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Anthony Bourdain Called This Bread Basket Rule An Open Secret Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images By Owen Duff/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 5:43 pm EST In his decades as a celebrity chef and globe-trotting food journalist, the late Anthony Bourdain gave many great pieces of advice on dining. One of his most famous was a tip in a 1999 New Yorker column about avoiding fish at most restaurants, due to the likelihood of it being improperly refrigerated or not very fresh....

Arby’s Just Brought Back This Fan-Favorite Fish Sandwich Twitter By Erich Barganier/Updated: May 19, 2021 10:49 pm EST Even if 2020 didn’t turn out like how everyone hoped, don’t forget that at least in the world of fast food, some real gems returned to menus nationwide. According to Business Insider, Jack in the Box brought back its fan-favorite tiny tacos, McDonald’s introduced a spicy version of their much-loved chicken nuggets and it surprised everyone with the return of the McRib....

Easy Arroz Con Leche Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/June 15, 2021 9:19 am EST Rice is one of the most versatile foods to ever exist, and it’s also super easy and fun to work with. Alone, white rice has a neutral, starchy taste, making it a wonderful base for hundreds of delicious food combinations. From easy savory dishes like rice pilaf to spicy dishes like Thai fried rice, there’s really no limit to how much you can transform rice....

Even Kate Middleton Doesn’t Know If The Queen Eats This Food Shutterstock By Karen Hart/July 13, 2021 10:34 am EST Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, is the epitome of grace and elegance, yet seemingly so down to earth in her public appearances. We love her commitment to early childhood development and education. We especially see this in her own commitment as a mother to her own children. When the duchess sat in on Giovanna Fletcher’s podcast “Happy Mum, Happy Baby,” Fletcher asked Kate to complete the sentence “I’m happy when…” Kate’s finish was so perfect....

Here’s How Much Sommeliers Really Make Shutterstock By Molly Harris/March 19, 2021 10:38 am EST Becoming a sommelier is actually quite difficult if you plan to be certified to the upper levels of the profession. Though there are only four levels of certification, each one requires a ton of studying and work to prepare the future sommelier for the rigorous test, which can include blind tasting and written exams (via Wine Enthusiast)....

Here’s How Your Decisions Help Coca-Cola Create New Flavors Parilov/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Aug. 23, 2021 1:51 pm EST All Coke fans have a favorite flavor, whether it’s tangy Lime or sweet Orange Vanilla. Coca-Cola has introduced plenty of variations on its successful classic Coke over the years. While some of the brand’s innovations have missed the mark – such as the failed “New Coke” that was pulled from shelves after just three months on the market in 1985 (via Time) — others, like Cherry and Vanilla, have stood the test of time....

Here’s What Alton Brown’s Live Shows Are Really Like, According To Reddit Paras Griffin/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/May 12, 2021 12:10 pm EST Celebrity chef Alton Brown is a much-respected star who has always been ambitious about his goals. According to Biography, Brown decided to come up with his hit show, “Good Eats,” on a whim. “One day, back in the summer of 1992, I decided I wanted to make a television food show,” he recalled....

Here’s Why Kim Kardashian Learned To Cook Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock Images By Lucy Maddox/Aug. 5, 2021 12:45 pm EST You’ve probably heard the name Kim Kardashian thrown around more than once or twice. The savvy entrepreneur skyrocketed to fame in the mid-2000s when “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” premiered, a reality TV series that closely follows the dramatic and entertaining lives of the Kardashian-Jenner clan. However, it’s the end of an era for the KKW Beauty business owner, who’s hit E!...

How Mary McCartney Got Her Start In The Food World David M. Benett/Getty Images By Nancy Mock/Updated: May 31, 2021 10:55 am EST In her new show on the streaming platform discovery+, Mary McCartney Serves It Up, Mary McCartney shares her flavor-packed vegetarian recipes with ease and joy (via Food Network). Viewers are likely familiar with McCartney’s famous family: She’s the daughter of the legendary musician Sir Paul McCartney and the late Linda McCartney, who Far Out shares was a musician, photographer, and cookbook author....

How To Freeze Steak Mikayla Marin/Mashed By Mikayla Marin/April 6, 2021 10:45 am EST When it comes to making sure your beautifully marbled ribeye steaks, beef roasts, hanger steaks, and tender filet mignons are still fresh and delicious when you are ready to cook them, the freezer can be your best friend. But, before you chuck a whole package of steaks in the freezer and assume they’ll be good to go in a few months, let us show you how to freeze steaks properly....

