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The Summer Fruit That’s Ready To Take Over The Wendy’s Menu Vera Prokhorova/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/May 25, 2022 2:17 pm EST While the thought of summer sparks joy in many, there is one major downside to this season: the heat. Despite the fact that it is not yet Memorial Day weekend, blazing heat waves have already been plaguing cities across the county. According to The Washington Post, recorded temperatures from this past weekend in some Northeastern cities may have even broken records for this time of year....

The UK City With The Most Diverse Food Scene In The World cktravels.com/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 8:28 am EST Travel site Radical Storage put together data from Trip Advisor to delve into the eating offerings of the 50 most visited cities in the world and discovered an interesting fact about one city in The United Kingdom. The U.K. is comprised of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland and is known for many things, from being the birthplace of William Shakespeare and the home of The Beatles to their Premier League football and the Tower of London, Stonehenge, Loch Ness, and the royal family (via PlanetWare)....

What Gefilte Fish Has In Common With McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish Facebook By Lauren Cahn/Updated: April 13, 2022 8:44 am EST Other than having the word “fish” in both their names, there isn’t really much that the McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish sandwich would appear to have in common with gefilte fish. Not at first glance, certainly. After all, one is fried and served hot on a bun with a half-slice of cheese. The other is poached and served cold on a plate with horseradish and aspic....

What Happened To Hell’s Kitchen’s Chef Andi Van Willigan? Facebook By Margaret McCormick/June 14, 2022 10:40 am EST When one hears the name Andi Van Willigan, one can’t help but think of celebrity chef and hot-headed TV host Gordon Ramsay. Van Willigan served as Ramsay’s sous chef, or second in command, for many years on “Hell’s Kitchen” (seasons 7 to 14 and 16) and later joined him on his other hit shows like “Kitchen Nightmares,” “Hotel Hell,” and “Master Chef....

What Is Eggnog And Is It Always Alcoholic? loomitz/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto AND Whitney Coy/Updated: April 10, 2022 7:52 pm EST Either you like eggnog, or you don’t — there’s no in-between. There’s nothing else like this unique holiday beverage. It’s thick, super sweet, and has a taste you can’t quite put your finger on. The drink is a staple at many seasonal dinners and functions, and those who love it often can’t do without it when the festive season rolls around....

Whole Foods Shoppers Are Raving About Its Summer Bakery Dessert Bloomberg/Getty Images By Amanda Tarlton/July 20, 2022 4:06 pm EST Whole Foods is one of those specialty grocery stores famous for its cult-favorite products. There’s the infamous salad bar — piled high with everything from pomegranate seeds to arugula to curried cauliflower — the 365 cauliflower crust, and the fresh nut butter, for starters. If you’re someone with a sweet tooth, Whole Foods has another exclusive item that might tickle your fancy: its Berry Chantilly cake....

Why An Instacart Shopper Clapped Back At A Customer’s False Claim Bloomberg/Getty Images By Katy Canada/Feb. 23, 2022 7:17 pm EST A photographic paper trail saved the day for one Instacart shopper who blew up on TikTok after a customer accused her of omitting items from an order. A displeased customer asserted that Emma Gibbs, a shopper for the popular grocery delivery service, failed to buy a few items requested in the order....

Why Sushi May Not Have Originated In Japan byonelove/Shutterstock By Dave Malyon/July 6, 2022 11:33 am EST It is a popular belief that sushi originated in Japan. Maybe this is because Japan has over 250,000 restaurants serving the delicacy (via Qaz Japan), or perhaps because it was the first country to serve it as a complete dish, according to PBS. Be that as it may, there is evidence indicating that sushi may have originated elsewhere....

Aldi’s Little Miss Memes Are Too Real For Instagram Eric Glenn/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/July 26, 2022 1:15 pm EST Little Miss and Mr. Men memes have been taking the internet by storm recently with social media users amending the graphics to fit their own personalities. According to Know Your Meme, the creative memes are based on the iconic children’s picture book series by Roger Hargreaves which includes titles like “Little Miss Sunshine,” “Little Miss Bossy,” and “Little Miss Helpful” (via Goodreads)....

Aldi Shoppers Are So Excited To Try This Easter-Inspired Kettle Corn Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/March 29, 2022 5:10 pm EST It seems like every week there’s a new Aldi product that has shoppers talking, especially in the weeks leading up to a major holiday. The grocer appears to pull out all the stops ahead of whichever celebration is next up on the calendar, typically stocking its shelves with a variety of seasonal snacks, desserts, and others goodies as far as the eye can see....

