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Ina Garten’s Tip For Getting Your Challah To Brown Evenly Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/May 24, 2021 4:59 pm EST Bread: Is there really anything better? Soft, pillowy, gluten-y … we don’t know about you, but we can’t get enough of the stuff. There’s no greater pleasure, perhaps, than heading to a bakery and standing googly-eyed in front of the display case, deciding between burnished brioche, sturdy sourdough, and crisp croissants — or maybe we should just get all three, because why not?...

It’s About To Get A Lot Easier To Order From KFC, Taco Bell, And Pizza Hut Bloomberg/Getty Images By Aimee Lamoureux/March 25, 2021 1:12 pm EST Yum! Brands, the owner of your favorite fast food restaurants, is about to make placing orders way more convenient. KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut will soon be able to accept orders that are sent in by customers via text message, all thanks to a new purchase made by Yum!...

Nearly 40% Of Wine Drinkers Would Never Touch This Cheap Brand Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/July 16, 2021 2:47 pm EST WTSO reported that as of 2014, “the United States became the largest wine consuming nation in the world.” That already high number has stayed high; survey site Statista reports that from 2010 to 2015, wine consumption in the US stayed the same, at about 2.7 gallons a year. Talking Retail found that wine has a similarly strong presence in the UK, noting that “A third (32%) of UK adults who drink alcohol say wine is their favourite alcoholic drink,” beating out beer and all types of spirits....

Read This Before You Eat Hibachi Again Shutterstock By Naveena Vijayan/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:44 pm EST There are Asian restaurants, and then there is hibachi — a class of restaurant that’s known to provide doses of thrilling culinary entertainment along with its cuisine. If you’ve been to a hibachi restaurant, you probably remember chefs in tall hats performing risky stunts with kitchen tools, while you most likely gorged on dollops of fried rice glistening with soy sauce....

Read This Before You Take Another Sip Of Decaf Coffee Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/March 17, 2021 12:14 pm EST Whether you just don’t like the jittery feeling caffeine gives you, or want to enjoy the flavor of coffee later in the day without worrying the caffeine will keep you up at night, decaf coffee is a popular drink option for many people. Lots of folks, from pregnant women who need to cut back on caffeine to people who are just sensitive to the stimulant, prefer to reach for the decaf cup, at least some of the time....

Shake Shack Is Giving Away Free Fries. Here’s How To Get Yours Bloomberg/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/Updated: March 17, 2021 1:52 pm EST Nothing makes our day better like free food, and Shake Shack knows just what gets us excited. According to Spoon University, the chain has come to the rescue in the past, handing out free cheeseburgers on National Cheeseburger Day, while occasionally offering BOGO deals on their chicken sandwiches and burgers (via Thrillist)....

The Arizona Hot Dog Style That Has Other States Confused Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/July 27, 2021 9:35 am EST In other parts of the world, there’s often a misconception that American food is generic and too similar across the country. Common foods like burgers, pizza, pies, and cakes are thought of as standard fare in all 50 states. This belief couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, regional cuisine is alive and well in the U....

The Meaning Behind Aunt Jemima’s New Name Justin Sullivan/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/Updated: Feb. 15, 2021 2:41 pm EST It’s been a bit of a wild ride for Quaker Oats, but after months of what we can only imagine as being filled with head scratching and brain storming, company executives have finally been able to rebrand and relaunch the pancake brand we all grew up calling “Aunt Jemima.” And they’ve even managed to make the packaging look similar too....

The Most Popular Ice Cream Flavor Might Surprise You Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 3:58 pm EST In the past few years, there has been an abundance of unique ice cream flavors popping up in the market. As Bustle reported, boutique shop Salt & Straw is known for innovative flavors like Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper, Avocado & Oaxacan Chocolate Fudge, and even Black Olive Brittle & Goat Cheese....

The Pot Roast Rule You Should Never Break Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/March 16, 2021 6:03 am EST While it’s easy enough to get a golden brown crust on a chicken breast or pork chop, trying to manhandle a large cut like a pot roast can seem like more effort than it’s worth. Who hasn’t found themselves attempting to rotate a sizable piece of beef in a nearly-too-small pan, trying to get that perfect crust, splattering themselves with grease and wondering if it’s all worth it?...

