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The 13 Best Bourbons To Pair With Steak Juliet_boo/Shutterstock By Brianna Persons/Updated: July 13, 2022 9:25 am EST Times have undoubtedly changed, but a steak dinner remains as indulgent and luxurious as it’s ever been. Grilled in garlicky butter and accompanied by hearty sides such as baked potatoes, french fries, and roasted vegetables, there’s no meal better suited for both lavish soirees and cookouts at home. Of course, red wine is the de facto beverage, as its jewel-toned richness perfectly matches the meat....

The Best Sports Bars In Every State Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock By Allison Smith/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 11:56 am EST The United States isn’t exactly lacking when it comes to sports bars. Every state in the country is loaded with an excess amount of places where sports fans can cheer on their favorite teams, argue over referee calls, and knock back cold beer with like-minded enthusiasts. But just because there’s practically a sports bar on every street corner doesn’t mean they’re not all cut from the same cloth....

The Cheesecake Factory’s Newest Flavor Is Far From Its Traditional Recipe Eric Glenn/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/July 7, 2022 4:07 pm EST While The Cheesecake Factory may be known for a lot of things, it is perhaps most renowned for its ridiculously large menu. Many people may have speculated as to why the menu is so big and there are a few theories floating around. The authors of “Talk Triggers,” Jay Baer and Daniel Lemin theorized that The Cheesecake Factory menu is just that, a talk trigger to spur interesting customer conversations (via Insider)....

The Eyebrow-Raising Smoothie Prank Kenny Smith Played On Shaquille O’Neal Twitter By Lauren Cahn/April 26, 2022 3:31 pm EST Sports fans, you have been validated: According to Daniel Wann, a college professor whose research focuses on the psychology of being a sports lover (via CNBC), sports fandom is a “very psychologically healthy activity.” Sports offer a wealth of insight into humanity, according to Delaware Gazette and Sporting News. In fact, the human side of sports-centric talk shows like “Inside the NBA,” which delivers commentary on NBA games, players, and coaches, is what might draw many sports fans....

The Ingredient That Might Be Hiding In Recalled Planet Oat Products Facebook By Justina Huddleston/May 16, 2022 11:11 am EST Vegans and people with dairy allergies or food restrictions have a lot to be thankful for these days. It seems like there’s a new dairy-free product on store shelves every day, from Trader Joe’s oat non-dairy dessert that comes in a New Zealand-inspired caramel sponge candy variety (who knew) to Planet Oat’s non-dairy frozen desserts that come in more classic flavors those avoiding dairy might be feeling nostalgic for....

The Massive UK Easter Egg That Weighs More Than 40 Pounds Millflore Images/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/April 14, 2022 7:47 pm EST It may feel as though we just escaped the dark and dreary days of winter, but Easter is only a few short days away. From the pretty pastel decorations to the epic Easter egg hunts and dyeing sessions, there are so many fun traditions to partake in on this spring holiday....

The Pioneer Woman Salad That Uses Bacon In Every Step David Livingston/Getty By Lucy Maddox/Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 11:16 am EST If you, like many, love bacon, you probably stand by the saying that bacon makes everything taste better. While might not be literally true, it’s certainly pretty close. From waking up to the sound and smell of bacon sizzling on the frying pan to indulging in a bacon cheeseburger for supper, bacon can enhance every dining experience from morning to night....

The Real Difference Between Capers And Caper Berries Shutterstock By Michael La Corte/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:02 pm EST For many, capers may be no more than a rarely used inclusion in chicken or veal piccata, lending briny, tiny bursts of acidic flavor that help to brighten the lemony, saucy dish. You may have also become acquainted with them as a common accoutrement for bagels and lox. But have you ever tried a caperberry?...

The Surprising Amount Of Sugar In Culver’s BBQ Sauce New Africa/Shutterstock By James Lewis/April 5, 2022 8:48 am EST Considering its consistent excellence, BBQ sauce definitely deserves some form of regal title to recognize its hefty services to food — if there can be presidents and monarchs of countries, why can’t there be the same for foods? If that was the case, barbecue sauce would be able to take on taste buds everywhere with significant power and skill....

The Tragic Reason A Customer Was Fatally Stabbed At A Dave & Buster’s Facebook By Lauren Cahn/May 2, 2022 7:36 pm EST Late on Saturday, April 30, 2022, a 39-year-old man was stabbed at a Dave & Buster’s restaurant, bar, and arcade in New York City’s Times Square neighborhood, according to New York City Police (per MSN). Reaching for an arcade prize on a high shelf, the man, Allen Stanford, knocked the prize, a drone (it’s unclear how heavy it might have been), off of the shelf, angering a man — Jesse Armstrong, 41 — who was standing near Stanford with a little girl when the gadget fell and may have hit her, according to The New York Times....

