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The Real Reason Pudding Pops Were Discontinued Twitter By Karen Hart/Updated: June 17, 2021 11:00 am EST If you are a product of the ‘80’s — Valley speak, punk rock, and all things Ronald Reagan — you probably snacked on Jell-O Brand Pudding Pops. Jell-O Pudding Pops were a simple creamy, icy, and refreshing frozen version of pudding on a stick. Who can forget the iconic commercial featuring Bill Cosby dressed as an ice cream man talking to the kid about chocolate vanilla swirl pudding pops?...

The Reason You Should Think Twice About Drinking Long Island Iced Teas Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/March 26, 2021 3:27 pm EST By the time 5 o’clock rolls around on Friday afternoon, you’re in need of an adult beverage. There are plenty of happy hour drinks to choose from, whether you’re in the mood for a bubbly pint, a stiff old-fashioned, or a fruity margarita. One of the most common cocktails on the menu no matter which bar you frequent is the Long Island iced tea....

The Surprising Reasons Meat Prices Could Skyrocket Yet Again Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/June 2, 2021 12:32 pm EST If you’re getting ready to fire up your barbecue ahead of the summer, know that the meat you’re hoping to enjoy will be just that much more expensive and a bit more difficult to come by, thanks to a number of factors. With life returning to normal across much of the country, meat processors are preparing for a surge in demand that’s being fueled not just by home cooks and restaurants coming back after a long break, prices are also being driven up by overseas meat buyers looking for a bigger cut of premium American meat....

The Truth About Morgana Vesey From Hell’s Kitchen: Young Guns Season 1 Instagram By Boshika Gupta/May 25, 2021 1:10 pm EST “Hell’s Kitchen” is back with its latest edition that features talented aspiring chefs who are 24 or younger. That’s why this season is aptly called, “Hell’s Kitchen: Young Guns.” According to Gold Derby, the episodes were shot back in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic. The show’s new season will see the 18 young participants split into two teams to battle against each other to overcome unexpected cooking challenges and win top honors on the show....

The Truth About Seoul Sausage From Great Food Truck Race: All Stars Food Network/YouTube By Ralph Schwartz/June 3, 2021 10:32 am EST Seoul Sausage had never operated a food truck before they competed in season three of “The Great Food Truck Race” on the Food Network, which was the point. The season was given over to rookie truckers, and the grand prize was $50,000 and the opportunity to keep the truck the network had provided for the competition....

The Truth About The Psychiatric Evaluation Top Chef Contestants Must Undergo Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images By Brittany Gibson/Jan. 20, 2021 3:04 pm EST If you’ve ever cooked up something absolutely delectable and found yourself daydreaming about winning the next season of Top Chef, well, you’re definitely not alone. And we have some good news: You can totally turn that dream into a reality — as long as you pass the psychological evaluation beforehand....

These Are The Best Valentine’s Day Treats You Can Get At Trader Joe’s In 2021 Noam Galai/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Feb. 11, 2021 10:41 am EST If there’s one thing that Trader Joe’s does well, it’s providing its customers with a wide range of products no matter what their preferences. The store, as per Eat This, Not That!, remains popular for a variety of reasons. For example, its employees sport colorful outfits and every outlet is likely to have fun elements such as plastic lobsters....

This ’70s Diet Required Followers To Eat Cookies Facebook By Aimee Lamoureux/Updated: June 25, 2021 11:59 am EST There is certainly no shortage of weight loss advice floating around, and while some of it may be useful and very sound advice, there are also plenty of fad diets and quick fixes that promise weight loss without the hassle. And this certainly isn’t a new phenomenon. From the cabbage soup diet to the baby food diet, for decades people have been trying almost anything to find quick and easy ways to lose weight....

This Famous Chef Catered Kim Kardashian’s First Wedding Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Updated: Aug. 5, 2021 9:51 am EST Kim Kardashian made her name with the reality television show “Keeping up with the Kardashians,” which allowed commoners a glimpse into her family’s drama-filled life. During those early seasons of the show, you may recall all the build-up and anticipation to her wedding to former NBA player Kris Humphries in 2011. Per PBS, Kardashian’s wedding was to be such a showstopper, the production company made it into a two-parter....

This Is How Many Jalapeño Peppers It Would Take To Kill You Shutterstock By Sara Cagle/May 11, 2021 3:05 pm EST Have you ever sipped warm coffee to wash down a bite of hot chicken and seen stars? Maybe you’ve tried the spicy ramen challenge and felt on the verge of death. Or, maybe you’ve even sampled a tiny sliver of bhut jolokia, also known as the ghost pepper aka the hottest chili pepper on earth (via Chili Pepper Madness), and wondered if you’d ever again regain your tasting abilities....

