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The Untold Truth Of Walmart Bruce Bennett/Getty Images By Ben Fisher AND Brian Boone/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 12:07 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You may feel as though you are pretty familiar with mega-retailer Walmart given its status as a household name and one of the most recognizable brands in the country, if not the world. Chances are that since it’s viewed by many as a polarizing company, you either have a very positive view of it — or a very negative one....

This Is Kate Middleton’s Favorite Dessert Max Mumby/indigo/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/Updated: April 8, 2022 12:40 pm EST With all of the rules the British royal family has about food, fans might guess that the Duchess of Cambridge doesn’t often eat desserts. But if we were to say Kate Middleton has sworn off sweet treats altogether, we’d be very wrong. Chef Rody Warot told People in 2011 that the Middleton family used to go to his pub, the Old Boot Inn in Berkshire, England, on a regular basis and that she had her go-to dishes....

This Is The Best Way To Grill Mahi Mahi Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/Updated: July 5, 2022 5:07 pm EST Mahi mahi is both fun to say and fun to eat. Also known as dorado, pompano, or dolphinfish, it’s a mild-flavored, tender, meaty fish enjoyed around the world. But don’t worry, “Flipper” fans — it’s not actually dolphin meat! It’s a bright-blue-and-golden-hued, lean fish native to the South Pacific Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, and Caribbean Sea....

This Might Be The Easiest Way To Make Homemade Spaghetti Noodles boommaval/Shutterstock By Jennifer Mathews/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:05 pm EST Did Marie Kondo’s bestselling book “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” inspire you to question whether your possessions “sparked joy” or not? Perhaps you are more of a Cleo and Joanna fan and binge-watched both seasons of “The Home Edit,” embracing “the system.” Regardless of which method you prefer, at some point, we all need to cull through our possessions which multiply over our lifetime and say goodbye to items that no longer make us happy....

Twitter Is Excited For The Official Princess Bride Cookbook Jeff Bukowski/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/March 23, 2022 2:01 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Some themed cookbooks in recent years have been aimed at fans of the TV shows “Friends” and “Schitt’s Creek,” as well as Jane Austen readers. Movie cookbooks are also a thing, including one inspired by horror films and another for the “The Nightmare Before Christmas....

What Happened To Casa Roma After Kitchen Nightmares? DFree/Shutterstock By Ashley Delmar/Aug. 8, 2022 6:06 am EST Anyone who’s been watching Gordon Ramsay’s “Kitchen Nightmares” since the very beginning will no doubt remember the Casa Roma episode. The family-owned restaurant in Lancaster, California, was infamous for having one of the grossest kitchens in the show’s history — no easy feat considering some of the questionable sanitation practices in the restaurants Ramsay has visited....

What Happened To Echo Valley Meats After Shark Tank? Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Ree Winter/Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 1:48 pm EST Echo Valley Meats started out in 1998 as your everyday local retailer. But founder Dave Alwan, a third-generation cattle farmer, had a bigger vision than just being local. His goal was to bring the Illinois-based Echo Valley Meats to the entire United States. When Alwan appeared on “Shark Tank” Season 4 in 2013, he told the Sharks, “We specialize in that old-fashioned butcher shop quality and deliver the most delicious meats from the farm to the table nationwide....

What You Didn’t Know About The Friends Kitchen Instagram By Kimberley Laws/May 3, 2022 11:50 am EST Monica Geller’s apartment is probably as familiar to “Friends” fans as their own four walls. After all, avid viewers have spent 10 full seasons — not to mention several years of reruns — in this eclectic NYC space several floors above Central Perk coffee shop. There’s a reason that the six pals spent much of their time in this apartment and not at Chandler and Joey’s, for instance....

Whatever Happened To Jell-O 1-2-3? Facebook By Chase Shustack/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:47 pm EST No matter if you’re topping it with your favorite whipped cream brand or baking a cake with it, there’s no denying that Jell-O has been a staple of American kitchens for many years. With a history dating back to 1897 as a home-brewed experiment with gelatin (via JELL-O Gallery), the fruit-flavored powder’s use has expanded into everything from pudding cups to pie filling, making it a pretty versatile and delicious treat, as the Kraft Heinz Foodservice website attests....

Why You Need To Start Pickling Garlic Artyom Geodakyan/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Updated: June 13, 2022 4:29 pm EST Correction 6/13/22: A previous version of this article conflated the health benefits of fermented garlic with those of pickled garlic; that has been removed. Unless you’re a part of the British royal family and have sworn off garlic and onions, chances are you like the intense smell and taste of the freshly peeled and sliced bulbs....

