Here’s What You Can Substitute For Bhaang In Thandai Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/March 29, 2021 4:59 pm EST When you want to celebrate Holi right and need a refreshing drink, nothing hits the spot like a traditional thandai. This drink, featuring a blend of ice, milk, and a unique spice masala featuring pulverized melon seeds, saffron, cardamom pods, and more has a unique taste best served cold (via Cook With Manali)....
How Rich Is The Jamba Juice CEO And What’s The Average Pay Of Its Employees? Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/May 25, 2021 12:44 pm EST Jamba Juice is a chain that claims to offer something delicious to every kind of customer, whether they’re searching for a plant-based snack or want to sip on a refreshing sugar-free drink to beat the heat. According to its website, the company’s vast menu extends beyond the smoothies and juices it’s widely known for....
How To Beat Bobby Flay, According To Anne Burrell Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/March 26, 2021 8:54 am EST Bobby Flay is a legendary chef who’s tough to beat, especially on his popular show, Beat Bobby Flay. The man comes armed with years of experience and knows exactly what he’s doing in the kitchen, unperturbed by pressure or deadlines. As per CheatSheet, Flay’s show basically asks chefs to participate in a timed cook-off against the intimidating chef....
Jon Stewart Just Reignited His Hilarious Feud With Arby’s Brad Barket/Getty Images By Felix Behr/Feb. 1, 2021 1:03 pm EST On January 28, Jon Stewart’s Twitter account was activated. As of writing, it boasts about a million followers and follows only one single account. Naturally, that account belongs to Arby’s. Noticing this, Arby’s welcomed Jon Stewart, saying “Hello old friend,” to which he responded with, “Yes…I’ve come back up on you…much like one of your nasty nasty sandwiches…....
Our 15 Most Popular Recipes Of The Summer Melissa Olivieri/Mashed By Felix Behr/Aug. 13, 2021 4:07 pm EST Despite the calendar’s insistence that we’re hurtling towards fall, summer’s heat is still hanging in there. Even if you haven’t watched the competitors on “The Great British Baking Show” valiantly attempt complicated bakes in an unconditioned tent, you know certain recipes just pair with the summer heat better than others. While you can save your hearty Sunday roast and pumpkin-spiced everything for later in the year, it’s still the perfect season to try out grilled foods, salads, sandwiches, and sweet treats....
People Can’t Stop Talking About This ‘Honest’ Canadian Restaurant’s Menu Facebook By Felix Behr/Feb. 9, 2021 3:23 pm EST With the constant state of superlatives in which the culinary scene seems to function, anything less than “the best,” “the most amazing,” and the like manages to stand out the most. Hence, a recent viral tweet. “Aunt Dai is my [favorite] Chinese restaurant in Montreal,” Kim Belair, CEO of Sweet Baby Inc, wrote, “but the REAL treat is the menu, featuring extremely honest commentary from the owner....
The Annual Competition California Pizza Kitchen Holds For Its Employees Shutterstock By Courtney Iseman/April 27, 2021 5:49 pm EST Pizza lovers around the country likely know the ins and outs of different, yet popular regional takes on the pie. New York-style pizza has a thin, crispy crust, Chicago-style deep dish pizza boasts that doughy, golden-brown crust, and Detroit-style pizza features a gooey, caramelized take on the Sicilian square (via First We Feast)....
The Celebrity Chef Mary Berry Isn’t A Fan Of Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images By Amanda Tarlton/Feb. 3, 2021 10:30 am EST Mary Berry is one of those famous figures a lot of people would love to have a cuppa with (with a side of fluffy scones, of course). The Great British Baking Show judge is known for her posh English accent and love of all things sugary sweet, as much as she’s known for her culinary prowess....
The Pioneer Woman’s Genius Trick For Salting Guacamole Monica Schipper/Getty Images By Amanda Tarlton/March 31, 2021 3:54 am EST If you’re a big fan of guacamole, but not a big fan of paying an additional $2 for said guacamole when you’re in line at Chipotle (because yes, guac is extra), you can whip up the creamy, green dip at home. All you need are some perfectly ripe avocados, a dash of lime juice, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for the most basic of guac....
The Real Health Difference Between Egg Whites And Whole Eggs Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 8:57 am EST For such a simple food, eggs have been the source of confusion for far too long. It’s time to get to the bottom of the misconceptions and recognize the differences between the whole egg and just the white. Whether you’ve seen the option for an egg white omelet in a restaurant or come across a carton of egg whites in the supermarket, it’s clear that some people prefer to eat only the whites (or make a lot of meringue)....
