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Country Music Legend Thomas Rhett Is Down For Everything With Fritos - Exclusive Interview Jason Kempin/Getty Images By Jorie Mark/March 1, 2022 10:04 am EST If your favorite snack food is Fritos, it’s likely not because you’ve been inundated with TV ads enticing you to break into a crinkly bag of the salty, slightly sweet corn chips (We’ll hazard a guess: you probably just love Fritos because they taste good). Interesting fact: Unlike other junk food favorites, like Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, Fritos doesn’t advertise on television — until now....

Did Julia Child Really Rely On Cat Puppets While Filming? HBOMax By Molly Clark/Updated: March 31, 2022 11:14 am EST Getting accustomed to a new job is hard for anyone, even for an accomplished cookbook author making her foray into television. According to the second episode of “Julia,” when Julia Child first stepped onto the original set of “The French Chef” to make her famous coq au vin for the pilot, nothing seemed quite right....

Geoffrey Zakarian’s Simple Tip For Homemade Guacamole Jason Koerner/Getty Images By Cristine Struble/March 21, 2022 2:01 pm EST Whether served with a side of tortilla chips, on top of a burger, or just eaten with a fork, many people consider homemade guacamole a tasty treat. It also has an interesting history, which Avocados from Mexico shared tidbits of. During the 14th century, the Aztecs in southern Mexico discovered the deliciousness of smashed avocados served with tortillas....

How Sugar Rush Judges Really Eat All That Sugar, According To Hunter March - Exclusive Instagram By Hanna Claeson/May 26, 2022 8:52 am EST Most guest judges on “Sugar Rush” really had no idea what they were getting themselves into. “That first [round], every guest judge tried to eat all four cupcakes,” host Hunter March told Mashed in an exclusive interview. “They’re like, ‘This is so good. I can do this....

José Andrés’ Pro Tip For Making Guacamole On A Budget Bryan Bedder/Getty Images By Khyati Dand/Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 1:52 pm EST News of record-high inflation and soaring prices of food have been concerning Americans since earlier this year. Grocery bills are skyrocketing, fast food chains are struggling, and even celebrity chefs like Gordon Ramsay are stressed about the rising costs of running a restaurant. Amidst the growing concern over inflation, television personality and Republican candidate for the Pennsylvania senate Dr....

Martha Stewart’s Tear Jerking Tribute To Olivia Newton-John Ron Adar/Shutterstock By Elise DeVoe/Aug. 10, 2022 11:16 am EST The 73-year-old singer and “Grease” star Olivia Newton-John died peacefully in her home yesterday due to cancer complications (via Instagram). The “Physical” singer was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992 and then was diagnosed two more times throughout the years, leading her to advocate for early screening and create the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund (via CNN)....

MS Paint Can Apparently Run On This McDonald’s Kitchen Software Ksana Durand/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Feb. 26, 2022 5:58 pm EST For those of us who have grown up with computers, Microsoft Paint was an essential part of childhood. You would come home from a long day at school, grab an Uncrustable or some Yogos, and go downstairs to a beautiful boxy computer that took ages to turn on. You didn’t have to be an artist to open up MS Paint....

Recalled ‘Wife Plum’ Product Contains Unpermitted Dye And Unlisted Sulfites Melica/Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 6:00 am EST Certain “what if” scenarios might cause a shopper to think twice before consuming a particular food. Among them is probably: “What if that food gets recalled?” Pre-cut fruits have been recalled over the pathogen, listeria. Hash browns have been taken off store shelves because they contained an undeclared allergen, and salmonella has run mysteriously rampant in various foods....

Reddit Is Divided On Who The Ultimate Top Chef Would Be lev radin/Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/Aug. 21, 2022 4:00 pm EST Hundreds of people try to get cast on “Top Chef” each time a new season is announced. But believe it or not, fewer than 300 applicants have actually made the cut over the years. According to Top Chef Stats, a grand total of 259 chefs have graced fans’ television screens since the Emmy award-winning Bravo series first debuted in 2006 (per IMDb), meaning there are more types of pasta in the world than there are culinarians who can put the cooking competition on their résumé....

Reddit Wants Trader Joe’s New Frozen Black Tea And Boba Coconut Dessert Need Swanya/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/March 8, 2022 1:25 pm EST Over the past few years, boba has taken the world by storm. According to Thrillist, these boba pearls consist of balls of tapioca starch, while boba also refers to a tea-and-milk drink filled with the starchy pearls. The drink originated in Taiwan when an inventive purveyor of food decided to mix milk tea with tapioca balls, which originally found their way into shaved ice desserts....

