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The Truth About Alex Guarnaschelli And Brandon Clark’s Relationship Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/March 7, 2021 9:20 pm EST Celebrity chef Alex Guarnaschelli is an inspiring icon. Not only is she a celebrated chef, but she’s also a devoted mom who gets along extremely well with her daughter, Ava. According to CloserWeekly, the chef often shows Ava what it’s like to work in the kitchen because Ava inherited her enthusiasm for the craft....

This Is The Most Popular Coffee Drink In The US Shutterstock By Molly Harris/June 8, 2021 3:16 pm EST When it comes to your morning cup of coffee, everyone has their preference. Whether you like to order a specific drink from the nearest coffee house or you take your coffee black from whatever coffee-making apparatus you like most and have at home, coffee is highly personal. While we often see coffee chains like Starbucks and Dunkin’ rolling out new flavors, creamers, or other enticing offers in their stores, it turns out that the most popular coffee drink in the United States is far from black coffee....

This Music Star Was Fired From Three Different McDonald’s Locations Shutterstock By Owen Duff/April 20, 2021 8:10 am EST Pharrell is famous for a lot of things. Besides his super-successful music career (in the course of which he has scored numerous Billboard hits and won over a dozen Grammys), Pharrell is also 1) an Esquire- and GQ-certified fashion-icon (via MTV News), 2) an award-winning movie producer and composer (via IMDb), and 3) co-founder of successful clothing and shoe lines....

This NYC Restaurant Is The Reason Crème Brûlée Became Popular Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/June 3, 2021 4:28 pm EST While crème brûlée seems like an iconic French dessert, it may actually have roots in a different country altogether. According to Saveur, a somewhat similar dessert was known in England as early as the 15th century, and a Spanish version of the dessert, crema catalana, dates back to the Middle Ages. The first known French recipe for crème brûlée was printed in a 1691 cookbook called “Le Cuisinier Royal et Bourgeois,” and that dish may have been served in the Palace of Versailles....

Trader Joe’s Fans Are Obsessed With Its Old Fashioned Sour Cream Donuts Shutterstock By Molly Harris/May 3, 2021 11:38 am EST Donut fans have a returning product to look forward to at Trader Joe’s, and it is already getting a ton of attention. The beloved grocery store has brought its old fashioned sour cream donuts back, but those who haven’t had them, or any other sour cream donut for that matter, might wonder what sets them apart....

Use This Trick For Crispier Cookies Shutterstock By Molly Harris/May 13, 2021 11:28 am EST Cookies come in so many flavors and textures, but the overarching themes tend to be soft and fluffy or thin and oh-so crispy. For those who love nothing more than a great snap to their cookies, it is important to understand what makes cookies turn out so thin and crumbly. Ultimately, the key is to have a cookie dough that spreads quickly, so the cookies can bake thin and get crisp in the oven (via The Spruce Eats)....

What You Didn’t Know About Chick-Fil-A’s Pickles Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Jan. 20, 2021 9:32 am EST Chick-fil-A, hands down with no real competition in sight, produces one of the best chicken sandwiches in the fast food business. In our humble opinion, it is probably the best chicken sandwich. But, it’s not just our opinion. Per The Daily Meal, Chick-fil-A is a favorite quick service restaurant, having ranked number one with customers surveyed by the American Customer Satisfaction Index for six years....

Why Krispy Kreme Made It Into The Guinness Book Of World Records Bloomberg/Getty Images By Laine Doss/March 5, 2021 9:53 am EST Krispy Kreme doughnuts are well-loved by its customers, who wait for the “hot” light to come on at one of its stores — signifying that its glazed delights have just freshly come out of the oven. With more than 1,000 locations worldwide according to a 2015 press release issued by the doughnut company, the company offers doughnuts in nearly two dozen countries (via Business Wire)....

10 Best Substitutes For White Wine Vinegar Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Updated: May 25, 2021 10:32 am EST If you’re not very familiar with vinegars, then you might not know exactly how they are made or where they come from. As it turns out, white wine vinegar is simply wine that has been further fermented (via MasterClass). Using a catch-all blend of white wines known as “wine stock,” the wine is oxidized until its acidity reaches around 5-7%....

23% Of Cracker Barrel Fans Think This Is The Best Menu Item Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/July 3, 2021 8:33 pm EST Ask a Southerner where they go for a delicious, stick-to-your-ribs southern meal and there’s a good chance they’ll tell you their grandmother’s kitchen. If you’re lucky you might get an offer to tag along to the next family dinner, but if the invitation evades you, you can always turn to Cracker Barrel to get your fix of food from the region’s mouthwatering cuisine....

