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The Best Ways To Use Pillsbury’s Funfetti Donut Mix Pillsbury By Elise DeVoe/March 25, 2022 3:32 pm EST Pillsbury’s Funfetti cake is one of those desserts that has legions of devoted fans. The Takeout describes the boxed mix as producing a “tooth-achingly sweet vanilla cake.” But the outlet seems to forget about the secret ingredient that makes this cake especially tasty: nostalgia. “In the 1990s, to have a successful birthday party, you had to beg your mom for Funfetti cake,” cookbook author and food blogger Molly Yeh told The New York Times....

The Biggest Mistake You’re Making With Homemade Gnocchi picturepixx/Shutterstock By Rebecca Cherico/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 5:42 pm EST Halfway between pasta and dumplings, gnocchi are one of the oldest and finest comfort foods around. At once solid and satisfying, yet (when made well) strangely light — gnocchi are like savory little pillows for your mouth (it’s no wonder that the singular word, gnocco, is a slang term for an attractive man)....

The Delivery Partnership Twix Fans Need To Know About TanyaLovus/Shutterstock By Lauren Farkas/Aug. 3, 2022 9:51 am EST What’s not to love about Twix bars? For any candy history buffs out there, the classic treat was invented in 1967, and since 1979 it has successfully kept its spot on the forefront of store shelves across the United States (via Snack History). In 2016, Fox Business declared Twix to be among the country’s top ten most popular candy bars, a quick climb for the relatively young treat....

The Grill Dads Bring The Fire From Their New Cookbook And Talk Guy Fieri - Exclusive Interview Courtesy of The Grill Dads By Gene Gerrard/May 24, 2022 2:46 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Combining the double takes and slow burns of standup comics with killer cooking chops, The Grill Dads — Mark Anderson and Ryan Fey — are definitely not your usual Food Network stars....

The Latest E. Coli Outbreak Has Sickened Dozens Of People Kmpzzz/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Aug. 18, 2022 3:03 pm EST Stomach cramps. Diarrhea. Vomiting. We all know what symptoms to look for when we suffer from a bout of food poisoning, and chances are we can guess what we might have eaten that caused it. But for at least 29 persons across Michigan and Ohio, the reason behind an ongoing E. coli outbreak which has caused nine hospitalizations thus far remains a mystery, per the CDC....

The Papa John’s Cocktail That Captivated Twitter DenisMArt/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Aug. 8, 2022 11:45 am EST Before we begin, we’d like to ask you a question: Why do we do anything? What drives us to do the things we do? Do we do these things out of love for the ones we care about? Is it because we have something to gain from it? Or maybe we do certain things because we know that, deep down, we simply can do them....

The Singing McDonald’s Employee Who Has TikTok Mesmerized Bloomberg/Getty By Ashley Steinberg/July 5, 2022 9:03 am EST While fast food workers have traditionally spent most of their time on the clock behind the scenes, whipping up customers’ food without garnering much attention, it now seems like these employees are under the spotlight more than ever before — all thanks to social media. For example, TikTok defended McDonald’s workers who refused to serve a male Karen, as the “rude” man was “demanding” to be served even though the location was clearly understaffed at the time....

The Vegan Trader Joe’s Item The Internet Won’t Stop Talking About Larry Zhou/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/July 13, 2022 7:03 am EST No two trips to Trader Joe’s are the same: The supermarket chain is famous for releasing new items every month — and in some cases, even every week. The store’s new product lineup for July, for example, has been full of treats that cater to all sorts of summer needs....

The World’s Largest Passover Seder Isn’t Where You Think Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/April 15, 2022 8:03 pm EST Passover is upon us and the traditional Seder Plate will soon be placed at the center of the table, while the storyteller gets the traditional practice started. Many communities, large and small, will be partaking in this sacred event, and while you might assume that the largest Passover Seder would be in Israel or somewhere else with a large Jewish population, you’d be wrong....

Why Instagram Is Head Over Heels For Liam From GBBO Instagram By Molly Clark/Updated: July 11, 2022 8:51 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. “The Great British Bake Off” has had its share of personable contestants. Everyone’s favorite Italian-British baker, Giuseppe Dell’Anno, won the 2021 season. The adorably nervous 2018 winner, Rahul Mandal, just couldn’t seem to stop talking about his bakes at times. And 2020’s winner, Peter Sawkins, dove right back into his studies in finance after taking home the grand prize (via Us Weekly)....

