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Jeni’s Newest Flavors Are Inspired By These Classic Summer Treats Facebook By Olivia Bria/June 16, 2021 2:39 pm EST We are all screaming for this news because Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream just announced their new summer treats. According to a company press release sent to Mashed, the five new flavors are inspired by the classic summer ice cream truck. We were just transported back to childhood. Does anyone else crave ice cream every day in the summer?...

Read This If You Recently Purchased Hostess Snoballs Shutterstock By Audrey Michels/April 13, 2021 10:33 am EST If you’re not familiar with Snoballs, they’re snack cakes made by Hostess (the same company that makes Twinkies, Ding Dongs, and Ho Hos (via Hostess). Snoballs are made of chocolate cake with a creamy filling, and are coated in marshmallow and coconut. They’re called Snoballs because they’re round and covered in a layer of powdered coconut on the outside, making them look a bit like a snowball....

Some Baby Food Brands Were Just Found To Contain Toxic Metals. Here’s What You Need To Know Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Feb. 9, 2021 4:13 am EST A recent study conducted by Healthy Babies Bright Futures showed that toxic heavy metals were present in up to 95 percent of a random sampling of baby food brands that are available on most supermarket shelves, including Gerber, Earth’s Best, Beech-Nut, and certain in-house store brands....

Starbucks Breakfast Menu Ranked From Worst To Best Shutterstock By Audur Banks/Updated: June 24, 2021 4:58 pm EST We all know that the Starbucks beverage menu is full of options to satisfy your caffeine cravings in the morning. But breakfast at Starbucks is an equally important morning ritual for many. Some stop at Starbucks on the days they are in a rush, while others make it a daily habit. The Starbucks breakfast menu ranges from breakfast sandwiches, to the popular egg bites, to bagels and spreads, and the breakfast wraps, which were one of the most popular food items at Starbucks in early 2020....

The Dunkin’ Secret Menu Hot Chocolate Coffee Lovers Need To Know Nitpicker/Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/Aug. 26, 2021 3:46 pm EST Since Dunkin’ is such a large coffee chain, it’s no surprise that they keep rolling out creative drinks and menu items. Whether it’s three coffee drinks to celebrate the summer or pumpkin-based fall-inspired beverages, Dunkin’ always gives its customers something new to enjoy and show off. While the donut and coffee chain has plenty of great menu items that are released all year-round, Dunkin’ fans should also know about the secret menu....

The One Vegetable That Got Mila Kunis And Ashton Kutcher Through Quarantine Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images By Karen Hart/April 10, 2021 11:59 am EST Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher are one of Hollywood’s favorite “it” couples. We imagine that their lives are a string of glamourous parties and outings with other beautiful Hollywood celebrities. During a pandemic year, the couple even starred in a Super Bowl commercial about Cheetos where Kunis repeatedly sneaks Kutcher’s Cheetos and denies it....

The Real Reason Papa John’s Is Struggling To Stay Open By DB Kelly/Updated: Feb. 11, 2021 6:58 pm EST For years, Papa John’s has been the poster child for using high-end ingredients for high-end pizza. That was the original goal, at least, just how much they adhered to their lofty ambitions might be up for debate. It certainly was in 1998, when Pizza Hut sued them over what they called “misleading advertising....

The Steak Rule Richard Blais Doesn’t Care About Bryan Bedder/Getty Images By Ni’Kesia Pannell/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:36 pm EST If you’ve ever heard that the only way to have your steak is medium-rare, you’re not alone. For years, chefs and home cooks alike have been drilling it into people’s minds that if you are ordering your steak any way other than that, you run the risk of it losing its juicy flavor....

The Untold Truth Of Kix Cereal Shutterstock By Naveena Vijayan/May 17, 2021 12:20 pm EST Kix has held its place as a supermarket staple for more than 80 years (via General Mills). It might not be as colorful as its spin-off Trix, or even as popular as its cooler sibling Cheerios, but Kix has a charm of its own and a rich history. And it’s not intimidated by its rainbow-colored competition, either — breakfast treats such as Froot Loops or Apple Jacks....

Trader Joe’s Baton Variety Packs Have People Talking Instagram By Erich Barganier/Updated: May 3, 2021 9:40 am EST Everybody loves a good cookie. According to What’s Cooking America, these baked treats can trace their lineage all the way back to the 7th century, when Persians began baking cookie prototypes and spreading their recipes across the world. Fast forward to present day, and we can’t get enough of these baked goods in our life....

