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Pop-Tarts’ Newest Flavor Lets You Have Dessert For Breakfast Plateresca/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Updated: March 25, 2022 2:31 pm EST Every day it seems we grow closer to the merging of breakfast and dessert. From donuts dunked in glazes to sugary iced coffees, breakfast seems to lean towards the sweeter side of things instead of the plain ol’ oatmeal and black coffee of years past. But, there’s one breakfast item that you can eat both cold or hot and it’s just as sweet no matter what: The humble Pop-Tart....

Reese’s Returning Treat Is All Things Peanut Butter — Literally Facebook By Amanda Tarlton/Updated: April 21, 2022 8:45 am EST Many of us have a favorite go-to candy for late-night snacking or movie watching or, perhaps, a stash that we keep hidden in the back of the pantry for emergency sugar cravings. There’s a good chance that you may share an adoration for the same candy as millions of other Americans: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups....

The Beautiful Project Duff Goldman Finally Finished For His Daughter Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images By Molly Clark/July 31, 2022 3:45 pm EST You might only need to see the cake that Duff Goldman is most proud of, an intricate replica of R2-D2, to recognize his incredible and undeniable creativity when it comes to baking and decorating cakes. He has certainly been wildly successful in his career, both at his bake shops in Baltimore and Los Angeles, Charm City Cakes and Charm City Cakes West, respectively, and on various TV shows including “Ace of Cakes,” “Cake Masters,” and “Duff: Ace of Taste....

The Best Cuts Of Meat For Carne Asada Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Updated: May 9, 2022 10:43 am EST When it comes to serving up tender, charred flavors, nothing compares to some juicy cuts of carne asada. It might seem like this Mexican favorite requires special cookware or ingredients to whip up at home, but the concept couldn’t prove simpler. According to The Stay At Home Chef, carne asada consists of cuts of steak that have typically been marinated in a mixture of lime juice, jalapeños, orange juice, garlic, cilantro, and your favorite seasonings....

The Best Ice Cream Shop In Every State Facebook By Michael Sommers/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:00 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Between “I,” “you,” and “We All,” there’s a whole lot of screaming for ice cream that takes place in America. It’s a statistical fact that “we all” consume an average of 23 pounds of ice cream a year. Moreover, according to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the more we all eat ice cream, the more we tend to crave it....

The Big Problem Customers Have With Burger King’s New Whopper Melts Twitter By Boshika Gupta/Updated: March 17, 2022 10:01 am EST In early March, Burger King gave its customers three brand-new options in the form of Whopper Melts after testing the food item in Toledo, Ohio. According to Thrillist, customers can choose between the Whopper Melt, the Spicy Whopper Melt, and the Bacon Whopper Melt. The first variant has two burger patties, onions, American cheese, and Stacker sauce, while the spicy version includes the same ingredients with a few add-ons: jalapeños and a “creamy, spicy sauce....

The Important Reason McDonald’s Just Lost $127 Million JAMOND/Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 7:19 am EST When McDonald’s reported its results for the first quarter of 2022 on April 28, 2022, it revealed a rather striking line item: the loss of $127 million dollars in “pre-tax operating expenses” (via McDonald’s press release). To characterize this expense as a departure from what investors are used to seeing from the fast food giant would be an understatement....

The Real Reason Taco Bell Doesn’t Use Fresh Jalapeños KULLAPONG PARCHERAT/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/July 11, 2022 9:59 am EST The Mexican fast food chain Taco Bell is known to experiment with adding some spice to its menu. In addition to dishes that contain a fair amount of heat on their own, such as the Spicy Cheesy Double Beef Burrito, fans can customize their orders to kick up the heat level by topping their meal off with the chain’s famous “Fire” hot sauce or adding extra jalapeño peppers for a slight upcharge....

The Reason You May Be Afraid Of Mushrooms Sea Wave/Shutterstock By Rachael Grow/July 24, 2022 2:00 pm EST Mushrooms are one of those divisive foods that people either love with a passion or find entirely repulsive and avoid at all costs. For many who dislike them, it boils down to a sensory issue with their smooth, soft texture, which often said to give a rubber-like, chewy feeling. Still, there are many who enjoy mushrooms’ distinctive earthy taste and love seasoning them to perfection before scarfing them down as either a topping or main course....

The Untold Story Of Dog Haus Dog Haus By Matt Meltzer/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 7:51 pm EST Thirty years ago, if you used the words “hot dog” and “gourmet” in the same sentence, you’d have likely sent a classically trained chef (and others, for that matter) into a conniption fit. But now, stuff that was once considered junk food can be a vehicle for much-needed improvement and creativity, just like cake and consomme....