Why Starbucks Is Being Accused Of Retaliation Against Its Unionized Stores iMoStudio/Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/June 18, 2022 7:49 pm EST The National Labor Relations Board has jurisdiction over all cases alleging National Labor Relations Act violations by private-sector employers with annual gross revenues of $500,000 or more (via NLRB). With annual gross revenues exceeding $29 billion, Starbucks is clearly within the NLRB’s purview. Of course, it’s already well aware, given that as of June 2, 2022, more than 170 outstanding cases had been filed against Starbucks with the NLRB, all of them alleging various violations of the Act, according to Bloomberg Law....

Why The Wendy’s Twitter Account Roasted Halo: Infinite Miguel Lagoa/Shutterstock By Rachael Grow/June 9, 2022 10:00 am EST It’s no secret that the Wendy’s Twitter account enjoys flaming more than just its juicy Baconator on the grill. As is tradition, the fast-food restaurant chain took part in National Roast Day on January 12, prompting Twitter users to ask for a roast and setting the internet ablaze in the process. Brands like Noodles & Company, T-Mobile, Yoplait, and Funko all felt the burn, but none stung quite so much as the searing heat bestowed upon Xbox (via Thrillist)....

62 Best Pumpkin Recipes For Fall JeniFoto/Shutterstock By Nancy Mock/July 6, 2022 4:00 pm EST After a long, hot summer, we’re so excited for fall: leaves changing to fiery colors, cool and crisp air, bonfires, cozy sweaters, and of course, pumpkins. And we don’t just mean pumpkins on our doorsteps and jack-o’-lanterns for Halloween — this is the time of year when we can’t get enough of pumpkin spice and pumpkin treats....

A Big Costco Sale May Be Coming — Here’s How We Know dennizn/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/June 2, 2022 1:23 pm EST With inflation up 6.3% in April 2022 and increasing at a record pace (via Market Watch) — and gas prices averaging $4.715 as of June 2 (via AAA) — we’re looking for deals wherever we can find them. Oftentimes, we’ll turn to annual or semiannual sales to score a deal or shop at membership clubs to buy personal care products or groceries in bulk to save a buck....

Everything We Know About The Wegmans Butter Recall Facebook By Derek Helling/Aug. 23, 2022 2:52 pm EST Wegmans stores carry more than just the basics for grocery shoppers, like a Mediterranean Olive Bar that Only In Your State says New Yorkers could spend all day poring over. One of their more niche products is being pulled off the shelves across all Wegmans locations. Despite this recent recall, Wegmans has a reputation for ranking among the most popular grocery store chains in the United States....

Gail Simmons Explains The Hardest Part Of Judging Food - Exclusive Eugene Powers/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/May 19, 2022 8:59 am EST Judging food sounds like a piece of cake. After all, what sounds better than potentially eating some of the best meals you’ve ever had in your life, all cooked up by rising stars in the culinary industry? But some aspects of the job definitely prove more fun than others. According to Insider, some judges love taking on a mentorship role in the lives of some of the contestants, while others love boosting morale through positive comments on the contestants’ food....

Is The Sober-Curious Trend Here To Stay? Alexander Raths/Shutterstock By Crystal Antonace/Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 9:06 am EST Most of us have become familiar with the concept of Dry January, especially when trying to be more mindful of our spirit consumption in conjunction with keeping our bodies healthy. The thoughtfulness regarding alcohol has, more recently, become an intermittent constant, especially in the lives of young people as they embrace new ways to take care of themselves both mentally and physically (via CNN)....

Noosa’s Frozen Yogurt Gelato Is Finally Here — Here’s How To Get It Facebook By Elise DeVoe/June 8, 2022 2:06 pm EST If you were a teenager in 2012, you remember that going on a frozen yogurt run was the activity of choice. It was a great excuse to whip out your brand new license and drive your friends to get a sweet treat that was deemed healthier than ice cream....

The Hardest Thing Marc Murphy Has Experienced While Preparing Food For Ukrainian Refugees - Exclusive Neilson Barnard/Getty Images By Hanna Claeson/April 7, 2022 2:25 pm EST There are uplifting parts to “Chopped” judge Marc Murphy’s days, volunteering with World Central Kitchen in Poland. “One of the most beautiful things is actually seeing the humanity of other people that come and help,” Murphy told Mashed in an exclusive interview. “Some of these other chefs that are working with me, that are donating their time, and paying their way over here and getting a place to stay like myself....

The Real Reason Coffee Makes You Need To Use The Bathroom More Often Farknot Architect/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/March 20, 2022 11:08 am EST Coffee lovers likely know what happens after they’ve had their fix. They become more alert, per WebMD. Depending on how much they’ve had, they may also get a bit jittery. And then there is that urgent need to visit the bathroom, which they can only hope doesn’t come at the wrong place or a bad time....