kneschke/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/June 16, 2022 3:36 pm EST They have names like “Kingdom of Sweets,” “Exit9 American Candy,” and “American Candy Land,” and their displays include selections of candy and snack foods that you might find in grocery stores across the United States. But these stores, located in central London’s premier shopping district, now face government scrutiny for a number of suspected violations that include selling expired food, raunchy sweets, and fake Wonka bars, per BBC....

Martha Stewart’s Sugar Cookies Have A Secret Ingredient Bruce Glikas/Getty By Sophia Lo/Updated: April 19, 2022 8:14 am EST If you thought intricately decorated sugar cookies were just for the holiday season, think again: Martha Stewart has a recipe for embellished cookies on her website that just might wow your friends and family all year long. Though they’re formed into wreaths for Christmastime, the dough can be cut into any shape you like, then baked, cooled, and glazed with a simple powdered sugar mixture to let your toppings shine....

Mistakes Everyone Makes When Cooking Onions Bondar Illia/Shutterstock By Samantha Maxwell/March 28, 2022 1:56 pm EST Onions are one of the most powerful veggies in the world. While carrots, bell peppers, and cabbage all have their place, they could never compete with the powerhouse of flavor that is the onion. Onions can be added to a huge variety of savory dishes and seem to add a layer of complexity and punch of flavor that few other ingredients provide....

Mistakes Everyone Makes When Making Mashed Potatoes Dina Saeed/Shutterstock By Elizabeth Lavis/April 4, 2022 11:22 am EST Mashed potatoes might just be the quintessential American food. Whether you like yours with or sans skins, loaded up with all the fixings or plain, there’s a good chance that you have a huge soft spot for this humble but yummy root vegetable dish. According to the Buffalo News, Americans scarf down more than 20 servings of mashed potatoes per person per year....

Rice Krispies’ Spooky Halloween Cereal Has To Be Seen To Be Believed timages/Shutterstock By Kimberley Laws/Aug. 12, 2022 2:05 pm EST It’s almost the time of year for pint-sized ghosts, goblins, and princesses to grace your front doors, looking for candy. This means it’s also the season of familiar products donning their Halloween alter-egos, adopting macabre hues and ghastly shapes. After all, you haven’t fully enjoyed the Halloween experience until you’ve devoured an orange-middled Oreo, a Cheetos rib cage, a Frankenstein Peep, or one of many Pillsbury-themed cookies....

Scrumptious BLT Sandwich Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 28, 2022 4:26 pm EST If there’s one sandwich that nearly everybody can agree on as being one of the greatest of all time, it’s the bacon, lettuce, and tomato, aka the BLT. While this sandwich may seem like a classic that’s been with us since the dawn of time (or at least the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair), the Irish website Her says the BLT wasn’t widely known until after WWII when the rise of supermarkets made all of the necessary ingredients available year round....

The Subway Tuna Drama Isn’t Over Just Yet Birch Photographer/Shutterstock By Jared Kaufman/July 15, 2022 2:39 pm EST When you order a tuna salad sandwich, you expect to be enjoying tuna, not any other animal products. This is allegedly not the case at Subway restaurants, according to a lawsuit filed in 2021 that just took a major — and potentially fishy — turn, per Today. The suit claims that lab tests found Subway tuna samples to contain “a mixture of various concoctions that do not constitute tuna, yet have been blended together … to imitate the appearance of tuna” (via The Washington Post)....

The Untold Truth Of Honey Smacks David Pimborough/Shutterstock By Emily Monaco/Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 9:29 am EST Kellogg’s cereal Honey Smacks, known for its cool frog mascot and its sweet, puffed wheat flavor, has long been a popular breakfast option for kids and adults alike (via World History Project). But did you know that Honey Smacks has not always been sold by the same name and that international markets still know it by another moniker?...