Movies You Didn’t Know Were Filmed At Big Boy Locations George Rose/Getty Images By Neala Broderick/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:38 pm EST Whether you’re lucky enough to live near a Big Boy restaurant or have just visited, you can likely spot the notorious sign — and giant sculpture — from a mile away. The old-school burger joint has been around since the 1930s and has a rich history to tell, as noted on the official website....

Survey Reveals The Biggest Reason People Would Skip Tipping Their Waiter Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/April 11, 2021 10:10 am EST Dining out can be a remarkable experience, especially when you’re hoping to be a bit pampered while eating out on a special occasion. You want to savor the food, a lovely ambiance, and of course, fantastic service at the restaurant. A great server can be an integral part of your meal and can help you out while choosing what to order from the menu, making sure that you are comfortable with the setup....

The Most Difficult Part Of Working At BLT Prime During The Trump Presidency Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/Feb. 19, 2021 3:40 pm EST For restaurant employees whose job is to please wealthy patrons who expect to be pampered, fine dining is hard work in the best of circumstances. And if you worked at BLT Prime, just a few blocks from the White House and the only D.C. restaurant Donald Trump ever visited as president, your job was that much harder (via Washingtonian)....

The Newest Celebrity Edition Of The Great British Baking Show Has Some Big Names YouTube By Ralph Schwartz/Jan. 29, 2021 7:48 pm EST If you like baking, you’re already looking forward to the next season of The Great British Bake Off, known as The Great British Baking Show in the U.S. If you’re a celebrity hound, then you also have a reason to check out the upcoming season – a celebrity edition that will air this spring in the UK (via Deadline)....

The Real Reason You Should Be Eating Rabbit Shutterstock By Audrey Michels/March 16, 2021 11:59 am EST The world has changed a lot in the last calendar year, but among the plethora of new normals like social distancing and wearing masks are some norms that haven’t changed, like the relatively low proportion of rabbit meat in the typical North American omnivore’s diet. But why? If you go by the evidence, people should really be eating more rabbits....

The Surprising Amount Of Money This McDonald’s Coke Bottle Sold For TashaSinchuk/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Aug. 25, 2021 4:44 pm EST McDonald’s and Coke products may not have too much in common, but among the few similarities they share (aside from how good an ice-cold Coke tastes with a burger and fries) is how valuable their products can be. Collectors will pay up to $1,000 for a complete set of 1990s McDonalds Furby toys from Happy Meals (via Ranker)....

The Surprising Story Behind This Pappy Van Winkle Heist Shutterstock By Felix Behr/May 14, 2021 12:59 pm EST In January 2016, Pat Melton, the sheriff of Franklin County, Kentucky, broached the subject of what should be done with the 28 bottles of Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon that had been recovered from what the media had dubbed The Pappy Van Winkle heist. He suggested they auction off the bourbon for charity. The Guardian reported, however, that Julian Van Winkle III, grandson of Julian “Pappy” Van Winkle Sr....

This Dashi Base At Costco Is Perfect For Winter Instagram By Sophie Putka/Feb. 17, 2021 3:38 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you live in America, you might be familiar with a classic rotation of winter soups: there’s French onion, chicken noodle, tomato soup – maybe even butternut squash or potato-leek. But if you’re longing for a different flavor profile or maybe just something a bit lighter to make a soup base, look no further than dashi....

This Geoffrey Zakarian Burger Tip Is Perfect For Brunch Lars Niki/Getty Images By Erica Andrews/July 20, 2021 2:16 pm EST Creating the perfect burger is similar to making a beautiful work of art. Just like the paintings of the “Mona Lisa” or “Starry Night,” the construction comes together by layering each piece with thought and care. But luckily, you don’t need to be a classically trained artist to make a decadent burger that will leave everyone’s mouths watering....

This Is How Much Save-A-Lot Employees Really Make Bloomberg/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/May 24, 2021 6:54 pm EST A grocery chain like Save-A-Lot is particularly proud of the fact that it’s able to offer its customers everyday essentials at extremely affordable rates. The brand’s website states, “We’ll worry about keeping costs low so you can worry about the best ways to use your money. We are proud to save customers money on their groceries every day of the week....