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The Truth About The World’s New Hottest Pepper Shutterstock By Ben Fisher/Updated: Sept. 2, 2021 10:59 pm EST The Scoville scale is a widely used measuring system to determine the spice of peppers, and it’s got a new king at the top. However, this newly crowned winner isn’t found in a region known for producing spicy peppers such as India or Thailand. Instead, it was grown in North Wales, UK by hobby chili grower (yes, there is such a thing) Mike Smith (via Wide Open Eats)....

These Are Olympic Gymnast MyKayla Skinner’s Favorite Foods Jamie Squire/Getty Images By Cristine Struble/July 1, 2021 10:59 am EST As the oldest member of the USA Gymnastics Olympic Team, MyKayla Skinner, is preparing for Tokyo 2020. Although few people will reach that crowning sports achievement, many people are wondering what does an Olympian eat? While some people might think that Olympians follow a strict food regime, the truth is that these athletes often like the same foods that everyone else craves....

This ’90s Cartoon Inspired Nadiya Hussain’s Teen Baking Project John Keeble/Getty Images By Anthony Mastroianni/April 23, 2021 11:51 am EST Everyone knows inspiration can be drawn from the strangest places, even when it comes to decorating baked goods. In an interview with The Guardian, Nadiya Hussain, winner of “The Great British Bake Off” in 2015, details just what inspired her to move forward with the cake that eventually led her on the path toward a career in cake design and beyond....

This Is The Best Type Of Container For Storing Coffee Shutterstock By Rachel Pasche/June 17, 2021 10:58 am EST If you make your coffee at home in the mornings, you’ve probably got some sort of system worked out in terms of how you’re storing your beans, preparing them, and drinking your cup of joe. Whether you’re a fresh press fiend, a pour-over person, a drip diehard, or a simple automatic coffee maker connoisseur, everyone has their own routine....

This Is The Real Difference Between Arrabbiata And Marinara Sauce Shutterstock By Abbe Baker/Jan. 27, 2021 5:21 pm EST As with many popular foods, the origins of marinara sauce are a bit fuzzy. According to The Daily Meal, marinara (derived from the Italian word for mariner), originated in Naples, Italy. Legend has it, the sauce was invented by sailors in the 1700s who returned from the Americas with tomatoes, a fruit not native to “the boot....

Trader Joe’s Fans Are Loving Its New Strawberry Vanilla Yogurt Covered Pretzels traderjoesobsessed/Instagram By Cristine Struble/May 20, 2021 11:54 am EST Do you love the combination of sweet and salty? New strawberry vanilla yogurt-covered pretzels have been spotted at Trader Joe’s and customers are making a special trip to get a bag. As shared on @TraderJoesList Instagram account, the Strawberry Yogurt Mini Pretzels have been spotted in stores. While the account commented that the flavor is “a little on the sweet side,” the snack did have a “strawberry flavor” and they would purchase them again....

Trader Joe’s Fans Are Psyched For This New Cuban-Style Seasoning Blend Instagram By Kate Hagan Gallup/Updated: May 3, 2021 12:09 pm EST The people who brought you Everything But the Bagel Seasoning and Vegan Chickenless Seasoning Salt have done it again. Introducing Trader Joe’s Cuban Style Citrusy Garlic Seasoning Blend. Described by TJ’s as having a bright citrus and allium blend with salt, food writers have quickly likened these flavors to the more well-known mojo sauce (via She Knows)....

Trader Joe’s Fans Are So Excited About These New Dill Pickle Potato Chips Instagram By Ralph Schwartz/April 15, 2021 2:34 pm EST The past few years, it seems like it’s been “all pickle everything” at the stores. Doritos recently debuted a pickle flavor. Pringles partnered with Rick and Morty to come out with “Pickle Rick” crisps, according to the brand’s website. There’s Whicked Pickle whiskey to wash those snack foods down, or you can just buy straight pickle juice (via Whicked Pickle)....

Trader Joe’s Shoppers Can’t Stop Talking About Its Summery Fruit Spreads Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/May 14, 2021 11:58 am EST With spring upon us and summer on the way, nothing hits the spot like sweet, tangy fruit spreads. If you love a good jam but crave some variety, Trader Joe’s has you covered. The brand now carries pineapple and watermelon fruit spreads, perfect for transforming your breakfast routine, and the internet has taken notice....

What Is Calabaza Squash And What Does It Taste Like? Michael D Edwards/Shutterstock By Rachel Pasche/Aug. 18, 2021 1:48 pm EST It feels like there are hundreds of different types of squash out there and differentiating between them can get confusing. According to AllRecipes, farmers have cultivated over 100 types of summer and winter varieties of the plant and each one contains something special. While you can easily find something to love about squash in all of its forms, deciding which kind to indulge in can feel overwhelming....

