What Andrew Zimmern Really Thinks About Cooking Competition Shows Kevin Winter/Getty Images By Karen Hart/June 16, 2022 9:13 am EST Cooking shows have been around for a long time. In America, the first-ever cooking show on a TV network made its debut in 1946 and was called “I Love to Eat.” It was simple in concept and featured pioneering culinary legend James Beard showing people how to cook at home (via IMDb)....
What Tea Time In England Is Really Like DGLimages/Shutterstock By Naveena Vijayan/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 11:00 am EST What’s quite possibly more British than using the word “poppycock?” Partaking in an afternoon tea sitting. The British take their tea quite seriously and anyone who doesn’t drink it the proper way, even if that’s the Grammy-award winning singer Adele, will be chastised for it. In her hit music video “Hello,” Adele is shown pouring hot water into her cup first, before placing the teabag in afterward....
Why Fans Were Surprised By The Shape Of Brittany Cartwright’s Birthday Cake Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Emily Weaver/March 11, 2022 3:24 pm EST Brittany Cartwright is making headlines… again. Despite her jaw-dropping exit from Bravo’s reality TV series “Vanderpump Rules,” the former reality TV star is just as — if not more — relevant as ever. Cartwright, who originally hails from Kentucky, was known for her southern charm and warm personality on “Pump Rules....
A Study Just Shed Light On Whether Raw Or Cooked Vegetables Are Healthier Sakura Image Inc/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Feb. 28, 2022 12:28 pm EST Experts have debated the nutritional benefits of raw and cooked vegetables for years. According to Healthline, both preparation styles offer particular benefits. Cooking vegetables can kill harmful bacteria and germs, gives your body an easier time when it comes to digesting the produce, and might increase the amount of antioxidants found in certain vegetables....
Anne Burrell’s Quick Tip Makes Spaghetti Carbonara Even Tastier John Lamparski/Getty By Elise DeVoe/March 8, 2022 3:32 pm EST Anne Burrell is one of Food Network’s resident badass female chefs who specializes in Italian cuisine, and is a fierce competitor on shows like “Iron Chef America” and “Chopped All Stars.” While it’s entertaining to watch her compete, part of the reason Burrell has become such a popular personality on the network is that she has a passion for teaching people how to cook in a relatable and fun way....
BJ’s Just Announced The Return Of A Popular Summer Pizookie Facebook By Lauren Farkas/Aug. 5, 2022 8:05 pm EST What do you crave when you step into your local BJ’s Brewhouse? The gourmet pizza pies? The handcrafted burgers? While the extensive menu leaves room for everyone to have their preferred dish, there is one iconic offering that everyone can agree on ordering: the Pizookie. BJ’s ingeniously crafted Pizookies utilize a deep-dish pizza skillet and cookie dough to make a warm and gooey deep-dish cookie pie, topped with two scoops of ice cream....
Chipotle’s Employee Lawsuit Is Finally Over dennizn/Shutterstock By Amberly Mckee/Aug. 10, 2022 1:18 pm EST You can’t run a business without employees, and fair treatment of those employees is vital for keeping them around, and how businesses like restaurants chains treated employees during the pandemic became a significant issue. Per Pew Research Center, the rate of resigning workers reached a 20-year high in November of 2021, which was properly dubbed “The Great Resignation....
Crusty Italian Bread Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/Updated: July 29, 2022 9:36 am EST Bread is without question one of the greatest things mankind has ever created. As a matter of fact, according to National Geographic, bread can be found in many cultures across the globe. Fluffy, delicious, hearty, and filling, bread is easy to love — especially when it is fresh out of the oven. If you have wanted to try making bread, but have been afraid of the long and seemingly difficult process, look no further than this tasty recipe!...
Every Squirt Flavor Ranked Worst To Best www.squirtsoda.com By Nicole Rivas/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 9:31 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The soda brand Squirt was first invented during the Great Depression as a carbonated grapefruit-flavored beverage meant to taste citrusy and fresh (via Retro Planet). The original recipe was concocted by entrepreneur Herb Bishop at a time in U.S. history when fresh fruit and sugar were scarce....
Grilled Flank Steak Recipe Kate Shungu/Mashed By Kate Shungu AND Mashed Staff/July 25, 2022 2:19 pm EST When the average person thinks of steak, high-class cuts like filet mignon and ribeye typically come to mind. But if the thought of cooking up a pricey piece of meat makes your wallet quiver with fear, you’ll be glad to know that there are plenty of other tasty, filling cuts of steak out there to explore....
