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The Keystone Light Mascot You Probably Forgot Existed Bloomberg/Getty Images By Colin McCandless/July 13, 2022 1:24 am EST Keystone Light, a product of Molson Coors, has generally been marketed toward people who don’t enjoy strong-tasting brews and desire an easier drinking beer, sort of like the anti-IPA. This was perhaps best illustrated through a humorous series of commercials they ran during the 1990s in which people are shown drinking heavier beers that cause their face to bloat and pucker up in a very unattractive fashion that Keystone Light dubbed “bitter beer face” (via YouTube)....

The Kirkland Olive Oil Costco Shoppers Might Want To Stock Up On masa44/Shutterstock By Jennifer Mathews/Updated: July 5, 2022 9:21 am EST Correction 7/5/22: This article originally stated that “household sales for olive oil were up 43% in 2020.” Olive oil’s “household penetration” was up 43%, while sales increased by 23% that year. More now than ever before, home cooks are reaching for olive oil while cooking. According to a February report from the North American Olive Oil Association (NAOOA), olive oil’s “household penetration” (as in, the number of households using olive oil) was up 43% in 2020....

The Real Reason Your Cookie Edges Are Burning Chris Howey/Shutterstock By Dai Poole/Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 2:23 pm EST According to The Cravory Cookies, roughly 93% of households in the United States indulge in cookies as a stand-alone treat or as an after-meal dessert. The popularity of cookies explains the success of legendary brands like Toll House and Nestle, as well as newer franchises like Insomnia Cookies and Crumbl Cookies. When it comes to flavor, chocolate chip cookies reign supreme, with peanut butter and oatmeal cookies coming in at a distant second and third place....

The Secret Ingredient That Will Upgrade Your Instant Mashed Potatoes Ika Rahma H/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/May 3, 2022 3:10 pm EST Mashed potatoes are a versatile side dish. They can pair with anything — from fried chicken to pot roast — and can be topped with anything including gravy, cheese, and bacon. They’re also a key component in completing a hearty shepherd’s pie. However, as easy as mashed potatoes are to make, we live in a busy world, and sometimes convenience comes first....

The Starbucks Coffee Drink That TikTok Can’t Get Behind iMoStudio/Shutterstock By Charley Rekstis/Aug. 20, 2022 1:34 pm EST Nothing feels more euphoric for Starbucks customers than when they learn about a brand new drink coming to the menu. Fans of the chain coffee shop are usually ecstatic to buy new featured drinks, and typically more than willing to try anything and everything Starbucks releases. But many fans of the fun and flavorful drinks are a little up in arms at the new trend Starbucks has hopped on this summer....

There’s Finally A Bubble Tea That Might Be Healthier Than Boba Elena Veselova/Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/April 21, 2022 8:45 am EST Boba, or bubble tea, isn’t a new pop culture phenomenon but it has seen skyrocketing popularity in recent years. Stores are opening across the world, including near schools, shopping malls, and town centers. According to CNET, the boba market is expected to grow to $3.4 billion by 2027. And with boba’s surge in popularity comes a rising interest in how to make homemade versions of it....

This Is Why You Should Use A Fork To Scramble Eggs dmnapat/Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 2:42 pm EST Who doesn’t love scrambled eggs? This breakfast staple checks all the boxes: it’s easy to make, affordable, healthy, and filling. Furthermore, while a fluffy scramble is delicious enough on its own, it definitely tastes even better nestled next to other morning favorites such as crispy bacon, a short stack of pancakes, or French toast drenched in maple syrup....

This Jimmy John’s Sandwich Is NFL Quarterback Drew Brees’ Inspiration Josh Brasted/Getty Images By Colin McCandless/March 18, 2022 2:59 pm EST As of 2021, former New Orleans Saints’ Super Bowl-winning quarterback Drew Brees has hung up his cleats and swapped the football field for the broadcast booth as a studio analyst for NBC’s Notre Dame football coverage and a commentator for “Sunday Night Football.” His storied 20-year NFL career, which saw him retire as the leagues’ all-time leader in passing yards and completions (since surpassed by some guy named Tom Brady), is one that will eventually land him in the Hall of Fame....

Trader Joe’s Shoppers Are Freaking Out Over Its Returning Pretzel Snack PosiNote/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/Aug. 25, 2022 10:38 am EST When it comes to savory snack aisle, the world truly is your oyster. Whether you want something plain and simple, like Pita Chips, or a cheesy, salty snack bursting with flavor, like a bag of Doritos, there is guaranteed to be one afternoon pick-me-up or late night snack that suits your fancy....

What Denny’s New Breakfast Deal Means For Inflation CarlaVanWagoner/Shutterstock By Margaret McCormick/March 28, 2022 5:03 pm EST The national average price of gasoline is trending upwards of $4 per gallon — and close to or more than $5 in some places (per AAA). Ouch. That puts pressure on our pocketbooks, wallets, and money rolls. Regardless of the culprit, filling up at the pump is an expensive proposition for millions of Americans....

