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The Best Bloody Mary Mixes Of 2022 RHJPhtotos/Shutterstock By Robyn Hunt/June 28, 2022 3:03 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The bloody mary is just about synonymous with brunch. The foundation of this refreshing drink contains only two ingredients: vodka and tomato juice. While the drink itself comes from humble beginnings — it was created by a French bartender working in New York City during Prohibition in the 1920s (via The Real Dill) — the somewhat unappealing namesake of this tomato-based concoction has multiple plausible origins, making that part of the drink a bit murkier....

The Costco Item Instagram Thinks Is Ridiculously Salty dennizn/Shutterstock By Lauren Farkas/July 21, 2022 10:16 am EST Costco offers a slew of products from companies big and small. Some of these products are universally loved by shoppers, and others tend to be a bit more controversial. With the help of the internet, Costco devotees near and far can easily share their opinions on these products with one another. One of the most popular forums for opinion-sharing is the comment section of popular company-run and fan-run Instagram accounts....

The Cracker Barrel Fury Continues With The New Fried Pickle Facebook By Crystal Antonace/Aug. 16, 2022 1:25 pm EST When you think of country fried steak, fried chicken, or grits and sausage there are a few restaurants in America that come to mind, and Cracker Barrel is probably one of them. The native Lebanon Tennessee-based chain has been wooing its customers for years with the best things to order from the Cracker Barrel menu such as the sugar-cured ham and macaroni n’ cheese....

The Funny Reason ‘Beans’ Is Trending On Twitter Spalnic/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Updated: July 7, 2022 2:21 pm EST Beans are an incredibly versatile and healthy food option that can be easily added to your diet. According to Healthline, beans don’t get as much love as they should. Did you know that they can be a good source of protein, especially for vegetarians? What’s more, they’re known to be really good for health and have numerous benefits, such as keeping your cholesterol levels in check and lowering blood sugar levels....

The Japanese Town That Attracts Tourists With Vending Machines Ned Snowman/Shutterstock By Rachael Grow/Aug. 29, 2022 4:27 pm EST When we think of fast food, we don’t really take into account the quick convenience of vending machines. Appearing in the United States in the 1880s, vending machines have popped up across the globe dispensing various treats, snacks, drinks, and toys of all kinds. However, Japan is considered the vending machine capital of the world (via CBS News)....

The QR payment codes aren’t as user-friendly as they seem Sundry Photography/Shutterstock On Reddit, several Whole Foods employees opened up about their frustrations with the QR payment system. Among the chief complaints are technical limitations as well as dealing with customers who refuse to learn how to use the payment app, but still expect to get the perks. The discussion began after a worker known as Redditor @devilsupreme shared a story about an encounter with an irate customer who was unable to pay with their Prime code....

The Surprising Origin Of Church Nuts MarcoFood/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/July 11, 2022 1:32 pm EST Most of us might be happy to pick up any can of fried and salted peanuts from the supermarket. But those in the know are likely to take a hard pass if North Carolina church nuts aren’t on offer. Church nuts are literally that: cooked peanuts sold by a church group to raise funds for specific charities....

The Unexpected Ingredient That Will Majorly Upgrade Homemade Pizza Dough JOKE_PHATRAPONG/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/July 25, 2022 7:23 pm EST While there’s nothing wrong with showing support to your local pizzeria, it’s important to not forget the skill of making pizza at home. Sure, it’s a bit messy and it takes up some time, but all good things require effort, don’t they? It’s always something to be proud of when you take your fresh homemade pizza out of the oven, admire the bubbling golden layer of mozzarella, and know that you made it through the sweat of your brow....

What Does The Cuban ‘Ropa Vieja’ Name Actually Mean? Julia-Bogdanova/Shutterstock By Maria Aguirre/Aug. 10, 2022 1:05 pm EST When we think of Cuba, its amazing cuisine may be one of many aspects we appreciate. Cuban food may be full of bold flavor and intense dishes, but equally so, very heartwarming and comforting recipes. Most of their dishes feature a feast of carbs, starchy root vegetables, spices like cumin and pepper, and various types of meat and seafood: nothing too fancy but all the tastier....

Why You Shouldn’t Let Apple Pie Dough Sit Overnight Esin Deniz/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 1:40 pm EST The art of baking an apple pie is one that can be both simple and rewarding, or an enormous waste of time. While the concept seems simple enough — it’s just apple filling dumped inside a pie crust and baked until golden and bubbling, right? — you run the risk of running into a variety of hidden dangers during the process....

