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This Was The Biggest Scandal In Kitchen Nightmares History Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Updated: April 10, 2022 7:21 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You could be an ardent “Kitchen Nightmares” fan, having watched Gordon Ramsay scream at struggling restaurants in both the show’s British and American versions. Or, maybe you’ve only watched the few montage clips of the worst “Kitchen Nightmares” meltdowns on YouTube....

What Is Pancetta And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Michael La Corte/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 4:18 pm EST A crispy cube of pancetta is one of the most purely delicious bites on earth (for carnivores, that is). Unctuous, salty, slightly fatty, and deeply porky, pancetta tastes a bit like a union of bacon and prosciutto — without any smokiness — and it elevates any dish that it’s added to....

Why Mary Berg Was Hesitant To Write Her First Cookbook Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images By Nancy Mock/March 4, 2022 12:08 pm EST Toronto, Canada’s Mary Berg took a big chance in 2016 when she became a contestant on “MasterChef Canada,” according to Toronto.com. Berg had no professional culinary training but had spent her life cooking and baking for everyone around her. She dazzled the judges with her composed and flavorful dishes (shared via YouTube) and her dream came true when she became the first woman to win “MasterChef Canada”....

A Montana Ranch Just Brought Bison To Costco Stores Andy.LIU/Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Feb. 20, 2022 10:25 am EST It’s a fair assumption that at most steakhouses, your order options will include some type of beef, with the menu offering a variety of cuts and ways to cook them (via Rewards Network). Similarly, in grocery stores, beef is usually the go-to meat when searching for steak, but this popular protein is not the only meat choice out there, and more people are noticing the benefits, and flavors, others have to offer....

Everything You Need To Know About Grillo’s New Pickle-Flavored Potato Chips Facebook By Owen Duff/April 13, 2022 2:12 pm EST In the ranking of all-time great culinary inventions, pickle-flavored chips are right up there with sliced bread. Combining the tang and crunch of pickles with the saltiness and umami of potato chips — what could possibly make more sense? Now, joining the likes of Pringles, Lay’s and Kettle Brand, Grillo’s and Utz have teamed up for the latest take on a classic fusion snack....

Gordon Ramsay Is Celebrating A Record Milestone On TikTok Roy Rochlin/Getty By Kimberley Laws/May 16, 2022 3:06 pm EST Gordon Ramsay has oodles of reasons to celebrate life. His achievements as a celebrity chef are astonishing. He is one of the world’s most recognizable culinary faces with a massive restaurant empire, an impressive collection of popular television shows, a host of cookbooks, and a shocking net worth of roughly $220 million, per Wealthy Gorilla....

How Bay Leaves Affect The Taste Of Soup, According To Reddit ImpressionMall/Shutterstock By Katy Canada/Updated: July 6, 2022 1:41 pm EST Have you ever tossed a bay leaf into a simmering pot thinking, “Hey, it can’t hurt”? Well, you’re probably correct. Bay leaves don’t have a strong or overly noticeable flavor. But they can be an important building block when combined with other ingredients in a recipe. The scent that emerges from a jar of dried bay leaves is subtle at its strongest....

How Giada De Laurentiis Really Feels About Her Daughter Being An Actor Ethan Miller/Getty By Naomi Kennedy/April 29, 2022 7:31 pm EST Giada De Laurentiis is one of Food Network’s most notable stars, having appeared on the channel since 2002. But before she got her reputation as the network’s resident Italian-American chef who puts a literal twist on lemon spaghetti, De Laurentiis explored a career in film. The granddaughter of movie producer Dino De Laurentiis, the “Simply Giada” host tried her hand at acting but quickly gave it up due to being shy....

Nearly 42% Said This Was Their Favorite Condiment To Use For Fish And Chips gowithstock/Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/March 29, 2022 2:28 pm EST Certain foods are associated with a particular region, culture, or country. From Caribbean jerk chicken to Key lime pie from Florida, some dishes have people picturing a locale almost as easily as they can remember that first bite. That same sentiment can be applied to fish and chips: Many people may easily imagine a nice English pub with a pint on the table when they taste the simple man’s dish....

Reddit Can’t Believe This Starbucks Store Has Leftover Chestnut Praline Facebook By Naomi Kennedy/Feb. 26, 2022 5:34 pm EST It may be hard to believe, but the beginning of March is just days away. Within the coming weeks, flowers will start to bloom and wardrobes will slowly start consisting of short-sleeved tops and light jackets rather than the puffy coats and chunky sweaters many have been donning since October. Things will be changing in the culinary world as well, with almost every restaurant and coffee shop switching up its menu to reflect the upcoming spring season....

