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Here’s Why ‘Boycott McDonalds’ Is Trending On Twitter Pavlovska Yevheniia/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/March 7, 2022 9:09 am EST Political moves and sanctions aside, organizations around the world have been employing several tactics to turn up the heat on Russia. Multiple states in the U.S. have banned Russian liquor and prestigious sporting events including the Formula One Grand Prix and the Champions League finale have either canceled or relocated their venues to the outside of Russia (via Reuters)....

How You Can Score A $1 Dave’s Single Cheeseburger At Wendy’s Deutschlandreform/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/March 8, 2022 1:51 pm EST As a major fast food brand, Wendy’s has an expansive menu. The chain offers popular menu items such as the Dave’s Single, a classic cheeseburger made with fresh beef, tomato, pickles, American cheese, onions, mayo, and ketchup, all piled atop a toasted bun. If they’re feeling particularly hungry and would like extra meat on their sandwiches, customers at Wendy’s can choose to order a Dave’s Double or even a Dave’s Triple cheeseburger (via Wendy’s)....

Instagram Adores Duff Goldman’s Sweet Musical Moment With His Daughter Manny Carabel/Getty By Naomi Kennedy/May 15, 2022 1:19 pm EST As a chef and renowned pastry whiz, it should come as no surprise that Duff Goldman has been spoiling his daughter, Josephine, with some of the yummiest food around. As seen on the “Ace of Taste” host’s Instagram page, the 1-year-old has already had her fair share of pizza, cookies, and chocolate cake, the latter of which we’re especially jealous of because her daddy let her eat it at breakfast time....

Instagram Just Got A Sneak Peek Of Trader Joe’s Fall Items Reddit By Naomi Kennedy/Aug. 29, 2022 12:26 pm EST There are two schools of thought when it comes to transitioning from summer to fall: Start filling your house with Halloween decor and rocking chunky sweaters the second the temperature hits below 75 degrees, or stay firmly cemented in that summer state of mind until the official changing of seasons takes place on September 22 (via Brittanica)....

Popeyes Rolls Back Menu Prices For Its 50th Birthday Elliott Cowand Jr/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/June 10, 2022 10:11 am EST Gas may be headed towards $5 a gallon with no relief in sight, per Wall Street Journal. Inflation may continue to climb to surpass the eye-popping 8.3% increase, CNBC reports, the highest it has been in over 40 years. However, the fast food chain Popeyes is giving us a reason to celebrate: This month, the fried chicken fast food chain turns 50, and to mark its golden anniversary, the quick-service restaurant with the chicken sandwich that is so delicious it launched a thousand other chicken sandwiches has a special deal in store for its loyal customers....

Spicy Blue Cheese Burger Recipe By Mackenzie Ryan AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 25, 2022 3:04 pm EST Using the soft, crumbly texture of blue cheese for a new take on the iconic American classic, the hamburger, is an avenue that has been taken all across the country. Blue cheese offers an excellent contrast to ground beef, and burgers are the perfect opportunity to taste this delicious combination that provides a nice kick to a hearty burger patty....

Tabitha Brown’s Game-Changing Substitute For Vegan Shelled Seafood Maury Phillips/Getty By Adrianna MacPherson/Aug. 13, 2022 12:00 pm EST If you’ve ever explored the world of vegan cuisine, there’s a good chance you’ve come across food influencer Tabitha Brown at some point. The actor and content creator has turned her sunny personality into a culinary empire, appearing on countless television shows as herself in addition to her acting gigs. Per her website, Brown has opened a vegetarian/vegan restaurant in Los Angeles called Kale My Name and even written several cookbooks, including “Cooking from the Spirit: Easy, Delicious, and Joyful Plant-based Inspirations,” the soon-to-be-released follow-up to her successful debut cookbook “Feeding the Soul,” as per HarperCollins....

Taco Bell Enthusiasts Will Love This Crunchy Taco Deal KULLAPONG PARCHERAT/Shutterstock By Nick Desimone/Feb. 24, 2022 10:33 am EST Back in 1962, Glen Bell gave us all a gift – Taco Bell. Since the dawn of the Bell, the crunchy taco has been a staple of the menu. Back in the day, a taco cost only 19 cents (via Insider)! Nowadays, a plain crunchy taco will set you back $1.49, according to the restaurant chain’s website, nearly eight times the cost of the original menu....

The Bizarre Way Contestants Find Privacy On Hell’s Kitchen Facebook By Kimberley Laws/March 16, 2022 12:13 pm EST There are few places that can fray a set of steely nerves faster than the set of “Hell’s Kitchen.” Host Gordon Ramsay’s angry rampages alone are often enough to make a contestant’s hair stand on end — not to mention the pressure to perform, the antagonism among teammates, and the grueling punishments. For example, one former contestant told The Virginian-Pilot that “you’re…being pushed to your limits psychologically....

