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The Terrifying Unsolved Mystery Haunting An Indiana Fast Food Chain Facebook By Chase Shustack/Aug. 24, 2022 1:51 pm EST It’s possible you’ve never heard of Burger Chef, considering that the chain closed back in 1996. It was at one point a rather popular name in the fast-food industry, being the second largest fast food restaurant behind McDonald’s in the 1960s (via Time). Burger Chef is even credited with inventing the first “Happy Meal” back in 1973 (via MeTV), just a few years before McDonald’s rolled out its famous kiddie meal....

The Truth About How Chili’s Got Its Name Eric Glenn/Shutterstock By Derek Helling/July 13, 2022 11:18 am EST As with a lot of other casual restaurant chains, the story of Chili’s is one of humble beginnings, a crucial investment, and successful marketing. The original restaurant to bear the Chili’s name is no more, as The Daily Meal reports that a 7-Eleven now sits on the site, but the name has endured with the chain for almost half a century....

The Unexpected Ingredient You Should Be Adding To Meatloaf Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Rebecca Cherico/Updated: July 22, 2022 12:56 pm EST Meatloaf is as quintessentially American as apple pie. It’s a food that immediately conjures up images of 1950s America (per the Augusta Chronicle), with a family sitting happily at a dinette table, drinking glasses of milk with their supper. Meatloaf isn’t very pretty, but it’s earned a soft spot in many hearts with its warm, dense structure, uncomplicated nature, and flavorful heartiness: it reigns supreme among comfort foods when it comes to the meat category (per the Los Angeles Times)....

The Untold Truth Of Hawaiian Punch ZikG/Shutterstock By Meredith Cooper/Updated: April 12, 2022 2:07 pm EST Hawaiian Punch: This bright red drink with a name that invokes beautiful tropical islands and celebrations has carved out its own identity in the beverage aisle. Although Hawaiian Punch is best known today as a beverage for children, according to The Guardian, the drink was marketed to adults as a cocktail mixer before its manufacturer changed strategies....

The Viral Wendy’s TikTok That Allegedly Got An Employee Fired Deutschlandreform/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/March 4, 2022 3:52 pm EST TikTok has proved itself to be a great platform for organizing civil rights movements, sparking dance trends, sharing creative recipes, spreading misinformation, and exposing the secrets of the fast-food giants. In the case of exposing what goes on behind the scenes at fast-food chains like McDonald’s, Burger King, and Taco Bell, TikTokers frequently risk losing their jobs....

This Is Why Popeyes Chicken Is So Delicious Joe Raedle/Getty Images By Mary Patterson Broome AND Andrew Sheldon/Updated: July 6, 2022 2:25 pm EST Fast food mainstay Popeyes has made quite a comeback in recent years, with steady growth over the course of the 2010s. Many attribute that increased success to when Popeyes changed its name from Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits to Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen. Remind people that the food is from Louisiana, and they will come....

What The Cameras Don’t Show You On Iron Chef America John Shearer/Getty Images By Naveena Vijayan/April 25, 2022 12:59 pm EST “Iron Chef America” could be a valid answer to the question “What’s your favorite sport?” After all, it happens in a “stadium,” has a live commentator, and includes chefs searing and blending food with an intensity that befits an Olympic event. “Iron Chef America,” the show that’s based on the Japanese series “Iron Chef,” launched in 2005, after a version called “Iron Chef USA” sort of flopped....

When You Eat Too Many Beets, This Is What Happens Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Updated: May 17, 2022 10:40 am EST Beets make a great addition to any winter dish. Not only does this root vegetable add a subtle sweetness and appealing deep red color to any meal, but it is also packed with many health benefits. Beets actually get their distinctive color from the high amounts of betalains they contain. Betacyanin, a rich red plant pigment, is also a known antioxidant that can protect the body against free radicals and even reduce the risk of cancer by protecting against certain carcinogens, according to Reader’s Digest....

Why Olive Oil May Be In Danger Of A Shortage masa44/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Aug. 8, 2022 10:39 am EST For years, the biggest worry that extra-virgin olive oil lovers had to deal with involved getting ripped off by either picking up a fake bottle, or getting our hands on oil which has been altered or labelled incorrectly, per Epicurious. But climate change may have rendered that concern moot and academic, as olive-growing regions face down a record-breaking heatwave which brought temperatures as high as 110 degrees F....

Why There’s So Much Drama On Hell’s Kitchen, According To Reddit Jeff Whyte/Shutterstock By Julia Mullaney/March 10, 2022 12:59 pm EST Anyone who considers themselves a fan of Fox’s “Hell’s Kitchen” likely knows that no episode goes from start to finish without at least a few raised voices and harsh attitudes, even if both are coming from host and renowned chef Gordon Ramsay. Still, Ramsay isn’t always at the center of the drama; contestants often get into arguments on their own, with some people on the show having ongoing problems with other contestants throughout the season....

