Here’s How Twix Got Its Name Pavlovska Yevheniia/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/March 11, 2022 12:58 pm EST Crunchy cookie plus gooey caramel plus a rich chocolate coating equals a Twix bar. A whopping 161 million of these candy bars are sold each year, according to Eat This, Not That. That’s a lot of sugar, but hey, we aren’t complaining. Not much about Twix has changed since its creation in the UK in the 1960s....
How To Get The Most Out Of $5 At Your Favorite Fast Food Chains Shutterstock By Janelle Albukhari/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 12:43 pm EST We all know what it feels like to be broke and hungry, and it sure as hell it ain’t glamorous. Maybe it’s a few days til payday and the thought of going home and trying to figure out how to cook a meal makes your brain want to quit....
Instagram Is Applauding Cat Cora’s Son’s Cooking Accomplishment Paul Archuleta/Getty By Elise DeVoe/Aug. 20, 2022 1:08 pm EST Cat Cora is a trailblazer in the culinary space, becoming the first female Iron Chef in 2005 and finding a path to success in a male-dominated industry (via Cora’s official website). Although the fact that her family was in the restaurant business may have helped along the way, she had to fight to get a seat at the table at every step along the way....
Reddit Approves Of This Trader Joe’s ‘New Items’ Selection TonelsonProductions/Shutterstock By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 9:55 am EST Trader Joe’s shoppers love it when their favorite retailer drops a new item. One of the reasons the chain has earned its cult following (besides their friendly staff and inexpensive wine, of course) is although its stores are small, their “curated” approach seems to tap into what their customers are craving, experts tell CNBC....
Should You Use Plastic Liners In Your Slow Cooker? Instagram By Holly Riddle/May 28, 2022 7:42 am EST Maybe you’ve seen a hack online. Maybe you’ve noticed a specifically-made product in the grocery store. However you heard about it, though, now you’re interested in adding a plastic liner to your slow cooker to make clean up easier. After all, how many times have you cooked up something delicious in your slow cooker, hoping to make life easier, only to end up scraping and scrubbing that same delicious dish off the bottoms and sides (or maybe you just gave up and left the thing in the sink to “soak” for a few days)?...
Spicy Chicken Potstickers Recipe Cecilia Ryu By Cecilia Ryu AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 28, 2022 6:19 pm EST A delicious appetizer fancy enough for a special occasion and tasty enough to fix at home just because? It may sound like it’s too good to be true, but it happens to be a favorite of New Jersey mom and recipe developer Cecilia Ryu, who shares her tasty creations on Instagram. Ryu says this dish is so amazing and bursting with flavor that her kids love it, too — and every parent knows there’s nothing better than “grown up food” your kids will eat without complaint....
The Cooking Tool Chef Brandon Jew Can’t Live Without - Exclusive Brandon Jew By Steven John/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 12:55 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Every chef, from the Michelin-starred kitchen master to the casual home cook, has their favorite kitchen tool. It might be as simple as a favorite spatula a dad uses for Saturday morning pancakes, a slow cooker a mom uses for easy weeknight meals, or a $200 chef’s knife a pro wields for hours a day....
The Disturbing Reason The EPA Issued A Warning About Drinking Water fizkes/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/June 17, 2022 8:51 am EST Most people are aware of the chemical substance that give cooking pans their non-stick quality, keep our outdoor gear waterproof, and our soft furnishings stain-proof. It’s even in our fast food packaging. As a result, the substance has been making its way into our lives for, what seems like, a very long time....
The Unexpected Link Between The Queen’s Wedding Cake And Her Platinum Jubilee Cake Max Mumby/indigo/Getty By Hope Ngo/June 1, 2022 4:18 pm EST Queen Elizabeth II could be given a serving of the lemon-flavored trifle that was recently named “platinum pudding” to celebrate her 70 years on the throne (via NBC News). But for the royal family’s actual celebration, she’ll likely only have eyes for a rich, boozy fruitcake that took three months to design and make by a master baker with deep ties to the royal family....
This Is One Of The Best Vegan Alternatives To Crab Cakes Shutterstock By Sophie Putka/Updated: July 1, 2022 12:15 pm EST We know, we know – vegan substitutes are rarely, if ever, the same as the “real thing.” This is especially true when it comes to vegan meat or seafood swap-outs, where a “vegan hot dog,” for example, can come off as an insult to all hot dogs everywhere. Substitutes are not for everyone, to say the least....
