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What One Survey Reveals About Pizza Folding siamionau pavel/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/March 25, 2022 1:05 pm EST To fold or not to fold your pizza, that is the question. And the prevailing answer according to a recent Food Preferences survey conducted by YouGov that polled 1,000 U.S. adults regarding their thoughts on pizza folding appears to be a resounding ’no.' A total of 64% of respondents said they preferred their pizza not folded, compared to just 16% who placed themselves in the pro-fold camp....

Will Tipping At Fast-Food Restaurants Become Standard? New Africa/Shutterstock By Ree Winter/June 6, 2022 9:18 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Tipping for services provided has been a part of American culture for decades. Gratuities date back to the 17th century; in America, the practice was imported from Europe during the 1860s, according to Time. But in some states, Americans weren’t impressed with the practice, and several states passed laws preventing tipping, starting with Washington state in 1909, per History Link....

10 Best Substitutes For Triple Sec TonelsonProductions/Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/Updated: April 29, 2022 11:29 am EST Triple sec may not be the first thing you think of when it comes to building your home bar, as it’s not typically consumed on its own. A guest might be interested in sipping on some fine whiskey or bourbon, or even a smooth vodka or tequila, but they likely won’t be nursing a triple sec on the rocks all night....

Are Cheetos Really Banned In Germany? The Image Party/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Aug. 6, 2022 5:00 pm EST With a radical attitude straight out of the 1990s and a rocking attitude, it’s no wonder that Chester Cheetah has cemented himself as a recognizable mascot. He’s funky, cool, and the face of a product that may be illegal to sell in Germany. To understand the relationship between Germany and Cheetos, we should first briefly touch upon the complexity of trademarks....

Big Restaurant Bet: Release Date, Host, And More - Everything We Know So Far Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images By Karen Hart/March 13, 2022 12:13 pm EST Food Network knows audiences have a big appetite for cooking show competitions. All you have to do is look at the laundry list of successful series that have populated the channel’s lineup to see the smorgasbord they’ve offered up over the years: From “Chopped” to “Beat Bobby Flay” and “Cupcake Wars” to “Guy’s Grocery Games,” not to mention “Holiday Baking Championship” — the list goes on and on....

Copycat Papa John’s Garlic Sauce Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed Staff By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Updated: June 29, 2022 10:13 am EST It’s entirely possible that Papa John’s Pizza rose to fame in large part due to the brand’s buttery, garlicky dipping sauce. This simple sauce is the type of indulgent extra side that makes people actually want to eat their pizza crusts (not everyone does, you know), rather than throwing them away....

Costco Fans Are Divided On These Chocolate Dipped Banana Dessert Bars Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/Updated: May 1, 2022 11:11 pm EST While many Costco shoppers are screaming for more ice cream during National Ice Cream Month, these chocolate dipped banana dessert bars have a few people not speaking quite as loudly. Although plant-based frozen treats and healthier dessert options get many people excited, this new brand found in select Costco locations in California and Hawaii have some people wondering if it is better to skip the dessert choice all together....

Don’t Make This Hilarious Lime Mistake, According To Rachael Ray ShadeDesign/Shutterstock By Kate Hagan Gallup/April 8, 2022 11:47 pm EST So you don’t put the lime in the coconut? No, that’s not the mistake – at least not according to Rachael Ray in a recent social media post. The famous foodie always seems to be in for a laugh when it comes to cooking, and this cute Insta clip featuring Ray and her husband John Cusimano is no different....

Every Type Of Rice And What It’s Best Used For Nitr/Shutterstock By Emily Monaco/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:02 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Rice originally hails from China, where it was first domesticated over 9,000 years ago, but today, it’s enjoyed the world over. Rice is often categorized in terms of its color: White rice is rice that has had its dark outer husk removed, revealing the tender grain within, while the brown, red, and black varieties retain this husk (via Rice Knowledge Bank)....

Grocery Store Strawberry Ice Cream, Ranked Worst To Best Zamurovic Brothers/Shutterstock By Jenny Kellerhals/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 7:36 pm EST Ah, strawberry ice cream: The bright pink ice cream flavor that rounds out a banana split or Neapolitan sundae. Not surprisingly, strawberry is the third most popular ice cream flavor in the U.S. behind chocolate and vanilla, according to Newsweek (although some of us would argue that mint chocolate chip should be more popular than it is)....

Here’s How Expensive Bread Has Become After Inflation YesPhotographers/Shutterstock By Elaina Friedman/Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 12:37 pm EST If you visit the Egyptian Museum in Turin, Italy, you might come across a mastaba tomb that features a stone slab depicting its deceased subject sitting before a table lined with slices of bread. The carving, which dates back to 2543-2435 BC, is one of the earliest markers of humans turning yeast into fluffy pillows of carb-loaded goodness....