Wingstop Has Good News For Chicken Lovers https://www.facebook.com/Wingstop/photos/10159980158659674 By Sophia Lo/Feb. 22, 2022 8:44 am EST If you’re craving chicken, you’ve got plenty of fast food options. You can grab some nuggets at McDonald’s, a chicken sandwich at Chik-fil-A, or a number of fried chicken menu items to choose from at Popeyes. Plus, the popular Filipino fried chicken chain, Jollibee, is expanding in the United States, adding yet another choice for chicken lovers....

A Jack In The Box Classic Menu Item Is Back Facebook By Aimee Lamoureux/April 5, 2022 1:52 pm EST While 2020 was a difficult year, there was one bright spot for Jack in the Box fans. In the spring of that year, the fast food chain introduced popcorn chicken as a limited-edition menu item, and many of its customers couldn’t stop raving about it. The new item featured crispy white meat chicken and was available in both a classic and spicy variety, which was coated in a hot buffalo breading for an extra kick, according to Chew Boom....

Aldi Just Dropped A Must-Have Summer Cooler Friends Stock/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/June 9, 2022 12:55 pm EST Summer is the time when people engage in all kinds of fun outdoor activities. While Americans’ top three favorite summer outdoor activities are picnicking, hiking, and going to the beach, there are also plenty of other, more unique experiences to try, according to the National Recreation and Park Association. The more adventurous among us might be intrigued by going to an amusement park, taking on a thrill-seeking activity like whitewater rafting, or exploring on a road trip (via Bucket List Journey)....

Andrew Zimmern’s Reaction To The Choco Taco News Is So Relatable Kevin Winter/Getty Images By Justina Huddleston/July 26, 2022 8:49 pm EST Do you ever think about the snacks of your childhood? The snacks that stopped being made and disappeared from store shelves, never to be seen again. There was a day in your life when it was the very last time you had that special treat, and you didn’t even know it....

Caffeine In Green Tea Vs Coffee: Which One Has More? Shutterstock By Rachel Pasche/Updated: July 5, 2022 3:51 pm EST Many of us rely on our morning cup of coffee (or tea) to get us going, so much so that skipping this caffeinated ritual can make the whole day feel like it’s dragging, and us along with it. Whether you enjoy a daily black coffee, iced latte, green tea, chai, or something else, chances are there’s a beverage you can’t imagine starting your morning without....

Could A PSL Shortage Be Coming To Starbucks? Facebook By Derek Helling/Aug. 19, 2022 11:08 am EST People anticipate the return of fall each year for a variety of reasons. The Odyssey Online chronicles reasons like leaves on trees changing colors in some parts of the world and popular sporting events. Also appearing on that list is a seasonal beverage that Starbucks customers love to “gourd” themselves on each year — the pumpkin spice latte....

Easy Reuben Sandwich Recipe Michelle McGlinn/Mashed By Michelle McGlinn AND Mashed Staff/June 15, 2022 4:29 pm EST If you want a great sandwich, don’t overthink things, and don’t try to find some new or obscure eat; just order a Reuben. Or better yet, make it yourself. That’s what chef and recipe developer Michelle McGlinn does multiple times a year. “I guess because I’m Irish, I always seek out Reubens on St....

Every Fritos Flavor Ranked From Worst To Best Justin Sullivan/Getty Images By Sophia Hart/Aug. 9, 2022 3:52 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. American snacks fall into many different categories: Sweet, savory, chewy, cheesy, and everything in between. Chips tend to be on the saltier side and are a commonly consumed as a snack in the middle of the day, at lunch, and even at parties....

Here’s How To Make Stanley Tucci’s Specialty Orecchiette Pasta Kate Green/Getty By Maria Scinto/March 23, 2022 6:15 pm EST Stanley Tucci may be best known for his roles in movies such as “Prizzi’s Honor,” “Beethoven,” and “The Devil Wears Prada,” but anyone who’s seen “Big Night,” a movie he directed as well as starred in, was probably not at all surprised by his later metamorphosis into a food-world personality. “Big Night,” after all, was a love song to Italian-American food, one that presaged Tucci’s successful foray into cookbook authorship....

Here’s What You Can Find In Food Network’s New Kids’ Cookbook NDAB Creativity/Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/April 5, 2022 8:21 pm EST Do your little ones love to help out in the kitchen? Some of the best things to make with your kids are fun and colorful recipes, like rainbow cake, and dishes that don’t require a ton of prep, like three-ingredient Nutella cookies. But if your prodigious young chef is looking to breeze through one recipe a day, every day for a year, a new cookbook from Food Network is meant for just that....