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Here’s How Snickerdoodles May Have Got Their Name Shutterstock By Anthony Mastroianni/April 8, 2021 9:59 am EST Snickerdoodle may sound like an off-brand dog breed, but no — Snickerdoodles aren’t exactly a cross between a candy bar with peanuts and caramel covered in milk chocolate plus a poodle. They’re cookies, similar to sugar cookies, but with a tangy twist. But why such an eccentric name? According to Grit, this New England phenomenon’s name came about from either the German or Dutch language, but what word it derived from still seems up for debate....

Here’s Why The Milk Crate Challenge Is So Dangerous Samuel Thul/Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/Aug. 25, 2021 1:47 pm EST “We’re all so worried about COVID, but TikTok is what’s going to kill us,” Stephen A. Smith told the audience of “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” which Smith was guest-hosting earlier this week (via CNET). And no, Smith is not talking about those obviously dangerous TikTok cooking trends like cooking chicken with hot sink water and poaching eggs in the microwave....

How Nelly Will Be Involved In This Upcoming Restaurant Recovery Episode Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/April 16, 2021 11:38 am EST Food Network’s latest program, Restaurant Recovery, which premiered on Discovery+ on April 15, follows Todd Graves, the founder of Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, as he travels to cities across the U.S. in an effort to lend a hand to restaurants that have either closed or are on the verge of closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a press release sent to Mashed....

Mistakes People Make When Grilling Pork Chops Food Via Lenses/Shutterstock By Aly Walansky/Updated: Sept. 2, 2021 10:21 am EST When we picture a pork chop dinner, we probably picture it either Southern style — that is, deep-fried and paired with gravy and potatoes — or perhaps smothered under some cooked onions. Both can certainly be delicious. And of course, there’s nothing wrong with enjoying pork chops in any way at all....

National Burger Day 2021: Where To Get The Best Food Freebies And Deals Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/May 27, 2021 3:57 pm EST Food lovers are no doubt looking forward to the big holiday weekend coming up. That’s right, it’s National Burger Day this Friday, May 28. Memorial Day, of course, will come in and steal National Burger Day’s thunder by giving a lot of people a day off from work or school the following Monday....

Parchment Paper Vs. Wax Paper: When To Use Each By Ashley Steinberg/May 18, 2021 11:18 am EST Baking has been experiencing a heyday recently. NPR notes that in the past year or so, “baking, frying, and trying” has taken a huge upturn. And while some have been working on their baking and cooking skills for years, there are still some mysteries home cooks and bakers have to continuously look up online....

People Can’t Stop Talking About This M&M’s Popcorn At Sam’s Club Snack Pop By Felix Behr/Feb. 9, 2021 12:24 pm EST On February 1, Snack Pop revealed Candy Pop Popcorn Peanut M&M’s! will be available in Sam’s Club outlets across the nation. The treat, as its name suggests, consists of popcorn pieces melded with peanut M&Ms. “Peanut M&Ms are one of the most iconic and widely consumed candies, the must-have movie treat, so we are beyond excited for this Snack Pop partnership,” Adam Cohen, Chief Marketing Officer of SNAX-Sational Brands Group, remarked in a press release shared with Mashed....

Popeyes Fans Wish This Popular Side Would Return Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/June 14, 2021 10:55 am EST Popeyes is quite a crowd favorite as a fast-food brand. The brand is particularly popular for its fried chicken offerings. Some of the other delicious options at the restaurant include the chicken po-boy, ghost pepper wings, cinnamon apple pie, chicken waffle tenders, biscuits, bonafide chicken, french fries, spicy tenders, and more. Of course, there are also some rare items that have left an impression on diners....

The Best Flavor In The World, According To Andrew Zimmern Steven Ferdman/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 10:23 pm EST Celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern definitely knows what he is doing as far as food is concerned. He told the Travel Channel that the reason he is so fascinated by food is his upbringing. He said, “I like food, I am a chef and a traveler, and I am a paler version of my dad....

The Heartwarming Reason One Waffle House Waitress Received A $1,000 Tip Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Aug. 2, 2021 2:34 pm EST Being a mother is one of the toughest jobs there is. And for mothers also working jobs outside the home in addition to their parenting duties, a sick child or lack of reliable childcare may mean pulling double duty. One working mother in Greensboro, North Carolina was recognized for her effort by a generous country music star, who left her a $1,000 tip on his $12 bill, after he witnessed all the hard work she was putting in to provide for her family, according to WSOC-TV....

