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Why TikTok Is Roasting A Chef’s McDonald’s Meal Makeover Elena Medoks/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/July 12, 2022 9:33 am EST Everyone loves a Chicken McNugget Happy Meal from McDonald’s, but have you ever considered what the menu item would look like if it were taken to the next level? Well, wonder no more: TikTok user @dannygrubs recently took his Happy Meal to Amy Brandwein — a Washington, D.C.-based chef with over 20 years of experience (via LinkedIn) and recognition from the James Beard Foundation — to see if she could rework McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets, french fries, sweet and sour sauce, and apple pies into a fine dining experience....

Why TikTok Just Can’t Get Behind A Jamie Oliver Breakfast Hack Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock By Jennifer Amos/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 9:15 am EST There are two kinds of people at music festivals: ones that overpack and ones that under pack. A few necessities include a tent, sleeping bag, a source of shade, rain jacket, duct tape, and a portable phone charger (via BuzzFeed). Basically, anything you think you’ll need to survive outdoors for a few days....

Why You Shouldn’t Make Mashed Potatoes On High Heat Dina Saeed/Shutterstock By Cole Brocksom/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 10:06 am EST Potatoes are a simple wonder, with many different ways to prepare them found in kitchens and cuisines across the world. From classic, simple sides like the baked potato, to rich mains like gnocchi, to any variety of fried breakfast offerings (hash browns, tater tots, and home fries anyone?), potatoes have a way to grace tables for any and every occasion....

You Can Now Drink Assassin’s Creed-Branded Whiskey Facebook By Sophia Lo/Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 9:35 am EST When it comes to whiskey, there might seem like there’s a lot to learn, but once you know the difference between whiskey and bourbon, you’re off to a great start. For people who want to become whiskey experts, we’ve made a list of 13 different whiskeys and what makes each one unique. But if you’re looking for an extra-special whiskey and love video games, then this latest whiskey to join the market should go on your list of drinks to try....

Aldi Shoppers Are Buzzing About This Spicy New Popcorn Flavor Mykhailo Baidala/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Feb. 25, 2022 11:23 am EST Popcorn fans love flavors that stray from traditional butter. According to Taste of Home, snack fans have imbued their popcorn with chocolate mint, Buffalo ranch, and even a Cajun butter topping. While these taste mashups can inspire anyone to grab a handful of popcorn, that hasn’t stopped food makers from coming up with even more unique popcorn coatings over the years....

Best Manhattan Cocktail Recipe Michelle McGlinn/Mashed By Michelle McGlinn AND Mashed Staff/July 27, 2022 12:43 pm EST Recipe developer Michelle McGlinn brings us this recipe for a classic Manhattan that is simple to make, but rather impressive to gaze upon. While the cocktail is traditionally made with rye whiskey, you could certainly substitute bourbon, if you prefer. McGlinn says “a rye will offer a spicier, sharper flavor, which pairs really nicely with the Angostura [bitters] and [sweet] vermouth....

Buddy Valastro Was Never The Same After Cake Boss Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Ivana Maric/Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 11:52 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It’s hard not to like Buddy Valastro. He is a man of many talents who is best known for his cheerful character, lovable personality, and strong work ethic. Though his celebrity career spans over two decades, he still attracts massive media interest and continues to delight his fans with exciting business adventures....

Easy Sausage Stuffing Recipe Erin Johnson/Mashed By Erin Johnson AND Mashed Staff/July 25, 2022 1:53 pm EST Stuffing is not just for the holidays! When the recipe is easy, this comforting dish is perfect even on a busy weekday. In under an hour, you can whip up a flavorful meal reminiscent of the most wonderful time of the year. Recipe developer Erin Johnson brings us this very easy sausage stuffing recipe....

Everything You Need To Know About The 2022 Baby Formula Shortage Dragana Gordic/Shutterstock By Elaina Friedman/April 13, 2022 3:37 pm EST Widespread food shortages are among the many economic setbacks that remain a major issue in the wake of COVID-19. The early days of the pandemic saw the mass stockpiling of things like canned goods, milk, and bananas, which gave way to a lingering global food crisis. With issues like record-high inflation and a scarcity of workers at play, The New York Times predicts a persistently rocky U....

Here’s How Expensive Ice Cream Really Is With Inflation Atsushi Hirao/Shutterstock By Elaina Friedman/Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 3:47 pm EST The 2022 global inflation crisis is not yet in our rearview mirror, but it may be on the horizon. Certain consumer goods that shoppers were beginning to forgo for their high prices are finally starting to mellow down to reasonable price points, such as broiler meat (aka chicken), which is seeing a significant increase in production after months of scarcity, according to a USDA report....