What Is Fenugreek And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/March 23, 2021 3:43 pm EST Fenugreek has been a staple of both medicine and cooking for centuries. As Spiceography reports, the seeds were found in Tutankhamen’s tomb, and the emperor Charlemagne cultivated the herb in his imperial gardens back in the ninth century. When cooking with fenugreek, you can use both the leaves and the seeds. The leaves can be incorporated either fresh or dried, per Masterclass, and the small golden seeds can be lightly toasted and used in a wide variety of dishes....

Why Little Caesars Mailed One TikToker A Creepy Stuffed Surprise Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Aug. 12, 2021 1:05 pm EST A few days ago, Wes the Ghost, a popular TikToker, uploaded a video of himself lying in bed next to a life-size doll replica wearing a Little Caesars t-shirt. “Not really sure what to do with myself,” he admitted. “Any suggestions?” To the delight of many, Little Caesars Pizza offered suggestions of discussing his doppelgänger’s thoughts and seeing if friends can tell them apart....

Why You’ll Never Be Able To Eat At The Original Red Robin Shutterstock By Lauren David/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:35 pm EST Despite the plethora of burger restaurants, there always seems like there is space for one more. Red Robin may stand out among the crowd with its friendly, bright red, blue-eyed bird mascot serving up burgers since 1969, according to its website. If Red Robin is one of your favorite places to satisfy your burger cravings thanks to its extensive menu and secret menu to boot — including a vegetarian burger and bottomless fries — you may have contemplated tracking down the first location....

10 Best Substitutes For Red Wine Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/May 31, 2021 5:51 pm EST Adding a splash of good red wine is the secret to many wonderful recipes — and for good reason. Along with adding heaps of flavor and depth to food, red wine adds acidity and natural sweetness to it, too. Red wine can also be used to deglaze pans which will add even more flavor to the food and can be used to make meats tender and add moisture to them....

Aldi’s Vegan Ice Cream Tubs Are Turning Heads Instagram By Sara Cagle/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 4:21 pm EST If you’ve visited the freezer section of a grocery store lately, you’ve probably noticed that the non-dairy ice creams take up nearly as much space as their dairy counterparts. Newer vegan brands like Halo Top, So Delicious, and Nadamoo began catering to plant-based dieters with ice creams made from nut or plant milks in recent years, inspiring established ice cream makers such as Ben & Jerry’s, Haagen-Dazs, and Breyers to enter the dairy-free market....

Aldi Shoppers Are Divided On These Sous Vide Egg Bites Bloomberg/Getty Images By Audrey Michels/Feb. 17, 2021 11:42 am EST Most food enthusiasts are familiar with the sous vide cooking method. It’s the drool-worthy kitchen luxury that’s also perfect for beginners because it’s almost impossible to mess up. By sealing food in an airtight bag and submerging it in water that is temperature-controlled by the sous vide, the food is never able to overcook (via Bon Appetit)....

Arby’s Is Testing A Burger Made With Wagyu Beef. Here’s What We Know So Far Shutterstock By Kalea Martin/July 27, 2021 3:36 pm EST Arby’s famous slogan “We have the meats” normally refers to sandwich staples like roast beef and smokehouse brisket, but eventually it could include Japanese delicacy Wagyu beef too. According to Eat This, Not That, Wagyu beef is already on the menu in four test markets located in select Arby’s in Orlando and Daytona, FL; Lafayette, IN; and Flint, MI, and could be coming to even more locations across the U....

Can Eating Yeast Really Prevent A Hangover? Shutterstock By Rachel Pasche/June 16, 2021 2:59 pm EST We’ve all heard of a bunch of different ways to prevent hangovers — raw eggs, B12 vitamins, those patches that are seemingly everywhere lately, hair of the dog, eating fried foods, exercising, drinking coffee, the list goes on and on. While some of these might work for some people occasionally, it’s safe to say that there really isn’t a cure-all when it comes to a hangover....

Can You Really Get High From Eating Rotten Meat? SubAtomicScope/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Aug. 23, 2021 2:07 pm EST If you thought Shaliene Woodley consuming clay was on the odd side, you will love this 2021 trend. In April, IFLScience reported on the trend of “high meat” that blurs the line between traditional fermented meat and slabs of flesh left to rot. That isn’t hyperbole. Rather, it is purposefully cultivating bacteria on meat until the flesh is covered....

Celebrity Chefs Who Dated In Real Life Anthony Harvey/Getty Images By Molly Harris/Feb. 22, 2021 11:36 am EST Those who watch the Food Network often might wonder if any of the chefs who have followed a journey to television and celebrity chef status have ever dated. There’s clearly some chemistry on camera for some of them, but you might be surprised by how well they can fool you. One of the most iconic celebrity chef couples may be Pat and Gina Neely, who were high school sweethearts who were married for 20 years....