The Reason You Should Keep Spider Plants In Your Kitchen Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/May 11, 2021 5:18 pm EST When you think of greenery in the kitchen, chances are you envision a vase of fresh flowers or perhaps a small potted herb garden for adding those flavorful flourishes to your favorite dishes. However, there’s one plant that you should be adding to your kitchen for its powerful properties — a spider plant....
The Surprising Beverage Angela Lansbury Credits For Keeping Her Young Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images By Molly Harris/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:50 pm EST Actress Angela Lansbury has had such a successful career, chances are you know her from at least one of her blockbuster hits no matter what generation you’re a part of. From The Manchurian Candidate to Murder, She Wrote to her voice-over as Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast, Lansbury has touched so many lives through her creative body of work (via Variety)....
The Truth About Robert Irvine’s Liquor Company Irvine’s Spirits Instagram By Ralph Schwartz/Aug. 12, 2021 9:08 pm EST There must be a lot of money to be made in the booze business, judging from all the celebrities lending their names to everything from bourbon to rosé. In fact, you can find rosés from 1980s rocker Jon Bon Jovi and current hip-hop artist Post Malone (via VMan). Kendall Jenner and George Clooney launched tequila brands, Drake came out with a whiskey for the ladies, Jay-Z has a luxury cognac....
This Is Adam Richman’s Hangover Cure Shutterstock By Rachel Pasche/May 14, 2021 6:55 pm EST We’ve all been there: you wake up after a night of indulging a little too much, convinced that you may just perish in your bed (or couch) right then and there. Maybe your head is throbbing and all lights and sounds seem overly bright and loud. Maybe your stomach feels like it may revolt at any minute....
Trader Joe’s Fans Are Obsessed With Its New Sparkling Lemonade Instagram By Olivia Bria/June 16, 2021 11:35 am EST Nothing says summer quite like a refreshing drink and laying on the beach. And nothing comes close to a real refresher quite like lemonade — or, even better, a sparkling lemonade, to really beat the summer heat. Trader Joe’s has us covered with their brand-new offering, available now in a box of four portable cans great for taking to the beach or summer road trips....
What Chopped Winner Nick Wallace Is Up To Now Instagram By Boshika Gupta/April 14, 2021 3:11 pm EST Nick Wallace is not a man who takes his privilege as a chef lightly. According to Southern Living, the culinary whiz from Edwards, Mississippi got a glimpse into the world of cooking as a child as he helped his grandmothers Queen and Lennell around the house. The training he received was nothing short of remarkable as he recalls “slinging flour, making homemade biscuits, fixing different fruit cobblers, frying chicken — the whole nine yards....
What Is Dukkah And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/April 15, 2021 12:19 pm EST If you’re the type of home cook who loves having a fully stocked spice cabinet so you can add serious flavor to all your dishes, there’s something else you should consider including — dukkah. Dukkah is a nut and spice mix with Egyptian roots, and it packs a serious punch. It gets its name from the Arabic word for “to crush,” according to Serious Eats, which hints at the preparation method of combining all the ingredients in a food processor or working them with a mortar and pestle....
What People Get Wrong About Dining Out, According To Padma Lakshmi Shutterstock By Melissa Campana/May 22, 2021 9:58 am EST Admittedly, it can be a bit triggering to hear the rich and famous telling us common folk that we are doing dining out wrong. But stick with us here; this is not Brad Pitt, admonishing the peasants for not exfoliating often enough. This is Padma Lakshmi, host of “Top Chef,” and the engine behind “Taste of the Nation,” an Emmy-nominated food series on Hulu (via Variety)....
Why You Need To Re-Season Your Cast Iron Pans Shutterstock By Gabriela Mungarro/Updated: April 21, 2021 5:38 pm EST When it comes to cooking, there’s one thing that still intimidates even the most seasoned at-home chefs — cast iron pans. According to Today, this amazing kitchen staple has been used for ages, back to the time of the first pioneers. It has since withstood a number of culinary advancements, showing time and again just how incredibly useful it can be....
Why You Should Never Buy Pickled Jalapeños, According To Andrew Zimmern Cindy Ord/Getty Images By Amanda Tarlton/Updated: Aug. 25, 2021 10:46 am EST Crank up the heat! Chef Andrew Zimmern is making homemade pickled jalapeños, and he thinks you should be too. Zimmern is famous for his many TV shows, including the Travel Channel’s “Bizarre Foods” franchise, “Andrew Zimmern’s Driven by Food,” and his latest program, “Family Dinner,” currently streaming on the Magnolia Network (via Zimmern’s official site)....