What Is Romesco Sauce And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Michael La Corte/Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 3:50 pm EST When envisioning the world’s best sauces, you may not immediately think of “nuts” or “bread” as necessary ingredients. When it comes to romesco, though, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Immensely versatile, incredibly rich, and totally customizable, the classic Catalan condiment can act as a spread, a dip, a sauce, and if you get really imaginative, perhaps even a soup....

Wheaties Is Finally Honoring This Important Athlete Wheaties By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 9:54 am EST Wheaties wants to inspire its customers to be champions. That’s why General Mills calls its cereal “the breakfast of champions,” and why it puts the images of famous athletes on the box. Baseball legend Lou Gehrig was the first, in 1934 (via Business Wire). Olympians Mary Lou Retton, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Michael Phelps, and many others have appeared on Wheaties boxes (via Eater)....

Why Champagne Growers Decided To Modify This 100-Year-Old Rule Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/Aug. 2, 2021 2:30 pm EST Even if you are the most devout Champagne lover, the chances are pretty good that you’ve probably never heard about a century-old growing rule for this type of wine, a rule that is now in the process of being modified, due to global warming. As it’s commonly known, Champagne is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes, all of which must be harvested from the Champagne region of France, per Wine Searcher....

You’ll Want To Stop Buying Cereal At Trader Joe’s After Reading This Johnny Louis/Getty Images By Molly Harris/Updated: April 6, 2021 8:27 am EST There’s obviously a lot to love about Trader Joe’s, and the store was made to bring quality grocery items at a low price to its customers, who are often “overeducated and underpaid” as they like to say (via NPR). Though Trader Joe’s is one of the most popular grocery chains in the United States, making more than $13 billion in 2017, it isn’t perfect (via Business Insider)....

Alex Guarnaschelli Has Amazing News For Supermarket Stakeout Fans Bryan Bedder/Getty Images By Molly Harris/Aug. 17, 2021 2:29 pm EST In the age of streaming, everyone has experienced that feeling when you finish the last available season of a show you really love. What do you mean there isn’t more to watch? Even if you’re still watching cable television, everyone knows that unsettling feeling of disappointment. One fan of Alex Guarnaschelli’s “Supermarket Stakeout” decided they’d had enough of those end-of-the-season blues....

Cajun Shrimp Pasta Alfredo Recipe Angela Latimer/Mashed By Angela Latimer AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 24, 2021 9:10 am EST According to popular legend, fettuccini Alfredo, a now-classic creamy pasta dish, was invented in the early 20th century out of the love of a man, Alfredo di Lelio, for his wife, who was either pregnant with child no. 2 and too beset by morning sickness to enjoy eating much of anything else or exhausted and weakened after the birth of the couple’s first son....

Costco Fans Are In Love With These Everything Bagel Chips Instagram By Aimee Lamoureux/March 18, 2021 4:26 pm EST There’s just something uniquely satisfying about the taste of an Everything bagel. In fact, it’s so popular that you can even purchase just the everything bagel seasoning on its own and use it to flavor any number of dishes. Now, Costco has just added another delicious everything-bagel flavored product that fans of the seasoning are sure to love....

Costco Shoppers Are Freaking Out Over Its Chocolate Coconut Covered Cashews Instagram By Molly Harris/April 19, 2021 2:21 pm EST Those who like Hershey’s Almond Joy candy bars but felt like there was something missing, you’re in luck today. Almond Joys have that signature chew thanks to their layer of coconut, but those who like snappier candy will love the latest find at Costco (via Hersheyland). Shoppers have recently spotted a new candy option at the big-box retailer, and they are loving it....

Do This When You Run Out Of Coffee Filters Shutterstock By Nancy Mock/Feb. 26, 2021 5:08 am EST It’s happened to most of us: you wake up tired, cranky, and really, REALLY needing that first cup of coffee. It’s then that you realize that there are no more coffee filters. What follows is a mental struggle between two less than ideal options: Run to the store and be forced to interact with the public in your shaky, non-caffeinated state, or look around the house for something to make a passable cup of coffee....

Everything You Need To Know About The Pioneer Woman’s New Coffee Line Cision PR Newswire/The Pioneer Woman By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 10:39 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Running a ranch alongside a TV show and merchandise empire is hard work. That’s why Ree Drummond, aka The Pioneer Woman, needs a good coffee to get her through her days. For years now, Drummond has sold her own brand of coffee beans at her store The Mercantile in Pawhuska, Oklahoma....