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Aldi’s Adorable Cactus-Shaped Glasses Are Turning Heads Reddit By Erich Barganier/June 3, 2021 12:58 pm EST When you want some new mason jars, you have a very limited number of designs available. According to Best Reviews, all of the top selling mason jars feature very plain cylindrical designs that you would expect to see in this type of container, leaving anyone looking to score some fun jars to use as sipper glasses in a bit of a bind....

Asia Argento Shared A Touching Anthony Bourdain Birthday Tribute Elisabetta A. Villa/Getty Images By Cristine Struble/June 29, 2021 11:23 am EST On June 25, actress Asia Argento took to social media to share a heartfelt birthday message for the late Anthony Bourdain. The couple had been together for more than a year at the time of Bourdain’s passing, and Argento has said she felt a deep connection to the culinary legend (per Fox News)....

Copycat Carrabba’s Chicken Bryan Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/June 28, 2021 11:44 am EST If you’re a fan of Carrabba’s Italian Grill, then there’s no doubt that you know about one of the most famous dishes on their menu — their Chicken Bryan. According to their website, the dish is “topped with goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and our lemon butter sauce.” How good does that sound?...

Costco’s Garlic Chicken Skillet Meals Make Dinner A Snap CostcoDeals Instagram By Cristine Struble/May 4, 2021 12:29 pm EST Need a quick, easy dinner option? According to @CostcoDeals on Instagram, the Birds Eye Garlic Chicken is on sale for just $6.39 for the 58 oz bag at Costco. Given the bag size and cost, it seems like a tremendous value for three pounds of food. The sale is part of the warehouse offers and runs through May 9....

Culantro Vs. Cilantro: How Are They Different? Shutterstock By Olivia Bria/Updated: June 1, 2021 2:23 pm EST Cilantro and culantro are both green herbs used for culinary and medicinal purposes. Cilantro is more common, as it is put into dishes for additional flavor after they are complete. Culantro is a seasoning with much more of a kick than cilantro and carries a totally different look. The similar features of culantro and cilantro make it easy to confuse the two....

Does Restaurant Impossible Have A Therapist On Set? Gary Gershoff/Getty Images By Ashley Steinberg/Aug. 13, 2021 10:13 am EST It’s no secret that the restaurant business is difficult and risky, as “Restaurant: Impossible” demonstrates with each episode. According to Food Network Gossip, “Restaurant: Impossible” has been running since 2011. The website documented the status of every single one of the 191 restaurants featured on the show, with 108 restaurants having closed, 3 restaurants having been sold, and 80 still open with the same owners....

Fans Are Loving The Shot Aldi UK Just Took At This Love Island Star Nathan Stirk/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/July 28, 2021 3:21 pm EST If you’re stateside, you may not know how big “Love Island” is across the pond in the United Kingdom. The U.S. has a copycat version of “Love Island,” but Yanks are more wedded to “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette” (via The Daily Beast). Given the popularity of “Love Island,” social media in the U....

Here’s The Difference Between Direct And Indirect Grilling Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/April 23, 2021 1:46 pm EST With the warm weather in full swing, it feels ridiculous to not break out the grill. Whether we love cooking up steaks, burgers, vegetables, or anything else under the sun, we have to figure out the proper way to cook our desired meals. Certain spaces on the grill elicit the coveted grill-marks on our burgers and steaks, while other areas have a lower temperature and can slow-cook your proteins to perfection (via Taste of Home)....

History’s Most Bizarre Food Disasters Explained Shutterstock By DB Kelly/Updated: Sept. 3, 2021 11:33 pm EST The history books are full of tragedies, from the natural to the man-made. We hear a lot about the tragedies of war, disasters caused by the weather, about terrible accidents… but food-related disasters? Not so much, right? And that surprising, because there are actually some fascinating incidents in history where food has claimed lives in ways that are as epic and large-scale as they are heartbreaking....

Nearly 15% Of People Agree This Chain Restaurant Serves The Best Wings Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Feb. 8, 2021 9:14 am EST What’s one thing almost every sports bar has in common? A bunch of high-def TVs broadcasting the big game and plenty of ice cold beer on tap, sure, but also a menu featuring a line-up of juicy, finger-licking-good chicken wings. Whether you prefer classic buffalo, sweet and savory barbecue, or hot and spicy habanero, there’s no denying that the meaty bites pair perfectly with a frosty pint and a rousing football match....