The Real Reason Pappy Van Winkle Is So Expensive Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/May 19, 2021 4:59 pm EST When it comes to liquor, there are regular options and top shelf options. Pappy Van Winkle is a few steps above top shelf. For those who haven’t been chasing a bottle for years, Pappy Van Winkle is a type of bourbon that can cost over $2,000 a bottle (via Cool Material). Now, you may find some information showing that a bottle technically only costs a few hundred dollars — $130 to start, up to $270 for the top of the line 23 Year (via Gear Patrol)....
The Real Reason You Should Soak Chicken In Milk Shutterstock By Ben Fisher/Updated: Feb. 2, 2021 11:06 pm EST Perhaps the second most common worry about preparing meat besides it being over- or under-cooked is how to best ensure that it is tender. Given the fact that in many parts of the world (and for large portions of history), meat was considered to be a luxury (via Earthbound), and given that meat dishes are often more expensive than their vegetarian counterparts, getting the meat tender is a question that’s on the mind of many home cooks....
The Spicy Version Of Wendy’s Baconator You Forgot Existed Jeff Schear/Getty Images By Kalea Martin/June 9, 2021 10:02 am EST When it comes to American “cuisine,” it seems as though anything with bacon is guaranteed to be delicious. From the Five Guys bacon milkshake to the Krispy Kreme maple bacon donut, and of course, don’t forget the iconic Wendy’s Baconator, whenever bacon takes center stage in a meal, it’s an immediate hit....
The Untold Truth Of Steel Cut Oats Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 10:44 am EST Pity the poor, misunderstood steel cut oat, quite possibly one of the world’s hardest-working yet least-appreciated grains. When humans began farming around 12,000 years ago (via NPR), oats were regarded as weeds and even a “diseased version of wheat,” according to Bellevue University’s Facts from the Stacks blog. Even when the Scots first began cultivating oats, it was only because they had made the disappointing discovery that Scotland was ill-suited for wheat cultivation....
The Untold Truth Of Stubb’s BBQ Sauce Shutterstock By Lauren David/Updated: June 11, 2021 10:15 am EST Barbecue sauce can be a very personal choice when it comes to flavor and texture. Walk into any grocery store and you’ll find an entire section of an aisle devoted to this tangy, sweet sauce to lather on your preferred cut of meat and roast it on the grill. Most people have their favorite style, whether they prefer a zing or sweeter notes of rich molasses....
This Is How Michael Mina Felt When He Received His Michelin Star - Exclusive Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/July 14, 2021 9:05 am EST Michael Mina knows how to create a showstopping meal. This acclaimed chef cut his teeth at the Culinary Institute of America while working weekends in the kitchen of New York City’s Aureole (via Michael Mina). From there, Mina became executive chef at San Francisco’s AQUA, won James Beard Awards, cooked for three presidents, and helped define modern dining across the United States....
This Walgreens Pringles Deal Shouldn’t Be Ignored Shutterstock By Joe Nasta/July 1, 2021 12:21 pm EST Nothing hits the spot quite like Pringles. We have a very specific craving for that balance of salt and flavor, that coarse texture and saddle-shaped chip, and the fun of reaching into the bottom of the tube for the last few chips. Maybe you’re a Sour Cream and Onion aficionado or a Cheddar Cheese fanatic....
TikTok Is Loving This Cake Strip Pro Baking Tip Shutterstock By Amy Hamblen/Aug. 2, 2021 10:18 pm EST Ana Calderone, Associate Food Editor at People and popular creator of cake content on TikTok, posted a mesmerizing video on the social media platform featuring a useful baking tool. The video shows Calderone soaking cake strips in water and then wrapping them around pans filled with cake mix. Then, there’s a shot of the round pans in the oven with their cake strips doing their thing, followed by another shot of the pan-strip combos on cooling racks....
What To Look For When Buying A Ham Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/March 29, 2021 10:33 am EST With Easter coming up quickly, the time has come to start shopping for every item that we want to include on our holiday menu. To that end, nothing rounds out a festive table spread like a classic ham, but this hasn’t always been the case. According to The Daily Meal, we used to primarily enjoy lamb on Easter, but due to the dwindling amount of available mutton by World War II, Americans had to find a different meat source for our celebrations....
Why QR Code Menus May Be Here To Stay Chiociolla/Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/Aug. 23, 2021 10:59 am EST Sitting down at a restaurant table looks a little different over the past year. In some cases, a paper menu is no longer resting on top of the place setting, but a QR code menu is waiting to be scanned. While some people appreciate the simplicity of using their device to view their dinner options, the use of this new electronic medium could be giving away more of your information than you intended....
