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The Kitchen Skill Hunter Fieri Does Better Than His Dad Cassidy Sparrow/Getty Images By Jillian Hammell/March 10, 2021 10:46 am EST Guy Fieri’s eldest son, Hunter Fieri, has the culinary genes meant for stardom. Watching his dad climb to great success within the food industry, Hunter has chosen to follow a similar path. According to Delish, Hunter at first aspired to pursue a career in motocross racing and spent most of his free time growing up playing all kinds of sports....

The Reason Someone Tried To Sue LaCroix Shutterstock By Felix Behr/April 19, 2021 3:24 pm EST In February 2020, a plaintiff retracted a lawsuit against National Beverage Corporation — the owners of LaCroix – that claimed the company didn’t solely use natural ingredients. When the case first appeared in 2018, it caught headlines with alarmist points about one of the supposedly synthetic ingredients, as Popular Science quotes: “These chemicals include limonene, which can cause kidney toxicity and tumors; linalool propionate, which is used to treat cancer; and linalool, which is used in cockroach insecticide....

The Surprising Position Cold Stone Hires For Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/May 12, 2021 10:26 am EST Cold Stone Creamery is an American ice cream shop known for its colorful, delectable sundae creations and lively, quirky atmospherics. Since 1988, ice cream lovers across the country have plunged their spoons into customizable frozen treats that are lovingly made by singing crew members in an assembly line style (via Only In Your State). In addition to selecting your preferred base flavors and mix-ins, Cold Stone offers a menu of its own signature creations with adorably named combos like Somewhere Over the Rain-Dough, Germanchökolätekäke, Berry Berry Berry Good, Banana Caramel Crunch, and Cookie Minster....

The Truth About The DiGiorno Donut Pizza Facebook By Kalea Martin/June 24, 2021 11:11 am EST You may have heard of pizza bagels, and even donut burgers, but have you heard of pizza donuts? Thanks to frozen pizza brand DiGiorno, pizza donuts are now a reality (via Hypebeast). Cleverly named “The DiGiornut,” the creation is a sweet and savory hybrid of a donut and a pizza, and it’s quite possibly DiGiorno’s most raved about innovation since their 2020 creation of the croissant crust....

These 2 Ingredients Improve Most Recipes, According To Food Experts Shutterstock By Mirtle Pena-Calderon/Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 2:58 pm EST People need to eat, and in order to eat, many people need to cook. Whether they revel in combining flavors in a machiavellian demeanor or err on the side of caution and keep it simple, there is no denying the fact that cooking can be quite the endeavor. The internet is overflowing with recipes that see the combining of flavors that range from the salty to sweet to sour (and sometimes slightly bitter)....

This Aldi Fan Favorite Seasoning Was Just Named Its Most Popular Condiment Matthew Horwood/Getty Images By Audrey Michels/Feb. 19, 2021 2:10 pm EST In the pantheon of things that have gone from niche to mainstream in recent years, everything bagel seasoning holds a special place. In case you’ve never heard of the stuff, it’s a seasoning blend based on the toppings of an everything bagel. Sounds simple, right? Well, it was first launched by Trader Joe’s back in 2017 and within a year, articles advertising 100 different ways to use Trader Joe’s Everything but the Bagel were highlighting the blend’s unique versatility and building hype for the product (via myrecipes)....

This Is The Only Reason You Should Rinse Pasta Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 11:21 am EST When you want to make the perfect pasta dish, you have to contend with a ton of challenges. According to Reader’s Digest, pasta’s simplicity invites a ton of issues, ranging from not adding the proper amount of salt into the boiling water, all the way to exclusively using dried pasta in your recipe....

Why You Should Always Cover Your Matzo Balls When Cooking Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/March 22, 2021 12:00 pm EST With Passover less than a week away, the time has come to start prepping our menu for Sunday. No Seder spread comes complete without the iconic matzo balls taking center stage. According to NPR, these dumplings have made their way to the classic Seder menu thanks to their symbolization of the unleavened bread the Jews had to eat as they escaped Egypt....

10 Best Substitutes For Rice Wine Vinegar Shutterstock By Steven John/Updated: June 8, 2021 10:46 am EST First, let’s clear up a few common misconceptions: rice wine, like Japanese sake, is not the same thing as rice wine vinegar. While fermented rice is the base of both, they still have their differences, and one of the principal differences is this: Though rice wine can be used for drinking or cooking, you really don’t want to sit back and sip a glass of rice wine vinegar....

Aldi Fans Won’t Want To Miss These Snacks Coming In February 2021 John Keeble/Getty Images By Maria Scinto/Feb. 2, 2021 3:06 pm EST One of the things we love most about Aldi is the fact that there’s always something new to tempt you through their doors each week. Their website posts a constantly updating list of new Aldi finds, including innovative yet affordable household goods, pet supplies, and even exercise equipment....

