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Why This Popular Vodka Brand Just Changed Its Name nikolaprihodova/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/March 7, 2022 2:22 pm EST Many large retail brands have taken immediate action since Russia invaded Ukraine. According to Retail Dive, these include Apple stopping selling its namesake products in Russia, Ikea closing its stores in Russia and stopping shipping goods to Russia and Belarus, and Under Armour stopping sending goods to Russia. Meanwhile, Sainsbury’s in the U....

Why You Should Put Cheese In Your Waffle Maker Tatiana Vorona/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Updated: July 5, 2022 2:44 pm EST Waffle makers are pretty useful tools when it comes to breakfast. Whether they’re sitting on your counter by your microwave or you’ve just seen one in the hotel lobby during complimentary breakfast time, you can’t deny that they’re great at making crisp, fluffy, and buttery waffles. Granted, they can be a bit of a mess if you don’t know what you’re doing — especially if you took a crack at making Homer Simpson’s Patented Space Age Out-Of-This-World Moon Waffles — but once you get the hang of it, you’ll be making waffles all the time....

30 Minute Egg Drop Soup Recipe Tara Rylie/Mashed By Tara Rylie AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 24, 2022 2:56 pm EST When you have a hankering for egg drop soup, but just don’t feel like going out to eat or waiting who knows how long for a delivery driver to drop off a quart of that soup, you can easily make your own in just 30 minutes. It takes only six ingredients and happens to be quite healthy to boot....

Bottled Water Brands, Ranked Worst To Best Matt Meltzer/Mashed By Matt Meltzer/Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 11:17 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The muddied world of bottled water can be a difficult one to navigate, with sleek bottles advertising spring sourcing and pH balancing like any of us could tell if it’s true. Sure, many people have brand loyalties. And regional bottled waters can oftentimes be a source of civic pride right up there with local beers and baseball teams....

Buddy Valastro Is Getting Ready To Pass The Reins At Carlo’s Bakery Paul Archuleta/Getty By Ashley Steinberg/Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 6:43 pm EST Buddy Valastro has built a dynastic cake empire, raising his father’s modest bakery to superstar status over the years. Carlo’s Bakery was purchased by Buddy Valastro, Sr. in the ’60s (via the bakery’s website). The business would change hands after tragedy struck. Buddy Sr. discovered he had lung cancer and died just three months later in 1994, per The National....

Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/July 5, 2022 3:57 pm EST Do you prefer sweet or savory mashed sweet potatoes? We, personally, love the sweet rendition. This version, brought to us by recipe developer and registered dietitian nutritionist, Kristen Carli, MS, RD, highlights the natural sweetness in sweet potatoes, while adding a little boost with some maple syrup. Maple syrup is the preferred sweetener in this dish, as opposed to honey or granulated sugar, because of its nutty and caramelized flavor, which happens to pair perfectly with the earthy flavor of sweet potatoes....

Every Hooters Wing Flavor Ranked From Worst To Best Laura Grier By Matt Meltzer/July 11, 2022 5:06 pm EST For many, Hooters was our first introduction to what would become a lifelong obsession with the wonderful world of chicken wings. Of course, Hooters has branched out from its original lineup of flavors, and now offers everything from jerk seasoning to General Tso’s. They’ve even got a line of dry rubbed wings — if you’re not trying to cover yourself in sauce....

Fondue Restaurants, Ranked Worst To Best AlexeiLogvinovich/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/April 14, 2022 12:44 pm EST Do you fondue? This cook-it-yourself dish is more than a meal, it’s a form of interactive entertainment. While pairing bread and cheese is as old as both individual dishes, and melted cheese with wine gets a shoutout in the Iliad (which itself dates back to high school English class … err, we mean ancient Greece), the cheese fondue we know today is probably a product of the 19th century....

Giada De Laurentiis Dropped The Perfect Pasta Primavera Recipe Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images By Katy Canada/Updated: April 18, 2022 8:38 pm EST Giada De Laurentis has an arsenal of pasta dishes that have helped make her a household name. The Food Network chef taps into her Italian roots to both modernize classic recipes and re-create traditional dishes. De Laurentis’ may have one popular recipe that stands above the rest, but if you ask her fans, it’s hard to choose a real favorite because there are just so many of them....

Here’s What Usually Goes On An Italian Sub Agave Photo Studio/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/March 31, 2022 1:26 pm EST Italian subs are one of those classic items that you will find gracing the menu of nearly every deli or hoagie shop from family-run joints to the Subways, Jersey Mike’s, and Jimmy Johns of the corporate chain world. Most casual American restaurants and bars offer it as well. Depending on the place, each company or individual chef might craft their own unique spin on the sandwich, but there are certain ingredients that are meant to top a typical Italian....

