Old Fashioned Blackberry Cake Recipe Jennine Bryant/Mashed By Jennine Rye AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 28, 2022 5:03 pm EST A light and fluffy cake packed with berries is the perfect dessert to whip up and enjoy any time of year. It’s bright and cheery on a spring day, refreshing on a warm summer evening when served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and completely comforting in the cooler months when served slightly heated up....
Padma Lakshmi’s Mother’s Day Post Is Relatable For So Many Moms Arturo Holmes/Getty By Justina Huddleston/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 3:32 pm EST Padma Lakshmi is a busy woman. She’s probably best known for her role as the host of Bravo’s “Top Chef,” a gig she’s held for all but one season of the long-running cooking competition show. But these days, she’s also the host of her very own food travel show, “Taste of the Nation,” and to top it all off, she’s also a parent....
Pinkberry’s Latest Creations Are Erupting With Summer Flavors Facebook By Elaina Friedman/May 31, 2022 11:17 am EST The summer solstice is still a month away, but late spring has a way of giving us plenty of lead time for the sunny season to come. Most parts of the country are already seeing glossy green leaves where cherry and dogwood blossoms have run their course, and they’re providing shade for passersby as they face the annual realization of what their toes look like in sandals....
That One Time McDonalds Had Premium Burgers Pavlovska Yevheniia/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/May 16, 2022 6:31 pm EST When you go to McDonald’s, you’re not exactly expecting high-class food. This isn’t to say that McDonald’s sells bad food. After all, who hasn’t had a craving for some of their famous fries? Still, if we’re being honest, McDonald’s isn’t exactly the place that screams “fine dining.” It’s hot, it’s greasy, and it’s cheap....
The Best Cuts Of Chicken For Grilling, According To An Expert nadianb/Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/Updated: June 30, 2022 8:34 am EST One of the best parts of summer is enjoying delicious food outside with friends and family. If you’re hosting a cookout this summer, you’ll want to go through Mashed’s barbecue and grill recipes. With such a long list, there’s sure to be something to surprise your guests with, from grilled steak to grilled pineapple with whipped cream....
The Best Ingredients That Go With Dill smspsy/Shutterstock By Mikaela Bloom/June 22, 2022 12:42 pm EST Herbs are having their moment in the sun. Not only are they quick flavor enhancers that add health benefits, but they can also transform a dish’s personality with a flick — or slice — of a knife. Dill has recently darted to the front of the herb line, buttressing a world overtaken by Mediterranean cuisines....
The Creepy Burger King Commercial That Left Reddit Disturbed James R. Martin/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/July 9, 2022 12:02 pm EST Imagine, if you will, that you’re flickering through your TV late at night. It’s that time of night when the usual line-up of shows has gone with the sun, and all there is left to fill the hours of airtime are infomercials and reruns of long-canceled shows. Commercials for cheap junk, disconnected episodes of ancient soap operas, public access bulletin boards playing copyright-free muzak — it’s a strange and empty world, catering to night owls, TV junkies, and insomniacs....
The Different Meaning ‘Pita’ Has In Greece aperturesound/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/March 21, 2022 1:15 pm EST Many Americans think of pita as a pocket flatbread associated with what they consider classic Greek street grub: gyros. Or they’re familiar with its use as a dipping wedge for hummus or other similar spreads, which they also associate with Greek or Mediterranean cooking. But, although the beloved pita is widely used in Greece, the word actually carries two different meanings in the Mediterranean country....
The Internet Is Loving Ree Drummond’s Family Easter Pic Facebook By Taylor Huang/Updated: April 19, 2022 8:13 am EST Ree Drummond’s family is a huge part of her life both on and off-screen. With five children, in-laws, and furry friends, Drummond family gatherings are quite the show — especially this year. In 2022, Easter at the ranch wasn’t just for the Pioneer Woman’s kids; the gathering also included a few extra guests, such as college friends and significant others....
The Trader Joe’s Coffee Ice Cream That Has Reddit Raving Cassiohabib/Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/June 22, 2022 4:45 pm EST Even though it’s been feeling like summer for some time now in many parts of the United States, the season didn’t officially kick off until earlier this week on Tuesday, June 21 — and, boy, did it start off with a bang. In a textbook-like fashion, several parts of the country ushered in summer yesterday with yet another heatwave, which CNN says has the potential to break “more than 100 high temperature records” over the course of the next few days....
