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Could German Beer Lovers Go Thirsty This Summer? katjen/Shutterstock By Jared Kaufman/June 21, 2022 5:20 pm EST German beer drinkers could have a hard time enjoying their favorite pilsners and ales this summer, but not because brewers can’t make enough beer — instead, German breweries are facing a bottle shortage crisis. For breweries, the price of creating or buying new glass bottles is increasing so rapidly as to be unsustainable: For some brewers without long-term contracts, bottle prices are jumping by as much as 80%, per the New York Times....

Dorit Kemsley’s Love For Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels Is Too Relatable Jamie Mccarthy/Getty Images By Katy Canada/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 10:38 am EST Correction 4/18/22: An earlier version of this story referred to the pretzel brand as Dot’s Homemade Pretzels; it is Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels. Dorit Kemsley of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” has a new favorite snack, and you definitely won’t find it on the menu at Buca di Beppo....

Easy Pineapple Cherry Crisp Recipe Autumn LeAnn/Mashed By Autumn LeAnn AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 28, 2022 12:14 pm EST Prepare yourself for the most decadent, delicious crisp ever. Autumn LeAnn has all the secrets in this easy pineapple cherry crisp — starting with a double layer of crumble! “When I eat a crisp that someone else has made, I always think there’s too much fruit and not enough of the crumble part,” she says....

Eitan Bernath Added A Curious Ingredient To Pani Poori Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/July 9, 2022 12:14 pm EST At just 20, Eitan Bernath has made quite a little career for himself. Strike that. He’s huge. What doesn’t this kid have his hands in? It all started in 2019 when then-17-year-old Bernath bet a teacher at his New Jersey high school that he could make a TikTok video that would rack up “a million views by the end of the year....

How The War In Ukraine Could Affect American Fast Food Chains oasisamuel/Shutterstock By Kate Hagan Gallup/Feb. 25, 2022 2:53 pm EST The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine is expected to have far-reaching consequences, and that includes for the food industry. Popular American chains such as McDonald’s, Burger King, and Yum! Brands Inc. (which includes Pizza Hut, KFC, Taco Bell) have historically had successful overseas operations in both Russia and the Ukraine according to Business Insider....

How The World’s Largest Popsicle Almost Caused A NYC Disaster Cast Of Thousands/Shutterstock By Kimberley Laws/May 22, 2022 4:12 pm EST As summer’s sweltering heat bears down upon you, soaking your brow and sapping your get-up-and-go, a nice cold popsicle is just what you might be craving. Whether you have a hankering for chocolate, cherry, or a popular alcoholic popsicle, its chilly, refreshing wetness is exactly what you need to make you feel a few degrees cooler — and to halt those nasty sweat beads in their tracks....

Jack In The Box Is Finally Reporting Better Finances After A Tough Year Jack in the Box/Facbook By Gillian King/Aug. 16, 2022 11:35 am EST About 42% of all Jack in the Box locations are in California, which experienced a government-manded lockdown in response to COVID that resulted in many closures (via Scrapehero and ABC7). California was also one of the hardest hit states during the pandemic (via Bloomberg). So it wouldn’t be surprising if Jack in the Box, with such a hefty share of its business located in the state, has been affected....

Red Robin Is Bringing The Steakhouse To Its Menu Offerings Facebook By Amy Hamblen/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 11:54 am EST If you regularly spend your lunch break perusing steakhouse menus, picking out a destination for your weekend dinner outing, you may not be alone. According to Eat This, Not That, chain restaurants like Ruth’s Chris and Texas Roadhouse have already posted impressive sales this year. It would seem the call of a juicy steak, and maybe a side of creamed spinach, will always be enough to get people in the doors, and well known steakhouses are reaping the benefits....

Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/June 1, 2022 11:17 am EST Some people love Brussels sprouts. Others hate Brussels Sprouts. And a small margin of people fall into the “meh” category. For whatever reason, Brussels sprouts have become one of the most polarizing vegetables, but there’s really no denying how well they fit on a dinner table next to steak, fish, or chicken. It’s tempting to dress your sprouts up with an abundance of oil or seasoning, but a simple preparation is perhaps the best way to go....

Spice Lovers Won’t Want To Miss These New Sam’s Club Items Sam’s Club By Boshika Gupta/Feb. 24, 2022 11:31 am EST In 2020, Sam’s Club surprised its fans by launching a spicy chicken sandwich that reminded customers of southern-style sandwiches from Chick-fil-A. Per Today, Sam’s Club offered the breaded chicken breast filet sandwiches from Member’s Mark in boxes of 10 that were available for $16 each. A Redditor who sampled the product wrote a glowing review that read, “We bought these, I’ve had one so far....

