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Pop-Tarts Vs The Aldi Brand: We Finally Determined A Winner Jenny Kellerhals/Mashed By Jenny Kellerhals/Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 8:17 am EST Childhood breakfasts and Pop-Tarts go hand-in-hand, especially in busy households with a lot going on in the mornings and several mouths to feed before everyone heads in their different directions. Heck, we know plenty of adults that lean on the convenience of Pop-Tarts from time to time to get some quick calories while they hurtle through their day....

Robert Irvine’s Expert Advice For Grilling Steaks On The Fourth Dave Kotinsky/Getty By Lauren Cahn/June 29, 2022 2:58 pm EST Robert Irvine isn’t just the kindhearted chef/host of Food Network’s “Restaurant Impossible.” He also might just be “the fittest chef on the planet,” at least according to Muscle and Fitness. Per Food Network, he works out six days a week! And while red meat might just be one of the more difficult foods to justify including in a healthy diet — studies have shown consuming more of it is associated with a higher risk of various cancers, not to mention type 2 diabetes, stroke, and cardiovascular disease (via Harvard T....

The Best Vegetarian Items For Your Grill Shutterstock By DB Kelly/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 12:21 pm EST Every group of friends has a vegetarian or two, and that can make backyard BBQs something of a challenge. There’s no reason for it to be, though, as there are plenty of delicious meat-free recipes for the grill that might just become favorites of your group’s most dedicated carnivores, too. Grilled portobello steaks...

The Butter You Need To Be Buying At Sam’s Club New Africa/Shutterstock By Elise DeVoe/July 30, 2022 2:00 pm EST A visit to the grocery store in 2022 consists of a series of disappointed sighs and whispering “What?” to yourself when you see the prices of pretty much anything. According to Forbes, beef, chicken, eggs, rice, pasta, cornmeal, milk, and butter have been most affected by inflation. And butter is a staple item for a lot of Americans, so the 16% year-over-year price increase compared to last year is no joke, notes Cobank....

The Caviar Bump Trend Just Took An Even Stranger Path Subbotina Anna/Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/July 18, 2022 11:01 am EST Certain foods scream decadence. Shaved truffles gently enveloping a risotto, delicate marbling of a wagyu steak, or the briny caviar dollop on a bellini can be that elevated bite that foodies covet. While these extravagances might come with a generous price tag, the reality is that the indulgence is worth the splurge....

The College That’s Producing The Best BBQ Pitmasters J_K/Shutterstock By Brianna Corley/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 6:04 am EST Texas is known for its mouthwatering contribution to the fast food industry, Whataburger, its continued tradition of having cowhands herd cattle in Fort Worth, and, of course, its iconic barbecue. Long before Texas was a member of the barbecue belt, barbecuing food was a concept that American colonies learned from Native Americans (via Smithsonian Magazine)....

The Costco Dumplings That Have The Internet In Shambles Tatiana Bralnina/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/July 7, 2022 9:42 pm EST Popping a dumpling in your mouth is an unparalleled experience. Juicy, hearty, and exploding with flavor, eating a single dumpling can send you straight to food heaven. Whether you like them fried, crispy, and crunchy or steamed, soft, and soupy, dumplings are undeniably delicious. And with both meat and vegetarian varieties, this traditionally Chinese dish can be enjoyed by everyone in the family....

The Easiest Hack To Strip Fresh Herbs, Approved By Giada De Laurentiis Tinseltown/Shutterstock By Andrew Walser/June 21, 2022 4:29 pm EST A well-stocked spice cabinet is essential for any home cook to help create a variety of flavorful dishes. Of course, the spice cabinet is likely to contain its share of dried herbs as well, and dried herbs have plenty of uses for the home cook. Their flavors are far more concentrated than their fresh counterparts, and unlike fresh herbs, they can hold up to extended cooking, and can even get more flavorful with it (though not all herbs dry well) (via The Spruce Eats)....

The Easiest Meal To Cook While Traveling, According To Padma Lakshmi Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 2:29 pm EST While traveling for vacation might mean going out to try local foods or treating yourself to a nice meal, sometimes, sightseeing takes it out of you, and all you want to do is return to your hotel room, have a quick bite, and go to sleep. Or you might be like Buzzfeed writer and Twitter user @Scaachi and prefer to make dinner for a small appetite but not buy too much while staying at an Airbnb....

The Simple Trick That Will Help Make Rice Krispies Treats Without A Mess Tiger Images/Shutterstock By Kimberley Laws/Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 8:27 am EST Very few foods harken images of your childhood faster than a Rice Krispies square. There is simply something about the sweet and sticky crunchiness that transports you back to a simpler time — an era of aprons, spending time together in the kitchen, and licking the spoons after a baking project....

