How To Make Basmati Rice Fluffier, According To Reddit StockImageFactory.com/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/March 19, 2022 10:43 am EST Statistics say that the U.S. alone consumed about 4.6 million metric tons of rice between 2021 and 2022, making it one of the most popular types of grains to exist. In fact, the whole globe ate up 510.29 million metric tons of the stuff, so it goes without saying that we live in a world that loves its rice....
Instagram Is Impressed With Martha Stewart’s Kiwi Vines lev radin/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Aug. 19, 2022 12:09 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You may know Martha Stewart for her cooking endeavors and crafting tips, but she also has quite the green thumb. According to her website, Stewart has a plethora of house plants, which start out in her conservatory on her property in Bedford, New York....
Padma Lakshmi’s New Cuddly Friend Leaves Instagram Saying ‘Aww’ Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images By Kate Hagan Gallup/Updated: April 6, 2022 10:42 am EST Padma Lakshmi seems to always have something interesting to show, or say, on Instagram. In this case, interesting means fuzzy and adorable. The “Top Chef” host recently shared a photo from her vacation at Hokuala Kauai, a resort that boasts not only the gorgeous scenery of the Hawaiian island, but also its own 16....
Sex And The City’s Famous Cocktail Is Now Even Easier To Enjoy New Africa/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/May 12, 2022 4:31 pm EST Anyone that loved watching “Sex and the City” in its heyday most likely remembers the inseparable, iconic cocktail that the show made famous. According to Metro, Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and Miranda would down a cosmopolitan or two before hitting the town, creating a ton of real-world hype around the cocktail....
The Absolute Best Sushi In The US Tanawat Chantradilokrat/Shutterstock By Brandon Rich/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 11:06 am EST Sushi is one of those unique types of foods that fit into whatever style of meal you’re feeling. Going out for sushi can be a high-end, fine-dining event or a casual, laid-back evening. One thing it shouldn’t be is bad. It’s been said about pizza that even when it’s “blah”, it’s still pretty “mmm”....
The Amish Hack That Will Change How You Make Homemade Bread MShev/Shutterstock By Stephanie Smith/July 19, 2022 8:32 pm EST As of 2021, it’s estimated that there are 355,660 Amish in the United States and Canada. The majority live in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and Holmes County, Ohio; Amish settlements can now be found in states such as Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, and Wyoming. (via Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies)....
The Faux Guy Fieri Movie We Wish Would Happen Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Allison Lindsey/Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 10:56 pm EST Known for his frosted tips, goatee, and popular Food Network series “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” Guy Fieri is one of the food industry’s most recognized personalities. A chef, restaurateur, and Emmy-award winning TV host, Fieri is also the face of celebrated series like “Guy’s Grocery Games,” “Guy’s Ranch Kitchen,” “Guy’s Chance of a Lifetime,” and others....
The Food People Are More Likely To Eat During A Recession chayanuphol/Shutterstock By Dave Malyon/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 9:26 am EST There is a recession looming, per CBS News. Analysts say that inflation and the consequent rising costs of living are signs of a financial crisis in 2023. This is sure to impact the most fundamental aspects of how we live, including what we eat. If you’re unsure what to expect, know that we’ve been here before....
The Gordon Ramsay Choco Tacos That Are Taking Over TikTok Mike Coppola/Getty By Lauren Farkas/Aug. 15, 2022 3:01 pm EST If you’ve poked your head into mainstream media at all during July and August of 2022, it’s likely that you’ve heard about one of the summer’s national tragedies: the discontinuation of the Choco Taco, the vanilla fudge swirl ice cream packed into a taco shell-shaped cone and sealed with hardened nutty chocolate....
The Ingredients You Can Use To Thicken Your Clam Chowder jreika/Shutterstock By Vedran Maslovara/March 28, 2022 9:34 am EST Clam chowder is an American classic, a hearty soup with many recipe variations that are prepared throughout the country. All chowders have one common thread that binds them together — a texture that is both creamy and rich. However, there are some people that think New England clam chowder is the exception and its texture should be on the thinner side....
