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How Long Can You Take Advantage Of An All-You-Can-Eat Buffet? oneshot1/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Aug. 30, 2022 1:32 pm EST Fans of the long-running animated series “The Simpsons” will recall the classic 4th season episode “New Kid on the Block,” in which Homer Simpson hires incompetent lawyer Lionel Hutz to sue an all-you-can-eat seafood restaurant. Despite the claims of “all-you-can-eat,” Homer was forcibly dragged from the restaurant after devouring everything from the restaurant’s entire supply of shrimp to “two plastic lobsters....

How The Shamrock Shake Led To The Creation Of Ronald McDonald House Elena Veselova/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/March 11, 2022 7:03 pm EST It’s that time of year when McDonald’s venerates Saint Patrick with a seasonally colored drink called the Shamrock Shake. Aside from establishing itself as the unofficial dessert of St. Patrick’s Day, this minty green milkshake also helped establish a charitable cause early on in its history. That connection explains why, to this day, many McDonald’s locations donate a portion of the money made from Shamrock Shakes to the Ronald McDonald House Charities (via KTTC)....

How TikTok Influencers Contributed To Denny’s New Menu Denny’s By Molly Clark/Feb. 25, 2022 9:34 am EST Denny’s is known for its plentiful meals, breakfast offerings like the Original Grand Slam, and hearty burgers. TikTok is full of foodie influencers who regularly share elaborate and original recipes. Someone had the genius idea to form a collaboration between Denny’s and TikTok’s most creative users — the resulting Social Stars Influenced Menu just debuted and will be available through June 21 (via ChewBoom)....

How To Majorly Upgrade Your Lemonade irina2511/Shutterstock By Cynthia Anaya/July 24, 2022 1:32 pm EST Who doesn’t like a tall, chilled glass of lemonade on a hot summer day? That sour, tangy flavor combined with the sweet taste of sugar is almost impossible to resist. Fresh lemons are more than just flavorful, they provide a range of health benefits including heart health support and anemia protection, per Healthline. Just don’t drink too much lemonade; the high sugar and acid content can do a number on your teeth....

Judy Joo Takes Us Behind The Cameras On Iron Chef - Exclusive Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images By Hanna Claeson/May 12, 2022 11:12 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Judy Joo is putting her foot down. In an exclusive interview with Mashed, the “Iron Chef” judge recently declared that no one should judge the show who hasn’t competed on it. If you’ve never been a contestant, Joo said, “You don’t have that 360-degree view that lets you understand the blood, sweat, and tears that literally went into making that plate … You don’t have the right lens of empathy to be able to judge it fairly....

Little Caesars Fans Want To See This Pizza Come Back More Than Anything Eric Glenn/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/May 7, 2022 5:10 pm EST You don’t have to be a business major in college to know that scarcity creates demand, and trust us, the fast food industry knows that more than some others. If the customers had their way, the McRib would be a permanent staple of McDonald’s menu, and Taco Bell’s Nacho Fries would be a full-time item....

Marcus Samuelsson’s Star-Studded Throwback Has Instagram Thrilled Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images By Melissa Campana/Aug. 19, 2022 1:15 pm EST Marcus Samuelsson knows how to give the people what they want. America’s second favorite Swedish chef (Samuelsson was born in Ethiopia, and grew up in Sweden, according to CNBC) has long been jockeying for first position in the hearts and minds of America, but the competition is fierce. The number one spot goes to The Swedish Chef, of course, of Muppets fame, who has been winning popularity contests and making pöpcørn shrimp since he first came on the scene in 1975 (per The Smithsonian)....

Martha Stewart Calls Her Peacocks ‘Showoffs’ After Rooftop Antics Bruce Glikas/Getty Images By Naomi Kennedy/Feb. 20, 2022 2:26 am EST It’s no secret that the lifestyles of the rich and famous are more lavish than that of the average human. The stars themselves are aware of this, as well, and even though many of them often express gratitude for all that they have, they don’t exactly shy away from showing off the perks of their fame on social media, either....

Pringles Fans Wish Its Scented April Fools Product Were Real Mehaniq/Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/April 1, 2022 12:30 pm EST April Fools’ Day is upon us once again and the pranks are already rolling in. We’ve already seen the popular doughnut brand Krispy Kreme cause some confusion amongst its fans by announcing a sweet-scented fragrance based on its famous glaze (via Instagram). Meanwhile, Hellmann’s Mayonnaise started its trickery early, taking to Twitter yesterday to reveal that it would be putting a questionable spin on the beloved condiment that might make even the most die-hard mayo lovers gag....