How Pandemic-Induced Stress Inspired Ina Garten’s New Cookbook Andy Kropa/Getty By Margaret McCormick/March 21, 2022 5:01 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Celebrity chef Ina Garten is the picture of relaxation on the cover of her upcoming new cookbook, “Go-To Dinners” (per Instagram). There she is, perfectly coiffed, smiling widely, dressed in a brown button-front shirt and stylish animal print scarf, holding a glass of Chablis....

How Trisha Yearwood And Garth Brooks Actually Met Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock By Sarah Martinez/June 2, 2022 11:02 am EST Trisha Yearwood may be a country music superstar and Food Network TV personality, but she’s still a “queen” to hubby Garth Brooks. According to Today, he still bows to her every time they hit the stage. It shouldn’t be surprising that the powerhouse couple isn’t shy about showing their love for one another....

Instagram Is Shocked By The Prices At Martha Stewart’s Tag Sale a katz/Shutterstock By Justina Huddleston/Updated: April 26, 2022 11:40 am EST When most people head to a tag sale, they’re on the hunt for a bargain. Tag sales (also called yard sales or garage sales, depending on where you’re from) are events where people sell used items, explains PocketSense. As their name would imply, most prices at tag sales are written down on tags, and sometimes, professional companies even organize them, making them a bit of an upgrade from the standard garage or yard sale (via MaxSold)....

Kristen Kish Names The Coolest Dish You’ll See On Iron Chef: Quest For An Iron Legend - Exclusive Netflix By Alexandra Cass/June 28, 2022 11:49 am EST “Iron Chef” is not your regular cooking competition. There are no amateurs in Kitchen Stadium — only bona fide culinary champions and the extremely talented, often well-known challengers who have spent their careers perfecting their signature styles and techniques. As such, the level of cooking on the show is often unlike anything you’ve ever seen, especially when you consider that the chefs are usually only given an hour to deliver a multi-course meal....

Popular Chocolate Chip Brands Ranked Worst To Best Kovaleva_Ka/Shutterstock By Helena Nichols/April 21, 2022 3:09 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Chocolate is one of life’s great foods. If it weren’t, Americans wouldn’t consume 2.8 billion pounds of the stuff annually (via the Chocolate Store), the equivalent of 11 pounds of chocolate per person every year. When you take chocolate and make it into tiny, bite-sized morsels, even better....

Rigatoni Fiorentina Recipe Petar Marshall/Mashed By Petar Marshall AND Mashed Staff/March 22, 2022 3:07 pm EST Are you looking for a hearty weeknight meal? While a boxed or frozen pasta option is sure to be an easy choice that will come together in minutes, so is this recipe for homemade rigatoni fiorentina — and we promise that it will taste a lot better than a frozen meal. This tasty dish combines large rigatoni noodles with tender chunks of chicken, spinach, and fragrant veggies and herbs....

The Absolute Best 52 Keto Fast Food Options Ranked Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Kori Ellis/Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 11:58 am EST More and more Americans are turning to a keto diet in an effort to control their weight or to simply live a healthier lifestyle. Fast-food restaurants have noticed this growing dietary trend and it’s become easier than ever to get keto-friendly food from a drive-thru window. Some eateries even have a dedicated keto-inspired menu....

The Best Instant Pots Of 2022 Stephanie Frey/Shutterstock By Trevor Carlson/Updated: Aug. 26, 2022 5:28 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Ah, the Instant Pot, perhaps one of the most convenient and beloved gadgets to hit kitchens during our lifetimes. Combining all the benefits of a slow cooker, pressure cooker, air fryer, and oven into a single device, there’s no doubt that the Instant Pot has revolutionized the cooking process....

The Best Pour-Over Coffee Makers In 2022 Oleg Romanko/Shutterstock By Robyn Hunt/Aug. 17, 2022 12:47 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The pour-over (also called a coffee cone or coffee dripper) is a fundamental tried and true method to brew your morning cuppa java. To make a fresh brew, all you need is ground coffee, a paper or cloth filter (if necessary), a filter cone, and a mug or vessel to catch your precious brainpower juice....

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf’s New Spring Latte Adds A Twist To A Classic Flavor PhotoJuli86/Shutterstock By Elaina Friedman/March 15, 2022 12:23 pm EST “Blossom by blossom the spring begins,” said one English poet (via Bartleby.com), and with the shifting season comes warmer weather and a chance to trade in the old for the new. That could mean a second chance at a new year’s resolution you haven’t gotten around to yet, or it could mean something as simple as swapping out your usual winter coffee order for something a little more refreshing....