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How Inflation Is Hurting Already-Strained Food Banks Brian Goodman/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/May 6, 2022 6:34 pm EST Inflation affects every aspect of life, and anyone who has hit up a grocery store has witnessed this price fluctuation in action. According to USA Today, rising food prices mean that shoppers have to make tough choices when it comes to what to buy, and many opt for cheaper, less healthy options when they hit the grocery store....

Kevin Hart And A Burger King Chef Are Teaming Up On An Unexpected Venture DFree/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/June 19, 2022 11:19 am EST Comedian Kevin Hart sounded like a man with a mission when he made a recent revelation on Instagram. “I am THRILLED to announce that I have collaborated with an All-Star team of partners and industry leaders to create an industry-changing restaurant call ‘Hart House’ ! This thing is going to be HUGE,” he said, adding, “We’re going to serve delicious, sustainable food, that delivers ‘Can’t-Believe-It’ Flavor in every bite!...

Kids Baking Championship Star Matthew Merril Reveals His Worst Kitchen Injury From Crafting Recipes - Exclusive Matthew Merril By Jorie Mark/March 25, 2022 12:02 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Most parents might hesitate before allowing their children to handle knives, mini torches, and other potentially dangerous kitchen utensils. But the parents of “Kids Baking Championship” star Matthew Merril didn’t get the memo that they should keep the cooking prodigy away from sharp objects....

Mini Croissant Cereal Proves Tiny Food Is Here To Stay evrymmnt/Shutterstock By Jennifer Mathews/June 30, 2022 8:39 am EST Originating in Japan and loved worldwide thanks to TikTok, tiny food is possibly the most adorable food trend we’ve ever seen. Reminiscent of the doll houses from your childhood or the miniature airplanes of your grandfather’s, tiny food evokes nostalgia and the role of play in our lives that adults let go of as they age, as Vogue points out....

National Burrito Day 2022: Where To Find The Best Food Freebies And Deals Chumachenko/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Updated: April 7, 2022 11:46 am EST Those who love burritos have a solid reason to rejoice — it’s nearly time for National Burrito day, which means that fans will be able to get their hands on burritos at unbelievable prices at some of their favorite eateries. According to The Herald News, it’s difficult to say what actually led to the inception of National Burrito Day — no one really knows who came up with the idea, but whatever the case, it’s undoubtedly a good day for those who can’t get enough of the popular Mexican dish....

Sweet Potato Brownies Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli/March 10, 2022 3:33 pm EST Ever crave a batch of brownies, but want to make them a bit healthier? By adding in vegetables or beans, brownies actually can be more nutritious and extra tasty. Sounds crazy, right? But have you tried black bean brownies? They are actually delicious. If the brownies are any bit healthier, it means we can eat more, right?...

Taco Bell And KFC Lovers Won’t Be Happy About This Inflation News Patcharaporn Puttipon2465/Shutterstock By Margaret McCormick/June 28, 2022 5:06 pm EST Inflation seems to be hitting hard just about everywhere on the planet, and the Land Down Under — Australia — is no exception. Rising food, gas, and energy prices are putting household budgets under surveillance and to the test, forcing people to evaluate their spending and seek ways to reduce everyday expenditures (per The Guardian)....

The Alarming Reason An NYC Dunkin’ Has To Pay Its Employees $260k Nixx Photography/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 2:02 pm EST Unfortunately, just about every restaurant chain has its scrapes with scandal. Yes, even our beloved Dunkin’. Some of the biggest scandals to ever hit Dunkin’ include accusations of fake ingredients, overcharging customers, and a highly controversial ad for a charcoal donut. But Dunkin’s troubles aren’t limited to customer relations....

The Best Cutting Board, According To The Experts Anetlanda/Shutterstock By Sarah Martinez/Updated: June 23, 2022 4:47 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether you’re a professional chef or home cook, you probably use a cutting board. This nifty invention allows people to slice, dice, and chop up ingredients without ruining your counter or workspace. There are three main types of cutting board: wood, plastic, and bamboo....

The Biggest Scandals To Ever Hit The Heart Attack Grill Kit Leong/Shutterstock By Naveena Vijayan/Updated: May 19, 2022 2:27 pm EST At the Heart Attack Grill, the menu is designed to plug your arteries with fat (via Las Vegas Sun). Their shakes are so thick that even quarter percent more fat would turn it into a blob of butter in the ice cream machine (via ABC News). Drink it daily, and you are guaranteed to expand your girth....

