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Crispy Fried Trout Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Updated: June 30, 2022 11:07 am EST There are certain foods that are automatically associated with a fancy meal. In some cases, like the delicious but challenging soufflé, it’s the difficulty in making a particular dish that gives it an air of elegance. And then there’s trout. Delicate in both texture and flavor, this fish is ideal for everything from a romantic, candlelight dinner for two to a formal gathering among friends and colleagues....

Here’s How Expensive Coffee Has Become With Inflation jazz3311/Shutterstock By Elaina Friedman/Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 8:47 am EST To the delight of absolutely no one, the topic of inflation has been monopolizing the global conversation this year. It seems no industry is safe from rising prices, from gas companies to beauty brands to agricultural producers to fast food franchises like McDonald’s, who hopes you won’t notice this menu item price increase....

How A Lawsuit Over Salt Bae’s Miami Restaurant Sparked A Debate About Tipping Daniele Ventureti/Getty Images By Lauren Cahn/Updated: March 31, 2022 11:02 am EST So, you managed to snag a seat at that Miami steakhouse where celebrity salt-shaking chef Salt Bae (i.e., Turkish-born butcher turned restaurateur, Nusret Gökçe) charges $120 for a steak with a side of theatrics (via Miami Herald). Your meal is superb; the service: stellar. Just when you think it can’t get any better, the bill arrives with this seemingly delightful convenience: an 18% service charge....

If You’re Going To A Game At Dodger Stadium, There May Not Be Food beats1/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/July 18, 2022 7:33 pm EST Most Major League Baseball players are on hiatus this week as the league heads into the halfway point of the season. Tuesday night’s All-Star game, along with the rest of the week’s special events, are being held at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Monday night features eight sultans of swat vying for power supremacy in the Home Run Derby....

Is Robot Delivery The Next Big Pizza Trend? Brandon Bell/Getty Images By Colin McCandless/Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 8:25 am EST Although we may still be decades away from the Skynet terminators growing self-aware and rising up to take over, robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) technology have been gradually making their way into our daily lives. Earlier this year, a company called RoboBurger opened the first robot burger vending machine in a mall in Jersey City, New Jersey (via Today)....

La Croix Is Not America’s Top Sparkling Water, According To A New Survey Facebook By Katy Canada/Updated: July 26, 2022 9:25 am EST Update 7/25/22: This story has been updated to include sales data about sparkling water. The number of sparkling water brands in stores has expanded so much that this bubbly beverage now occupies almost an entire supermarket aisle. According to InsightAce Analytic, the global sparkling water industry is expected to reach a value of $67 billion by 2030....

Michael Symon Just Dropped Some Sad News About ‘Throwdown’ Jason Koerner/Getty Images By Elaina Friedman/May 20, 2022 10:53 am EST It’s safe to assume that all fans of cooking shows share an interest in food, but many of them also turn to their favorite gastronomic streaming platforms to satisfy their craving for a cut-throat duel. If you were to filter out wholesome how-to shows like “Barefoot Contessa,” “Valerie’s Home Cooking,” and “Nadiya’s Time to Eat,” what’s left is a slew of programs that leave you decidedly more anxious than you’d be after watching Ina Garten roast a chicken....

Padma Lakshmi’s College Degree Has Nothing To Do With Food Frazer Harrison/Getty By Dave Malyon/Updated: July 20, 2022 8:27 am EST While Padma Lakshmi’s career revolves around food, you might be surprised to learn that her college degree has nothing to do with cooking. In an interview with Closer Weekly, she says that her special relationship with food dates back to her childhood, sharing “Food was such a big part of my life ever since I was small....

Sonic Just Brought Back An Exciting Drink Offering For The Summer Facebook By Sarah Martinez/July 29, 2022 8:53 am EST This summer is a scorcher, with temperatures reaching record highs throughout the U.S (per NBC News). Some would argue that nothing beats the sweltering heat better than cooling down with a delicious iced Sonic slushie. Of course, 7-Eleven serves up its signature Slurpees year round and Chick-fil-A does release its popular peach milkshake just in time for summer....

Surprising Foods Americans Miss While Abroad Shutterstock By Samuel Spencer/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 12:16 pm EST Missing your favorite foods is such a part of any tourist or expat’s life, in fact, that some scientists have theorized that a craving for the flavors of home is instilled in the womb. Even scientists, however, might be surprised by which flavors American expats and tourists miss the most when away from home....