How A Transformed Food System Could Make The US More Food Resilient Alexander Raths/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/June 5, 2022 1:23 pm EST Months before the 2016 elections which saw Donald Trump elected president, Anne Kapuscinki, who taught sustainability science at Dartmouth, issued a stark warning that was published by the Concord Monitor: “The United States has a broken food system,” which she clarified as “the policies pertaining to how we grow food, how it winds up on our tables and all the steps in between....

If You Live In A High-Altitude Area, Here’s Why Your Chip Bags Look Inflated OLOZANO/Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/March 7, 2022 3:52 pm EST Did you know that higher altitudes have an effect on how certain foods are cooked or baked? It’s true. The further up you are from sea level, the lower the air pressure, which requires foods to be baked at higher temperatures and/or for longer periods of time, according to Betty Crocker....

Instagram Can’t Wait To Try Trader Joes’ New Peppery Cream Cheese New Africa/Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/July 29, 2022 6:50 pm EST Trader Joe’s has a whole list of products that are beloved by customers, and while frozen items and unique snacks are often making the rounds on social media, shoppers also love the store’s cheese selection. In fact, some Trader Joe’s shoppers ate the marinated mozzarella every day, whether straight from the package or toasted on ciabatta....

J. Kenji López-Alt’s Simple Risotto Tip That You Should Follow Instagram By Hope Ngo/Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 1:51 pm EST As anyone who has attempted to make risotto at home would know, this is one dish where patience and perseverance count as important ingredients. Regular white rice can be made by measuring out exact proportions of grains and water into a pot or rice cooker and then leaving it to cook....

Pop-Tarts’ New Movie ‘Unfrosted’ Stars A Famous Comedian MSPhotographic/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/March 12, 2022 11:32 am EST If you’re looking for an easy breakfast, you might reach for a package of Pop-Tarts. Sure, you can pop them in the toaster and heat them up, but they also taste pretty good at room temperature. And the choices! According to Serious Eats, Pop-Tarts come in more than 20 varieties, from peanut butter and jelly to the original unfrosted....

Red Bull’s New Summer Flavor Features An Unexpected Fruit Red Bull By Kate Hagan Gallup/Updated: March 29, 2022 8:14 am EST Red Bull has a new, limited-edition summer flavor that features a fruit some fans might not expect, per a March 23 press release. The drink’s summer-inspired taste contains a “hint of peach,” in addition to strawberry and apricot. Shoppers will be able to find the new flavor in matte orange cans, which come in 8....

Starbucks Just Announced A Unique Drink For Espresso Lovers Facebook By Justina Huddleston/March 1, 2022 2:25 pm EST Springtime is almost officially here, and for coffee lovers, that means one exciting thing: cafes are trading in their heavy winter coffee drinks for new spring flavors. Starbucks has been teasing its newest spring flavor on social media for a while, and on February 28, the chain tweeted out yet another hint: “Vanilla’s alter ego is coming....

The Fan-Favorite GBBO Contestant TikTok Will Never Get Over Instagram By James Lewis/July 8, 2022 2:49 pm EST Considering their often strange and irreverent styles of humor, Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas certainly contrast with “The Great British Bake Off”’s sweet and wholesome feeling of homemade cakes in a well-pruned garden on a pleasant sunny day. The show is, after all, filmed in the grounds of an enormous historic manor house, Down Hall (via Metro) — and you can’t get more stereotypically British than that....

The Larger-Than-Life Candles That Have Costco Shoppers Freaking Out Jiujiuer/Shutterstock By Brianna Corley/Updated: July 26, 2022 9:09 am EST Burning a scented candle while winding down is a relaxation method many Americans enjoy. According to the National Candle Association, the candle industry goes through more than 1 billion pounds of wax every year to keep up with the country’s candle demands. And many companies have caught onto the U.S. public’s love affair with the product....

The Latest Shrinkflation Victim That Has Customers Seeing Red Suzanne Tucker/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/July 27, 2022 11:50 am EST It’s been a frustrating year, to say the least, with inflation driving up the cost of fuel and basic food commodities. The Consumer Price Index, which tracks grocery store prices, revealed that costs have risen 12.2% higher over this same period last year, the largest 12-month price increase since 1979, according to Fortune....