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The Reason You Recognize The Woman From The Hellmann’s Super Bowl Commercial Facebook By Lauren Cahn/Updated: Feb. 3, 2021 3:13 pm EST It’s that time of year once again, when sports fans and their frequently-bemused loved ones can finally engage in a few hours of TV sports that actually offers something for everyone. We’re talking about the annual football slash musical slash pop-culture extravaganza that is the Super Bowl. From what we’ve seen thus far, Super Bowl LV promises to deliver on all fronts, including a halftime appearance by the Weeknd and a number of super clever ads rolling out during commercial breaks....

The Reason You Should Put Fruit Scraps In Your Garbage Disposal Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/May 27, 2021 2:59 pm EST There is no denying that garbage disposals can be one of the most useful kitchen tools in any home. They quickly and easily get rid of food that’s gone bad, prevent old food waste from stinking up the garbage can, and may even be beneficial for the environment by reducing the amount of food waste that ends up in landfills, according to Cleanweb....

The Strangest Recipes Recommended In Elizabeth Taylor’s Diet Book Kypros/Getty Images By Maria Scinto/March 17, 2021 11:07 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Aren’t celebrity cookbooks fun? We’re not talking about famous chefs here, but celebs whose claim to fame has nothing to do with food. Sure, today they mostly just release YouTube videos like Paris Hilton’s Cooking With Paris, a one-of-a-kind tutorial that teaches us a lasagna-making technique that seemingly involves copious spritzes of body spray....

The Tragic Reason One Family Is Suing Kroger Shutterstock By Erica Buehler/July 28, 2021 1:03 pm EST Midway through 2021 and still enduring a global pandemic, the country is now deep in the throes of conversations surrounding what constitutes a healthy work environment. With many companies forced to face uncomfortable truths about how they’ve long been operating, the concepts of remote work, livable wages, and healthy and supportive environments are more sought-after than ever, according to Harvard Business School....

This Is What’s Really In Coke Zero’s Secret Recipe Anthony Harvey/Getty Images By Hanna Claeson/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 12:33 pm EST Coke Zero’s recipe is a closely-guarded secret. Tracking it down feels a bit like going undercover, but like any good detective, you’ve got to start at the beginning. Only two people supposedly know Coca-Cola’s secret formula (via Snopes), at least in theory, and at least until 2008. In 2008, Coca Cola amazed the world by leaking previously-unknown information about its formula....

Soup mix will bind your meatloaf Shutterstock If you’re so inclined, you can make your own gluten-free soup mix to use in everything from meatloaves to dips, just as you would with any off-the-shelf soup mix. I Can’t Believe It’s Low Carb demonstrates one that includes just seven ingredients, including dried onion flakes, onion powder, and gluten-free beef bouillon. Of course, there are other ways to make your meatloaf gluten free and still keep it bound together....

This Verdi Sparkling Green Apple Drink At Aldi Is Turning Heads Instagram By Molly Harris/March 4, 2021 2:15 pm EST Aldi is known for some of its surprisingly good wine options, but there’s a new kind of sparkling wine hitting the store’s shelves and it’s grabbing everyone’s attention. On Wednesday, March 3rd, Aldi fan account on Instagram, @aldi.mademedoit, posted a photo of Green Apple Sparkletini by Verdi. Within a day, the post had over 900 likes....

Walmart Is Officially Selling Skittles Gummies Mars Candy By Molly Harris/Feb. 22, 2021 12:28 pm EST Fans of Skittles likely know that the fruity hard-shell candy has been through more than a few iterations over the years. Even now, there are tons of different Skittles flavors, ranging from packs of Tropical or Orchard Skittles to Sour or Sweet Heat Spicy versions of the candy (via CandyStore). Plus those who loved the smoothie packs of Skittles from the early 2000s were happy to see their return in the summer of 2020....

What TikTok’s ‘CEO Of Chai’ Wishes You’d Stop Saying Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 5:50 pm EST You wouldn’t go to Italy and order a “caffè latte coffee,” would you? Hopefully not, because you’d be saying the same word twice: “coffee” in both Italian and English. (Although you better say “caffè” before “latte,” because a latte in Italy is just a cup of milk, per A Luxury Travel Blog)....

Andrew Zimmern’s Hilarious Story About Being ‘Discovered’ For TV Shutterstock By Karen Hart/June 16, 2021 3:12 pm EST We all know and love Andrew Zimmern for his strangely hypnotic Travel Channel show “Bizarre Foods.” Regardless of how disgusting the food sounds or appears — horse rectum; hárkal, also known as fermented sleeper shark; cow placenta — we can’t look away. Maybe it’s just to see if he will become ill, knowing full well if it were us, we would....

