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The Real Reason Costco Stopped Selling Half Sheet Cakes The Image Party/Shutterstock By Robyn Hunt/July 5, 2022 7:47 am EST Costco’s half sheet cakes are a sweet treat of mythical proportions. This celebratory dessert staple is beloved by children and office workers alike and can feed almost 50 individuals for just less than a Jackson (a 20-dollar bill). To say that Costco’s half sheet cakes were popular is a bit of an understatement, and happiness seemed to be the metaphorical icing on the cake (for both members and executives)....

The Untold Truth Of Pocky narissawan studio/Shutterstock By Felicia Lee/Updated: April 20, 2022 3:10 am EST Ever since Japanese food manufacturer Glico introduced the original chocolate Pocky in 1966, these long, thin biscuit sticks partially enrobed in dark chocolate have become a global phenomenon (via Tokyo Treat). In the 1970s, Glico introduced new Pocky flavors such as almond and strawberry in response to customer requests. Glico began expanding into the overseas market to bring the pleasures of Pocky to the rest of the world....

This Might Be The Exact Date Chick-Fil-A’s Peach Milkshake Returns In 2022 Facebook By Margaret McCormick/May 10, 2022 4:04 pm EST Nothing says summer like warm breezes, beach days, backyard barbecues, iced tea, and peach milkshakes from Chick-fil-A. However, the official start of summer is more than a month away, so you’ll have to sit tight for some of these seasonal treats, especially the peach milkshakes. Chick-fil-A is a Southern-bred fast food chain best known for its chicken sandwiches....

Trisha Yearwood’s Tip For Frying Eggs To Perfection Debby Wong/Shutterstock By Gillian King/May 11, 2022 3:23 pm EST Country music superstar Trisha Yearwood wants to help you fry better eggs. And bake better biscuits, sweet potato pie, and honey-glazed ham – if you’ll let her. The “She’s In Love With The Boy” singer just rounded out her 17th season sharing her family recipes and personal kitchen know-how with viewers in her long-running Food Network series, “Trisha’s Southern Kitchen” (via Food Network)....

What American Restaurants Looked Like 100 Years Ago Print Collector/Getty Images By Crawford Smith/May 19, 2022 1:49 pm EST It goes without saying, but 100 years ago, America looked very different from the way it looks now. World War I had ended recently, the economy was exploding (at least until the beginning of the Great Depression in 1929), and the 18th Amendment had outlawed the production of alcohol. Immigrant communities were bringing their food and culture to U....

What Is A Lucy Apple And What Does It Taste Like? Vince360/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 7:59 am EST Red Delicious, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Jazz, and Gala — a handful of the many varieties of the apple. Whether you’re baking them into a pie, stuffing them into pancakes, or just eating them with peanut butter, there’s a wide list of ways to cook using apples. But similar to how different types of wine are sought out for reasons like flavor notes and aroma, some apples are prized for being the sweetest or tartest, and some have the crispest texture, and so on....

What Vegans Should Know Before Eating Twix Bayhu19/Shutterstock By Katy Canada/Feb. 27, 2022 1:04 pm EST Vegans and vegetarians are often free to enjoy foods that list dark chocolate as a primary ingredient. Hershey’s Signature Oat Made Dark Chocolate, for example, landed on Peta’s list of the best vegan chocolate bars. But when the ingredients list specifies milk chocolate, like in a Twix, it’s a safe bet that some sort of dairy — most likely milk — is involved....

Why Chef Darren McGrady Made 150 Plates Of Food For The Queen Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images By Elaina Friedman/Updated: April 25, 2022 5:16 pm EST Buckingham Palace may seem rather empty today as Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 96th year around the sun at her country estate in Norfolk, CNN reports. The occasion is being referred to on social media as the #PlatinumJubilee, as it coincides with Her Majesty’s 70th year on the throne....

Why You Might Want To Skip Costco’s Trendy Hot Sauce Facebook By Hannah Beach/May 9, 2022 7:29 pm EST Costco has a wide variety of products, some of them better than others. One of the latest Costco items to go viral is the Fly by Jing Sichuan Chili Crisp hot sauce. According to the packaging, the hot sauce is vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free, and all-natural. After all, when a food is labeled natural, more people are often drawn it....

You’ve Been Drinking Ouzo Wrong This Whole Time Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:16 pm EST Anyone who has the slightest inkling of traditional Greek cuisine has likely heard of ouzo. The drink is easily one of the most identifiably Greek beverages, after all. But those who haven’t tried it or are curious about the quintessential drink might wonder just what the liquor is made of and how it is to be consumed properly....