A New York Egg Cream Isn’t Made With The Ingredients You’d Think Bloomberg/Getty Images By Kalea Martin/June 8, 2021 1:52 pm EST It might be common knowledge that a root beer doesn’t actually contain beer, but it’s a different story for a New York egg cream. According to Imbibe Magazine, outside of Brooklyn and Lower East Side Manhattan, most may not know that the drink exists, let alone what it’s made of....

Are Double Stuf Oreos Really Double Stuffed? Shutterstock By Erica Buehler/July 30, 2021 12:54 pm EST We’ve never met an Oreo we didn’t like. Even the controversial carrot cake flavor of the popular cookie still has a pretty solid fan base, and now there’s a myriad of flavors and variations of the beloved classic snack. Nostalgia of time spent dipping Oreos into a cold glass of milk (do you twist open and eat the cookies and-filing separately?...

Costco’s Woven Serving Caddy Is Perfect For Summer Entertaining Instagram By Emily Weaver/June 11, 2021 11:18 am EST Summer is about to get a whole lot more fashionable and functional! The longer days and warmer weather are here, which means it’s officially backyard barbecue and picnic season. What better way to roll up to your next poolside party than with a woven serving caddy from Costco in hand?! The wicker caddy made a splash last year among customers and now it’s back, but be sure to scoop yours up fast because we have an inkling these will sell out....

Here’s How Monk Fruit Compares To Stevia Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/Updated: June 1, 2021 5:18 pm EST According to Markets and Markets, the global sugar substitute industry is valued at over $16 billion. Given that sugar is a known culprit in rising obesity rates worldwide, it seems that the industry is trying to meet a demand for a healthier alternative. Not only does excess sugar contribute to weight gain, but it is also often associated with heart disease, diabetes, and cancer....

Here’s What You Can Substitute For Dry Mustard Shutterstock By Lisa Curran Matte/April 2, 2021 2:05 pm EST Is there anything more frustrating than reaching for an ingredient mid-recipe and realizing it’s not there? Especially when it’s an occasional staple you knew was in the cupboard last time you looked for it. Something like, say, the dry mustard you absolutely need to recreate The Pioneer Woman’s amazing mac and cheese? Cooks faced with this all-too-common dilemma have three choices: ditch the recipe, run to the store, or find a substitute....

Here’s Why Kardea Brown Doesn’t Write Down Family Recipes John Lamparski/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/April 2, 2021 2:48 pm EST Kardea Brown is an accomplished chef who’s highly connected to her roots. As per the chef’s website, Brown specializes in Southern cuisine and seeks inspiration from her African American roots. Brown belongs to the Gullah/Geechee groups, African Americans who hail from the coastal parts of South Carolina and Georgia. Brown has often paid homage to her ancestors through initiatives such as a pop-up Gullah Supper Club....

Instant Pot Turkey Breast Recipe Angela Latimer/Mashed By Angela Latimer AND Mashed Staff/July 22, 2021 11:44 am EST If you grew up outside the U.S. and knew nothing at all about Thanksgiving besides what you saw in American movies, TV shows, and especially in TV commercials (was there ever a more made-for-Madison Avenue holiday?), you’d think that no celebration would be complete without a 20-pound turkey and about 20 of your nearest and maybe not-so-dearest gathered around the table....

Martha Stewart’s Thrifty Vinaigrette Trick Changes Everything Cindy Ord/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 4:55 pm EST If you’re a mustard fan and can’t bear to throw away the last bits that stick to the sides of the jar, America’s very own domestic diva Martha Stewart says there is no reason to give up and toss the bottle, just because the dregs look like they’re beyond your reach. Like most things in your kitchen, a little of something can go a long way with a bit of cooking magic....

Redditors Are Calling This Worst Cooks In America Finale A ‘Robbery’ Getty Images/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/June 2, 2021 1:43 pm EST After a whole season of duking it out, “Worst Cooks in America” came to a head when host Michael Symon picked Domaine Javier to face Anne Burrell’s pick, Sadie (via Fansided). At the end of the day, Sadie pulled ahead and knocked out Javier, despite Javier’s excellent take on a compound butter sauce....

The Best French Recipes To Make For Brunch Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Emily Monaco/April 28, 2021 12:43 pm EST Brunch isn’t exactly a French concept, though Parisians have indeed embraced le brunch and all of its flavorful accompaniments like le bagel (via Vice). But despite a breakfast culture that is far more demure and understated than that of many Americans or Brits, usually featuring nothing more than a buttered baguette tartine and a cup of milky coffee, the French are actually privy to a wealth of ideal brunch time offerings....