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The Returning Snack That Has Trader Joe’s Shoppers Cheering Kristi Blokhin/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/June 7, 2022 2:20 pm EST If you’re planning to barbecue this summer, you’ll probably need a few essentials. A few cuts of your favorite meat; some mouthwatering grilled veggies like portobellos, asparagus, or summer squash; fluffy buns; and maybe your favorite condiments. But there is one other ingredient that can take your grilling experience from good to great: The perfect pickle....

The Reusable Bags That Have Costco Shoppers Freaking Out a katz/Shutterstock By Gillian King/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 10:08 pm EST No one enjoys packing up leftovers after dinner. Is there room in the fridge? Do you pack the food in baggies or bins? Is the lid missing? If you use baggies, the single-use nature of them isn’t environmentally friendly — leaving a guilty feeling in your stomach. If you use a bin and you’ve misplaced the top or it’s now warped, you may have to use a layer of cling wrap over the top....

The Unexpected Product That’s Aimed At Bacon Lovers New Africa/Shutterstock By Elaina Friedman/June 24, 2022 11:59 am EST There’s nothing quite like the smell of bacon sizzling on the stove to rouse you from your Saturday-morning slumber, even if your plant-based diet prevents you from indulging in the cured pork product. Here’s a fun fact to bust out at your next party: The reason bacon smells (and tastes) so good is due to something called the Maillard Reaction, which Serious Eats defines as the “many small, simultaneous chemical reactions that occur when proteins and sugars in and on your food are transformed by heat, producing new flavors, aromas, and colors....

The Unlikely Reason A McDonald’s Drive-Thru Expansion Hit A Speed Bump PJiiiJane/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 4:38 pm EST McDonald’s restaurants are so numerous that no matter where you go in the world, you’re likely to come across those familiar Golden Arches. But just because there’s a McDonald’s in every neighborhood doesn’t mean the chain is always welcome. That’s the case, at least, for one town in Australia. As The Daily Star reports, a McDonald’s Australia branch in Cremorne, Sydney, was planning a £315,000 (roughly $386,000) drive-thru expansion....

This Is The Difference Between Dr Pepper Zero Sugar And Diet Dr Pepper Bloomberg/Getty Images By Pauli Poisuo/Updated: May 5, 2022 11:41 am EST Coke and Pepsi might be the big gangs in Colatown, but somewhere in a dark, yet welcoming back alley, Dr Pepper is running a cool Jazz club for the people who’re looking for something a little more… special. The good doctor’s 23 flavors have been more than enough to keep the brand in the game long enough to warrant the famous “Est....

What You Need To About The New Grill Dads Cookbook - Exclusive Courtesy of The Grill Dads By Gene Gerrard/June 7, 2022 10:41 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. “Food Network is a starting line, not a finish line. A lot of people look at that the wrong way,” The Grill Dads — Mark Anderson and Ryan Fey — told Mashed in an exclusive interview....

Whatever Happened To Peter Pan’s Whipped Peanut Butter? Walmart By Ree Winter/Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 8:19 am EST While there is evidence of peanuts being ground up for consumption as far back as the Incan civilizations, the modern form we all know as peanut butter can be attributed to a few people who pioneered the peanut butter-making process. In America, these included John Harvey Kellogg, who produced peanut butter in 1895 (via The National Peanut Board), and George Bayle, who created his own version of the nutty goodness and sold it as a snack in St....

Why People Are Raging Over Grubhub’s Failed Free Lunch Offer rblfmr/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/May 18, 2022 8:14 am EST They say there’s no such thing as a free lunch, and for New Yorkers, that statement has never felt more true. Per Yahoo Finance, Grubhub announced they would be offering lunch, free of charge, on May 17th for those living in the Big Apple. Grubhub shared that this promotion is in response to a survey they conducted which revealed that 69% of New Yorkers don’t eat lunch because they are “too busy....

Why TikTok Roasted Walmart’s ‘Steak Locks’ Chatham172/Shutterstock By James Lewis/March 13, 2022 5:58 pm EST Efforts of shopkeepers to prevent their goods being stolen are surely effective at reducing crime. As well as common techniques such as reorganizing stores, installing warning signs, and training staff, The Guardian reports that retailers will also hire security guards, reinforce glass, and keep certain products out of view. A security feature spotted in a Walmart store has caused a rift on TikTok, however....

Why You Might Want To Think Twice About Eating Gruyere Cheese Shutterstock By Holly Riddle/Updated: June 22, 2022 12:25 pm EST There’s no denying Gruyere tastes great. The Swiss-originated cheese is slightly sweet, slightly salty, and works in an array of delicious comfort foods. As one HuffPost article stated, if you need a comfort food, you need a Gruyere recipe (and the article isn’t wrong, as it proves by listing out some truly tempting and mouthwatering recipes for cozy dishes such as Gruyere fondue, Gruyere gratin, and Gruyere galettes)....

