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The Reason Christina Hendricks Has Cooking Anxiety Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 12:13 pm EST Christina Hendricks may be best known for her role of Joan on the Emmy award-winning series “Mad Men” or as Beth on the drama “Good Girls,” but the celebrity has long been a self-professed foodie. Back in 2011, she told Everyday Health, “I love food, and I love to cook.” Hendricks went on to reveal she is a fan of “spaghetti with red sauce” and her favorite meal is quite aromatic....

The Untold Truth Of Pita Bread Barbarajo/Shutterstock By Sophia Hart/June 14, 2022 2:44 pm EST We can all agree that bread is pretty great, no matter what kind of bread you prefer. You might like bagels, buttermilk biscuits, or rolls, but no matter how you take your carbs, we are universally united by our general love of bread — and why not? It’s a common component of diets around the world....

The Untold Truth Of The Easy-Bake Oven Hasbro By Melanie Green/Feb. 22, 2022 4:43 pm EST Few toys have stood the test of time as well as the Easy-Bake Oven, which enables kids to make their own baked confections, including cakes, cookies, and pretzels. While its appearance, functionality, and available baking mixes have changed over the years, the Easy-Bake Oven remains an iconic toy kids love. When it comes to nostalgic American toys, it’s hard to ignore the fun you had with your first Easy-Bake Oven as a kid or the one you taught your child how to use....

This Is The Best Way To Make Beef Chunks Tender Shutterstock By Robin Miller/Updated: June 30, 2022 2:40 pm EST Sinking your teeth into buttery chunks of tender beef is one of life’s greatest pleasures. That said, struggling with a hunk of beef that’s more akin to leather is an experience many of us try to avoid. What’s the secret for perfectly tender chunks of beef? A few things – and each culinary technique is easier than the last, ensuring a winning, tender meal every time....

Top Chef Star Justin Sutherland Reveals His Boating Accident Injuries Mat Hayward/Getty Images By Lauren Cahn/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 9:33 am EST On June 22, celebrity chef Justin Sutherland told Minnesota’s Star Tribune he was planning on “taking it easy this summer.” At the same time, the “Iron Chef America” winner, “Top Chef” competitor, host of TruTv’s “Fast Foodies,” and prolific restaurateur was busy opening two new venues while continuing with his other ongoing projects....

What Carrot Cake Fans Should Know About This Recent Recall ellinnur bakarudin/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/June 5, 2022 5:48 am EST If we manage to ignore the details of a carrot cake recipe and just focus on its star ingredient, we might be able to convince ourselves that we are eating a superfood for dessert. After all, people should eat more carrots, and this spiced cake does contain them. Of course, it is also topped with a sweet and rather rich cream cheese frosting that’s often decorated with carrot-shaped marzipan, which doesn’t sound super from a nutritional standpoint....

Who Was Tarrare, The Man Who Could Eat Anything? Facebook By Chase Shustack/Aug. 29, 2022 11:33 am EST It’s France in the 18th century. A crowd of people gathers together in a small, obscure village to watch as a traveling show sets up in the center of town. Much like the traveling circuses with their “freakshows,” this motley crew of characters consists of what society would deem “outcasts,” strangers that ranged from the grotesque to the shady....

Why Some People Find Mayonnaise Disgusting, According To Science New Africa/Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/July 6, 2022 6:40 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Mayonnaise is a creamy, zippy, viscous condiment made from egg yolks, oil, vinegar, and lemon juice that is often used as a spread, dip, or dressing for a range of recipes. Mayo is widely believed to have made its culinary debut in the mid-18th century when the Duke of Richelieu captured Mahón....

Why The Original Ruth’s Chris Location Had An All-Female Wait Staff Bloomberg/Getty Images By Ceara Milligan/Updated: April 10, 2022 8:22 am EST Ruth’s Chris Steak House is a world-famous fine dining franchise that offers a diverse fare. Its menu includes hearty steaks, juicy chops, succulent seafood, savory soups, flavorful salads, and all the wine one could consume. More importantly, this chic, family-friendly, date-worthy, Big Easy-based establishment has a rich history worth celebrating....

Why This Meal Still ‘Haunts’ Andrew Zimmern Amy E. Price/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Updated: May 2, 2022 2:57 pm EST It seems as if Andrew Zimmern is the one celebrity chef who has truly eaten anything and everything under the sun. His Travel Channel show, “Bizarre Foods,” along with his website, where he details his food encounters, has shown us Zimmern sampling fermented skate in Korea, sea cucumber in Alaska, tarantulas in Cambodia, coconut tree grubs in Iquitos, and the list goes on....