RHOA Star Porsha Williams’ Daughter Had The Cutest Unicorn Birthday Cake Paras Griffin/Getty Images By Katy Canada/March 28, 2022 1:40 pm EST At birthday parties for the kids of the “Real Housewives” stars, the cakes typically take a backseat to the lavish details, red carpet-venues, and expensive arrangements. Taylor Armstrong from “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” for example, dropped $60,000 dollars on her daughter Kennedy’s fourth birthday party, an over-the-top Mad Hatter-themed tea party, as reported by both Today and the Los Angeles Times....

The 51 Best Weeknight Shrimp Recipes Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn AND Maria Scinto/Updated: May 18, 2022 3:50 pm EST Shrimp can have a bit of luxury aura about it, despite that it’s been readily and plentifully available since the mid-twentieth century. Even in a world of chain restaurant all-you-can-eat-shrimp-offerings, this shellfish’s air of exclusivity has remained pretty much intact, thanks to grocery store prices for the freshest shrimp and delicate dishes like classic shrimp cocktail on restaurant menus....

The Best Japanese Food You Probably Haven’t Tried Yet C_KAWI/Shutterstock By Anne Taylor/April 27, 2022 11:57 am EST Every country has at least one dish it’s known for around the world. Canada has poutine — fries and cheese curds topped with gravy, Hungary has goulash — a heavily seasoned stew, and Spain has paella — saffron-seasoned rice filled with seafood. While many cultures have created a variety of delectable dishes, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a country with more mouth-watering dishes than Japan....

The Key Ingredient That Fuels Ree Drummond’s Family Dinners Monica Schipper/Getty Images By Crystal Antonace/Aug. 20, 2022 9:00 am EST If you’re a regular in the kitchen, whipping up quick family favorites every night, there’s a strong chance you’re familiar with Ree Drummond. Not only has the popular chef written countless accessible cookbooks, but she’s also hosted cozy at-home Food Network cooking show “The Pioneer Woman” since 2011 (via IMDb)....

The Leftover Containers Aldi Customers Swear By Bloomberg/Getty By Elise DeVoe/June 24, 2022 9:18 am EST Almost every house has two very disorganized drawers: the junk drawer and the leftover containers drawer. In both drawers, you’re not sure how most of the items even got there, but you keep shoving more junk in there nonetheless and leave the problem for another day. Eventually, you realize that you’re tired of the plastic compartments tumbling out of the cabinet every time you open it, so you decide to organize it for real....

The Real Reason KFC’s Colonel Sanders Always Wore A White Suit Ratana21/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/May 16, 2022 3:17 pm EST When you think about KFC, there’s a pretty good chance that Colonel Sanders is part of that mental picture. Not only did he create the chain and its KFC’s secret signature blend of 11 herbs and spices, but the Colonel’s face also appears on KFC’s signs and packaging. Despite his title and his military-esque attire, Colonel Sanders was not an actual colonel....

The Truth About One Restaurant’s Recycled Food Waste Meals Instagram By Nicole Rivas/June 28, 2022 2:01 pm EST Americans are no stranger to food waste. It’s a phenomenon that residents of many developed countries fall victim to at restaurants, in grocery stores, on farms, and even at home. How big of a problem is food waste, really? To put it into perspective, a startling 40% of food produced in the U....

The Truth About Stephanie Miller From Top Chef Season 19 YouTube By Amy Hamblen/Feb. 25, 2022 10:58 am EST Returning for Season 19, “Top Chef” will soon be giving viewers the chance to once again follow the high-stakes cooking competition as it heads to Houston, Texas. According to Bravo, the upcoming season will premiere on March 3, and fans should expect to see some familiar faces. Padma Lakshmi, Tom Colicchio, and Gail Simmons will all be returning this season, along with a new round of competitors....

The Untold Truth Of Olive Oil WS-Studio/Shutterstock By Anita Surewicz/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 1:34 pm EST Correction 5/6/22: A previous version of this article stated the majority of olive oil sold in the U.S. is fake. That claim has been refuted by industry experts, and other studies have shown the actual occurrence of mislabeled olive oil to be much lower than the original version of this article claimed. According to Fortune Business Insights, the global olive oil market is projected to expand to $16....

The Untold Truth Of Viniq Shimmery Liqueur Facebook By Julia Dunn/April 14, 2022 12:08 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Glitter lava lamps, unicorns, and galaxy print: what’s the common thread here? These are all things that Viniq Shimmery Liqueur has been compared to. The mid-2010s saw a meteoric rise of this out-of-this-world-looking drink and if its name doesn’t ring a bell, Viniq’s look certainly will....