Here’s Why You Should Always Have Flour In Your Pantry Kristen Prahl/Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/April 12, 2022 2:37 pm EST While the contents of your fridge or pantry will vary depending on the types of dishes you typically cook, there are a few ingredients that you’re likely to find in every kitchen, no matter your cooking level. These items can remain in your pantry for quite some time — including non-perishables such as canned goods or dry goods — and can be used in a pinch....
Homemade Turkey Soup Recipe Mackenzie Ryan/Mashed By Mackenzie Ryan AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 28, 2022 4:43 pm EST After tediously cooking and carving a Thanksgiving turkey for hours, you are probably ready to chuck the remains in the trash, but wait! Your assumed trash can actually be turned into treasure. While a quick Google search will bring up an abundance of recipes for all of your leftover turkey needs, did you know that the turkey carcass is just as valuable as the meat itself?...
How Raw Oysters Led To Two Tragic Deaths In Florida Plateresca/Shutterstock By Sarah Martinez/Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 3:30 pm EST Oysters are a controversial food; you either love them or hate them. Shellfish is among the most expensive seafood products and is considered a luxury food. Some people even swear by oysters’ aphrodisiac qualities. Oysters can be served in a multitude of different ways, including fried, baked, and raw. Fried oysters retain their briny, creamy interior while providing a crunchy element not found in their natural state....
Gordon Ramsay might react to your vegan recipe Amy Sussman/Getty Images Ramsay posted a video on TikTok admitting that the social platform’s users have turned him “slightly vegan.” As proof, he included a photo of his Vegan Summer BLT Sandwich. Something must have changed, as Gordon Ramsay used to pull some cruel pranks on vegans and vegetarians in the past. In 2016, Ramsay got a question on Twitter from a user who asked if he was allergic to anything, and Gordon simply replied, “Vegans” (via Twitter)....
Instagram Is Jealous Of Cat Cora’s Customized Nutella Jar Joe Seer/Shutterstock By Kate Hagan Gallup/March 21, 2022 12:27 pm EST When it comes to comfort snacks, perhaps the only thing better than Nutella is having a jar of the chocolatey hazelnut spread all to yourself. When chef Cat Cora showed off a customized jar of the widely popular spread, fans were more than envious. Shared Cora on Instagram, “Ok this is amazing, look what my sweet friends at Nutella sent me!...
Is It Safe To Put Aluminum Foil In A Slow Cooker? HannaTor/Shutterstock By Holly Riddle/April 5, 2022 10:59 am EST Many easy slow cooker recipes advise lining the appliance with aluminum foil for easier cleaning, more evenly cooked meat, and easy transfer of larger items such as roasts or lasagnas (per HuffPost). However, questions have been raised about the safety of cooking with aluminum foil. There are some alleged health concerns related to too much aluminum in one’s diet, ranging from kidney disease to Alzheimer’s....
Mistakes Everyone Makes When Preparing Iced Tea Natallya Naumava/Shutterstock By Robyn Hunt/Updated: April 8, 2022 11:58 am EST With the arrival of warmer weather, you might be opting for more refreshing drinks as opposed to hot and hearty beverages like hot chocolate, apple cider, or hot coffee. Instead, bubbly drinks, iced sodas, and iced tea are probably making a move into your daily drink repertoire. And why not? Iced tea is a great way to stay hydrated, especially if you have trouble finding the time to drink water (via Everyday Health)....
Mistakes Everyone Makes With These Classic Thanksgiving Dishes Shutterstock By Karen Miner/Updated: March 7, 2022 4:42 pm EST It’s every host’s worst nightmare: The family is seated around the table anxiously awaiting a delicious Thanksgiving feast, but much to your dismay you pull an overcooked turkey out of the oven, your mashed potatoes resemble a pot of glue, your stuffing is soggy, your gravy is lumpy, and to top it all off, you burn the rolls....
People Are Buzzing To Get A Scoop Of This Baijiu-Infused Ice Cream WS-Studio/Shutterstock By Vedran Maslovara/May 27, 2022 9:25 am EST There are not many things that can make us feel more refreshed in the scorching summer heat than a scoop or two of delicious ice cream. And to make things even more interesting, there’s ice cream with added alcohol, so we can feel a bit boozy and refreshed at the same time....
Signs Your Meat Has Gone Bad Shutterstock By Keira Wingate/Updated: April 20, 2022 11:39 am EST When the sun is shining bright, the warm weather calls for dinner parties and cookouts. As the sun rises, so does the sale of proteins, with steak sales alone going up 10% each grilling season, according to a 2021 report from Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. If you’re in the mood for grilled or baked poultry items, it’s good to know some tips and tricks to ensure you don’t eat spoiled chicken, as Healthline explains....