The Popular Ben & Jerry’s Flavor That Deserves A Comeback Shutterstock By Katherine Mclaughlin/July 21, 2021 10:55 am EST In 2020, the three most popular Ben and Jerry’s flavors were Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Cherry Garcia, and the reigning champion, Half Baked. According to the company’s website, these three recipes were the most purchased, most loved ice creams of one of the weirdest years of our lives. While these three are undoubtedly delicious, there’s a whole fleet of retired Ben and Jerry’s flavors customers are pin(t)ing for even years after their tragic expiration....

The Real Reason Salty And Sweet Go Together So Well Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/March 1, 2021 8:27 am EST One of life’s hardest decisions is trying to distinguish whether you’re in the mood for something salty or something sweet. Do you want chips or do you want candy? Do you want Cheez-Its or do you want a pint of ice cream? How is one to choose?! Fortunately, you don’t have to....

The Untold Truth Of Vlasic Pickles Bloomberg/Getty Images By Ashley Steinberg/Updated: April 5, 2021 3:29 pm EST How many times have you been at a restaurant with a friend who got a pickle on the side of their sandwich that they didn’t want, so they offered it to you? In general, pickles are a popular side and snack, and (according to the company website) Vlasic pickles is one of the most well-loved pickle brands out there....

The World’s Weirdest Grocery Stores Facebook By Maria Scinto/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 8:28 pm EST When it comes to over-the-top grocery stores, it looks like the good old U.S. of A. has one more source of national pride, as it seems we just may be leading the world when it comes to turning grocery shopping into a major source of entertainment. While grocers all over the world offer premier shopping experiences, in most countries they still seem to be focused on the experience of selecting and purchasing food....

The Worst McDonald’s Breakfast Item According To 30% Of People Vytautas Kielaitis/Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Updated: Aug. 26, 2021 12:10 pm EST For those that still visit McDonald’s for breakfast, it’s no secret that fans have their favorite breakfast items that are a constant go-to. According to Thrillist, the fast food chain has slipped in recent years within the breakfast category, which might be why it’s decided to roll out new menu items, like a pull-apart glazed donut, to try to win people back....

These Reese’s Pieces Baking Kits Will Make You Look Like A Pro Facebook By Gabriela Mungarro/Feb. 1, 2021 3:31 pm EST For those of you who have been living in your kitchens — whipping up everything from pizzas to cakes during the past year — you’ll be happy to hear that the baking gods have graced us with the best news ever. Reese’s Pieces-lovers, you might want to pay attention to this one....

This Classic Pioneer Woman Recipe Is One Of Ree’s Favorite Treats To Make Monica Schipper/Getty Images By Holly Riddle/Jan. 26, 2021 3:07 pm EST When you think of Ree Drummond, aka The Pioneer Woman, what kind of food do you envision? Probably something, well, pioneer-y, right? Like pan-fried ribeye steak or chicken nachos. What you probably don’t envision is a fancy French dessert with a history dating back to the 1700s....

This Is How Many Flavors Of Salt Water Taffy Exist Shutterstock By Rachel Pasche/June 10, 2021 11:32 am EST Beachside vacations are full of days spent enjoying the surf and sand, evenings watching the sunset, and, of course, at least a few pieces of salt water taffy. This classic confection is theorized to have been invented in Atlantic City, New Jersey, though this is speculation. One thing is for certain, though — it’s not a summer trip to the beach without indulging a little, and what better way than to stop into an adorable beachside candy shop and pick up some salt water taffy?...

This Is One Of The Most Essential Kitchen Ingredients, According To Aarón Sánchez Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/July 6, 2021 4:57 pm EST Over the last year or so, we sure have seen an awful lot of food-related trends, thanks to TikTok. On the breakfast front, there was pancake cereal, which, as it turns out, really just defeats the entire purpose of cereal (hello, convenience?). Then there was nature’s cereal, which turned out to be nothing more than the story of what happens when you really want a smoothie, but your blender’s on the fritz....

This Is The Biggest Mistake You’re Making With Bar Keepers Friend Facebook By Gabriela Mungarro/Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 4:46 pm EST You might know Bar Keepers Friend as the superhero of cleaning products that no home should be without. Tough on grease, dirt, and even rust, this magical, inexpensive product is safe to use on your stove top, bathroom, and even on your prized pots and pans. But if you’re not familiar with this cleaning product — or experienced — there’s a thing a two you might want to know prior to using BKF....