The Charcuterie Cracker Rule You Should Never Break JLMcAnally/Shutterstock By Jennifer Mathews/May 29, 2022 11:28 pm EST After all of the jigsaw puzzles were completed and people somehow managed to keep their sourdough starters alive long enough to make focaccia decorated like landscapes, many took to social media once again in search of hobbies to fill their days while quarantining from the COVID-19 pandemic. When phrases like “social distancing” became part of the lexicon, many foodies channeled their culinary and artistic talents into beautiful charcuterie boards....

The Devious Reason Paul Hollywood Always Says ‘Moist’ On GBBO Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images By Gabriela Izquierdo/Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 11:01 am EST Not many words in the English language are as widely despised as the five-letter synonym for wet. Contrary to popular belief, according to Business Insider, the way that the word “moist” sounds when spoken isn’t the main reason why people find the word disgusting. In actuality, the phrase repels people because it falls under the phenomenon of “word aversion,” which is when an inoffensive word sounds unappealing (per Slate)....

The Disturbing Reason A California McDonald’s Just Closed Rachata Chintawong/Shutterstock By Kimberley Laws/June 8, 2022 1:37 pm EST When you crave McDonald’s, nothing else will do. Whether your taste buds are hollering for an impossible-to-eat-tidily Big Mac, the daintier Filet-o-Fish, or the refreshing Vanilla Chai Frappe, these yearnings can only be satisfied by the authentic dishes found under the golden arches. It’s hard not to let your hankerings show you who’s boss by loading the kids into the car, and making the trek to the home of Ronald McDonald and your favorite fries....

The One Fast Food Item That Makes Cody Candelario Geek Out - Exclusive Cody Candelario By Hanna Claeson/April 19, 2022 10:42 am EST Remember Cody Candelario from Season 19 of “Hell’s Kitchen”? If you’re a die-hard romantic, you might be holding onto hopes that he and Mary Lou are finally a thing. (For the record, Cody Candelario did gush exclusively to Mashed about the “great relationship” that he and Mary Lou nurtured on “Hell’s Kitchen,” where he let slip that they often played cards off-camera....

The Real Reason You Won’t Find Godiva’s Stores Anymore Facebook By Julia Mullaney/May 4, 2022 5:12 pm EST Only a few years ago, you could walk into a crowded mall and likely find a Godiva location. Their decadent chocolates were always advertised in store windows, and it was hard to walk past and not be convinced to indulge in a chocolate treat. Over the years, though, malls have seen plenty of stores come and go and brick-and-mortar shops are less popular now than ever with the hard switch to online shopping....

What To Know About The Safety Of A Vegan Diet For Kids fizkes/Shutterstock By Maria Aguirre/May 3, 2022 3:56 pm EST Last year, around 2% of U.S. adults followed a vegan diet, according to Statista. With a growing emphasis on healthy, sustainable lifestyles and the ever-increasing accessibility to vegan products, it seems likely that more and more families will consider going plant-based. This begs the question: Is it safe for kids to be vegan?...

Where Did Shakshuka Really Come From? YARUNIV Studio/Shutterstock By Maria Aguirre/Aug. 24, 2022 12:49 pm EST Nowadays, there’s no brunch without shakshuka. Generally, shakshuka is made of thick tomato sauce cooked along with eggs and other vegetables like onions and peppers, spices, and a pinch of garlic (via Culture Trip). In fact, the word “shakshuka” translates to “mixed up” or “shaken,” based on its preparation (per Seasoned Pioneers). Some recipes feature meat, sausage, or eggplant, and some U....

Why Chocolate Chips May Not Be The Best Chocolate For Cookies New Africa/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/March 25, 2022 3:02 pm EST Ah, a fresh-baked chocolate chip cookie. Taking a first bite into a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie is one of the best feelings, up there with finding a few dollars on the sidewalk or getting a free day off work. Whether you’re young or old, we all have fond memories of enjoying a good cookie with an ice-cold glass of milk....

Yes, Pumpkin Spiced Cleaning Products Now Exist P Maxwell Photography/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/July 22, 2022 11:41 am EST As you walk down the aisles of your local grocery store, you’ve probably noticed that the employees are already bringing out the Halloween merchandise. Bags of candy, plastic pumpkins, a sea of black and orange as far as the eye can see. “What gives?” some may think, “it’s not even August and they’re breaking out the Halloween stuff?...

You’ve Been Saying Fage Yogurt Wrong This Whole Time Apostolos Mastoris/Shutterstock By Brianna Corley/June 1, 2022 1:36 am EST From starring in one of Nigella Lawson’s delicious cakes to pumping up pesto and upgrading deviled eggs, yogurt is the secret ingredient of so many dishes. In fact, sometimes it seems like the world has gone yogurt wild. As dairy brand Dannon so handily lays out on its website, yogurt is an incredibly multifaceted food that can be used in place of a whole host of ingredients when cooking....

11 Weird Things You Didn’t Know Were Edible Lifesummerlin/Shutterstock By Jamila Khan/Aug. 26, 2022 1:13 pm EST There’s no denying that our lives literally revolve around food. From breakfast, to lunch, to dinners, and a million snacks in between, it’s no exaggeration to say that food is life. But how many of you have stepped out of your comfort zone to try something new? We’re not talking about trying that Chinese place that just opened up near your home, either....