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The Simple Snack Zooey Deschanel Makes For Guests DFree/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Updated: April 13, 2022 1:38 pm EST Celebrities have an extensive history of going big when they invite guests over. So Yummy! reports that Ariana Grande has served her guests small cakes emblazoned with her face, Khloe Kardashian handed out cotton candy animals for her daughter True’s first birthday, and Beyonce once rolled out a marvelous cake inspired by a geode....

The Truth About Natasha Leggero From Rat In The Kitchen Season 1 Ga Fullner/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 6:02 am EST Comedian Natasha Leggero will serve as host for the new TBS show “Rat in the Kitchen,” which Leggero calls “a culinary whodunit” in the show’s trailer. Each episode details the adventures of a cooking cohort as they compete for a grand prize, all while trying to avoid the sabotages of the “rat in the kitchen,” one of the contestants who is out to destroy the others’ efforts, maintain their own secrecy, and nab the cash prize....

Trader Joe’s Just Added A Dairy-Free Buffalo Dip To Its Appetizer Lineup Facebook By Aimee Lamoureux/March 18, 2022 10:01 am EST Going dairy-free is certainly no easy feat. Dairy can be found in just about every type of food, from desserts to dips, so cutting it out completely out of your diet can be difficult. It can often mean having to give up lots of common tasty treats, but luckily, with many new dairy-free and vegan substitutes hitting the market these days, cutting back on dairy doesn’t have to mean cutting back on flavor....

Why Subway Is Selling A Stephen Curry Jersey Stained With Meatballs Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty By Elise DeVoe/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 4:46 pm EST Elite athletes like Stephen Curry have to be very particular about their diets, but when your wife is a celebrity chef, it can be tough to stick to a diet as strict as Tom Brady’s, for example (via Insider). While Brady has sworn off pasta for years now, Ayesha Curry told Page Six in 2017 that the Warriors star ate pasta before every game....

Why Twitter Isn’t Happy With Walmart’s Juneteenth Ice Cream Flavors Facebook By Lauren Cahn/May 24, 2022 1:56 pm EST The Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 freed slaves in the Southern U.S., but it wasn’t until the 1865 passage of the U.S. Constitution’s 13th Amendment that slavery was abolished in the U.S. for good (via The University of Alabama Libraries). It took five years after that for the 15th Amendment to give Black individuals the right to vote as a matter of law, per U....

Why We Eat Pretzels On Easter Evgeny Karandaev/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 7:38 am EST There’s a handful of foods we associate with Easter. Ham, eggs, candy, pretzels, — wait — what was that about pretzels? You know all about Auntie Anne’s and Wetzel’s Pretzels, but perhaps you’ve never thought of those salty and soft hunks of dough to be in the same group as colorful eggs and rabbit-shaped chocolate bars....

Why You Need To Start Keeping Dijon In Your Pantry At All Times Pipas Imagery/Shutterstock By Jennifer Mathews/April 27, 2022 3:27 pm EST Whether you have a single, small cabinet in your studio apartment or a walk-in room that’s color-coded, keeping your pantry well-stocked can make mealtime prep a cinch. Not only that, but such organization can save you from last-minute trips to the market. This idea of “being prepared” became even more evident during the recent COVID pandemic and the food shortages that followed....

Why You Should Think Twice Before Eating At Raising Cane’s Shutterstock By Emily Weaver/Updated: April 9, 2022 4:03 pm EST It’s no secret that fast food isn’t exactly good for you — especially when eaten regularly. According to Cleveland Clinic, frequent consumption of fast food can increase your blood pressure, due to its high sodium and fat content. However, there is a huge nutritional difference between various fast food menu items; and unfortunately, Raising Cane’s doesn’t have healthier options like salads or baked chicken....

11 Best Things To Bring On A Picnic Shelofast Hanna/Shutterstock By Robyn Hunt/June 15, 2022 7:01 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Summer is picnic time. The weather is warm, and the sun graces us with its glowing presence for the longest duration of the entire year. Why wouldn’t you want to invite a few special friends — or a special someone — and head outdoors with a tasty lunch in tow?...

11 Types Of Burger Buns For Your Hamburgers Ross Helen/Shutterstock By Taylor Murray/Updated: July 4, 2022 11:10 am EST When the weather gets warm, there’s only one thing on everyone’s mind: getting outside and grilling. There’s maybe nothing as quintessential to the summer spirit as grilling up some burgers. Of course, you could throw your burgers on any old store-bought bread, but what else is out there? We’ve seen people put burgers in between all kinds of layers, and you have to wonder if there are rules about what goes and what doesn’t....

