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Perfect Royal Icing Recipe Catherine Brookes/Mashed By Catherine Brookes AND Mashed Staff/July 21, 2022 11:11 am EST If you are searching for a fantastic icing to add to any cookies or cakes, then we have a royal recipe that is fit for a queen. Unlike other popular types of frosting, like buttercream or cream cheese frosting, royal icing involves egg whites, which helps add to the richness and overall flavor. There are so many things to love about this recipe for royal icing, including the fact that it requires just a handful of ingredients....

Popular Sonic Menu Items, Ranked Worst To Best Shutterstock By Korey Denton/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 3:37 pm EST If you’ve ever been on a road trip in the United States, you’ve probably seen more than a few fast food joints on your travels. One place that’s pretty popular, though, is Sonic Drive-In, a fast-food restaurant with a seriously dedicated following. Sonic Drive-In is more than just a regular fast-food joint, though....

Restaurants Are Bracing For Another Big Setback John Lamparski/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: May 2, 2022 2:44 am EST Outdoor dining has been a rare bright spot this year for the people who run restaurants. Cities across the U.S. created more space for outdoor dining by allowing restaurants to set tables on sidewalks or streets (via ABC News). With the COVID-19 pandemic, people can gather more safely in outdoor spaces compared to indoor, according to infectious disease experts, because ventilation is much better (via CNN)....

Snoop Dogg Weighed In On That Infamous Hot Dog Question Tinseltown/Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/July 12, 2022 11:13 am EST There are at least two sides to every story, and there is certainly no shortage of contentions in the culinary world. One of the most polarizing food debates of all time involves determining whether or not a hot dog should be considered a sandwich. The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council issued a press release in 2015 stating, “A hot dog is an exclamation of joy, a food, a verb describing one ‘showing off’ and even an emoji....

The Only Difference Between A Cafecito And A Colada Rubina A. Khan/Getty Images By Amberly Mckee/Aug. 7, 2022 12:30 pm EST Coffee is a universal, ever-changing experience that differs depending on where you are in the world. Per The Exotic Bean, coffee was discovered by a goatherd in Africa when he noticed his goats gravitating towards a specific bush. That bush was Coffea Arabica — the crop responsible for the coffee that 150 million Americans consume (via Deals on Health)....

The Pennsylvania Brewery That Lets You Dine Underground Facebook By Chase Shustack/Aug. 9, 2022 4:30 pm EST Have you ever sat in one of those big, fancy restaurants with giant windows that fill the room with light? Have you ever thought: “Boy, I wonder how this meal would be if I were 43-feet underground in a vault surrounded by big wooden casks and coffins?” If so, and you’ve held a fascination with brewing beer, medieval shows, ghosts, and underground architecture, then there’s one place in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, that will give you the experience you’re looking for (except the coffins, you’re on your own with that one)....

The Real Reason A Miami Applebee’s Just Went Delivery-Only Postmodern Studio/Shutterstock By Dai Poole/Aug. 25, 2022 9:34 am EST During the pandemic, the restaurant industry was one of the most hard-hit businesses due to many state regulations of limited dining capacity or no dining indoors at all (per ABC News). Many businesses found creative ways to continue operating, including using robots for specific labor, third-party delivery services, and QR-coded menus (via JWU)....

The Reason Fans Are Disappointed With Aldi’s Frozen Carrot Blend Bloomberg/Getty Images By Taylor Huang/Updated: April 6, 2022 11:52 am EST Aldi shoppers are coming together on Reddit to discuss their disappointment in a specific veggie product. After a user of the platform shared a post titled, “Expectation vs Reality – automatic carrot blend edition,” and included a photo of a pan filled with carrots, in addition to the bag the vegetables came in, many couldn’t believe how different the product looked from the image on the package....

The Reason You Should Use Dry Rub For Chicken Wings elena moiseeva/Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/April 9, 2022 2:57 pm EST Everyone has preferences when it comes to how they season their meat. While some cooks are completely devoted to a lengthy marinating period in a sauce, others prefer a dry rub. The type of meat you’re working with also matters — you may have a different go-to seasoning method depending on what exactly you’re making....

The Tomato Guinness World Record That Was Just Broken Again Twitter By Katy Canada/April 14, 2022 10:41 am EST An exclusive group of green-thumbed individuals has transformed the art and hobby of gardening into a race for the most impressive produce. This group of Guinness World Record breakers have surpassed what it means to grow a tomato plant and redefined what is possible for growth on a single vine. According to Food and Wine, the Guinness World Records first gave the award for Most Tomatoes Grown On A Single Truss in 1997....

