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The States Where You’ll Never Find A Waffle House Deutschlandreform/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/July 13, 2022 4:49 pm EST Open 24 hours and slinging breakfast all day, Waffle House is one of those iconic restaurant chains whose ordering method for topping hash browns gradually became part of the popular lexicon. Anyone of the semi-regular patrons who frequent a Waffle House eventually learns that covered, smothered, and diced means topping your spuds with melted cheese, sauteed onions, and grilled tomatoes....

The Untold Truth Of Avis DeVoto Middlebury College Special Collections/Creative Commons By Jacob Smith/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 11:09 am EST Julia Child, the exuberant cooking personality, and her revolutionary book “Mastering the Art of French cooking” are rightly celebrated as some of the foremost influencers of modern America. Indeed, Child and her book introduced the wonders of French cuisine to the wider American public, igniting a passion which would last for decades and kickstarting a “foodie” culture which still has the nation firmly within its grasp....

US Cities With The Best Beer Eddie Hernandez.com/Shutterstock By Noelle Caliguri/Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 11:22 am EST The brewery mecca here in the US is quite infinite, as more beer drinkers are dipping their “curious” toes into craft brews that challenge the watered-down Coors Light. From West Coast IPAs to fruit-forward sours that curl the tongue, there seems to be a beer for everyone. According to Vine Pair and the most recent count in 2021, there’s a total of 9,000 operating breweries in the US....

Use This Easy Trick For Crispy Waffles Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Updated: April 10, 2022 10:28 pm EST International Waffle Day may not be until March and National Waffle Day until August, but it is never too early or too late to start brushing up on your skills to make crispy delicious waffles for your family, friends, co-workers, or random strangers. Who doesn’t love waffles? Per Medieval Cuisine, we’ve been eating this breakfast staple since at least the 14th century, only back then they were made with wine and there was another variation that was made with cheese....

Why Brie May Not Even Be French By Andrew Walser/May 30, 2022 9:28 am EST Of all the French cheeses, brie may be the most recognizable. With its waxy, papery rind and creamy interior that melts across the tongue like butter, this cheese is a favorite for many. Brie is a very mild, soft-ripened cheese with a delicate, sweet flavor. The iconic bloomy rind comprises an edible mold called Penicillium candidum (via Whole Foods Market)....

Why You Should Make The Mint Julep Your Go-To Memorial Day Cocktail Elena Veselova/Shutterstock By Amy Hamblen/May 11, 2022 7:35 am EST If you missed out on drinking your annual mint julep on derby day this year, there’s no reason to worry. Of course, drinking the bourbon cocktail has become as synonymous with celebrating Kentucky’s most famous horse race as wearing one of those extravagant, frilly hats. It turns out the drink’s connection with the race goes back decades....

11 Mistakes Everyone Makes When Making Fruit Cake kuvona/Shutterstock By Jamila Khan/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 12:34 pm EST We are no strangers to the spectacle of a classic fruit cake. Nothing says holidays quite like a fruit cake — or perhaps a fruit cake joke. Despite the less than stellar reputation of this baked good, you’ll be surprised to learn that it was once the reason why we all looked forward to a Christmas dinner at Aunt Ruth’s place....

16 Iconic German Foods To Try Before You Die Foxys Forest Manufacture/Shutterstock By Julia Dunn/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 12:10 pm EST Germany gets a bad rep for boringly repulsive food. Who doesn’t crinkle their nose at the thought of bland potatoes and sweaty meats? But really this Central European country has much to offer in the way of food. Many dishes like Kaiserschmarrn and Currywurst stay on the tongue of Germans and internationals alike (and that’s not just because they’re hard to pronounce)....

Alton Brown’s Best Food Hacks Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images By Alex Darus/June 2, 2022 2:23 pm EST Alton Brown is best known as Food Network’s resident nerd. Since his flagship series “Good Eats” premiered in 1999, Brown has been teaching cooking in a scientific way that is anything but boring. His kitchen techniques are very analytical and distinctly his own, occasionally causing some people to disagree with his methods of experimentation. Brown’s entire inspiration for going to culinary school and eventually starting “Good Eats” came from his overall boredom with food television....

Asian Restaurants You Need To Try In Every State Stockbusters/Shutterstock By Angela Andaloro/Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 2:40 pm EST There’s this mistaken idea in the foodie community that to get the best of the best when it comes to particular kinds of cuisine, you need to travel to a certain area. As an appreciation for different cultures and different cultural dishes becomes more mainstream across the country, however, there are hidden treasures to be found across all 50 states....