Copycat Burger King Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich Recipe Angela Latimer/Mashed By Angela Latimer AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 25, 2022 12:56 pm EST There are some foods you pretty much can’t get tired of because they’re just that tasty and comforting. Burger King’s Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich? Yeah, it’s in that category — especially when you make a copycat version at home. “This is a personal fave,” says chef and recipe developer Angela Latimer of Bake it with Love....

Crispy Chicken Cutlet Recipe Ting Dalton/Mashed By Ting Dalton AND Mashed Staff/July 25, 2022 11:02 am EST This is crispy chicken cutlet recipe is one of those entrees you just need to learn and remember, because once you do, you will have the anchor for so many wonderful meals forever at your disposal. And fortunately, it won’t be that hard to master this one, provided you carefully follow the steps the first few times....

Easy From-Scratch Flour Tortilla Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 17, 2022 1:55 pm EST If you are a fan of flour tortillas, this recipe is right up your alley. Contrary to popular belief, tortillas are easy to make from scratch, and it’s really not that much more effort than getting to a store to buy them. That’s right — you don’t need to go to a Mexican restaurant to get a perfect tortilla; instead, you can make it in the comfort of your own kitchen....

Easy Tofu Burger Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 28, 2022 3:13 pm EST While veggie burgers are often a healthy alternative to regular hamburgers, some plant-based burgers can contain high amounts of sodium, preservatives, and saturated fat, which makes them decidedly unhealthy (via Mayo Clinic). You can, however, make your own plant-based burgers without the extra added ingredients. If you are looking for a tasty burger that is loaded with protein, healthy fat, and plenty of fiber, then look no further than this easy tofu burger....

Gordon Ramsay Claims This Topping Is Just As Bad As Pineapple On Pizza DFree/Shutterstock By Vedran Maslovara/May 23, 2022 8:22 am EST Gordon Ramsay’s latest TV show, “Future Food Stars,” has come to an end. In the show, playfully called FFS for short, Ramsay challenges 12 entrepreneurs from the food industry, and in the end, there is one winner who gets Ramsay’s large-sum investment (via BBC). During the broadcasts of FFS, you had a chance for Gordon Ramsay to judge your cooking in his TikTok challenge — the chef decided to post reactions to the best recipes posted on the popular social media platform....

How A Texas Mom Found Herself With Nearly Three Dozen McDonald’s Hamburgers Africa Studio/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/May 18, 2022 1:01 pm EST Imagine being a McDonald’s worker. You’re having an average, run-of-the-mill shift. It’s the kind of day where you’re just dealing with customers and filling fry containers, the kind of day where the only exciting thing that happened so far was someone spilling their McFlurry on the floor. That is, until you and your co-workers start noticing someone’s putting in an order for a lot of burgers — and quite a lot of burgers at that....

Is Eating Raw Potatoes Actually Safe? ArturTona/Shutterstock By James Lewis/May 24, 2022 12:18 pm EST The versatility of the potato is undeniably impressive. Although merely a humble vegetable, potatoes can be transformed into the most wonderful creations. From healthy baked potatoes free of any cheeky treats to the salty beauty of fries, potatoes can easily be turned from an unbelievably boring staple into a magical feast to thrill any stomach....

Mountain Dew Wants You To Dress As A Baja Blast This Halloween Facebook By Kimberley Laws/Aug. 26, 2022 2:57 pm EST With fall quickly approaching, it’s time to begin pondering the nation’s next big event — Halloween. Yes, it won’t be long until your neighborhood is crawling with pint-sized ghouls, ghosts, and goblins. Or will it? Over the years, trick-or-treaters have become much more adventurous with their costume ideas. Gone are white sheets with eye-holes cut out of them....

QDOBA Just Dropped New Cheese-Crusted Quesadillas Facebook By Cristine Struble/April 4, 2022 11:28 am EST Put simply, a quesadilla is a heated tortilla filled with cheese. For some people, the dish can also include a bounty of other fillings and toppings. Fast-casual restaurant chain QDOBA Mexican Eats apparently thinks that only having cheese on the inside of the tortilla isn’t enough queso for its customers, so the company added new cheese-crusted quesadillas to its menu, according to a company press release....

Silos Baking Competition: What To Expect From The New Magnolia Network Show Roadwardbound/Shutterstock By Christopher Kane/May 19, 2022 12:37 pm EST “Silos Baking Competition” joins a slate of four new programs scheduled to air on the Magnolia Network during its Summer/Fall 2022 season. It is currently the only culinary competition show on the network. However, per Variety, additional shows in the genre are planned for later this year, keeping pace with its emergence as the fastest-growing cable network of 2022....