The Donut That Dunkin’ Customers Seriously Miss pancha.me/Shutterstock By James Lewis/Aug. 29, 2022 2:41 pm EST It’s obviously easier said than done, but entering a bottomless pit of despair after experiencing heartbreak is something that can potentially be avoided. According to Greatist, connecting with others, openly expressing emotions, and generally exercising good self-care are all ways to effectively deal with sadness. Perhaps these methods would help to soothe the intense despair being suffered by lovers of a Dunkin’ donut....

The Horrific Reason A Michigan Restaurant Had To Close Early Pressmaster/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/Aug. 2, 2022 2:45 pm EST It has been a tough rebound for the restaurant industry since the beginning of pandemic as people return to indoor dining. The industry is down 750,000 jobs or roughly 6.1% of its workforce from pre-pandemic levels as of May, which is adversely affecting those on both sides of the service equation (per CNBC)....

The McDonald’s Breakfast You Can Only Find In Costa Rica Facebook By Chase Shustack/March 30, 2022 10:03 pm EST On those days when you wake up, head to work, and realize (with a grumble of your stomach) that you failed to eat the most important meal of the day, a pair of golden arches likely looms overhead as a reminder that you’ll be able to take care of your early morning hunger soon enough....

The Most Popular Fast Food In California Isn’t What You’d Expect Alexander Lukatskiy/Shutterstock By Elaina Friedman/Aug. 10, 2022 2:29 pm EST Anyone who thinks they can narrow the food culture of an entire region into a single cuisine is running a fool’s errand, and California is no exception. Those who have never visited the Golden State might be inclined to count controversial juice cleanses and sprout-filled veggie sandwiches as staples of its collective diet, but the stereotypical dining scene carried on in wealthy, health-conscious pockets of Los Angeles only makes up a tiny fraction of the state’s eclectic landscape of eats....

The One Food Type You Shouldn’t Eat Before Bedtime Prostock-studio/Shutterstock By Rebecca Cherico/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 10:35 am EST Food fashions come and go. And even what’s considered healthy can change, subject to new scientific research, changes in food production, and, yes, tastes. But one thing that never changes is people’s need for sleep. But for many Americans (11%, according to some studies), a good night’s sleep is elusive, per the American Sleep Apnea Association....

The Only Vodka You Should Really Be Using In Your Moscow Mule Shutterstock By Kate Hagan Gallup/Updated: June 23, 2022 1:48 pm EST Moscow Mules are a classic cocktail that might just be the perfect hot weather beverage. The drink consists of vodka, ginger beer (not ginger ale), and lime juice, and it’s often served with a lime or mint garnish (via Esquire). A traditional Moscow Mule is served in a copper mug....

The Robot That Will Take Your Pasta To The Next Level Kattecat/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/July 6, 2022 11:01 am EST If your idea of a cutting-edge pasta machine is a Marcato Atlas 180, we have an upgrade for you. A new restaurant in Tokyo’s Marunouchi business district features a cooking robot that integrates artificial intelligence and mechanics to turn out pasta recipes in a way your Italian grandmother never envisioned, per Food & Wine....

The Secret To Perfect Sushi, According To Chef Nobu Matsuhisa Ethan Miller/Getty By Elise DeVoe/Updated: April 18, 2022 8:31 pm EST Chef Nobu Matsuhisa has built a global empire of sushi restaurants that have become especially beloved among celebrities. With nearly fifty locations around the world (per Nobu Restaurants), diners can enjoy the consistently luxurious and precisely flavored sushi while they travel. “Over the course of a two-week period, once, I ate at Nobu in Hawaii, because a friend of mine wanted to go there for their birthday, Nobu in London, Nobu in New York, and Nobu in L....

The Untold Truth Of Chipotle Scott Olson/Getty Images By Joel Stice AND Rachel Kiser/Updated: July 28, 2022 1:17 pm EST Over the last several years, a shift has been taking place in fast food with people straying from the land of drive-thrus and value meals in favor of food assembled on the spot. We’re talking about the emergence of fast-casual chains, and Chipotle Mexican Grill has been a driving force in this trend....

The Untold Truth Of Wetzel’s Pretzels Jeff Whyte/Shutterstock By Sarah Miller/Updated: March 4, 2022 1:18 pm EST Phil Wetzel and Bill Phelps grew their fresh-baked pretzel vision from a single bakery storefront in Redondo Beach, California to over 340 Wetzel’s Pretzels locations in the United States and across the globe. Wetzel’s fans can now find their favorite warm, buttery soft pretzel from sea to salty sea at all their favorite haunts including food trucks, theme parks, stadiums, and shopping malls....