Yes, The Fear Of Vegetables Is A Real Thing Tatyana Soares/Shutterstock By Kimberley Laws/June 14, 2022 1:19 pm EST Do you suffer from a phobia — a “persistent, excessive, unrealistic fear” of something (per Harvard Health)? You’re far from alone. Everyone’s probably encountered or at least heard of the person that freaks out when they see a spider, panics when they’re at high elevations, or refuses profusely to go in the water....

11 Types Of Shrimp Varieties From Around The World Poring Studio/Shutterstock By Jamila Khan/June 17, 2022 11:30 am EST There’s a reason why delicate shrimp meat is so deeply embedded in American cuisine. Sweet, tender, and succulent, fresh shrimp meat drizzled with melted garlic butter is unparalleled. While shrimp was previously considered an expensive delicacy, primarily for the rich and fancy, it has now become a routine addition to our diets almost everywhere across the globe (via Food of History)....

A GBBO Winner Revealed Just How Stressful The Show Can Get Dave J Hogan/Getty Images By Andrew Walser/July 7, 2022 2:44 pm EST “The Great British Bake Off” is one of Netflix’s best cooking competition shows, and it’s easy to see how it’s captured fans’ hearts. It’s got an incredibly calming aesthetic and tone that makes it feel relaxed and friendly to watch. Compared to the high-stakes and intense conflict of some American cooking competitions like “Cutthroat Kitchen,” GBBO’s supportive structure, lower stakes, and friendly judges make it stand out from the crowd, per Showbiz Cheatsheet....

Andrew Zimmern Has Strong Feelings About The McDonald’s Vs. Culver’s Debate Jason Koerner/Getty Images By Maria Scinto/March 6, 2022 12:52 pm EST Is there really a debate about McDonald’s ice cream vs. Culver’s frozen custard? Not so’s you’d notice unless you’re a member of the Watt household. J.J. Watt, late of the Houston Texans and currently playing for the Arizona Cardinals, is a pretty sure-fire NFL Hall-of-Famer no matter whose jersey he retires in....

Chef Kenneth Hardiman Reveals How Much Food It Takes To Feed Fans At The Kentucky Derby - Exclusive Thomas Kelley/Shutterstock By Alexandra Cass/April 22, 2022 12:40 pm EST The premier sports event of the spring is just around the corner. We’re talking about the historic, high-stakes horse race that is the Kentucky Derby. The nearly 150-year-old event draws a crowd of more than 150,000 people a year, all ready to eat, drink, and be merry (and hopefully win some money, too)....

Christina Wilson: What The Winner Of Hell’s Kitchen Season 10 Is Doing Now Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Maria Scinto/Updated: July 8, 2022 11:00 am EST Christina Wilson, the Philadelphia chef who survived a grueling 16 weeks in “Hell’s Kitchen” to emerge as the 2012 winner, was eventually awarded a prestigious position at Gordon Ramsay Steak at Las Vegas along with a salary of $250,000. Ramsay’s comment as he announced her victory hinted at the fact that their working relationship would prove to be a long one....

Cold Stone Creamery’s Secret Menu Items You Need To Try Next Trever Gearhart/Shutterstock By Sophia Hart/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 11:42 am EST Ice cream is the perfect dessert. This sweet treat is ideal for several different occasions. Additionally, ice cream is easily available, so it’s pretty easy to get your hands on your favorite flavor, whether it’s cookies and cream or chocolate chip. You can find gallons and pints of ice cream in the frozen section of the grocery store....

Copycat Chipotle Sofritas Recipe Maren Epstein/Mashed By Maren Epstein AND Mashed Staff/Updated: May 13, 2022 4:41 pm EST What makes the perfect taco, burrito, tostada, or empanada filling? Carne asada? Slow-cooked carnitas? Grilled chicken? Fish? Or a vegetarian option like black beans or pinto beans? If you’re looking for a new vegetarian alternative, you’ll love this copycat Chipotle sofritas recipe, which can easily replace meats like ground beef, says chef and food writer Maren Epstein of Eating Works....

Could Chewing Gum Curb Children’s Sugar Cravings? I am Kulz/Shutterstock By Michael La Corte/July 13, 2022 10:05 pm EST Children hopped up on sugar can be a formidable foe for parents, guardians, family members, friends, or babysitters seeking to retain any semblance of sanity and calm. While limiting their sugar intake is a simple fix in concept, the execution can be challenging and often incurs the pendulum swinging too far the other way, enraging little tykes who are now being deprived of a hankering of their preferred sustenance....

Easy Piecaken Cupcakes Recipe Jessica Morone/Mashed By Jessica Morone AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 26, 2022 5:42 pm EST What do you get when you mix pie with cake, and bake it like a cupcake? Piecaken, of course! This delicious dessert is a step outside of your traditional pie or cupcakes, because it combines the two together. It’s like when two of your best friends get married. You can’t think of a better match, and the union just makes you oh-so-happy....