You Should Think Twice Before Eating This Burger At Ruby Tuesday Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images By Holly Riddle/Feb. 10, 2021 4:18 pm EST No one really goes to Ruby Tuesday because they think they’ll be blown away by a wealth of healthy dinner options, but you do expect a casual dining chain like Ruby Tuesday to offer some relatively not-that-bad menu items. And that’s exactly the case. You can find some decently healthy options on the Ruby Tuesday menu if you’re trying to stick to a heart-healthy or low-cal diet, such as the grilled salmon, chicken fresco, or the six-ounce sirloin steak....
7 Best Substitutes For Fish Sauce Instagram By Hope Ngo/Updated: June 17, 2021 1:46 pm EST It’s known as nam pla in Thailand, nuoc mam in Vietnam, nam pa in Laos, ngan-pya-ye in Myanmar, and patis in the Philippines (via Devour). And while bottles of fish sauce are most commonly found in the specialty sections or in Asian supermarkets in most parts of the U.S., the pungent liquid is a star condiment in just about every corner where food is found across Southeast Asia....
Aldi Shoppers Are So Excited About These Keto-Friendly Buns Instagram By Aimee Lamoureux/April 8, 2021 1:41 pm EST Aldi has great news for people who want to cut back on their carbs, but still want to enjoy a tasty grilled burger this summer. Throughout the summer season, the store will be selling L’oven Fresh Keto Friendly buns, which have already hit the shelves in some Aldi locations. These buns are only sixty calories, and contain zero grams of total sugar and saturated fat; they also boast a whopping eight grams of protein and just two grams of net carbs per serving, according to Aisle of Shame....
Best Banoffee Pie Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 12, 2021 7:41 pm EST Banoffee pie has been an English dessert tradition since the 1970s. It is so very loved that we’re going to go out on a limb here and say that when it comes to banoffee pie, there are really only two kinds of people in this world: those who love banoffee pie and don’t care what it’s named, and those who love banoffee pie, but scoff at the name....
Chinese Researchers Hope To Tackle Air Pollution With ‘Elastic Ice’ Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Aug. 16, 2021 8:57 am EST Ice is truly a versatile ingredient that can make life a lot better in a jiffy. For example, if you’re looking for a refreshing beverage, all you need to do is add a few blocks of ice to your glass with some lemon. Or maybe you’re interested in making a yummy cocktail with a bunch of ingredients to celebrate the end of a long week....
Copycat Logans Roadhouse Fried Mushrooms Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/June 28, 2021 10:57 am EST White button mushrooms are a healthy food that can be a great way to get various nutrients into your diet. According to Healthline, “White mushrooms are low in calories and sugar. They are also high in protein and vitamin D, and they’re a source of vitamin B12.” They have a ton of other healthy properties as well....
Costco Shoppers Swear These Gluten-Free Cookies Taste Just Like Thin Mints Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/May 19, 2021 4:57 pm EST May is Celiac Awareness Month (via Beyond Celiac), but you don’t have to be on a gluten-free diet to appreciate the goodness of Goodie Girl’s gluten-free, ethically- and sustainably-sourced Mint Cookies (via Goodie Girl). Goodie Girl cookies began as a pet project for music industry veteran Shira Berk, who was looking to “shift her creative energy into making great tasting treats for her kids and herself,” according to the brand story....
Discontinued Fast Food Items You Can Still Order Shutterstock By DB Kelly/Updated: Aug. 6, 2021 10:11 am EST It doesn’t matter what your fast food joint of choice is, chances are pretty good that you have your favorite things to order off the menu. When those favorite items disappear, it can catch you off guard, and it’s completely heartbreaking. And they do disappear, with a surprising frequency. Menus get updated and overhauled, items that show lagging sales are replaced with something new, and sometimes, it’s your favorites that find themselves on the chopping block....
Good News For Fans Of Ten Dollar Dinners Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images By Hannah Cole/Feb. 18, 2021 4:23 am EST Television has graced us with many incredible cooking shows (and even more incredible recipes) over the years, but let’s face the facts: You’re probably never going to make a perfect Chateaubriand at home, given the sheer cost alone. That’s where the Food Network comes in. With a whole lineup of relatable chefs and budget-friendly menus, everyone is sure to find something actually attainable to cook in the kitchen that night (or you can just watch people struggle to incorporate bizarre ingredients on Chopped, whatever works for you)....
Hearty Soups That Will Fill Your Bowl With Goodness Shutterstock By Alexa Mellardo/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 10:40 am EST Every cozy day calls for soup. Whether it’s a crisp autumn afternoon and you’re enjoying a hearty helping of butternut squash soup at your local café, or you’re grabbing fresh veggies and chicken from the market to make your own pot of chicken noodle, once you’re in soup mode, there’s no turning back....