Sushi vs. sashimi: Which is which? Shutterstock Lion Fish restaurant explains that the word sushi translates to “it is sour,” referring to the vinegar rice used as a base. Japan-Guide shares a variety of popular sushi ingredients, including fish, vegetables, tofu, and egg. The outlet also details various types of presentations that are categorized as sushi, with most actually omitting the characteristic seaweed wrap many Americans have come to expect. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government says these typical rolls are actually called norimaki if the seaweed sheet is on the outside of the rice, not simply sushi....

The Real Reason You Can’t Order Sprouts From Jimmy John’s Anymore Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/May 17, 2021 5:52 pm EST Jimmy John’s is not bashful when it comes to sharing their enthusiasm for a vast line of sandwich offerings. The brand’s website hails themselves as serving “the sandwich of sandwiches” and touts their use of fresh vegetables. “We don’t hate salads, we just feel bad for them,” they note. The chain also points out that they hand-slice fresh provolone cheese and meats in-house every day, as they say, “because packaged pre-sliced meats doesn’t have the same ring to it....

The Reason Everyone Is Talking About This Costco Mask Confrontation Shutterstock By Felix Behr/May 18, 2021 4:05 pm EST Yesterday, a viral video circulated in which Ricky Schroder, a child actor best known for debuting in “The Champ” and starring in the sitcom “Silver Spoons” (via IMDb) berated a Costco employee who attempted to enforce the state and county’s mask policy. In the video, as TODAY reports, Schroder asks, “Why aren’t you letting me in?...

The Reason Guinness Is So Popular In Africa Shutterstock By Olivia Bria/Updated: May 17, 2021 9:16 am EST When you think Guinness, do you think Ireland? While the truth about the beer brand lies within the iconic Guinness Factory, the drink is widely consumed elsewhere. According to EatThis, Not That!, Great Britain is where Guinness is consumed the most. However, two big runners-up are Nigeria and Cameroon, located in West Africa....

The Reason Madelaine Petsch Once Wore An Outfit Made Out Of Bok Choy Getty Images/Getty Images By Amy Hamblen/April 26, 2021 10:03 am EST “Riverdale” fans know Madelaine Petsch as the CW show’s fierce Cheryl Blossom, a character who embodies a fatal combination of looks, wit, and privilege. It turns out in real life, Petsch is a pretty good cook. The successful starlet competed on Fox’s “MasterChef” first vegan cook-off and beat the mighty Gordon Ramsay....

The Secret Historic Code Behind Chitlins Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/April 22, 2021 11:27 am EST If you’re a Yankee, there’s a really good chance you’ve never tried chitlins, which is a shame because chitlins happen to be one of the classic Southern foods you really need to try in this lifetime. Now, in all honesty, it’s not that you’re certain to like them. Notwithstanding their adorable name (which is actually short for “chitterlings”), chitlins are pig intestines....

The Sneaky Way Depression Is Affecting Your Diet Shutterstock By James Lewis/July 30, 2021 3:02 pm EST It is fortunate that public health messaging over recent years has greatly increased awareness of how difficult living with mental illness can be. Analysis from the CDC clearly shows it should no longer be considered shameful to experience a mental health issue, since more than 50% of Americans will be diagnosed with one at some point during their life....

The Surprising Connection Between Drunk History And Waffles + Mochi Adam Rose/Netflix By Melissa Campana/March 22, 2021 9:32 am EST At the intersection of history buffs, talking puppets, and drunken debauchery, one might not expect to find former First Lady Michelle Obama. But this is 2021, and anything can happen. In fact, Waffles + Mochi, the new children’s series from Netflix, is a gazpacho of trending topics. It’s a place where celebrity chefs, celebrity politicians, and good old-fashioned regular celebrities can get together to teach the preschool set about eating well (via Bon Appétit)....

The Surprising Grocery Store 22% Of Shoppers Refuse To Go In Shutterstock By Hanna Claeson/July 3, 2021 4:13 pm EST Remember in “Zombieland” when Woody Harrelson stops by a grocery store to pick up a box of Twinkies in the middle of the apocalypse (via Epicurious)? If there were ever a movie scene proving beyond a shadow of a doubt that supermarkets and their infinite offerings are bright beacons in a dark world, that’s it....

The Surprising Way Ina Garten Stores Salt Andy Kropa/Getty Images By Audrey Michels/April 20, 2021 11:02 am EST It’s always interesting to learn how experienced chefs choose to organize their kitchens and ingredients, particularly the essentials. They can provide useful insights for managing our own. Take, for instance, Ina Garten, cookbook author and host of Food Network’s Barefoot Contessa. She stores her salt in a way you wouldn’t necessarily have expected....