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Jennifer Aniston Just Tossed A TikTok Salad Rumor Aside Credit: Gregg Deguire/Getty By Christopher Kane/June 17, 2022 6:49 pm EST Celebrities are often targeted with rumors, from the outlandish and almost inconceivable (the urban legend about Richard Gere lodging a live gerbil in his rectum) to the conspiratorial (the CIA, an entity that has carried out assassinations, probably did not take out John Lennon in 1980) to the unusual but plausible (Beyoncé was rumored to have faked her first pregnancy — which, okay, is possible but why?...

KFC’s Bizarre Mother’s Day Bouquet Is A Two-In-One Gift Robson90/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/April 26, 2022 4:03 pm EST When you think of a bouquet, a bundle of brightly colored flowers springs to mind. Anyone who wants to put a new spin on this traditional flower arrangement has a ton of concepts to play around with. According to Rock N Roll Bride, folks have used sheet music, origami fabric, pom poms, and even vintage cameras as bouquets....

McDonald’s Just Dropped The Mic On The Chicken Sandwich Wars McDonald’s By Amberly Mckee/July 18, 2022 4:18 pm EST If you were present on social media in 2019, you might remember the “chicken wars” that ensued after the major success of Popeyes’ fried chicken sandwich launch, per Hypebeast. After the sandwich sold out just two weeks after its debut, Popeyes took to Twitter, quoting a Chick-fil-A post with the message “…y’all good?...

Padma Lakshmi’s Favorite Childhood Treat Had A Bit Of A Kick Ron Adar/Shutterstock By Abby Tariq/July 17, 2022 8:00 am EST Childhood memories help us thrive and provide a healthy dose of nostalgia. Most importantly, they play a crucial role in our well-being and help us better understand ourselves. For instance, childhood memories of food are so powerful that they can evoke unconscious memories and utilize your senses to make that particular recollection even more vivid....

Reddit Is Going Wild Over This Dunkin’ Menu Hack Pere Rubi/Shutterstock By Amy Hamblen/March 7, 2022 9:47 pm EST The company formerly known as Dunkin’ Donuts is well-known for its coffee and donuts. But the popular fast-food chain also offers a variety of other breakfast options – and, no, we’re not just talking about Munchkins. One of those other offerings was introduced in 2009, according to ABC News, when Dunkin’ announced its new Wake-Up Wraps....

Redditors Are Torn Over Top Chef’s Dessert Addition Olga Dubravina/Shutterstock By Elise DeVoe/July 18, 2022 9:12 am EST While there are many shows dedicated to baking, “Top Chef” heavily focuses on savory cooking. Even so, there is often at least one dessert challenge thrown at the competitors during a season to shake things up. There has been some spectacular dessert fails on the show over the years, like Marcel Vigneron’s pork ice cream and Ariane Durate’s neon-yellow lemon curd (via Thrillist)....

The Affordable Cookware Line That Counts David Chang Among Its Fans John Sciulli/Getty Images By Jennifer Mathews/Aug. 24, 2022 7:20 am EST Although the device is found in 90% of American homes, myths about the microwave have kept the other 10% from getting onboard — perhaps due to concerns about their health. It’s understandable why they’d be wary: The microwave was invented accidentally by Percy Spencer, an engineer for the Raytheon Manufacturing Company, who was working on tubes for radar magnetrons when he discovered the device had melted the nuts in his pocket (to be fed to squirrels during his lunch break)....

The Classic Cocktails Everyone Should Try Once, According To An Expert Maksym Fesenko/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Updated: May 2, 2022 11:35 am EST James MacInnes may be the “Liquor Boss” at Klaw, a fine dining establishment in Miami that is “coming soon” as per the website (and as per MacInnes himself, who says it should open later this spring), but he has no objection to amateur mixologists attempting to create their own craft cocktails at home....

The Fan-Favorite $5 Shrimp Tackle Box Is Back At Popeyes For A Limited Time Facebook By Elaina Friedman/Updated: March 25, 2022 2:39 pm EST Five is a magic number in the world of fast food. Even with the demise of Subway’s $5 Foot Long, the bill adorned with Abe Lincoln’s face can get you a Build You Own Cravings Box from Taco Bell, a Biggie Bag from Wendy’s, a Fill Up box from KFC, and — for a limited time starting on March 22 — a fan-favorite Shrimp Tackle Box from Popeyes (via a press release published by Chew Boom)....

The Hidden Meaning In The Dairy Queen Logo Andrew Burton/Getty Images By Jared Kaufman/April 3, 2022 2:30 pm EST The Dairy Queen logo is instantly recognizable to anyone who has ever eaten the chain’s frozen treats to cool down on a hot summer day. The iconic cherry-red ellipse shape graces the more than 7,000 DQ locations around the world (via Dairy Queen). When the first Dairy Queen opened in Joliet, Illinois in 1940, now-classic treats like its famous Blizzards, Dilly Bars, and even malts and shakes weren’t part of the menu....