Bobby’s Triple Threat: Release Date, Cast, And More - Everything We Know So Far DFree/Shutterstock By Elise DeVoe/Aug. 21, 2022 7:26 pm EST Bobby Flay has starred in a variety of cooking shows over the years, from the laid-back “Grillin’ and Chillin’” back in 1996 to hyper-competitive shows like “Iron Chef America” (via IMDb). Although the celebrity chef gives great insights on the slower instructional shows like “Brunch at Bobby’s,” he seems to be more in his element when he is facing off with another chef....

Cadbury Just Named The Cutest Therapy Dog As This Year’s Bunny Facebook By Taylor Huang/March 29, 2022 4:24 pm EST Securing a top place in Cadbury’s “Bunny Tryouts” is harder than it sounds. Despite what its name implies, the brand’s Clucking Bunny commercial is open to animals of all shapes and sizes — as long as they can bring the spirit of Easter and can rock a pair of bunny ears (via Allrecipes)....

Checkers & Rally’s New Bistro Buford Burgers Are A Mouthful Facebook By Cristine Struble/April 12, 2022 2:24 pm EST As quick service restaurants look to take their menu offerings up another level, Checkers & Rally’s is making a statement with its latest menu offering. While QSR Magazine discussed the importance of the restaurant brand’s evolution from a double drive-thru to a newer patio layout that has more seating, the heart of the chain’s appeal is its convenient and quick food....

Copycat Chipotle Chicken Recipe Lindsay D. Mattison/Mashed By Lindsay D. Mattison/Updated: June 29, 2022 2:47 pm EST Chicken can be bland and boring. It’s quick to dry out, and it has little flavor on its own. But we can’t help but love chicken; it’s inexpensive and versatile, and it cooks up pretty quickly. We also know it’s not impossible to make chicken taste fantastic. After all, the great minds at Chipotle have it figured out....

Costco Shoppers Think You Should Avoid Its Kirkland Oat Milk. Here’s Why Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Updated: May 6, 2022 10:42 am EST Yesterday, the Costco-centric Instagram account @costcobuys uploaded a post featuring Kirkland Signature’s oat milk. For $8.49, you can buy six 32-ounce cartons from your local Costco. You could, but the question seems to be whether you should. While some did profess to enjoy the oat milk, most found the flavor of the Kirkland’s version to be too sweet....

Damarr Brown Reflects On His Top Chef Fan-Favorite Status David Livingston/Getty Images By Hannah Beach/June 3, 2022 8:47 am EST Each season, “Top Chef” fans can vote for their favorite competitor, who will then receive a $10,000 cash prize. According to Screen Rant, previous Fan Favorites have used the money for their restaurants or have donated it to charities of their choosing. Fans were able to vote at Bravo TV’s voting webpage....

Every MiO Flavor Ranked Worst To Best MiO By Kori Ellis/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 12:34 pm EST Even though you know you should be drinking water every day, sometimes, it’s easier said than done. Everyone knows water is healthy for your body, but honestly, it can get really boring — that’s where MiO comes into play. MiO is a water enhancer that comes in a squeezable bottle. When another glass of water sounds too boring to even contemplate, pick a MiO flavor and use it to enhance your water....

Goldfish Just Teamed Up With A Fan-Favorite Seasoning Brand Tiger Images/Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/May 10, 2022 12:39 pm EST Pepperidge Farm Goldfish crackers are a perennial American snacking favorite, and never more so than amongst teens right now, according to BOSS Magazine. The outlet cites Piper Sandler’s 43rd semi-annual survey of teens from across the U.S., the aim of which is to identify, among other things, how today’s teens prefer to spend their time and their money....

Here’s What Happened To Uprising Bread After Shark Tank Facebook By Chase Shustack/Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 10:57 am EST Bread is an absurdly common food. You might have had toast for breakfast or a sandwich for lunch. Many restaurants offer a basket of complimentary bread to snack on while you wait for your entree. According to History of Bread, the average person in the United States packs away 53 pounds of bread every year....

How GBBO Winner Giuseppe Dell’Anno Got To Eat With Royalty Instagram By Justina Huddleston/June 7, 2022 12:31 am EST Fans of “The Great British Bake Off” who also devotedly follow the British royal family were in for a treat over the weekend. That treat was served during the Jubille Lunch event that was part of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee. The event, which celebrated the Queen’s 70th year as the reigning monarch of the U....