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The Unusual Candy Collab Jell-O Just Announced Ildi Papp/Shutterstock By Amy Hamblen/June 2, 2022 10:36 am EST When it comes to Jell-O, the rainbow of gelatin options you can find lined up on a grocery store shelf may be the first thing that comes to mind. Chocolate lovers, on the other hand, might conjure up an image of the brand’s chocolate pudding snacks. Meanwhile, ’80s babies may have fond memories of another cold treat, but pudding pops have been discontinued....

The Viral Challenge That Has People Slapping Each Other With Food Aruta Images/Shutterstock By Katy Canada/June 14, 2022 7:58 am EST A surging TikTok trend is giving new life to the term “food fight.” Challenges like this one seem to be a dime a dozen on the popular short-form video app. Many of them begin with a catchy sound or choreographed dance moves, and all of them have a searchable hashtag that sums up what the challenge involves and disperses the video to different feeds, also known as “For You Pages....

The Whipped Cream Complaint That Has Reddit Divided Irina Meliukh/Shutterstock By James Lewis/July 5, 2022 9:52 am EST The desire to eat out at restaurants is a burning urge of many Americans, according to the National Restaurant Association. Indeed, 51% would like to dine in restaurants more often, desperate to contribute to an industry estimated to be worth nearly $900 billion. It would therefore possibly come as a disappointment (and certainly a shock) if one of these eager eaters was to face the unusual dessert design served by a restaurant worker on Reddit....

These Are David Byrne’s Favorite Foods Rob Kim/Getty By Ceara Milligan/Updated: April 27, 2022 11:01 pm EST David Byrne is best known as the eccentric founder and frontman of Talking Heads, one of the most legendary new wave bands of all time. The four-piece group’s most famous hits include “Once in a Lifetime,” “Burning Down the House,” “And She Was,” “This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody),” and “Take Me to the River,” among others....

Unique Foods People Used To Eat For Christmas Shutterstock By Chris Heasman/Updated: March 14, 2022 11:39 am EST For many of us — especially if you’re a citizen of the western world — Christmas dinner usually means a large feast of turkey or ham, served with potatoes, vegetable casseroles, and all the other usual trappings of that classic festive meal. Look further abroad, however, and you’ll find a few more curious traditions....

Wendy’s New Lemonade Includes An Unexpected Fruit Facebook By Erich Barganier/May 2, 2022 2:33 pm EST People have experimented with lemonade for generations. One of the most iconic twists on the drink came after an unfortunately disgusting incident at the circus. According to Smithsonian Magazine, an entrepreneurial lemonade seller at a circus back in 1857 ran out of water on a particularly busy day. In order to meet the demand of thirsty customers, the worker grabbed a tub of dirty water that performers had been soaking their colorful tights in....

What People Are Saying About Trader Joe’s New Strawberry & Rhubarb Hand Pies Krichevtseva/Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/July 4, 2022 11:45 am EST If you’ve picked too many strawberries this season, we’ve got plenty of ways for you to use up your fresh fruit. A homemade strawberry lemonade recipe will keep you cool this summer, and our strawberry salad recipe adds a little sweetness to your greens. But if you’re all about strawberry desserts, then there’s nothing like a sweet and tangy strawberry rhubarb pie recipe....

Why Gordon Ramsay Thinks A TikToker’s ‘Next-Level Cheeseburger’ Would Upset Italy Roy Rochlin/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Updated: March 31, 2022 11:46 am EST Celebrity chef and TV personality Gordon Ramsay doesn’t often hold back from offering his opinions on anything related to food and the art of cooking. Here’s one example: In 2020, he evaluated a potato gnocchi dish on social media — that was prepared by his own daughter, Holly (via Today)....

Why Instagram Has A Problem With Costco’s Lemon Cheesecake Cups Inga/Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/July 20, 2022 8:03 pm EST Love a cold, refreshing glass of lemonade in the summer? There are a lot more ways to enjoy lemons besides in a drink. We’ve rounded up 45 of the best lemon recipes for citrus lovers, and you can also snag seasonal products at fast-food chains like Culver’s, which is currently selling six types of lemon ice for the summer....

Why Rachael Ray Skips Vegetable Oil In A Boxed Cake Mix Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Derek Helling/July 25, 2022 4:31 pm EST Boxed cake mixes were born of convenience and continue to be a popular pantry staple today. There are about as many opinions on how to elevate the finished products using the mixes as there are varieties on grocery store shelves, too. Cook’s Illustrated says P. Duff and Sons started selling boxed mixes for gingerbread in the 1930s as an in-home convenience item....

