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Taco Bell Is Giving Away A Year Of Free Tacos To Loyal Fans. Here’s What To Know Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/July 29, 2021 2:19 pm EST Taco Bell’s well known for their low prices, but that doesn’t stop the fast food chain from doing plenty of giveaways. When the moon was shaped a bit like a taco, Taco Bell celebrated with free tacos (via PR Newswire), and the company also once teamed up with the NBA to give fans a free Flamin’ Hot Doritos Locos Taco (via Taco Bell)....

The Big Ways 7-Eleven In Japan Differs From Those In The US CHALERMPHON SRISANG/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Aug. 22, 2021 6:33 pm EST When you need to pick up a few essentials in a hurry, nothing is as good as rushing into a convenience store like 7-Eleven. The brand mentions on its website that it prioritizes its customers. The site says, “Although we’ve grown significantly over the years, our focus stays fixed on making life easier for customers....

The Most Popular Alcohol In The World Might Surprise You Shutterstock By James Lewis/June 28, 2021 12:42 am EST With the number of liquor stores lining streets across the country, it is hardly surprising that alcohol is big business. Research by Forbes found that online sales for alcohol are booming, reaching $5.6 billion dollars in the U.S. and over $24 billion worldwide in 2020. How this explosion in the alcohol industry affects consumption is profound....

The Old-School Ketchup Variety You Didn’t Know You Needed Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/July 19, 2021 10:33 am EST What would life be without ketchup? We don’t know about you, but we love the saucy stuff, slathering it on burgers, dunking our fries into it, and even dabbing a little bit on our scrambled eggs (don’t tell anyone, we’re sophisticated foodies, after all). Even as adults, it seems like there’s no end to the culinary uses for ketchup, but sometimes we want a sauce that’s not tomato-based....

The Real Reason Red Bull Sued This Turkish Government Agency Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/July 9, 2021 10:04 am EST Red Bull has some pretty iconic branding. Since the energy drink company was first founded back in 1987, their signature image of two red bulls facing off against a yellow sun has become very recognizable. Thanks to the image, and of course, the name, the Austrian brand has become pretty synonymous with, well, red bulls....

The Secret Cooking Hack To Avoid Garlic-Smelling Fingers Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Feb. 19, 2021 10:56 am EST Garlic is the magical component in so many recipes. It not only adds the umami of flavor that sets our taste buds into overdrive, but the aromatics of this bulb also put the olfactory in high gear as well. We love cooking with garlic, but what we don’t love is the smell that not only remains on our breath long after we consume it but also stays on our hands after we slice and dice it....

The Truth About Avishar Barua From Top Chef Season 18 Instagram By Ralph Schwartz/March 30, 2021 2:39 pm EST Chef Avishar Barua is a perfectionist who likes a challenge. So it remains to be seen whether Barua is a good fit for season 18 of Top Chef, which premieres April 1 on Bravo. His perfectionism could be a liability as he and the 14 other “cheftestants” race against the clock in Portland, Oregon to complete each culinary challenge....

The Truth About Tyler Florence’s Wife Vivien Killilea/Getty Images By Joel Stice/Updated: Feb. 17, 2021 6:12 pm EST Tyler Florence is one of Food Network’s most recognizable faces. The celebrity chef has appeared on numerous programs from the network, including Iron Chef and Food Network Star. Then there are the shows that he’s hosted such as Tyler’s Ultimate and The Great Food Truck Race, the latter of which is still going strong....

The Untold Truth Of Giada De Laurentiis’ Aunt Raffy Shutterstock By Anthony Mastroianni/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 9:14 am EST Anyone familiar with Giada De Laurentiis’ cooking shows is sure to know the familiar face of her Aunt Raffy. But who exactly is Aunt Raffy, and what impact has she had on one of contemporary food media’s biggest stars? While she may simply seem like a welcome companion in the kitchen, giving Giada an extra bit of flavor, both on screen and in cuisine, Raffaella De Laurentiis is more than just an on-air aunty with some slick food tips....

The Worst Menu Item At Popeyes According To 31% Of People Shutterstock By Courtney Iseman/July 21, 2021 1:49 pm EST If you forgot that Popeyes has other menu items aside from its Chicken Sandwich, you’d be forgiven. Their crispy chicken on a brioche bun was essentially the food story of 2019 when it debuted and caused such a craze that they ran out of sandwiches for a while. Indeed, other popular options abound on the Popeyes menu, like Popcorn Shrimp and Handcrafted Tenders....