Velveeta Just Launched An Unexpected Product Eric Glenn/Shutterstock By Elaina Friedman/June 7, 2022 1:40 pm EST What is Velveeta? Much like its deli-sliced cousin, American cheese, the shelf-stable Kraft Heinz product is an amalgamation of processed ingredients, not all of which come from a cow. Whether you’re a lover or a skeptic of the stuff, you can’t deny Velveeta’s signature melting capabilities, which make it a popular base for things like chile con queso and mac and cheese....
What The 2022 Oscars After-Party Dinner Will Look Like Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/March 25, 2022 3:15 pm EST The Oscars have always featured a star-studded guest list, but their dinners haven’t always matched the clientele. According to Chowhound, the very first Oscars dinner back in 1929 looked very stark in comparison to modern spreads. The first Oscars dinner opened with a selection of celery, nuts, dinner rolls, and olives, and led to a bowl of consommé Celestine....
Which Is Better: Nutella Or The Aldi Brand? Jenny Kellerhals/Mashed By Jenny Kellerhals/Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 8:25 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you’re a fan of Nutella, you’re in good company. The indulgent chocolate hazelnut spread is sold on every continent (excluding Antarctica, of course) and can be found in 160 countries (via BBC). So we probably don’t need to tell you about how great we think it is because you probably already know....
Why A Wine Photo Has Trader Joe’s Shoppers Crying Inflation DJSinop/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Aug. 8, 2022 8:21 am EST As temperatures rose, popsicles swamped the frozen sections at supermarkets, and calendars filled up with beach days and bonfire evenings, news of America’s inflation crisis threw a bucket of cold water on everyone’s sunny moods. While reports clearly indicated that the country was facing its worst food inflation crisis in four decades, things got real for consumers when its effects could be seen on the price tags at weekly grocery runs (via U....
Why The US Banned Avocados In 1914 Valery121283/Shutterstock By Dave Malyon/July 9, 2022 12:34 pm EST The latest banning of avocados may have raised a few eyebrows, but the trade relationship regarding the fruit between the United States and Mexico has been one of love and hate since 1914. The most recent avocado ban went into effect on February 11 of this year. According to The New York Times, a certain element was unhappy with a U....
14 Types Of Cooking Oil And How To Use Them Sebastian Duda/Shutterstock By Allie Miller/Updated: June 15, 2022 9:19 am EST At the grocery store, there are so many cooking oils to choose from it can be overwhelming. Decision fatigue can cause you to stick with familiar favorites. But there is so much more than olive oil out there. Choosing the right oil for the job can even improve your cooking....
4 Types Of Clam Chowder And What Makes Them Different bonchan/Shutterstock By Linda Brockman/June 10, 2022 9:20 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. White or red? If you are a New Englander, you know this question is referring to chowder, not wine. Do you prefer a thick and creamy “chowdah” brimming with cherrystone clams and potatoes, or a flavorful red base cradling its clams with just the right spices?...
Are Companies Sending Out Baby Formula Samples During A Shortage? The Image Party/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Updated: July 19, 2022 8:15 am EST Update 7/18/22: This story has been amended to include statement from Reckitt and Walgreens. When something out-of-the-ordinary happens, it isn’t unusual for social media users to send their messages out into the virtual void, to find out whether there might be others who might share the same experience, or even to call attention to something that might seem off....
Buffalo Wild Wings Appetizers Ranked Worst To Best Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock By Ryan Unger/Updated: July 29, 2022 7:06 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Sometimes, a mellow and relaxed environment is exactly what you need when you are looking for a place to eat after a long day. After all, sitting down to a delicious spread of your favorite flavors is a surefire way to let the stress melt away....
Costco Shoppers Are Absolutely Loving Its Korean Spicy Ramen Reddit By Ashley Steinberg/June 28, 2022 12:07 pm EST While Costco’s signature Kirkland brand is a major pull for members, it’s nearly impossible for shoppers to miss the quality international products on warehouse shelves, as well. Included on the lengthy list of Costco items to try before you die are a number of neighboring countries’ top-notch eats, like D’Artagnan Spanish Mangalica dry cured ham and Japanese Wagyu tenderloin roast....