Auntie Anne’s Is Celebrating Oktoberfest In The Best Way Facebook By Chase Shustack/Aug. 17, 2022 8:08 am EST When you’re doing some early Christmas shopping and find yourself hungry while power-lifting shopping bags, you might turn to the mall food court for a quick snack. And some might argue that there’s no better pick-me-up than a fresh, buttery, soft pretzel and a cup of ice cold lemonade from Auntie Anne’s. With pretzels covered in salt, cinnamon, pepperoni, and even wrapped around little hot dogs, Auntie Anne’s certainly has made a name for itself in the world of soft pretzels....

Blue Bell Ice Cream Brought Back This Favorite Summer Flavor Alizada Studios/Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/May 17, 2022 10:39 pm EST With summer around the corner, it’s time to bust out all of your favorite ice cream treats. If you’re looking for some new flavors to try, Ben and Jerry’s most recent flavor is inspired by the classic summer dessert, cherry crumble. For ice cream fans who prefer to buy in bulk, Costco has a frozen treat inspired by Stroopwafels....

Breyers’ New Flavor Lineup Includes M&M’s And Banana Split Options Breyers/Facebook By Amy Hamblen/Feb. 20, 2022 6:01 pm EST If you’ve been sneaking ice cream out of the family fridge for as long we have, then you’re probably familiar with Breyers. The ice cream brand, after all, has been working for more than a century to earn that spot in your freezer. According to Breyers’ website, the company’s roots go all the way back to 1866, when William A....

Cadbury Has Just Named Its Easter 2022 Mascot Facebook By Chase Shustack/March 31, 2022 5:14 pm EST Just for a moment, flash back to when you were a kid. You’re sitting on the couch, flicking through the endless Saturday morning cartoons that you’ve seen a hundred times over. You’re just about to turn off the TV when … hold on, did that rabbit just croak like a frog? Did that fuzzball of a rabbit just bellow like an elephant?...

Costco’s Latest Dishes Are An Ode To An Iconic Food Combo dennizn/Shutterstock By Brianna Corley/Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 8:34 am EST When it comes to food pairings there are some pretty controversial combos out there. The famous “Should fries be dipped in a milkshake?” debate aside, according to People, some members of the U.S. enjoy munching down on sandwiches slathered with mayonnaise and peanut butter. Insider reported that many of America’s most unusual food combinations, such as Connecticut’s clam pizza and Washington’s cream cheese hot dogs, are actually bonafide state delicacies....

Don’t Miss This Step When Baking Brownies false/Shutterstock By Maria Aguirre/April 12, 2022 7:32 pm EST What’s craved by chocolate lovers, sweet tooths, and all those looking to brighten their day? The fudgy, chewy, chocolate-filled treat known as brownies. We all have a favorite type, whether it’s a special-occasion sweet from a local pastry shop or a brownie recipe we’ve perfected over many years. Cherished for its versatility, this dessert can be prepared with unconventional health foods (like sweet potatoes and black beans!...

Easy Butter Chicken Recipe Ksenia Prints/Mashed By Ksenia Prints AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 24, 2022 9:52 am EST When you ask an average North American what they think of when you mention Indian food, quite a few will probably list butter chicken within their top three dishes. Creamy, slightly sweet, tangy, and undeniably comforting, butter chicken is the all-star of Indian curries. For many, it’s a gateway to Indian cuisine, as it’s full of familiar flavors that come together in an incredible new dish with explosive flavor....

Francis Mallmann Shares The Unique Reason He Doesn’t Eat Fast Food - Exclusive Dave M. Benett/Getty Images By Erica Andrews/July 6, 2022 1:58 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you’re a world-renowned chef you’ve likely tried many types of delicious foods. Francis Mallmann is known for his incredible palette and creating decadent meat dishes for his customers that he makes over an open-flame. However, even if he’s in a rush for time, he explained to Mashed in an exclusive interview that he prefers to make something at home, rather than pulling up to a local drive-thru....

Here’s What You Can Do With Leftover Hard-Boiled Eggs Candace Hartley/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Updated: April 21, 2022 3:15 pm EST Did you go egg-stra crazy with Easter preparations this year? If so, you might be looking at a few cartons of colored eggs you’re not sure how to use up. Whatever you do, don’t just egg-nore them! The FDA says boiled eggs only last for a week, although the Pioneer Woman website suggests you might be able to keep them for up to 10 days....

How A Daily Afternoon Tea Could Benefit Your Health Inspiration GP/Shutterstock By Kimberley Laws/March 2, 2022 5:39 pm EST An “afternoon tea” may sound like the domain of the Royals or some other “Downton Abbey”-ish clique, but the truth is that it can be enjoyed by people of all ages with nary a sprawling estate in sight. Replacing your mid-day fancy coffee house drinks (and their tonnage of empty calories) with a tea not only ensures that you can still socialize with your java-inhaling compatriots, but it allows you to make a healthier beverage choice....