Why You Shouldn’t Put Eggshells Back Into The Carton AtlasStudio/Shutterstock By Maria Aguirre/April 28, 2022 6:36 pm EST The alarm sounds, and you know it’s time to crack some eggs. While the coffee brews, you use two eggs to ace a perfect French omelet. Or, if you’re craving something sweet, you grab an egg for your go-to fluffy pancake recipe. You might even pack an egg salad sandwich for a light lunch and ponder which cake to make over the weekend using — yup — eggs....

11 Times Food Network Shows Outraged Fans Scott Dudelson/Getty Images By Rachel Kiser/Updated: Aug. 26, 2022 10:06 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For years, Food Network cooking shows have been a source of solace and entertainment for many. From home cooks to regular folks, the network’s shows have been a way to pass long afternoons filled with procrastination. Seen in a brighter light, they certainly provide a more informative solution to the TV-binging urge than the likes of Jerry Springer....

Andrew Zimmern Says This Is The Best Place On Earth To Eat IM_photo/Shutterstock By Rebecca Cherico/July 19, 2022 10:21 pm EST “Top” and “Best Of” lists are popular and controversial, in the gastronomic world and otherwise. It stands to reason: The hierarchy such lists establish shines a light on lesser-known stars, but also underscores the perceived status differences between those who made it and those who didn’t (like in Yelp’s poll)....

Are Costco’s Twisted Frozen Yogurts Alcoholic? Facebook By Julia Mullaney/June 16, 2022 12:32 pm EST Costco, known for its wholesale prices and massive quantities, is one of the United States’ most profitable supermarkets — it did a whopping $122 billion in sales in 2021, per Supermarket News. For that reason, it’s no surprise that it has somewhat of a cult following. When a new product launches, fans are quick to try it out....

Chain Restaurant Pancakes Ranked Worst To Best Brian Patrick Lim/Shutterstock By David Lanzafame AND Steven Luna/Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 6:31 pm EST If there’s one thing frequently ordered at a local diner or breakfast chain restaurant, it might just be pancakes, second only to coffee. Call them pancakes, flapjacks, hotcakes, griddle cakes, or (if you’re using cornmeal instead of flour) johnny cakes, but their sweet, fluffy, dripping with butter and syrup goodness makes them part of the US’s beloved breakfast....

Cinnamon French Toast Bites Recipe Jennine Bryant/Mashed By Jennine Rye AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 24, 2022 2:39 pm EST These adorable cinnamon French toast bites may be tiny, but when it comes to taste, there’s nothing small about them. There’s no doubt about it: This recipe, brought to you by recipe developer Jennine Bryant of The Marshside Pantry, will be your newest breakfast obsession. “The only real difference here [compared to standard French toast] is the shape of the bread,” Bryant says....

Costco Now Carries This Popular Seasoning As A Dip And Fans Are Divided Tada Images/Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/April 7, 2022 3:17 pm EST Trader Joe’s may not have realized it had a hit on its shelves when it first released its Everything But The Bagel seasoning in 2017 — but it wasn’t long before the product’s star power made itself known. As Kitchn writes, the mixture — which the TJ’s website says is composed of white and black sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried minced garlic, dried minced onion, and sea salt — “became a cult-favorite practically overnight,” and it has pretty much retained that status in the years since....

Crumbl Is Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day With A Lucky Cookie Facebook By Savanna Swain-Wilson/March 15, 2022 7:07 am EST Traditionally, St. Patrick’s Day is for noshing on savory recipes like corned beef and cabbage. But Crumbl is hoping that people will celebrate with something sweet if they’re feeling lucky. This past Sunday, the gourmet cookie company known for its ever-changing menu announced on its social media channels that this week’s batch will feature a Lucky Charms-topped cookie just in time for everyone’s favorite green-themed holiday....

Here’s What Gordon Ramsay And Guy Fieri Really Think Of Each Other Aaron Davidson/Getty Images By Ashley Delmar/Updated: July 22, 2022 3:57 pm EST Gordon Ramsay and Guy Fieri are the undisputed titans of the Food Network, so it’s no surprise that fans often wonder what the celebrity chefs think of each other outside the kitchen. While Ramsay is no stranger to controversy, Fieri is known for being a little more tight-lipped about his opinions on other chefs....

How Nigella Lawson’s Recipes Have Led Fans To Fill Their Kitchen Drawers Neilson Barnard/Getty By Hope Ngo/July 17, 2022 12:00 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Fans of Nigella Lawson know there are some kitchen tools she can’t live without, such as her double mezzaluna, which she uses to prep her herbs and aromatics; her microplane (for grating garlic), per The Kitchn; and a Dash Masha 2X potato masher....