This Cooking Hack Could Keep Your Cacio E Pepe From Clumping Shutterstock By Molly Harris/May 20, 2021 10:58 am EST Not long ago, before TikTok’s baked feta and tomato pasta, cacio e pepe was the hottest pasta dish around. Though it has receded into the background, tons of people still love it and make it at home. However, for a dish that calls for so few ingredients, it can actually be rather difficult to make just right....

This Dish Helped Red Lobster Become So Popular Bloomberg/Getty Images By Amanda Tarlton/June 26, 2021 3:41 pm EST One of the most famous seafood chain restaurants in the United States is Red Lobster. What started as a family-owned restaurant in Lakeland, Florida back in 1968 has now grown to over 700 locations across the country. On the menu, you’ll find a wide variety of from-the-sea dishes — from shrimp scampi to blackened salmon to snow crab legs — along with non-seafood meals, including filet mignon and bacon cheeseburgers....

This Popular British Cooking Show Is Getting An American Version Shutterstock By Liz Barrett Foster/Jan. 28, 2021 1:39 pm EST America loves to borrow from the Brits when it comes to reality TV. If it’s working across the pond, it’s typically a success in the U.S. too. It’s already worked like a charm for dozens of shows such as Masterchef, Love Island and Whose Line is it Anyway? So why not try to air another British show in America and see how it goes?...

TikTok Is Fuming Over This Viral Wendy’s Drive-Thru Argument Bloomberg/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/Aug. 3, 2021 6:42 pm EST Fast food workers are having a moment. Their one-day strikes calling for a $15 minimum wage, which have been going on for nine years now, are starting to gain traction and see results (via Eater Detroit). Their work has been especially hectic over the past year-plus, as they meet the high demand for drive-thru meals during the COVID-19 pandemic (via CNBC)....

TikTok Is Unimpressed By This 3D Printed Meat Bloomberg/Getty Images By Felix Behr/Aug. 6, 2021 3:15 pm EST Yesterday, TikTok surged with comments asking why vegans care so much about replicating the very meat they’ve chosen not to eat. Surely, they argue, this means that actual meat is superior. The source of this self-satisfaction was a video uploaded by NowThis that showcased a 3D printer producing a slab of something that looks an awful lot like meat, but is actually made from plant fibers....

Trader Joe’s Popular Soda Bread Is Back, Just In Time For St. Patrick’s Day Instagram By Erich Barganier/Updated: May 3, 2021 12:02 pm EST With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, we can start planning out our holiday meals to honor the spirit of the celebration. While soda bread ranks as one of our tried-and-true staples to break out when we want to celebrate this Irish-themed holiday, its origins might surprise you....

What Is A Rocoto Pepper And How Spicy Is It? Shutterstock By Keira Wingate/Updated: June 1, 2021 1:36 pm EST There are a wide variety of peppers that you can find at grocery stores. Whether you want one for flavor, to add some color, heat, or maybe all three, there is a pepper for just about every occasion. The rocoto pepper brings just as much variety as regular bell peppers do....

What Is Grana Padano Cheese And How Is It Used? Shutterstock By Kalea Martin/May 20, 2021 5:58 pm EST When people think of giant wheels of Italian cheese, Parmesan is most likely the first one that comes to mind. For any Italian, on the other hand, it would probably be Grana Padano instead. In fact “MasterChef” judge Joe Bastianich refers to it as “everyday cheese,” because it’s the staple of every Italian kitchen....

What Is Guanciale And Why Is It So Expensive? Shutterstock By Keira Wingate/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 6:28 pm EST It is fair to say that people from all over the world love bacon. There are a few differences though when comparing the kinds of bacon people eat depending on where they’re from. For example, in Italy, two of the best kinds of bacon they eat are pancetta and guanciale, per LivItaly Tours....

Who Remembers Fruit Wrinkles From The ’80s? Instagram By Kalea Martin/June 30, 2021 11:07 am EST With the jelly fruit challenge trending all over TikTok, it seems that kids today love fruit snacks just as much as they did back in the ’80s. But clearly fruit snacks have come a long way since then — at least since the 1986 invention of Fruit Wrinkles, which pale in comparison to what’s on the market today (via The Daily Meal)....