The Best Steak Knives Of 2022 Bruce Peter/Shutterstock By Ian Stuart Bragan/July 19, 2022 2:25 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Anyone who eats steak or really any sort of meat on a regular basis will need something with which to cut up that meat on their plate. Enter the humble steak knife. At its simplest, a steak kife is simply a small knife that can easily be held in the hand to cut off bite-sized pieces of a larger piece of meat....

The Brownie Recipe Invading TikTok Comments Sections New Africa/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/March 28, 2022 8:35 am EST If you’re in the market for a brownie recipe, TikTok may have one for you — but it may not be as easy to make as you think. First off, it does not appear to actually be a full recipe: While it might list all the ingredients you’d probably need for a decent 8x8 tray of brownies, this latest viral TikTok recipe trend doesn’t provide any instructions that might help you make those brownies a reality....

The Classic Steak Mistake You Need To Avoid Chatham172/Shutterstock By Dave Malyon/Aug. 23, 2022 2:10 pm EST Have you ever found that whenever you cook steak, it ends up looking steamed without that desired crispy, darkened finish? According to Weber, the outdoor grilling accessories manufacturer, the correct grilling temperature is between 450 to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. In the case of indoor cooking on a flat top or in a frying pan, the butter and cooking oil should be at their hottest without smoking, per the New York Times, equating to temperatures slightly lower than 400 degrees Fahrenheit....

The Former Food Network Star Who Just Revealed He Worked For The Mafia Instagram By Erich Barganier/Updated: March 31, 2022 11:43 am EST Food Network has helped define culinary celebrities and some of the biggest stars emerged as a result of their time on the television channel. Delish reports that household names like Emeril Legasse and Jaimie Oliver emerged from their collaborations with the cooking station. Other star chefs have stepped back from the limelight....

The One Thing You Should Eat With Every Meal To Help Lower Blood Pressure Shutterstock By Heather Clark/Updated: April 1, 2022 4:36 pm EST The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that in 2017, high blood pressure, or hypertension, was responsible for nearly half a million deaths in the United States alone. While it is normal for blood pressure to fluctuate over the course of a day as blood pushes against the walls of your arteries, it can cause a host of health issues and damage your heart if it stays consistently high or higher than average for an extended period of time....

The Saddest Moment Ever On Hell’s Kitchen, According To Reddit Roig61/Shutterstock By Kimberley Laws/June 27, 2022 1:06 pm EST If you’ve ever watched an episode of “Hell’s Kitchen,” you’ve likely noticed that emotions run high on the culinary competition show. After all, any contest that involves fierce rivalry, grueling tasks, and the possibility of winning a life-changing prize is bound to fray some nerves. When you put all these factors together, you can see why there’s so much drama on Hell’s Kitchen....

The Secret Method Waffle House Cooks Use To Remember Every Order Facebook By Amberly Mckee/June 28, 2022 10:21 am EST Have you ever been to a restaurant and wondered, “How in the world did they get my order right? They didn’t even write it down!” Sometimes, it boils down to the server themselves being highly skilled and attentive. Other times, you’re in a five-star restaurant where perfection is required. Most of the time, though, it’s due to numerous tricks and methods that ensure the food is served correctly, every time....

The Truth About How Kaiser Rolls Got Their Name tilialucida/Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/May 23, 2022 6:00 pm EST Some of the most iconic sandwiches of all time — including sloppy joes, tuna melts, beef on weck, hamburgers, and more — are often served on crusty, chewy, fluffy kaiser rolls. Also called Kaisersemmel, imperial rolls, or Vienna rolls, per Kiddle, these rolls make great sides when paired with savory soups and salads....

The Untold Truth Of SodaStream Joe Raedle/Getty Images By Allison Smith/Updated: May 10, 2022 11:55 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Sparkling water has become a growing industry in recent years, and leading the charge is SodaStream, the Israeli-based company known for its at-home carbonation machines. It’s not hard to understand the surge in popularity. There’s nothing more refreshing than a crisp fizzy drink, and SodaStream lets you indulge your carbonation cravings in the comfort of your own home with its easy-to-use devices....

Things You Don’t Want To Know About Hot Dogs Shutterstock By Laura Williams Bustos, MSEd/Updated: March 14, 2022 10:58 am EST Hot dogs are just about as American as baseball games and apple pie. Whether you prefer yours simple with a squeeze of mustard, or you’d rather load it up with chili, cheese, and onions, chances are you’ll partake in at a few of them this year. At least that’s the assumption, given the statistics shared by the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (yes, that’s a real thing)....