7-Eleven Has Good News For Vegetarians 7-Eleven By Nick Desimone/March 3, 2022 6:02 pm EST For years, consumers have been putting pressure on big brands, companies, and restaurants to include more vegetarian options. A pit stop during a road trip or grabbing a quick snack can sometimes be a challenging and disappointing endeavor when you’re a vegetarian. Sacrificing taste has, unfortunately, been par for the course for many looking to grab something quick, convenient, and vegetarian – if there’s an option at all beyond chip or candy....

Alex Guarnaschelli’s Top Tip For Buying The Right Size Thanksgiving Turkey Lars Niki/Getty By Lauren Rothman/Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 2:49 pm EST Of all the challenges of getting the Thanksgiving meal on the table, cooking the turkey might be the most difficult task. If you’ve ever been responsible for the bird, you know that ending up with juicy meat, crispy skin, and luscious flavor — all in one package — is quite the tall order....

Artificial Sweeteners Have Scary Health Risks, New Study Reveals Justin Sullivan/Getty By Amanda Tarlton/March 29, 2022 8:50 pm EST Artificial sweeteners are in a lot of the foods and beverages we eat and drink, especially for those who consume things labeled as “sugar-free” or “diet.” You’ll find fake sugar alternatives in Diet Coke, Splenda, sugar-free gum, and protein bars, to name a few. The FDA approves six types of artificial sweeteners, the best known of which are likely aspartame and sucralose....

Easy Ground Turkey Casserole Recipe Carlos Leo/Mashed By Carlos Leo AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 25, 2022 4:46 pm EST Comfort food needs to have a few qualities to really hit the mark. First and foremost, it should be absolutely delicious, and, well, comforting! It also needs to be filling and hearty. Ideally, it should be relatively simple to prepare as well. This easy ground turkey casserole hits all of those marks and then some, and in the case of chef and recipe developer Carlos Leo of Spoonabilities, it even comes with a rich side serving of family history....

Guy Fieri’s New Post Has The Office Fans Cracking Up Arturo Holmes/Getty By Kimberley Laws/March 25, 2022 2:41 pm EST Guy Fieri is one of the most recognizable faces in the culinary world. With hit shows like “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives,” “Guy’s Grocery Games,” and “Tournament of Champions”; an assortment of cookbooks; and an impressive restaurant empire, Fieri’s accomplishments are undeniable. He has his own line of barbecue sauces, was instrumental in launching California’s “Cook With Your Kids Day,” and he regularly visits and entertains troops overseas, per Food Network....

Here’s How The Burger King Whopper Was Created Grzegorz Czapski/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/March 14, 2022 4:40 pm EST Burger King has had a lot of menu items over the years. Whether they were wildly successful products like Chicken Fries or forgotten failures like the “Satisfries” flop, the King has had plenty of burgers, fries, and other fast-food fare grace his royal banquet table. But one product that’s weathered the test of time for year after year is that old classic, the crown jewel in the Burger King crown: the Whopper....

Here’s Where You Can Find The World’s Largest Big Mac Bloomberg/Getty Images By Chase Shustack/April 20, 2022 12:34 am EST “Two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, on a sesame seed bun.” This seemingly random list of ingredients is actually the classic jingle for one of McDonald’s most beloved burgers: the Big Mac. Invented in 1967 by McDonald’s franchisee Jim Delligatti, the Big Mac has become a recognizable symbol of the Golden Arches, selling over 1....

How A Life-Size Chocolate Statue Of Benedict Cumberbatch Was Made Dave J Hogan/Getty Images By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/March 15, 2022 12:14 pm EST While being a celebrity must have its perks, there might also be some bizarre moments for the rich and famous, including seeing your 3-D likenesses sculpted in chocolate. While generally uncommon, we imagine, this odd and very specific honor has been bestowed not just once but twice on actor Benedict Cumberbatch....

Is Drinking Alcohol Really Good For Your Heart? Here’s What The Science Says New Africa/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Updated: May 9, 2022 8:14 am EST For a long time, doctors thought a few drinks every now and then was acceptable and that moderate drinking might even be good for your health. But a study published by Jama Network in March challenges that theory and questions whether alcohol is good for you at all....

Reddit Isn’t Surprised About McDonald’s McPlant Failure Justin Sullivan/Getty Images By Taylor Huang/March 29, 2022 10:16 am EST Many McDonald’s fans, both plant-based and omnivores, were excited about the McPlant’s voyage over to the U.S. – only to be disappointed. Made out of a Beyond Meat Patty, the sandwich was highly anticipated as a substitute for those who wanted to enjoy one of the chain’s classic burgers without the meat....