14 Discontinued Beers You’ll Never Drink Again Africa Studio/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Updated: June 3, 2022 3:26 pm EST Beers come and beers go, which is pretty much the case with just about any food or beverage product. What’s odd is that there often seems to be no rhyme or reason behind it all, besides the mysterious market forces that determine their fate. Some beloved brews go away forever, while others far less lovable endure year after year....

25 Smoothest Bourbon Whiskeys Of All Time Prilutskiy/Shutterstock By Elizabeth Lavis/Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 3:37 pm EST Bourbon is a distinct, American version of whiskey notable for its saturated amber color and layers of oaky, vanilla, caramel, and fruity tastes. Although it takes a lot of skill, expertise, and patience to craft the perfect draught of bourbon, the ingredients are really up to the distillery. Some whimsical distillers will go for decidedly unconventional elements, lovingly lacing their bourbon with bright wintergreen notes, hints of tropical fruits, or unexpected florals....

33% Of Shake Shack Fans Said This Is The Absolute Best Sandwich Facebook By Brianna Corley/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 10:09 pm EST Shake Shack is known for its delicious burgers and decadent ice cream, however, the chain actually got its start selling hot dogs. But even though customers at the first Shake Shack couldn’t order a burger, the company has become a formidable force in fast food. Shake Shack has set itself apart from its competitors with its “gourmet” style burgers....

65 Recipes Any Garlic Lover Will Appreciate alexkich/Shutterstock By Nads Willow/June 30, 2022 2:32 pm EST For the love of garlic, how do you describe the umami essence of these tasty bulbs? Sometimes, they’re sweet; other time,s they’re more pungent or earthy. They can be mellow or add spiciness. What’s clear is that garlic elevates dishes, and when it’s given the right ingredients to vibe with and a recipe where its bold fragrance can be noted, its greatness shines....

Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls Recipe Autumn LeAnn/Mashed By Autumn LeAnn AND Mashed Staff/March 21, 2022 4:56 pm EST You can’t go wrong when it comes to making cinnamon rolls, and each one is magically delicious in its own special way. This particular recipe combines carrot cake with cinnamon rolls, and the combination is truly a match made in heaven. The dough features a carrot cake-like filling, and the recipe also includes instructions for how to make the frosting — because what cinnamon roll is complete without frosting?...

Chef Dale Talde Dishes On “All Up In My Grill” Season 2, Goosefeather & More - Exclusive Interview Facebook By Alexandra Cass/May 25, 2022 2:43 pm EST Summertime is nearing, and that means it’s time to break out the grills — at least if you ask Dale Talde. The chef and TV host is back with the second round of his Tastemade series, “All Up In My Grill.” And this time around, Talde says he’s ready to raise the stakes — and the steaks — as high as those scorching summer temps....

Classic Vegetable Lo Mein Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 26, 2022 2:47 pm EST Do you have 15 minutes free right now? Then you have plenty of options at your disposal. You could run a quick vacuum through the house, give your friend a call, organize a few dresser drawers, or whip up a batch of delicious vegetable lo mein, a dish so tangy, tasty, and lightly spiced that you could probably eat it three or four times a week without getting tired of it....

Crumbl Introduces Fruity New Muffin Cookie To Rotating Line-Up Crumbl By Taylor Huang/March 1, 2022 2:29 pm EST There’s a new cookie in Crumbl’s lineup, and it’s safe to say fans are “BERRY” excited. If you’re unfamiliar with Crumbl Cookies’ unique setup, listen up. The cookie chain has a rotating menu that changes each and every week, which keeps devoted customers on their toes. So, aside from their classic chocolate chip and sugar cookies, fans are pushed out of their comfort zone and given a selection of specialty flavors....

Do You Remember The Words To The Chiquita Banana Jingle? Chiquita/Facebook By Kimberley Laws/March 2, 2022 5:50 pm EST Thanks to streaming, television viewers no longer have to sit through commercials. While this is a welcomed change for many, it also means that audiences no longer get to meet new mascots, memorize clever slogans, or enjoy a built-in washroom break. And gone are the days of the catchy jingle that would implant itself in one’s brain and play on a never-ending loop....

How Julia Child Accidentally Created The Modern Cooking Show Uladzimir Ogonek/Shutterstock By Ree Winter/July 7, 2022 7:48 am EST In the mid-1940s, more than two decades after television was invented, people still thought it would be a passing fad, per Google Arts & Culture. Little did the doubters know, the little “plywood box” would become a complete hit and integral part of American life. Soon, the invention enabled popular shows like Julia Child’s “The French Chef,” which became a national favorite in the 1960s and ’70s....