The Biggest Mushroom Mistake You’re Making nito/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/April 4, 2022 10:36 am EST Mushrooms rank high amongst the most water-rich foods to exist. With roughly 92% of the fungi being made up of water (via Bupa), it’s easy to see why soggy mushrooms are more commonly served than crispy ones. If you wouldn’t dream of trying to crisp tomatoes, cucumbers, and spinach leaves, all water-rich foods, how could you ever crisp mushrooms?...

The Meatless Sub That Just Made It Onto Jersey Mike’s Permanent Menu Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock By Alia Hoyt/Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 8:09 am EST More and more people are choosing a plant-based diet over one filled with hamburgers and deli meat. To supply this customer base with what they want, Chew boom reports that Jersey Mike’s is adding the popular option to its permanent menu after a year’s worth of testing. This is likely a smart move on the sandwich chain’s part, as an estimated 9....

The Untold Truth Of Peeps Shutterstock By Karen Miner AND Robyn Hunt/Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 10:26 am EST According to the Peeps website, “The wonderful combination of sweet colored sugar and fluffy marshmallow creates an unforgettable taste experience.” Ain’t that the truth? For some of us, that might mean running to the nearest garbage can and then sticking our heads under the faucet to wash that unforgettable taste experience out of our mouths....

The Untold Truth Of Shake Shack’s Fries Ivan Marc/Shutterstock By Naveena Vijayan/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 11:10 am EST Shake Shack’s fries stand out for a reason. This fast food staple, which is known for its freshly made ShackBurgers, Shack Chickens, and shakes, to have an item made with frozen spuds, is, well, a bit confusing. Why couldn’t they just make it fresh like almost everything else on the menu? We’ll explain that in a bit, but know that the fries have a rich, and curious history packed into every crispy bite....

What Hell’s Kitchen Winner Scott Commings Is Doing Now YouTube By Cristine Struble/Updated: June 21, 2022 9:37 am EST As Hell’s Kitchen Season 12 winner, Scott Commings earned the head chef position at the Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, as noted by Gold Derby. Although he had been up for elimination on various occasions, Commings showed the drive, skill, and leadership that Gordon Ramsay wanted in a Hell’s Kitchen winner (via Screen Rant)....

An artificial sweetener in Premier Protein can cause trouble Facebook With tons of protein, a seemingly great taste, and almost no sugar, Premier Protein shakes and powders might seem like a great option as a nutritional supplement when you need one. But Gibson explained to Mashed, “Premier Protein boasts less than one gram of sugar; however, Acesulfame Potassium or “Ace K” is used as a substitute. Acesulfame Potassium is an FDA approved artificial sweetener that can increase your risk for brain damage....

What You Didn’t Know About Plantains Shutterstock By Erica Andrews/Updated: June 21, 2022 5:00 pm EST Plantains are a sweet and savory treat that’s perfect to eat anytime of the day. They also taste delicious whether they’re made warm, soft, or crunchy. They are truly versatile. But what you may not know is that there is a difference between plantains and bananas, even though they look very similar. However, plantains do belong to the Musaceae, which is the banana family of plants and is native to Southeast Asia....

Why Founder And Former CEO Seth Goldman Called Honest Tea’s End ‘Brutal’ - Exclusive Evangeline Pergantis for Eat the Change By Holly Riddle/June 16, 2022 9:17 am EST In May 2022, Coca-Cola announced its decision to phase out the Honest Tea line by the end of 2022, focusing solely on its other two tea brands, Gold Peak and Peace Tea. Coca-Cola acquired the Honest Tea brand from serial entrepreneur Seth Goldman in 2011, after Goldman had spent over a decade building it up as a staple organic and fair trade beverage offering....

Why Kevin Bacon Isn’t Jazzed About An Argentine Restaurant’s Name DFree/Shutterstock By Justina Huddleston/June 14, 2022 9:00 pm EST Kevin Bacon has been a cultural icon for decades now. He’s not only known for his performances in films like “Footloose,” “Apollo 13,” and “A Few Good Men” but for the game “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon,” which asks players to connect an actor to Kevin Bacon in six steps or less (via NPR)....

Why You Should Think Twice About Eating Gas Station Sushi blissblue_11/Shutterstock By Kimberley Laws/April 5, 2022 3:29 pm EST There are a few things in life that should automatically raise the hairs on the back of your neck. An abandoned dark alley, coming home to find your front door wide open, or someone walking into your bank in a balaclava are all signs of impending danger. There is, however, one other hazard we should learn to avoid no matter how appealing it may look — that seemingly benign container of gas station sushi....