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How An Entire Town Was Pranked About A New Chick-Fil-A Location Facebook By Chase Shustack/May 11, 2022 4:58 pm EST It’s been the talk of the town for days. It’s on everyone’s lips, and it’s been filling the papers. There’s a palpable sense of excitement in the air, a sensation of eager expectation that it’s almost like people would burst if they couldn’t talk about it. There’s even talk of a parade to celebrate this wonderful occasion....

If You’ve Ever Wanted To Work For Duff Goldman, Now’s Your Chance Sterling Munksgard/Shutterstock By Elaina Friedman/July 28, 2022 11:53 am EST If you watched celebrity baker Duff Goldman interact with his creative team on Food Network’s “Ace of Cakes,” you may have found yourself longing not just for an intricate cake whose fondant was molded into the shape of your face, but also for a place in the fun, lively work environment Goldman fostered on the show....

Mistakes Everyone Makes When Preparing Homemade Sushi Africa Studio/Shutterstock By Amy Boyington/March 29, 2022 1:32 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Sushi is a popular dish in Japanese culture, offering tasty combinations of rice, raw fish, and other tasty additions for flavor and texture. Although sushi was originally reserved primarily for Japan’s wealthiest eaters, more modern forms of preparation have made it easier and cheaper to make and, therefore, more accessible to consumers around the globe (via PBS)....

Next Level Chef Season 2 - Everything We Know So Far Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Molly Clark/March 4, 2022 10:20 am EST This article contains spoilers for the “Next Level Chef” Season 1 finale. Gordon Ramsay is taking his new hit show “Next Level Chef” to new heights. On Wednesday, Fox Entertainment president Rob Wade announced the show, which challenges contestants on various levels — literally — has been renewed for a second season....

Smashburger Shakes Up A New Plant-Based Dessert Offering Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Elaina Friedman/June 21, 2022 1:55 pm EST These days, fast food joints that have yet to introduce plant-based meat alternatives to their burger menus are the odd ones out. From Burger King to McDonald’s to Wendy’s, a slew of multinational chains have successfully rolled out Impossible Whoppers and Beyond burgers that use plant proteins to mimic the taste and texture of beef....

Starbucks’ Newest Refreshers Flavors Shake Up Summer Sipping Instagram By Julia Mullaney/June 21, 2022 1:20 pm EST Since its inception back in 1971, Starbucks has become known for much more than just selling coffee. It is a brand that has integrated itself into the food and beverage market in plenty of ways, often by offering exclusive products consumers can’t purchase anywhere else. Starbucks Refresher drinks launched a decade ago, back in 2012, as a way of taking a different approach to a traditional coffee drink....

Starbucks Is In Even More Hot Water After An Entire Store Walked Out Prachana Thong-on/Shutterstock By Elise DeVoe/Aug. 12, 2022 3:07 pm EST Although over 200 Starbucks stores have voted to unionize since December 2021, the path to better conditions for the coffee chain’s workers has not been an easy one. Workers have had to deal with understaffing, verbal and physical abuse, and apparently, the health benefits that Starbucks loves to tout are not as great as CEO Howard Schultz lets on (via Twitter)....

The Absolute Best Pancakes In The U.S. Brian Patrick Lim/Shutterstock By Amanda Maida/Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 4:47 pm EST Do you eat breakfast every day? If a full spread of America’s favorite breakfast foods was laid out in front of you, which would you put on your plate first and why? If you choose pancakes, they should be absolutely perfect with a nicely bronzed toasting on their outer layer and a steamy, fluffy center....

The Best Tea Kettles Of 2022 Kulinenko.G/Shutterstock By Allie Miller/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 11:59 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With just a pot of boiling water, a tea bag, and a mug, we can make a cup of tea pretty quickly. To improve the ritual of making tea, we need to choose a kettle that suits us best. On the surface, there doesn’t seem to be much variety among different tea kettles, but the truth is that there are different features you should consider when buying one....

The Best Toppings To Put On Your Pancakes That Aren’t Syrup zefirchik06/Shutterstock By Mikaela Bloom/May 27, 2022 1:20 pm EST The term “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” exists for a reason. Besides the proposed health benefits, Americans simply love the breakfast. Waking up to the smell of sizzling bacon, steaming waffles, and hot coffee is a legitimate reason to climb out of bed in the morning, even if the day holds nothing else....