How A Cookbook Led To Padma Lakshmi’s Own TV Show Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Jen Peng/March 10, 2022 8:57 pm EST Today, Padma Lakshmi may be most well known as the host of Bravo’s Emmy Award and James Beard-winning culinary competition, “Top Chef.” Now on its 19th season, the former model, actress, cookbook author, and TV host has been at the popular show’s helm since season 2. It’s not the first TV show that Lakshmi has hosted, though how she ended up being a TV host has a lot to do with all of her prior, and rather diverse, careers....

How Miller Lite’s New Cans Highlight ‘Unsung Heroes’ Miller Lite By Karen Hart/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 8:13 am EST If you think Super Bowl Sunday is the biggest weekend for beer drinking, you’re wrong. Sorry, Charlie, there’s a bigger day that gets that glory. According to the American Beer & Beverage Distributors, July Fourth claims that crown — at least if you’re drinking at home. And with all the outdoor barbecues and picnics friends and families host in anticipation of celebrating America’s birthday along with fireworks galore, it seems like the perfect time to kick back and enjoy a brew, of course, as long as you are 21 years of age or older and drinking responsibly....

Reddit Can’t Believe It Took Someone Years To Discover This Costco Favorite Bloomberg/Getty Images By Naomi Kennedy/May 11, 2022 4:26 pm EST Costco has long been known for offering a variety of bulk-sized products to its members at really low prices. Out of all the budget-friendly (and sometimes unusual) finds that shoppers are presented with during a trip to the big-box retailer, its hot dog and soda combo might be its most famous deal....

Saweetie And H.E.R. Say This Is Their Favorite Filipino Food By Hope Ngo/March 29, 2022 8:27 am EST Filipino cuisine may not be the first thing many people in America reach out for when they want comfort food, but that’s not the case for R&B singer H.E.R. and Saweetie. Both artists grew up with the cuisine at home, thanks to the influence of their Filipino moms. For a bit of fun, the duo decided to take to social media to give their favorite Filipino dishes a shoutout and to discover whether or not they actually enjoyed the same dishes....

The DoorDash Alcohol Delivery Change You Need To Know About Simone Hogan/Shutterstock By Claire Schuh/July 22, 2022 8:16 pm EST A new step is being added to DoorDash’s alcohol delivery policy. In the past, users only needed to upload a picture of their photo ID to the DoorDash app in order to get alcohol delivered. Then, the Dasher would compare the customer’s ID in person to the one uploaded to the app....

The Gordon Ramsay Post That Had Instagram Divided Ga Fullner/Shutterstock By James Lewis/Updated: July 22, 2022 7:14 am EST Gordon Ramsay definitely isn’t someone who avoids controversy. Famed for his insults as much as his cooking, the celebrity chef has served up more than his fair share of scathing criticisms to unsuspecting victims. Given Ramsay’s tendency for aggressive verbal outbursts (which once reached 302 swear words during the course of his National Geographic show “Uncharted” — an average of one expletive every minute, according to The Sun), only someone bursting with bravery (and foolishness) would dare criticize his culinary choices....

The Hilarious TikTok Account Costco Fans Should Know About ARTYOORAN/Shutterstock By Jennifer Amos/Updated: Aug. 25, 2022 11:33 am EST Costco sells hundreds of products, from fresh bakery items and produce to household items, clothing, and pet supplies. Some of the most popular, tried-and-true items that customers keep coming back for include Kirkland brand plastic wrap, rotisserie chicken, raw honey, peanut butter pretzels, Aussie bites, coffee, and olive oil, but the list goes on and on (per SheKnows)....

The McDonald’s Swap TikTok Says Is Pure Genius New Africa/Shutterstock By Savanna Swain-Wilson/July 7, 2022 8:50 am EST Whether you’re on an hours-long road trip or on the way home from work, hitting the drive-thru for some hot, crunchy french fries is almost never a bad idea. Or at least, most people think so — according to a survey conducted by The Zebra an estimated 42% of Americans reach for the fries as their number one driving snack....

The Most Embarrassing Whiskey-Based Drinks To Order Shutterstock By Angela Johnson/Updated: June 15, 2022 9:35 am EST According to Mark Twain, “Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough.” Ask any whiskey drinker and they’ll almost certainly agree with the iconic American writer. When you’re in the mood for a cocktail, there’s nothing like a cocktail made from a nice, smooth whiskey. The alcoholic beverage gets its name from the Gaelic term uisce beatha, which means “water of life,” according to HuffPost....