Trader Joe’s date night is gaining speed Prostock-studio/Shutterstock Garnering nearly two billion views on TikTok, “Trader Joe’s Date Night” is the newest viral trend for Gen Z. Kicking it old-school with Rock! Paper! Scissors! (or ro-sham-bo) couples are shopping the aisles of Trader Joe’s, throwing down over who will get to choose each course for dinner. The trend began in March 2022 and has exploded as the hashtags #traderjoesdatenight and #traderjoesdatenightchallenge are popping up by the hundreds....

Why You Shouldn’t Use Pre-Squeezed Lime Juice For Margaritas pilipphoto/Shutterstock By Nick Desimone/March 21, 2022 11:12 am EST Whether blended or on the rocks, few things hit that happy hour spot as well as a refreshing margarita on a hot day. The three core ingredients, tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice, all get to take center stage, with each offering its own flavor. Of course, margarita lovers typically have a preference for the brand and type of tequila, with some preferring only the best top-shelf Añejo and others satisfied with a silver variety....

20 Best Caffeine-Free Starbucks Beverages Everyonephoto Studio/Shutterstock By Helena Nichols/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:53 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are many reasons someone might wish to avoid caffeine. Maybe caffeine doesn’t agree with you, or you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to give it up. Or maybe it is after 4 pm and you are trying to avoid being up all night. Whatever the reason, avoiding caffeine in our hyper coffee shop society can be a daunting task....

20 Insomnia Cookies Ranked Worst To Best Facebook By Helena Nichols/May 6, 2022 3:47 pm EST Insomnia Cookies has been delighting taste buds and indulging late-night cravings since it was founded by Seth Berkowitz in 2003. Berkowitz was a student at the University of Pennsylvania when he began the cookie delivery business out of his dorm room. Since then the company has outgrown the dorm room, though its stores still tend to pop up around college campuses, and has spread to over 100 locations....

Aldi’s Newest Frozen Food Offering Is Just In Time For Grilling Season Bloomberg/Getty Images By Justina Huddleston/June 6, 2022 6:37 pm EST If you’ve ever found yourself planning a last-minute barbecue on a busy summer weekend, then you might know how stressful it is to try to pick out the right selection of meats and recipes that are perfect for the grill. But this summer, Aldi is offering customers a solution that takes the stress of choosing out of the barbecue equation....

Coca-Cola Spill Closes Freeway For 9 Hours Tricky_Shark/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/March 6, 2022 2:40 pm EST It was … a sticky situation. On Saturday morning, a semi truck carrying thousands of Coca-Cola products was involved in a collision on Interstate 10 in Pomona, California, CBS2 Los Angeles reports. The impact caused the vehicle to tip over with its cargo, which spilled on the highway, and its driver was trapped in the cabin....

Crumbl Cookies Just Inspired An Unexpected New Collection Facebook By Brianna Corley/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 8:31 pm EST The idea of Crumbl Cookies’ releasing a merch collection isn’t that groundbreaking — after all, sometimes food brands inspire more than just our taste buds. For example, Dunkin’ and Carter’s worked together to give coffee lovers a line of Dunkin’-themed T-shirts for the whole family. And Glamlite created a Frosted Flakes influenced makeup set that brought joy to adamant cereal lovers everywhere....

Every Dr. Pepper Flavor Ranked Worst To Best Tamara Fesenko/Shutterstock By Steven Luna/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 9:37 am EST Dr Pepper is an American original, the oldest major soft drink brand in the U.S. The beloved proprietary blend of 23 flavors provides a singular taste experience that has helped define the soft drink industry, showing up in everything from jellybeans to ice cream toppings. But at some point, 23 flavors just didn’t seem to be enough, so they started adding more....

Gordon Ramsay Has Strong Feelings About This ‘Weef Bellington’ Recipe DFree/Shutterstock By Alia Hoyt/March 3, 2022 2:25 pm EST Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay certainly minces food, but he has never been one to mince his words. He recently posted a TikTok duet video reacting to another clip on the platform, and let’s just say that his trademark personality isn’t diminishing at all with time. In the original TikTok by @calabroskitchen, chef Anthony Calabro demonstrated a whimsical take on Gordon Ramsay’s signature beef Wellington recipe....

Here’s How National Cheesesteak Day Was Invented Facebook By Lauren Cahn/Updated: March 25, 2022 2:43 pm EST Are you partial to hot sandwiches stuffed with thin-sliced steak and onions that have been grilled to their caramelized sweet spot before being topped with gooey, melted cheese? If so, then you may want to bear in mind that March 24 is the day “officially” set aside to celebrate and consume Philly cheesesteaks (or, as they’re known in Philadelphia, “cheesesteaks”) with abandon....