The Untold Truth Of French Toast DronG/Shutterstock By Helena Nichols/March 28, 2022 11:08 am EST French toast holds a special place in many of our hearts. It’s a quick and easy breakfast requiring simple ingredients and no exact measurements. Many of us know it as a childhood breakfast that often came in the form of sticks to dunk in maple-flavored corn syrup. Now, the dish has taken on a resurgence as a bougie brunch food....

The Untold Truth Of White Chocolate Evgen Logvinenko/Shutterstock By Mikaela Bloom/March 7, 2022 4:34 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A white chocolate conversation can be a polarizing one, but as with any civil discourse, there is much to learn about the confection. White chocolate is made from sugar, cocoa butter, milk fat, vanilla, and lecithin (via Bon Appétit). Although a lack of cocoa solids prevents the candy from claiming a true chocolate identity (at least by some standards), it’s hard to argue against white chocolate’s light and buttery taste and creamy texture....

The Unusual Doritos Flavor That Just Dropped Konmac/Shutterstock By Justina Huddleston/July 19, 2022 7:57 pm EST Back in the day, Doritos fans used to have a pretty limited flavor selection. First came Toasted Corn, then Taco. “More than half of Doritos’ sales” come from the Nacho Cheese flavor, which debuted in 1972, and Cool Ranch didn’t join the gang until more than a decade later in 1986 (via Maxim). But in recent years, the popular chip brand has branched out....

TikTok Is Losing It Over Jack In The Box’s ‘Racist Karen’ Seika Chujo/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/March 30, 2022 10:26 am EST It’s hard to deny that fast-food employees have difficult jobs. They often have to deal with long hours, strict managers, demanding customers, and high-pressure situations at work, all without losing their cool. And it doesn’t help that there are certain customers — widely known as “Karens” — who make life difficult for fast-food employees with their incessant demands and public meltdowns....

Why Do Sweet Potatoes Leak White Stuff? AtlasStudio/Shutterstock By Kimberley Laws/April 5, 2022 3:23 pm EST The sweet potato is a very versatile food. It can be mashed or baked like an ordinary white potato. Throw some into the air fryer and boom, you’ve got some homemade sweet potato fries. Add some brown sugar, and you’ve got yourself the candied variety. You can even freeze them! However you like to eat your sweet potato, this tasty orange root vegetable is more than just a Thanksgiving dinner crowd-pleaser....

Why Kylie Minogue’s Rosé Brand Is Worth Trying Cindy Ord/Getty Images By Dai Poole/June 15, 2022 9:01 am EST International superstar Kylie Minogue has been dominating the music industry for over five decades, racking up hits like “Can’t get you outta my head” and “Locomotion.” With over 80 million records sold, Minogue has earned the title of best-selling Australian-born solo artist. Aside from music, she has branched out into acting with notable roles in films like “Street Fighter” and “Moulin Rouge,” and was awarded for her work in raising awareness about breast cancer following her diagnosis back in 2005 (via NFSA)....

Why Sam’s Club Employees Hate Stocking Sugar Bloomberg/Getty Images By Kimberley Laws/June 23, 2022 10:43 am EST Your grocery store likely boasts shelf-upon-shelf of products in all shapes and sizes lined up and stacked with military precision. This does not happen by magic. It takes the muscle and sweat of real people who lug boxes, climb ladders, and work hard to ensure that the items you need are available for you to purchase....

Why You Should Never Ask For An In-N-Out Burger With Everything Credit: Gail Tobe By Charley Rekstis AND Chase Shustack/Updated: May 27, 2022 3:57 pm EST You’re probably drooling over the thought of a perfect In-N-Out cheeseburger with fries right now. It’s understandable; In-N-Out is a classic burger and milkshake joint on the West Coast that serves up all different kinds of cheeseburgers, hamburgers, fries, and shakes. It’s a joint you have to visit when you’re on the West Coast and it’s the perfect meal for those of us lucky enough to already be near one....

Why You Should Save The Potato Water When Making Mashed Potatoes DronG/Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/May 17, 2022 4:10 pm EST When it comes to mashed potatoes, everyone has a preference for how to make them. Perhaps you prefer a more rustic variation with the skins left on, or with a few chunks interspersed throughout. Maybe you won’t rest until your potatoes are silky smooth, pureed to perfection. There are also some cooks that swear by just classic salt and pepper for seasoning, whereas others will add a variety of cheese and spices to really pack in the flavor....

You’ll Never Guess What’s In McDonald’s Thailand’s New Ice Cream pancha.me/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Updated: Feb. 27, 2022 9:35 pm EST You might get the same food at different McDonald’s restaurants across the United States, but the same can’t be said when you step into different Golden Arches around the world. The chain, which operates in more than 100 countries and serves millions daily, offers up a strong case study in localization — and is known for changing up its menu to appeal to local tastes....