This Is Thomas Keller’s Biggest Problem With Farm-To-Table Ben Horton/Getty Images By Maria Scinto/March 17, 2021 3:33 pm EST While the farm-to-table trend may have gotten its start back in the hippie days (Earth’s Best Organic credits chef Alice Waters with popularizing the whole “eat local” thing in the ’70s), it’s actually been around ever since the dawn of agriculture. Prior to the invention of truck refrigeration systems, “farm to table” was just business as usual for anyone who didn’t want to eat spoiled meat and rotten produce....

This Is Why Arby’s Roast Beef Is So Delicious Shutterstock By Alexandra Cass/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 10:55 am EST We get it — fast food is quick and easy and convenient. There are plenty of times in life when the drive-thru is the only option for squeezing in meals with a busy schedule, or staving off hunger on a long road trip. But sometimes you want to chow down on something a little more original than a burger and fries, or yet another spicy chicken sandwich....

This TikTok Hack Will Change The Way You Clean Your Oven Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Aug. 9, 2021 9:03 am EST TikTok is a gold mine for house cleaning tips and tricks that can make your life a whole lot easier. If you have a cleaning problem, no matter how big it is, chances are that someone somewhere has found a solution for it on TikTok. Need to clean the brown-colored grout between your bathroom tiles?...

Trader Joe’s Fans Are Divided On Its Returning Cheesecake Cones Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/June 14, 2021 2:23 pm EST Trader Joe’s is popular for many reasons. For one, its staff members don Hawaiian T-shirts at work and present a fun, vibrant vibe. Also, the brand stocks up on a lot of unique items that its fans absolutely love. Some of its most delicious offerings include products like peanut butter cups that are layered with dark chocolate, cinnamon sugar bread, fudge bites that are perfect for those on a keto diet, and more....

Why Burger King Couldn’t Use The Term ‘Whopper’ In San Antonio Jeremy Moeller/Getty Images By Aimee Lamoureux/March 24, 2021 1:12 pm EST Probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Burger King is their signature Whopper. Made with flame-grilled beef, tomatoes, fresh lettuce, mayonnaise, ketchup, crunchy pickles, and sliced white onions on a sesame seed bun, it is perhaps Burger King’s most famous menu item (via Burger King)....

Why Duff Goldman Is Confused By This Dairy Queen Blizzard Ad Esther Horvath/Getty Images By Lauren Cahn/June 28, 2021 5:11 pm EST Leave it to the perennially whimsical-yet-science-y celebrity chef, Duff Goldman, to deconstruct a Dairy Queen Blizzard advertisement until it either makes no sense at all or all the sense in the world, depending on your own unique worldview. The host of Food Network’s appropriately whimsical-yet-science-y “Happy Fun Bake Time” took to Twitter the other day to register his legitimate confusion over a Dairy Queen advertisement for its iconic frozen soft-serve-mix-in-mashup, The Blizzard (via Twitter)....

Yuengling’s Newest Beer Is Like Nothing They’ve Made Before Facebook By Erich Barganier/Feb. 2, 2021 10:01 am EST Yuengling has a long history of serving up classic beers that Americans have come to love. According to Yuengling’s website, the brand opened in Pottsville, Pennsylvania almost 200 years ago and generally serves up standard beer, free of novelty. Times have changed, and the beer brand found a recent hit in their Hershey’s Chocolate Porter....

15-Minute Halibut Parcels Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 6, 2021 12:48 pm EST Elaborate and beautiful dinners always seem more trouble than they’re worth. After a long, tiring day of work, it’s rare to have the energy and motivation to cook something healthy and nutritious for your family. Sure, you can meal prep, but there’s something about sitting down to a fresh meal that’s more inviting than three-day-old leftovers....

Aldi Fans Can’t Get Enough Of These Individual Avocado Dips Bloomberg/Getty Images By Molly Harris/Feb. 22, 2021 2:35 pm EST Those who love avocados or guacamole know you can’t have too much of such a good thing. According to Healthline, avocados also provide a ton of health benefits. They’re extremely nutritious, contain potassium, and are loaded with fiber. Sounds like a win-win. Luckily for us, Aldi is now offering delicious new flavors of avocado cups and customers are very excited....

Aldi Shoppers Are Loving These Peanut Butter Cookies John Keeble/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Feb. 23, 2021 4:28 am EST Aldi is undoubtedly a favorite for many shoppers who are looking for a good deal on their favorite products at reasonable prices. Whether you’re a fan of desserts or savory products, you’re likely to find something worthwhile at your local store. Some of the best desserts worth buying at Aldi? The Baker’s Corner Funnel Cake Mix....