Applebee’s Is Giving Away Tickets To Watch Disney’s Jungle Cruise Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/July 20, 2021 10:30 am EST Going out to eat and enjoying a delicious meal without even having to do the dishes is certainly a festive way to spend the evening. As far as restaurants go, Applebee’s does a good job of adding to the celebratory atmosphere by regularly offering special deals on meals and purchases. Their website confirms this trend by announcing that at Applebee’s, “When one promotion ends, another always begins....

Costco Shoppers Are Loving This Zero-Sugar BBQ Sauce Scott Olson/Getty Images By Pauli Poisuo/March 11, 2021 3:43 pm EST Costco, Costco, Costco. The very name conjures images of super-sized savings, provided you manage to escape the alluring siren call of stuffing yourself at the legendary food court. However, as savvy Costco faithfuls know, not all deals in this giant oasis of membership-only wholesale retail are created equal. There are all sorts of items that you should arguably never buy from Costco....

Delicious Recipes To Try If You Love Cabbage Shutterstock By DB Kelly/March 15, 2021 2:47 pm EST Do you always reach for a few heads of cabbage when you’re browsing the produce section at the grocery store? Do you wish you knew of more things to do with this lovely, nutrient-rich vegetable? Are you, perhaps, a bit scared of this sometimes-misused veggie? Don’t worry, we’re here to help! Cabbage is one of those ingredients that might make some people wrinkle their noses, but it definitely doesn’t have to be that way....

Denny’s Has Good News For Hot Chicken Fans Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/March 2, 2021 1:06 pm EST Nashville hot chicken easily wins fans over thanks to its distinct, spicy taste, but a bit of mythologizing might have helped this regional chicken dish really take hold. According to Westjet Magazine, the chicken came to fruition thanks to the efforts of a woman seeking revenge on Thornton Price for cheating on her, and decided to douse his chicken with enough cayenne to burn his taste buds....

Dolly Parton Now Has Her Very Own Ice Cream. Here’s What It Tastes Like Jason Kempin/Getty Images By Molly Harris/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 9:33 am EST Dolly Parton might have been making headlines for funding COVID-19 vaccine research (and then getting a dose of her own medicine, according to NPR), but now she’s back in the spotlight for a much sweeter reason. According to a press release received by Mashed, Jeni’s Ice Cream is releasing a flavor that’s just for the Queen of Country, but now everyone can give it a try....

Good News For Fans Of Costco’s Free Samples Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/April 15, 2021 2:28 pm EST The pandemic hasn’t made shopping any easier. Our trips have cut way back, we have fewer available items to buy, and the whole layout of some stores have had to change (via The New York Times). If these challenges didn’t dishearten you, the lack of hot samples definitely could. We started to see the return of samples, but things just felt off....

Heinz Just Launched A Petition To Fix This Confusing Hot Dog Problem Heinz By Aimee Lamoureux/July 6, 2021 3:47 pm EST If you’ve ever grilled hot dogs in your life, then you will probably recognize this scenario: you’ve grilled all 10 hot dogs that came in the store-bought pack, but the package of hot dog buns contained only eight, leaving you with two extra hot dogs that don’t have a home....

Here’s How Much Five Guys Employees Really Make Eduardo Parra/Getty Images By Ni’Kesia Pannell/Updated: March 24, 2021 6:09 am EST If you’re one of the many people who flood the lobby of your nearest Five Guys each week, then you know that chomping down on one of its burgers is a true delicacy. And according to the official Five Guys website, the restaurant — which was founded in 1986 by Jerry Murrell — perfecting its “simple system” can be thanked for that....

How To Freeze Bananas Tara Rylie/Mashed By Tara Rylie/May 25, 2021 4:34 pm EST Let’s be real: bananas aren’t expensive food to buy. But that still doesn’t mean any banana should ever go to waste! That’s especially true when there are many uses for frozen bananas, from breakfast smoothies to homemade banana bread. So if you notice your bananas are starting to turn a bit brown or maybe they’re just a little mushier than you’d prefer to eat, don’t toss them!...

International Dunkin’ Munchkin Flavors You’ll Wish You Had Bloomberg/Getty Images By Aimee Lamoureux/April 2, 2021 11:30 am EST Who doesn’t love a Munchkin from Dunkin’? The cute, bite-sized treats have long been a fan favorite and come in a wide variety of flavors, from the tasty Glazed Blueberry to festive seasonal options like Pumpkin. There are even some limited-edition donut flavors that have only been released in Munchkin size, such as Red Velvet, Buttermilk, and Confetti, according to Rick Golden, Dunkin’ Manager of Donut Excellence (via Dunkin’)....