The Surprising Reason The Angostura Bitters Label Is Bigger Than The Bottle Shutterstock By Felix Behr/June 11, 2021 3:21 pm EST Bustling past the bottles of aromatic bitters, vermouths, and other cocktail additives, an oddity might have managed to hold momentarily your attention. A small bottle, expensive for its size, with a label that rises round past the body and up a good portion of the neck. The name Angostura may come to mind....

The Surprising Side Effect Of Eating Too Many Almonds Shutterstock By Gabriela Mungarro/March 29, 2021 3:50 am EST Sticking to a healthy daily regimen can consist of different approaches for anyone looking to shed some weight, boost their metabolism, or feel better in their day-to-day. While there are various tactics you can use — from exercise to meditation — ultimately many people look to their diets to make major changes, and opt to incorporate more healthy foods, like almonds....

The Untold Truth Of TikTok’s Favorite Grandma Babs Instagram By Ralph Schwartz/July 29, 2021 9:33 pm EST Given TikTok’s immense appeal with Gen Z, you would think creators on the video-sharing platform would feel pressure to retire at 30. TikTok’s reputation as a space for young people is justified, but only to a point. While more than 47% of TikTok users were born between 1997 and 2012 (via Insider Intelligence), that still means that most TikTok creators are Millennials, Gen Xers, or (dare we say it?...

This Is What Happens When You Eat Too Much Fiber Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/April 20, 2021 6:57 am EST We’re constantly being reminded to eat more fiber. Products are enriched with it, whole grains are celebrated over white alternatives, supplements are advertised, and not for nothing! The Mayo Clinic notes that fiber contributes to a boost in digestion, improvement in overall health, and weight loss among other benefits. Unfortunately, diets that include a lot of processed meals and fast food naturally don’t include much fiber, and the trend towards low-carb, high-fat diets neglects the important role fiber plays in our bodies (via Vox)....

Trisha Yearwood Had This Super Relatable Cosmetic Mishap While Filming Trisha’s Southern Kitchen Shutterstock By Maria Faller/Aug. 1, 2021 10:02 pm EST Trisha Yearwood is no stranger to the spotlight as her incredible vocals have earned her three Grammy Awards, three Country Music Association awards, and two Academy of Country Music Awards (via The Boot). The country music icon has been on stage countless times in the shape of delivering awards, accepting them, hosting, and, our favorite, performing....

What Is Semolina And How Is It Used? Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Updated: June 4, 2021 3:29 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Despite the probable infrequency with which you have encountered the word “semolina,” you have almost certainly consumed food made from it. This is because it’s the wheat foundation for most pasta. Even the pastas sold by Trader Joe’s have semolina as its main ingredient....

Why You Can’t Get Burger King Breakfast After The Cut-Off Time Shutterstock By Owen Duff/April 22, 2021 7:30 am EST Burger King first entered the quick service breakfast market in 1979 (via The Balance Small Business). Within four years of its debut, it had perfected its early morning menu and in 1983 unveiled the “Croissan’wich” — a croissant breakfast sandwich on which much of the current Burger King breakfast menu is based....

Why You Should Avoid Cracker Barrel’s Pecan Pancakes Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/April 26, 2021 12:18 pm EST Cracker Barrel is an old-time favorite for many customers across the U.S. As noted by Country Living, the first Cracker Barrel shop was founded in Lebanon, Tennessee in 1969 and expanded from there, mostly around interstates where travelers could get a good home-cooked meal and even some gasoline in the early days. Since then, it has grown by leaps and bounds....

You May Want To Think Twice Before Eating Papaya Shutterstock By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/March 19, 2021 4:37 pm EST Ripe, tropical papaya is delicious with a sweetness that is reminiscent of cantaloupe. It’s been described as bearing a “mild to fairly sweet flavor” and a “creamy, butter-like” texture (via Med Munch). It is important to wait until papaya is ripened before eating it. Unripe, it has very little flavor. This member of the Caricaceae family is native to Central and South American tropical regions, according to Everyday Health....

You Should Always Buy This Dessert Topping, According To Ina Garten Michael Loccisano/Getty Images By Karen Hart/May 12, 2021 9:58 am EST Ina Garten is one of the most popular celebrity chefs to grace Food Network’s cooking show line-up. The one time Washington, D.C. politico-turned-cook has been making headlines since she burst onto the culinary scene and purchased the specialty food market in the Hamptons named the Barefoot Contessa. Since her meteoric rise, Garten has gone on to have her own show, popularize the chicken dinner and its many variations, and has dazzled us by demonstrating how to make our own vanilla extract....