The Untold Truth Of Scotch Eggs Koarakko/Shutterstock By Mikaela Bloom/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 3:04 pm EST Scotch eggs have come a long way since first being introduced into the culinary sphere. The 18th-century snack ounce bound to U.K. soil is now recognized in restaurants worldwide. Of course, British food receives its fair share of criticism (per The Spruce Eats), but cask-conditioned ales, fish and chips, and steaming cups of tea all point to a country steeped in rich epicurean history, and Scotch eggs fit right in....

This Is How Pepperoni Is Really Made siamionau pavel/Shutterstock By Sasha Hanna/Feb. 28, 2022 4:35 pm EST When it comes to pizza toppings, pepperoni reigns supreme. That’s not just our belief but the opinion of the people: Ohio-based pizza chain Donatos commissioned a survey in January 2022 and found that pepperoni was the number one most popular topping to adorn a hot, cheesy slice (the least popular, in case you’re wondering, were anchovies, pineapple, and jalapeños)....

TikTok Isn’t Loving Stop & Shop’s Wandering Robot Daniel Dror/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/March 8, 2022 6:12 pm EST Imagine for a moment that you’re walking down the aisle of your local grocery store. You’re halfway done your grocery list, but for the life of you, you can’t seem to find the bacon. You spot an employee passing your aisle and quickly flag them down and they kindly point you to the right direction....

Why Does Produce Taste Different From The Farmers’ Market? Krasula/Shutterstock By Derek Helling/Aug. 25, 2022 8:36 am EST There is perhaps nothing more flavorful than fresh produce. A crisp apple, a juicy peach, carrots with a snap, and radishes that bite back can all elevate any dish. That’s beside the vivid colors that make your cooking visually appealing and the heartwarming satisfaction of buying locally. Some people also feel that fruits, vegetables, and herbs from a farmers’ market actually taste better, and it turns out there is some hard science behind that belief....

Why One Employee TikTok Thinks McDonald’s Prices Are Unfair Justin Sullivan/Getty Images By Dai Poole/May 12, 2022 9:34 am EST A new video that shows a Tik Tok user explaining how McDonald’s combo prices are higher than what a minimum wage worker makes in an hour has gone viral. This has led to engaging dialogue on the platform about the ever-growing Fight for $15 movement within the fast food industry. For those unaware, fast food workers across the country are demanding better compensation for their work, per The Guardian....

Why You’re About To See A Lot More Papa John’s Locations Bloomberg/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Updated: June 1, 2022 2:11 pm EST Papa John’s pizza lovers are about to get a whole lot happier. Carry-out and delivery pizza has been quietly having a moment since COVID-19 swept through the country. In fact, according to The New York Times, 2020 saw people eating a lot of pizza from Domino’s and Papa John’s....

Why You Shouldn’t Freeze Egg Drop Soup kariphoto/Shutterstock By Holly Riddle/Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 2:27 pm EST Whether you order it from your favorite Chinese takeout spot or you whip up a batch of this easy-to-make soup at home, many will agree that egg drop soup is delicious. Comforting, warm, and just the thing for when you have a cold or it’s just cold outside, you don’t want to miss out on a single drop of this soup — so what do you do when you have an overabundance that you don’t want to go to waste?...

Why You Shouldn’t Rub Your Chopsticks Together Matej Kastelic/Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/June 16, 2022 9:53 am EST If you ever plan on traveling the world, there are a few things you should know when it comes to your host country or region’s mealtime manners. Did you know that napkins are not meant to wipe grease and debris off your hands in Morocco? In China, you should never finish all of the food on your plate....

Wolfgang Puck Takes Fried Rice To The Next Level With Massive King Crab Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images By Taylor Huang/March 13, 2022 3:58 pm EST Wolfgang Puck’s most recent TikTok video showed the crossover of a century. The celebrity chef met up with ex-Michelin cook, Kevin Lee, and created some phenomenal-looking fried rice. In Lee’s most recent Instagram post, the social media star disclosed that Puck proposed a bit of friendly competition — over who could make the best fried rice....

98 Of The Most Unhealthy Foods In The World Cat Box/Shutterstock By Cassie Thompson/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 11:24 am EST If you’re trying to avoid unhealthy foods, there are certain ingredients to look out for. Things like salt, sugar, and certain types of fat can have serious consequences if they’re eaten too often or if they make up too high a percentage of your daily food intake. Other things to avoid include nitrates, processed foods, oily or greasy foods, and additives....