Why You Should Be Using Duck Fat For Your Fried Chicken Y. A. Photo/Shutterstock By Jennifer Mathews/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 6:09 am EST “I belong to the church of fried chicken.” Amen! “Top Chef” judge Padma Lakshmi instantly became relatable to the masses when she made that declaration. The South takes credit for fried chicken, but practically every culture has a version, making it beloved worldwide. In Japan, eating KFC fried chicken is a part of the Christmas celebration (per BBC), whereas fried chicken is considered party food in the U....

Auntie Anne’s Is Giving Away Free Pretzels During March Madness. Here’s How To Get Some Facebook By Kate Hagan Gallup/March 14, 2022 2:38 pm EST March Madness is upon us once again, and with it, food brands are offering products for the annual basketball bonanza. Pretzels are a stadium staple, and Auntie Anne’s is counting on Americans’ love of game-day foods in this offer. The pretzel makers announced on Instagram: “NOTHING....

Ben & Jerry’s Unfreezes Its Business Dispute In Israel Gil Cohen Magen/Shutterstock By Elaina Friedman/June 30, 2022 9:39 pm EST “We’re Ben and Jerry. Men of Ice Cream, Men of Principle,” reads the headline of a July 2021 New York Times op-ed from the founders of ice cream company Ben & Jerry’s. The pair wrote that while they no longer have “operational control” of their stores, they defend their independent board’s decision to terminate business on territory that Israel has occupied since 1967, deemed illegal by the United Nations....

Easy Swedish Meatballs Recipe Michelle McGlinn/Mashed By Michelle McGlinn AND Mashed Staff/July 28, 2022 11:46 am EST Most people who go to IKEA do so because they need to buy furniture. Maybe one of those cube shelf organizers, or an entertainment center that will require the brainpower of several people to assemble. But the sprawling store is home to much more than that. There’s a whole bounty of comforting, hearty food available, and one of the more popular options is Swedish meatballs....

How Lily Collins Changed Her Relationship With Food Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/March 14, 2022 6:24 pm EST Actor and “Emily in Paris” star Lily Collins is someone who likes to stick to a balanced diet and prefers food items such as salmon, chicken, quinoa, oatmeal, and more. She told Harper’s Bazaar in July 2017, “I snack on veggies and juices throughout the day to keep myself going. I’m really bad about drinking water, but I try to force myself....

How To Stop Your Pot Of Rice From Bubbling Over Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 8:28 am EST In the culinary world, there are few staples as versatile as good old dependable rice. Whether layered inside a burrito, scooped into a fragrant curry, or fried up with veggies and soy sauce, this grain is a pantry must that has come to the rescue of many a dinner, whether planned or improvised....

Instagram Is Cracking Up Over Valerie Bertinelli’s Cranky Neighbor Manny Hernandez/Getty By Felix Behr/Updated: April 8, 2022 12:46 pm EST In the world of food, Valerie Bertinelli is a superstar. To her neighbor, however, she is simply a person who sporadically has an entire television crew set up camp in her yard. Bertinelli highlighted this tension on April 6 when she took some time away from filming the fourteenth season of “Valerie’s Home Cooking” to record some behind-the-scenes footage for Instagram....

Jack In The Box’s Newest Campaign Takes Aim At McDonald’s Facebook By Erich Barganier/March 3, 2022 12:52 pm EST It’s become a sort of running joke how McDonald’s ice cream machines always seem to be broken. According to Boston.com, The Federal Trade Commission opened an inquiry into why it seems like McDonald’s ice cream dispensers constantly malfunction, and McDonald’s defended the lack of operating ice cream machines due to the fact that they require special service people to work on them....

Panera’s Strawberry Poppyseed Salad Is Back And Customers Are Thrilled Facebook | Panera Bread By Kate Hagan Gallup/April 22, 2022 3:33 pm EST Panera Bread has announced the arrival of summer by bringing back this warm weather favorite. Listed as the Strawberry Poppyseed Salad with Chicken on the Panera menu, the meal has just 360 calories and costs $11.49 and comes with a side — it’s available in most markets. Fans on Facebook are absolutely thrilled for its return, with one who shared, “The strawberry poppy seed salad is my absolute favorite!...

Ranking Cuts Of Meat To Use For Beef Jerky Worst To Best Dmitry Melnikov/Shutterstock By Kori Ellis/March 21, 2022 12:18 pm EST After deciding that you want to try your hand at making beef jerky, the first step you need to take is zeroing in on which cut of meat you’ll use. While there are numerous cuts to pick from, a few cuts of meat stand out from the rest as the best choices to use for beef jerky....