10 Best Substitutes For Red Curry Paste Chanelio/Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/Updated: May 6, 2022 1:34 pm EST Red curry is an incredibly delicious, comforting dish to whip up on busy nights, but also a great way to use up any items you have in your fridge. If you like a little extra protein, you can toss in additions like diced chicken breast, shrimp, or tofu (via Cookie and Kate). If you prefer a vegetable-based dish packed with flavor, you can mix some red curry paste together with leftover produce you have in your fridge to make a decadent meal that’s overflowing with a variety of textures....

Breakfast Inventions You Need In Your Life Shutterstock By Karen Miner/Updated: April 29, 2022 6:41 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We’ve always been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but there are a lot of us who can only manage to hit the start button on the Keurig and grab a protein bar on the way out the door....

Can Kids Learn To Like Spicy Food? Onjira Leibe/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/March 26, 2022 12:04 pm EST It’s a simple fact that kids can be picky eaters, as the Huffington Post attests. They’ll probably eat macaroni and cheese, chicken fingers, and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, but often shy away from “adult” food. This is something most parents know, and many adults admit they were like that when they were kids too....

Chef Nobu Matsuhisa Gushes About His Friendship With Robert De Niro - Exclusive DenisShumov/Shutterstock By Molly Harris/March 1, 2022 11:55 am EST While the most prolific and well-known celebrity chefs have undoubtedly crossed paths with many A-list stars, few can call a celebrity their friend and business partner. And though Chef Nobu Matsuhisa recently taught model Brooklyn Beckham how to prepare sushi, his relationship with actor Robert De Niro might actually be his closest....

Copycat McDonald’s Fries Recipe By Jake Vigliotti/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 11:34 am EST Is there anything better than McDonald’s French fries? Well, yeah, but really, the number of things better than fries from the Golden Arches is pretty slim. McDonald’s fries consistently are voted at the top of America’s favorite quick-serve fries. What is it about those fries that makes them so delectable? And it’s just fries, so how hard can it be to replicate them?...

Everything You Need To Know About Leg Of Lamb, According To A Butcher margouillat photo/Shutterstock By Jennifer Mathews/May 11, 2022 4:36 pm EST Sheep are known worldwide for their meat, milk, and wool (not to mention affinity for yoga) and are thought to have over 1,000 breeds; according to the website Sheep101, there are 60 species within the U.S. alone. Some may recall the scientific marvel Dolly (named after Dolly Parton), known as the world’s most famous sheep, as the first mammal cloned....

GBBO Fans On Reddit Can’t Get Enough Of Noel Fielding’s Cool Shirts Jeff Spicer/Getty Images By Rachael Grow/Aug. 23, 2022 10:00 am EST “The Great British Bake Off” — which goes by a different name in the U.S. — features an eccentric co-host, Noel Fielding, who has worn many hats throughout his career as an actor, musician, comedian, artist, and now a father of two (per Fielding’s official website). As one of the baking show’s main faces, he also wears many unique and eye-catching outfits that have fans scouring the internet to figure out where to find these garments after every episode (via the U....

Gordon Ramsay’s Sundae Has Instagram Wishing Summer Never Ended Sterling Munksgard/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Aug. 9, 2022 4:10 pm EST Any mention of summer is sure to bring particular foods and flavors to mind. You’ve got your backyard barbeque foods, like hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, corn on the cob, and potato chips. You’ve got your sweet treats, like ice cream, popsicles, and apple pie. You’ve also got seasonal fruits and veggies, like strawberries, peaches, and watermelon....

How To Craft The Perfect Cocktail, According To Science VDB Photos/Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 8:14 am EST While James Bond might famously say “shaken, not stirred” and Tom Cruise added some flare behind the bar in the film Cocktail, crafting the perfect cocktail does not require movie magic. Although the dive bar might just pour whiskey straight, Wired’s YouTube video examined how the art of the cocktail is more flavorful due to the precision of science....

Instagram Is Drooling Over Amanda Freitag’s Easy Chica Adobo Fish Stew Recipe Facebook By Erich Barganier/March 1, 2022 5:52 pm EST Amanda Freitag has truly made a name for herself in the culinary world. According to Food Network, she has judged on “Chopped,” tried out to win the title of America’s next “Iron Chef,” and even took Bobby Flay on in a head-to-head cooking competition. She worked as a chef throughout New York City and Paris, and has traveled the world seeking out new flavor combinations....