Aldi Shoppers Are Loving These Lemon Shortbread Cookies John Keeble/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/April 7, 2021 12:08 pm EST As far as accessible and cool retailers are concerned, Aldi is one brand that has definitely managed to become a hit among shoppers in the U.S. According to the brand’s website, Aldi offers its shoppers an easy way to find high-quality products at affordable rates in one place. The brand prides itself on keeping a close track of product trends and getting on the bandwagon without unnecessary delays....

Alex Guarnaschelli’s Ultimate Secret Ingredient Bryan Bedder/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/June 15, 2021 8:23 am EST Alex Guarnaschelli’s cooking tips are useful for all kinds of home chefs. For example, she highly recommends adding different kinds of sauces to dishes for extra flavor. She told Cooking Light, “I’m a really big sauce person. And that’s just the chef in me but I think it’s something other people can do, too. I have a few sauces and vinaigrettes in the fridge at all times....

America’s Test Kitchen Just Revealed The Secret To Better French Fries Bloomberg/Getty Images By Felix Behr/Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 5:39 pm EST Yesterday, “America Test Kitchen” announced they had discovered how to make your french fries that bit better. “We burned through 50-odd pounds of potatoes to land on an uncommonly easy approach,” they announced on Instagram, telling anyone interested to follow a link to their website. The easy approach they landed upon is to introduce bacon grease as a flavoring for the frying oil....

Best Instant Pot Chickpeas Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/July 28, 2021 8:21 am EST If there was ever a food that was vastly underestimated when it came to keeping us happy and healthy, it’s beans. We might think, “I need to eat more lean meat,” or “I need to eat more vegetables.” But do we ever think, “I need to eat more beans”? If not, why not?...

Costco Shoppers Are Loving These Strawberry-Filled Croissants Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Updated: July 29, 2021 9:20 am EST If you are a pastry or dessert lover, Costco has everything you need under one roof. There’s raspberry crumble cookies, coffee cake muffins, and Kirkland Signature mini chocolate chip cookies galore (via She Knows). And, the big box giant has once again raised the bar with their latest offering that should easily win over anyone who loves fruit-filled treats....

Curly Vs. Flat-Leaf Parsley: What’s The Difference? Shutterstock By Robin Miller/Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 10:18 am EST Think beyond festooning your plate with an herbal sprig of green. Both curly and flat-leaf parsley varieties offer unique flavor and texture nuances that can add pizzazz to your recipes. But take note, choose wisely or you may disrupt the outcome of your dish entirely. When deciding between curly and flat-leaf parsley, you’re essentially asking yourself, “French or Italian?...

Details About Giada De Laurentiis’ Divorce Revealed Michael Tullberg/Getty Images By Korey Denton/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 11:33 am EST In the world of celebrity chefs, there’s more drama than you might expect. After all, when you work in the spotlight and your life becomes public consumption, there are bound to be some intense situations that spring up. But one of the biggest chefs on the Food Network — as well as in Las Vegas and even just on Instagram — Giada De Laurentiis has been through more than her fair share of drama....

Dunkin’ Korea’s Among Us Donuts Are Turning Heads Reddit By Erich Barganier/June 28, 2021 4:41 pm EST The video game “Among Us” has been blowing up as a cultural phenomenon over the past few weeks. A chicken nugget in the shape of one of the avatars just sold on eBay for almost $100,000 (per ABC) and now Dunkin’ plans to ride the wave of popularity behind the game. Customers have spotted “Among Us”-themed donuts popping up at Korean Dunkin’ locations, causing shoppers to take notice (via PopSugar)....

Here’s How Eggs Benedict Really Got Its Name Shutterstock By Laine Doss/June 12, 2021 4:09 pm EST It’s Sunday and you’re out with your friends for your weekly brunch. There’s nothing better than a mimosa or a steaming latte and a plate of eggs Benedict. It’s easy to see why this is one of the most beloved breakfast and brunch dishes. Two poached eggs sit atop an open-faced English muffin, topped with Canadian bacon and slathered with hollandaise sauce to create a dish that’s comforting, savory, and elegant at the same time....

Ina Garten’s Secret Method To Prevent Bitter Lemon Rinds Taylor Hill/Getty Images By Karen Hart/May 12, 2021 11:13 am EST If you don’t know that the Barefoot Contessa is fond of making chicken dinners, then chances are you haven’t been paying attention. Ina Garten is the queen of chicken dinners. In fact, when Food & Wine quizzed the celebrity chef about the one dish she couldn’t live without what do you think she said?...