The Unexpected Measures Grocery Stores Are Taking To Prevent Crime Robert Kneschke/Shutterstock By Christopher Kane/Updated: July 18, 2022 8:18 pm EST CBS Philly warned that the closure of a Starbucks last week over safety concerns could mark the start of a Center City business exodus. Located in the heart of Philadelphia — across the street from Jefferson University Hospital, walking distance from the city’s most bustling neighborhoods, and close to tourist destinations — the coffee house’s closure was like a “punch in the gut” for locals....
The Untold Truth Of Rice Krispies calimedia/Shutterstock By Emily Monaco/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 11:26 am EST Rice Krispies are a stalwart childhood staple: a cereal beloved for its simple, mild flavor, adorable mascots, and, of course, for the noise it makes the second milk is introduced to the bowl. But did you know that Rice Krispies were once promoted by the Rolling Stones? Or that there’s a long-forgotten fourth mascot who drove a spaceship and has since disappeared into oblivion?...
This Is What It’s Like To Visit The Tillamook Creamery - Exclusive Facebook By Molly Allen/May 19, 2022 2:56 pm EST Tillamook has become a household name, with a huge line of dairy products. The dairy company, located in Tillamook, Oregon, produces cheese, butter, yogurt, sour cream, and ice cream, and it has been doing that since 1909. Picking up a block of Tillamook cheese or a carton of Tillamook ice cream and enjoying it at home is certainly a delicious experience on its own....
Trader Joe’s Shoppers Are Buzzing About Its New Vegan Bread Option Kristi Blokhin/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/June 15, 2022 5:39 pm EST Whether you’re 100% vegan, trying to eat healthier, or just participate in Meatless Mondays, if you’re shopping for vegan packaged foods, Trader Joe’s has a dizzying array of options. In the snack section alone, you’ll find vegan caramel popcorn coated in tapioca syrup and salted peanut butter; vegan nacho dip that’s a blend of cashew and coconut oil; and porkless plant-based snack rinds made with pea protein and rice flour....
What Are Boiled Peanuts, And How Do You Eat Them? tjncaldas/Shutterstock By Michael La Corte/Feb. 26, 2022 10:10 am EST To those unfamiliar with this iconic Southern treat, boiled peanuts can seem like a peculiar snack. Why are they boiled? Do you eat the shell? Is the flavor different from “raw” peanuts? But don’t fret; we’ll answer all of those questions for you and more. Boiled peanuts are a tried-and-true tradition in the southern United States that are often enjoyed as a roadside snack, according to Southern Living....
What Is The Toothpick Test For Baking Brownies? New Africa/Shutterstock By Holly Riddle/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 6:05 am EST The toothpick test is a tried-and-true method for many home bakers and is exactly what it sounds like. To test the doneness of whatever you’re baking, including brownies, you just poke your baking item with a toothpick. How much or little batter or crumbs stick to the toothpick when you pull it free tells you how done your dish is....
What The Chickpea Shortage Could Mean For Hummus Prices Natalia Klenova/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/July 12, 2022 2:40 pm EST The world is in the midst of a global chickpea shortage. Due to a combination of climate-related issues and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the Global Pulse Confederation expects that chickpea production could be reduced by as much as 20% this year, the Guardian reports. This is bad news for hummus fans, as prices are expected to rise in response to the short supply of its main ingredient....
Why Bobby Flay Needed His Own Stunt Double For ‘Bobby & Sophie’ DFree/Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/Aug. 29, 2022 11:57 pm EST Bobby Flay and his daughter, Sophie, are business partners who sound like best friends. Not only do they share a podcast, but they also just launched their own Food Network show, “Bobby and Sophie On the Coast.” Though Flay is a New York native, his co-star currently lives in Los Angeles, where she is also a community journalist for ABC7 (via Food Network)....
Why Reddit Is Calling Out Taco Bell’s Skimpy Crunchwraps Joshua Blanchard/Getty Images By Colin McCandless/June 15, 2022 3:17 pm EST Taco Bell introduced its Crunchwrap Supreme in 2005 to rave reviews. The popular item soon became the fast food chain’s most successful product launch, leading to a permanent spot on the menu in January 2006. Crunchwrap Supremes had nerdy chic appeal, so much so that a contemporary article in the Los Angeles Times described them as the “Napoleon Dynamite of fast food....
Workers Reveal What It’s Really Like To Work At Shake Shack The Curious Eye/Shutterstock By Crysta Coburn/Aug. 1, 2022 12:16 pm EST In 2001, the popular fast-casual restaurant chain Shake Shack began life as a single hot dog stand in New York City’s Madison Square Park. Just over 20 years later, Shake Shack operates over 377 locations within the U.S. and abroad, and it serves a lot more than just hot dogs....