RuPaul’s Drag Race Fans Will Love These Official Canned Cocktails Facebook By Cristine Struble/April 18, 2022 6:20 pm EST The inimitable RuPaul was once quoted as saying, “If you want to be invited to the party, you better have something to bring.” Now, fans of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” have official show-branded cocktails to pop open and sip at their next gathering. As stated in a press release, the new House of Love beverage collection serves up “light, love, and laughter,” with a fruit-flavored drink and message of inclusivity in every can....

‘Awful’ is in the eye of the beholder AS Food studio/Shutterstock User geethankss took to the Trader Joe’s subreddit to express their revulsion after they bought some honey walnut shrimp. “I didn’t think to Google reviews or go on the sub before I bought it,” they wrote. “Wow. It smells like vomit and tastes only slightly worse!” The original poster then asked Redditors what other Trader Joe’s items they disliked. A few commenters agreed with the original post about Trader Joe’s shrimp....

The 13 Best Powerhouse Vegetables And Herbs To Juice New Africa/Shutterstock By Jennifer Goldsmith/Updated: July 19, 2022 10:21 am EST In order to achieve optimum health, experts recommend eating two to three cups of vegetables and two cups of fruit every day to reap the most benefits from the vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables may help stave off long-term diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular disease, while boosting the immune system, strengthening bones, lowering the risk of cancer, and many other positive health outcomes....

The Cookbook That’s Made For Modern Family Viewers Modern Family/Facebook By Kimberley Laws/April 3, 2022 12:13 pm EST It has been two whole years since teary-eyed “Modern Family” fans bid a final farewell to the Pritchett family in all their whacky, but lovable splendor. With 22 Emmy wins over the course of the popular sitcom’s 11 seasons, it has been a favorite among critics and fans alike. Whether you are particularly fond of the clown-fearing, magic-loving, but always optimistic Phil; the wise-beyond-his-years, dressing gown-wearing Manny; the overly dramatic, big-hearted Cam; or another member of this endearing clan, reruns can only do so much to quell your symptoms of “Modern Family” withdrawal....

The Costco Snack That’s Misleading Redditors anystock/Shutterstock By Crystal Antonace/Aug. 7, 2022 10:01 am EST Costco shoppers are all about getting those exclusive warehouse prices and stretching their wallets as much as they can to utilize the exclusive membership that grants them entry to any of the 572 locations across the United States. While a Costco membership has perks like the one-of-a-kind return policy that boggled minds on TikTok and the option to buy a hot dog and drink combo for $1....

The Ingredient That Will Take Your No-Bake Desserts Up A Notch Tatiana Vorona/Shutterstock By Julia Mullaney/May 4, 2022 5:56 pm EST There is something so blissful about preparing the perfect treat and not having to turn on the oven. Though we will never turn down a gooey, warm chocolate chip cookie or a freshly baked brownie, desserts that can come together without having to turn on the 350-degree oven just somehow always feel easier....

The One Bahamian Food That Chef Nobu Matsuhisa Misses The Most - Exclusive Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Molly Harris/Feb. 23, 2022 12:52 pm EST Chef Nobu Matsuhisa is one of the most accomplished chefs of modern cooking, and he enjoys spending time with other like-minded culinary stars where inspiration and comradery can flow. In fact, there comes a time every spring that’s very special to him, when Matsuhisa gets to mingle with fellow cooks and his own restaurant teams....

The Real Reason Steak ‘N Shake Restaurants Are Disappearing Monica Schipper/Getty Images By James Lewis/Aug. 14, 2022 8:00 am EST Like any industry, restaurants are having to adapt to stay in touch with modern needs and demands. A particular concern outlined by CNN Business is that young people aged between 18 and 24 are less inclined to go to restaurants than their equivalents in previous decades, meaning that they may not turn into long-term customers....

The Real Reason You Should Oil Your Cheese Grater Before Use Shutterstock By Alia Hoyt/Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 2:39 pm EST Most dishes are better with some variety of freshly grated cheese. But sometimes the experience grates on not only the cheese, but the nerves as well. If we’re being totally honest, the phrase “mind-numbingly tedious” isn’t too far off. So, it’s not surprising that many people skip freshly grated cheese in favor of the pre-shredded variety....

The Real Reason Your Doritos Bag May Have Fewer Chips TonelsonProductions/Shutterstock By Julia Mullaney/March 15, 2022 9:21 pm EST Inflation has been affecting everyone’s bottom line, from regular families to ultra-profitable companies. With prices continuing to surge – “the Consumer Price Index rose by 7.9% through February,” per the New York Times - both shoppers and business owners must do what they can to help curb the hit to their wallets....