The Pumpkin Spice Snack Costco Fans Should Know About dennizn/Shutterstock By Brianna Corley/Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 8:17 am EST Fall is around the corner, and for some of us, that means enjoying a pumpkin spice latte nearly every morning. But if that PSL isn’t enough to provide that festive pumpkin flavor, don’t worry. Costco has you covered. Aside from its well-adored pumpkin pie — of which Costco sold more than 6 million in 2019 (per People) — the grocery chain offers an assortment of pumpkin-themed treats every fall....

The Stunning Cake Trend That Had Instagram Mesmerized Nataliya Arzamasova/Shutterstock By Brianna Corley/July 14, 2022 11:32 am EST History has shown that when a cake is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the taste buds, the internet instantly falls in love. The unicorn cake, which was created by a baker in Canada, first appeared online in 2016 per The New York Post. However, the magical-looking treats are still gracing our Instagram feeds and making appearances as the glamorous (and delicious) centerpieces of celebrations....

The Trick For Getting The Best Fried Chicken Every Time Fierman Much/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/May 30, 2022 11:30 am EST With a crispy, golden exterior covering a tender, flavorful interior, what’s not to love about digging into a big, juicy hunk of fried chicken? According to Statista, it’s projected that 184.02 million Americans will have consumed frozen fried chicken by the year 2024 — an impressive testament to just how much people love their poultry....

The Truth About Ashleigh Shanti From Top Chef Season 19 Instagram By Taylor Huang/March 10, 2022 9:42 am EST This Season 19 lineup on “Top Chef” will definitely make episodes heated and full of competition. Ashleigh Shanti is one of the most recent arrivals on the show’s set in Houston. According to Bravo, the Virginia native traveled from her current home in North Carolina to compete on this season of the cooking show....

The Untold Truth Of Netflix’s American Barbecue Showdown Netflix By Cristine Struble/Updated: June 29, 2022 8:18 am EST While not exactly a backyard barbecue feast, Netflix’s cooking series “American Barbecue Showdown” taps several pitmasters and barbecue experts that put their best beef, chicken, and pork on the fire for the ultimate food crown. Although many of these masters of the smoke have won other competitions, and might receive rave views in their hometowns, it can be more difficult to impress the discerning judges with the tasty plates....

Trader Joe’s New Lemonade Flavor Is Turning Heads Kristi Blokhin/Shutterstock By Lauren Farkas/Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 9:20 am EST If there’s anything Trader Joe’s can promise its customers, it’s that they will never get bored of the foods the grocery store chain has to offer. With a constant influx of new releases, limited edition treats, seasonal items, and the chain’s wellness-centered products, there is always something to look forward to when you embark on your regular grocery trip, no matter the time of the year....

We Might Know What The Galaxy Tastes Like - And It’s Weird Zakharchuk/Shutterstock By James Lewis/Feb. 28, 2022 5:53 pm EST The unknowns of the universe are so varied and filled with potential that considering them all would boggle the mind of even the most excitable child. How many alien races are there? Is time travel possible? How many McDonald’s are on Mars? But unless you happen to be a food enthusiast on the level of Gordon Ramsay, a particularly strange question to ponder is “what does a galaxy taste like?...

What Happened To Safe Grabs After Shark Tank? Facebook By Karen Hart/Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 2:32 pm EST On “Shark Tank,” entrepreneurs pitch various products, including kitchen tools, to potential big-name investors. Think Mark Cuban, Robert Herjavec, Barbara Corcoran, Lori Greiner, Daymond John, and Kevin O’Leary (via Newsweek). According to USA Today, every season, anywhere between 35,000 and 40,000 potential contestants apply. To be chosen is kind of a big deal....

You Won’t Believe What Casey Webb Did Before Hosting Man V. Food Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images By Andrew Walser/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 11:41 am EST Casey Webb quickly became a household name in 2017 after taking over the Travel Channel’s show “Man v. Food,” after the former host Adam Richman’s departure in 2012. The show follows Webb as he travels across the country, seeking out the mightiest food challenges he can find, such as the “Porkasaurus” challenge that pitted him against a veritable mountain of hash browns, eggs, and breakfast meats, to prove that man is superior to food....

13 Frozen Sausage Brands Ranked From Worst To Best Foodio/Shutterstock By Lauren Johnson/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 10:40 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There’s nothing better than that sizzle of sausage in the morning. If you’re a meat-eater, you know sausage is a feast for the senses. The smell of smoky meat is unmatched, while the saltiness pairs perfectly with the savory taste of eggs....