The Nostalgic Candles That Will Make Your Home Smell Like Cereal YesPhotographers/Shutterstock By Brianna Corley/Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 2:57 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. From Yankee Candle producing a scent that makes every day smell like fresh Belgian waffles on a Sunday morning to Rudy’s Real Bar-B-Q offering a limited edition candle two-pack that will fill buyers’ homes with the scent of brisket and peach cobbler, its apparent people love to make their houses smell like food....

The Quickest Way To Soften Butter, According To TikTok Tanya Sid/Shutterstock By Jennifer Mathews/May 9, 2022 1:49 pm EST We’ve all been the victims of sweet cravings: Think chocolaty, gooey, hot-out-of-the-oven chocolate chip cookies. (Is it happening right now?) However, when you want a homemade dessert, it’s hard to satisfy your sweet tooth instantly. For example, many dessert recipes require softened butter, which is essential to achieve the proper texture and density in baked goods, Sally’s Baking Addiction explains....

The Real Reason Gordon Ramsay Got ‘In Trouble’ Over A Baseball Game Dia Dipasupil/Getty By Elise DeVoe/June 21, 2022 3:06 pm EST Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay isn’t exactly known for his subtle personality or flying under the radar, and that can get him in trouble in the media. In 2008, the chef was cited by Australian lawmakers for using too many swear words on “Kitchen Nightmares,” which is hilarious because swearing is basically his whole personality (via The Hollywood Reporter)....

The Stranger Things Star With The Most Unusual Pizza Order MiniStocker/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/July 7, 2022 8:28 am EST While celebrities aren’t really “just like us,” they still gotta eat! Everyone has a favorite afternoon treat to help them push through the last few hours of the day, whether it’s an afternoon cup of coffee or a bag of peanut M&Ms. Movie stars are the same way. While Padma Lakshmi loves snacking on green apples with peanut butter, Lana Condor can’t resist canned oysters and crackers (via E!...

The Truth About Dollar Tree’s Rising Prices Sadie Mantell/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/June 6, 2022 2:47 pm EST As far as dollar stores go, Dollar Tree is pretty darn successful. The chain sells all sorts of items, from toys to toiletries and food. In fact, by selling products at such low prices, Dollar Tree actually tricks you into spending more money. However, if you frequent Dollar Tree (or really any dollar store, for that matter), you might have noticed that the store seems to be losing its dollar store status....

The Unexpected Ingredient That Will Majorly Upgrade Your No-Bean Chili Catherine Brookes/Mashed By Holly Riddle/Aug. 13, 2022 6:00 am EST Chili is one of those dishes that can be defined (and made) a multitude of ways, making it difficult to get down into the real, nitty-gritty truth of chili. Some will argue that chili must only consist of ground beef, spices, and tomatoes. Others say that beans are a must in any chili recipe....

The Untold Truth Of Dutch Bros Coffee calimedia/Shutterstock By Steven Luna/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 12:35 pm EST As a main competitor of Starbucks for coffee consumer dollars, Dutch Bros has become a true presence on the caffeine scene. From humble beginnings in the early ’90s to a growing public franchise operating hundreds of locations in 11 states, Dutch Bros has found its place among the local cafes and coffee chains cropping up through the decades....

This Is The Best Type Of Alcohol For Jell-O Shots Shutterstock By Caroline Coral/Updated: June 22, 2022 10:50 am EST How did Jell-O transition from wholesome American dessert to novelty party beverage? Some credit the shot to Tom Lehrer, a mathematician and musical satirist. According to an interview given with SF Weekly, Jell-O shots were Lehrer’s way of livening up a dry Christmas party on a D.C. naval base in the mid-1950s....

Wendy’s Will Add The Breakfast Food We All Suspected To Its Menu Deutschlandreform/Shutterstock By Justina Huddleston/Aug. 9, 2022 8:37 pm EST If there’s one thing celebrities, high schoolers, and fast food restaurants all have in common, it’s that they all know that thanks to the internet, it’s really hard to keep a secret these days. Social media’s biggest pro — being able to share information with a huge group of people instantaneously — can also be a con for those who have information they want kept secret....

Why Americans Are So Jealous Of Top Chef In London grandbrothers/Shutterstock By Amberly Mckee/Aug. 19, 2022 12:43 pm EST Earlier this month, it was announced that Bravo’s “Top Chef” would be filming in London for its 20th season, according to Food & Wine. The lineup of chefs will include winners and finalists from previous seasons, from both the United States and the global renditions of the show. “We’ve always wanted to do a season of ‘Top Chef’ with winners, finalists, and frontrunners, but to take that concept for the 20th season one step further with cheftestants from localized versions across the world has been a dream come true,” NBCUniversal Television and Streaming senior vice president Ryan Flynn said....