The Untold Truth Of Buc-Ee’s stock_photo_world/Shutterstock By Allie Miller/March 21, 2022 11:04 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Convenience stores, gas stations, or travel centers. Call them what you will, they’re an integral part of getting around in the United States. More than just a place to relieve yourself on drives, these businesses provide necessary sustenance during long journeys. In Pennsylvania, there are gas station chains like Sheetz and Wawa where road trippers can expect great sandwich and coffee combinations....

Walmart Employees Share What They Wish Customers Knew Justin Sullivan/Getty By Chase Shustack/Feb. 28, 2022 11:33 am EST Anyone who’s ever worked in retail can tell you that customers can be both vital parts to your success and the bane of your existence. You may be helping a sweet old lady with her groceries or you may be trying to deal with an irate woman in baggy sweats trying to haggle for imaginary deals....

Wendy’s Is Opening A Virtual Restaurant In The Metaverse https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FPGl4yRX0AYjIzz?format=jpg&name=medium By Lauren Cahn/March 30, 2022 5:39 pm EST Welcome to the Wendyverse, an alternate reality where you can socialize with friends over a mile-high Wendy’s Baconator and a mountain of fries without consuming a single calorie, or, for that matter, leaving your home (via Yahoo Finance). If that’s not enticing enough, then how about this: Your entry into the Wendy’s Metaverse entitles you to go behind the counter, presumably, to watch the virtual goodness being prepared, if not make a new friend in the fry cook....

Why You Might Want To Be Nicer To Trader Joe’s Cashiers The Image Party/Shutterstock By Brianna Corley/Aug. 7, 2022 8:00 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Cashiers, servers, and anyone else who works for the public seem to mostly remember customers who fall into one of two categories. On one side of the spectrum, there are the infamous Karens who make everyone’s lives harder with outrageous demands and expectations....

Aldi’s Lineup Of Fan-Favorite Candles Just Keeps Growing Instagram By Nicole Rivas/Aug. 7, 2022 11:55 pm EST Aldi has accrued a sort of cult-following over the years. The store has gained popularity for a variety of reasons, including its low prices, select inventory, and speedy checkout process. The German-born grocery chain is known for some of the lesser-known brands it carries, too, which fans tend to categorize as must-try Aldi’s items....

Chick-Fil-A’s Sauces Are More Vegan-Friendly Than You Might Have Thought Facebook By Taylor Huang/March 11, 2022 3:44 pm EST If you were to round up fast food chains with the best vegan options, you probably wouldn’t assume Chick-fil-A would be at the top of the list. Unlike restaurants like Taco Bell, which is known for its ability to make anything fresco style, Chick-fil-A has a lot of items on its menu that contain dairy or meat....

Easy Chicken Brine Recipe Hayley MacLean/Mashed By Hayley MacLean AND Mashed Staff/Updated: June 29, 2022 2:43 pm EST Some dishes, like roast chicken, are absolute classics that live comfortably in people’s cooking repertoires. However, just because it’s regularly prepared, it doesn’t mean that roast chicken is necessarily a foolproof meal to make. The bird is often cooked to dryness and other times it simply lacks flavor. Thankfully, there are some easy steps to prevent a bland chicken dish, and nutritionist and recipe developer Hayley MacLean shares her favorite....

Easy Recipes For When It’s Too Hot To Cook Shutterstock By Laura Williams Bustos, MSEd/Updated: June 7, 2022 12:31 pm EST If the thought of sweating over a hot stove while summer temperatures rise above 90 degrees sounds about as appealing as a root canal, you’re not alone. Adding heat on top of heat and cooking up a storm, just to eat a hot meal that makes your internal temperatures rise even higher, isn’t exactly our idea of comfortable....

Finally, There’s An Oat Milk-Based Salad Dressing Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock By Vedran Maslovara/May 25, 2022 3:02 pm EST Oat milk is taking the world by storm. This plant-based alternative to cow’s milk is flavorful, versatile, and non-dairy, which means that vegans and lactose-intolerant people can enjoy it without remorse. Choice reports that in the United States alone, “oat milk has surpassed almond milk as the fastest-growing dairy alternative.” Nice one, oats. But what exactly is this miraculous product?...

How The War On Ukraine Will Affect The U.S. Food Supply Wheatfieldstock/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/March 7, 2022 6:44 pm EST When Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, The Counter reported that “bread and vegetable oil prices seem very likely to rise.” This prediction, in addition to the inflation that many shoppers have already been experiencing, has begun to come true. While the Midwest has the reputation of being America’s breadbasket, Russia and Ukraine export 30% of the world’s wheat, explains a video by Fox News....