The Sad Reason Healthy Choice Foods Was Created Facebook By Derek Helling/Aug. 7, 2022 4:00 pm EST Frozen meals have been around for decades, marketed as convenience items for busy consumers. It can become an inconvenience, however, if those meals become a liability for people’s health. If the meals contain too many calories, too much sodium, etc., some people are better off preparing their own meals or opting for other kinds of prepared foods....
The Seltzer Hack You Never Knew You Needed Antonina Vlasova/Shutterstock By Charley Rekstis/June 13, 2022 11:38 am EST Seltzers have become a popular everyday drink for just about everyone everywhere. We are constantly seeing new types of seltzers on our Instagram feeds or in our grocery stores. There is a real difference between seltzer and sparkling water but according to The New York Times, seltzers have increased in sales tremendously and we can understand why....
The Truth About Dennis Van From Spring Baking Championship Season 8 Instagram By Amy Hamblen/March 23, 2022 9:56 am EST The birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and the sun is out a bit longer. It’s safe to say that the “Spring Baking Championship” is back. The popular baking show has returned for its eighth season, and, though the format of the competition may feel familiar, at least one notable change has sprouted already....
The Truth About Dustin Hogue From The Julia Child Challenge Instagram By Boshika Gupta/Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 9:08 am EST “The Julia Child Challenge” hopes to take its viewers on a memorable ride this month. According to the Food Network, the new show will feature eight talented home cooks as they try to outdo each other on a show that remembers Julia Child and her infamous contributions to the food industry....
The Unexpected Ingredient That Will Majorly Upgrade Your Bacon Jam Catherine Brookes/Mashed By Karen Hart/Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 9:54 am EST Bacon lovers will tell you that bacon makes everything better. There’s just something about that salty pork flavor, fried to perfection, that gets the taste buds churning. If you’re among those who find the smell both satisfying and intoxicating, you’re not alone. According to The Register, science attributes our affection for this scent to the Maillard Reaction, which is described as sugars breaking down and pairing up with amino acids to create new compounds....
The Unusual Strawberry That Left Reddit Disturbed barmalini/Shutterstock By Linda Brockman/July 24, 2022 5:55 pm EST We love writing about bizarre berries at Mashed, like the record-breaking giant that looks like it swallowed its strawberry friends and family. So when u/yoyome85 posted a photo montage of strawberries with small leaves sprouting from the seeds on Reddit, it got our attention — along with some other Redditors who sprouted comments ranging from confusion, to wonder, to disgust....
The US And England Will Never Agree On These Foods Magdanatka/Shutterstock By Mikaela Bloom/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 10:59 am EST To quote William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” To apply this quote to food may seem trivial, but it’s not so far off. In reality, food names are human-made conventions and reflect changing opinions over time — an edible ethnoscience of sorts....
This Is Mindy Kaling’s Go-To McDonald’s Order Tinseltown/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/March 1, 2022 2:38 pm EST Mindy Kaling’s love of McDonald’s has been well-documented on social media over the years. The chain even tweets happy birthday messages to “The Office” star. Kaling is clearly a fan, and her love of the Golden Arches even had Conan O’Brien quipping in a 2015 interview, “You tweet a lot about McDonald’s. To the point where I think you’re on their payroll … like you’re a cool celebrity … are you in McDonald’s pocket?...
This Tip Makes Trimming Green Beans Faster Than Ever Gudrun Muenz/Shutterstock Images By Lucy Maddox/Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 2:39 pm EST What’s not to love about green beans? This delicious vegetable isn’t just for Thanksgiving — green beans are easy to cook and pair well with almost every meal, making them the perfect quick snack or yummy side dish for dinner parties year-round. From simply steaming and salting your green beans, to preparing a crowd-pleasing slow cooker green bean casserole, the cooking possibilities are endless for this versatile veggie....
TikTok Can’t Wait To Make Daphne Oz’s Refreshing Summer Snack Jennifer Graylock/Getty Images By Savanna Swain-Wilson/Updated: April 14, 2022 8:23 am EST While we won’t pretend that a scoop of ice cream isn’t one of the main reasons to look forward to the hot summer weather, every once in a while, it’s nice to cool off with something a little lighter. Perhaps even something with actual fruit in it. With that in mind, if you’re looking for a treat that will leave you refreshed this summer while also giving you some nutritional benefits, Daphne Oz has you covered....