Reddit Can’t Believe This Receipt From A Las Vegas Starbucks MemoryMan/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Feb. 28, 2022 5:38 am EST The amount you would pay for Starbucks’ Iced Caramel Macchiato, cappuccino, or another one of the coffee chain’s drinks can be influenced by where you buy it. For instance, according to The Spruce Eats, Starbucks drinkers in the United States pay far less than those in Germany or Norway. In fact, the site notes that the U....

Should You Avoid Storing Fruits And Vegetables In The Refrigerator Door? Serg64/Shutterstock By Gillian King/July 29, 2022 9:33 am EST With food inflation the worst it’s been in more than 40 years, you might be looking for ways to save money on your grocery bills. (According to the New York Post, inflation cost Americans an average of $500 more in June.) Fortunately, there are plenty of tricks for buying nutritious food on a budget — but just as important is keeping that food fresh once you bring it home from the store....

The Absolute Best Cakes In The US Alexandra Harashchenko/Shutterstock By Elizabeth Lavis/Updated: April 26, 2022 4:30 pm EST The American love affair with cake is a long, sweet story that dates back to the very roots of our country. So whether you’re sinking your teeth into a decadent slice of red velvet cake with thick buttercream frosting or getting your fix of the tropics with a creamy slice of coconut cake, it’s hard to overemphasize the simple joy that comes from this sweet confection....

The Best Electric Smokers In 2022 J_K/Shutterstock By Lauren Johnson/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 12:52 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether it’s meant for the best summer barbecue or a hearty winter meal, smoking is an excellent way to impart flavor and richness to meat, seafood, and even vegetables. For those who don’t want to fumble with charcoal, wood, or propane, electric smokers are the answer....

The Burger Challenge That Might Leave You Gasping For Breath Chunky’s Burgers/Facebook By Chase Shustack/Aug. 19, 2022 3:54 pm EST You’ve probably seen food challenges in restaurants before. These challenges usually consist of being able to eat an absurdly large amount of food within a given time limit in exchange for a free meal and either a t-shirt or your photo hung on the wall. It’s something you would never do unless you were very hungry and very bold....

The Easiest Way To Make Homemade Jam Without Canning Agnes Kantaruk/Shutterstock By Rebecca Cherico/Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 8:46 am EST Back when the country was young, and stores were few, canning was a way of life for many Americans. It was the only way of ensuring access to fruits and vegetables during long winters. Even today, there’s something delightfully homespun and resourceful about canning. But for many the charm wears off once the process starts: remembering to pick up some pectin, fussing with water baths, and being afraid of accidentally poisoning family and friends with insufficiently sterilized materials....

The Healthy Snacks That Are Always In Diane Keaton’s Pantry Tinseltown/Shutterstock By Christopher Kane/May 24, 2022 6:00 pm EST Forty-five years after Diane Keaton became a fashion icon and celebrated actor with her performance in the 1977 Woody Allen film Annie Hall, neither she nor her career has shown any signs of slowing down (via The Hollywood Reporter). At 76, Keaton has joined the company of legends like Jane Fonda, Helen Mirren, and the late Cecily Tyson, all of whom won praise for their distinctive style well into their seventies....

The Tragic Death Of The In-N-Out President George Rose/Getty Images By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/May 22, 2022 6:11 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Many people know of In-N-Out’s young “Burger Billionaire Heiress,” CEO Lynsi Snyder, who took over the chain in 2010 at 28. But getting the job came at a steep price. The previous CEOs — her father and her uncle — died tragically six years apart....

This Is The Most Popular Method Of Cooking Eggs In The US Mikhaylovskiy/Shutterstock By Vedran Maslovara/Aug. 14, 2022 10:00 am EST Egg enthusiasts always have a reason for excitement. There are so many ways of cooking eggs that they can eat them every day and never get bored. Choose hard-boiled eggs if you like your egg whites and yolks firm. Soft-boiled eggs are great if you want your yolk to have a jam-like consistency....

TikTok Doesn’t Believe Gordon Ramsay Cooked These Scrambled Eggs Mike Coppola/Getty Images By Amanda Tarlton/June 17, 2022 1:22 pm EST Over the course of his culinary career as one of the world’s most famous chefs, Gordon Ramsay has prepared more than his share of extravagant gourmet dishes, from beef Wellington to lobster risotto. But he doesn’t make impressive 5-star restaurant-worthy meals every time he steps into the kitchen. “On the weekend it’s my turn [to cook]....

TikTok’s New ‘Pizza Eggs’ Trend Will Change The Way You Make Breakfast Leszek Czerwonka/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/April 2, 2022 11:32 am EST Pizza and breakfast have always made strange bedfellows. Whether you’re reheating a pepperoni slice from last night or just eating a slice of meat lover’s cold from the box, pizza has somehow found a way into the small, but appreciated world of unconventional breakfast foods. And some people aren’t afraid to explore adding the dinner pie into traditional breakfast staples....