The Unusual Way You Can Eat Pizza In Scotland YesPhotographers/Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/Updated: July 21, 2022 11:04 pm EST When you think of traditional Scottish cuisine, some specific dishes and beverages likely come to mind — haggis, kippers, Bonchester cheese, stovies, Scotch pie, Cullen skink, Dundee marmalade, and whisky, just to name a few (per The Scotsman). And if you ever have the chance to visit Scotland, you’ll quickly discover there is definitely no shortage of hearty, indulgent eats....

What Do You Remember About The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air Kitchen? HBO Max/YouTube By Julia Mullaney/April 23, 2022 2:51 pm EST Have you ever watched a TV show only to realize that you seriously envy the kitchen? Or maybe it’s the opposite, and you find yourself wondering how a set director could have decided on those cabinets paired with those kitchen counters. Television kitchens are often a large part of the show; after all, the kitchen tends to be where family and friends gather....

What It Was Really Like To Eat At The First KFC Manuel Esteban/Shutterstock By Adam Swierk/June 21, 2022 9:12 am EST Few foods are as phenomenal as fried chicken. Virtually nothing compares to a fresh piece of crispety, crunchety, slightly greasy chicken that’s been battered and deep-fried to perfection. To say it’s in a culinary class by itself isn’t hyperbolic — it’s a bonafide fact of life. Luckily, thanks to a certain Kentucky colonel named Harland Sanders — who was, technically, a “colonel” (via History) — fried chicken spots are now a dime a dozen, with more than 10,000 chicken-focused restaurants operating in the U....

What Makes The Watermelon Diet Such A Bad Idea Kosoff/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/March 21, 2022 7:01 pm EST Season 2 of Netflix’s “Cheer” docuseries dropped earlier this year. Even if you’re not interested in competitive cheerleading, you may have heard about a diet trend that seems to have gained popularity, in part, because of the show: the watermelon diet. “Cheer” star Gabi Butler explained how the diet works to Extra. “It actually is very good for you and like removing all that toxic stuff,” she said....

White Castle Has Good News For Shrimp Lovers Facebook By Chase Shustack/Feb. 22, 2022 1:32 pm EST Although not as big or as flashy as other fast food names, White Castle is still an integral part of the American fast food network. It is, after all, technically the first fast food chain in American history. The chain may be most known for its crinkle fries and those famous square sliders steamed on a bed of onions, but White Castle also offers a small selection of fried seafood items for those looking for something different....

Why Americans Are So Jealous Of The Costco Samples In Taiwan ARTYOORAN/Shutterstock By James Lewis/July 31, 2022 7:04 am EST Costco is more than just a U.S. entity – according to the company’s website, it has locations across the world, including in China, Australia, and Iceland. Costco also operates 14 stores in Taiwan (via Costco Taiwan’s website), and the Taiwanese outlets have been exciting users of Reddit. Reddit user milkcowcafe triggered lots of interest on the site when they revealed a Costco store in Taiwan giving out free samples of 15-year-old Glenfiddich whisky....

Why Wolfgang Puck Thinks Servers Should Make Six Figures Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/April 21, 2022 11:20 am EST Workers across America have been trying to get their wages raised for sometime. According to NPR, Target employees’ hourly rate just got bumped up to a maximum of $24. The Fight for 15 movement also helped lead the push for a $15 minimum wage across the country and has notably stood with food workers across California, Starbucks workers who continue to unionize across the U....

Aldi Shoppers Adore These St. Patrick’s Day-Themed Candles Miriam Doerr Martin Frommherz/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/March 10, 2022 1:58 pm EST While we might think of St. Patrick’s Day as a day to eat corned beef and cabbage, wear green clothing, and drink overpriced green beer, its origins actually date all the way back to Ireland in the ninth century. The holiday is traditionally a feast day in the Roman Catholic Church that marks the anniversary of the death of St....

Alex Guarnaschelli Had The Perfect Advice For Getting A Teenager To Eat Anchovies Bryan Bedder/Getty By Hannah Beach/Updated: April 6, 2022 11:03 am EST Most of us experience a change in palate between childhood and adulthood. In other words, as we grow up, we try new foods and acquire new tastes. That broccoli we hated as kids now tastes pretty awesome, especially when roasted with garlic. The oatmeal we refused is now pretty exciting when it’s baked with cranberries....

All Of The Tricks Reddit Has For Making Dunkin’ Coffee Less Bitter JCDH/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/May 10, 2022 5:00 pm EST Dunkin’, formerly known as Dunkin’ Donuts, is one of the most popular fast food chains in the country. The popular coffee and breakfast brand, which was founded in 1950, was franchised just five years later and has grown continuously ever since (via Dunkin’ Donuts). In fact, it ranks as the fifth most popular dining brand in the United States (via YouGov America), serving over three million customers every day at its 11,300-plus locations worldwide, according to the chain’s website....