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The Texas Movie Theater Snack Most Other States Don’t Understand Facebook By Chase Shustack/July 21, 2021 3:57 pm EST There’s a lot of things that you can see in a movie theater that can surprise you. It’s like when those lights go down, and everyone’s bathed in the glow of the silver screen, people just decide to forgo the foundations of polite society and do whatever they want. Making out in the backseats right behind you, mixing snack foods in their tub of popcorn or their oversized cup of Coke, and that man in the coat that’s a bit too long for the summer heat pulls out an entire Subway party tray and starts going to town....

The Truth About Caffeinated Snickers Bars Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/May 13, 2021 2:45 pm EST Snickers is an easy treat that’s perfect when you are searching for a quick snack that does not require any effort from your end. Snickers bars have been making a splash for ages. Per The Daily Meal, they were created by Frank Mars in 1930. (Yes, Mars is also the man behind Mars chocolate bars.) Also, interestingly, the company hasn’t been afraid of occasionally experimenting with its products....

The Truth About Paras Shah From Chopped: Alton’s Maniacal Baskets Instagram By Sophia Lo/Updated: June 29, 2021 3:14 pm EST When fans are watching “Chopped,” it’s always fun to see what ingredients are in each mystery basket. The mystery baskets are usually assembled by host Ted Allen and the show’s producers, but in “Chopped: Alton’s Maniacal Baskets,” you can expect something a little different. “Good Eats” host Alton Brown’s fans on social media get to make basket suggestions, and we’ll see chefs like Paras Shah rise to the occasion....

The Untold Truth Of Blaze Pizza Facebook By Sarah Kuta/Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 3:35 pm EST Blaze Pizza is on fire these days — pun intended — opening up new fast-casual pizza restaurant locations left and right. With its completely customizable pizzas, a strong commitment to the environment, artisinal ingredient options, funky restaurant designs, and myriad menu options for people with dietary restrictions, it’s no surprise that Blaze Pizza is becoming so popular....

This Ina Garten Tip Makes Cutting Corn Off The Cob Even Easier Shutterstock By Savanna Swain-Wilson/July 13, 2021 4:05 pm EST During the summer, few things are more satisfying than some delicious, fresh corn on the cob. According to Green Giant, corn is the third most popular vegetable in the entire country, just behind broccoli and carrots. So, if you’re not the one eating it, you’re probably the one prepping it for someone else that loves it....

This Is How Much Matty Matheson Is Really Worth Shutterstock By Ni’Kesia Pannell/July 28, 2021 12:49 pm EST Whether you know celebrity chef Matty Matheson from YouTube or from all of the delicious foods he posts on Instagram, one thing we can probably all agree on is how multi-talented he is. Though Complex notes that Matheson does not want to be referred to as a “celebrity chef,” but rather just a chef in general, one cannot ignore the fact that both his sense of humor and charisma make him stand out in the food industry....

This Is The Right Way To Pour Stella Artois Beer Shutterstock By Karen Hart/June 8, 2021 3:59 pm EST Stella Artois is a beer brand that has been around for quite some time. Per Food and Wine Gazette, this Belgian Pilsner boasts a storied history that began in 1366 with the creation of the Den Hoorn brewery. The symbolic instrument horn that graces the label, in fact, is a nod to its past....

This Is What Makes Taco Bell’s Tacos So Delicious Shutterstock By Emily Monaco/May 11, 2021 2:13 pm EST Taco Bell would never in a million years be framed as authentic Mexican food, but for better or worse, this fast food chain is cheap, tasty, and above all, it has huge swaths of loyal customers who return to it time and time again. Taco Bell is a fave within a wide demographic of folks — in 2014, the chain described its key consumers as “dudes,” “status feeders,” edgy cravers," “morning hustlers,” and “social explorers....

This Is Who Originally Voiced The Pillsbury Doughboy Shutterstock By Courtney Iseman/June 8, 2021 4:31 pm EST Few brand mascots are more recognizable — and, arguably, lovable — than the Pillsbury Doughboy. Also known as Poppin’ Fresh, the Doughboy was introduced by Rudolph Perz, a copywriter at Leo Burnett agency who had been hired to market Pillsbury’s new innovation of refrigerated dough you could pop open and right into your oven (via Bustle)....

This New HBO Max Show Will Cover The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen Controversy Roy Rochlin/Getty Images By Cristine Struble/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 4:11 pm EST Opening the doors to the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen scandal might just be the secret ingredient that foodies are craving. According to the Hollywood Reporter, HBO Max has just green-lit a comedic show called Enjoy Your Meal that will “draw inspiration from the multiple media scandals of summer 2020 and today, focusing on a cohort of young assistants of color who rise up to tear their cookie cutter corporate culture apart....

What Is Kithul Syrup And What Is It Made Of? Shutterstock By Steven John/July 21, 2021 9:41 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Kithul syrup is a sweet, viscous, dark brown liquid that is created by harvesting sap from the kithul palm, or the Caryota urens palm tree (via USDA), and then boiling it down into a concentrated and sugary syrup that is used for flavoring foods, for producing candies, and traditionally, played a role in Ayurvedic medicine as well (via Grocery Lanka)....

What Makes Martha Stewart’s Creamy Lemon Chicken Recipe So Easy Cindy Ord/Getty Images By Molly Harris/March 1, 2021 12:38 pm EST Some nights you need a really easy recipe to whip up for dinner that won’t require a lot of effort, but that will taste amazing. Fortunately, Martha Stewart’s latest creation is just the thing you should add to your repertoire. It packs tons of flavor and there’s one trick to it that makes it so easy that it becomes the perfect week night meal....

What Makes The Fruitarian Diet So Concerning Shutterstock By Kate Hagan Gallup/March 16, 2021 10:41 am EST We’re sure you’ve heard that eating fruits and vegetables is good for you, but a fruitarian diet is something else entirely. Mashed spoke to Jamie Hickey, NASM, FMS certified trainer, ISSA certified nutritionist, and founder of Truism Fitness, to help us better understand this novel diet approach. Hickey explains, “There are different variations of fruitarianism, but the most popular method is to consume 75 percent raw fruits and 25 percent nuts, legumes, and seeds....

What To Do With The Scorched Rice At The Bottom Of Your Pot Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/May 5, 2021 12:19 pm EST What do you do when you’ve made up a pot of rice and discovered a layer of scorched rice at the bottom of the pot? Before you cuss out the stubborn, golden brown crust that the fluffy grains at the bottom of the pot may have morphed into, know that in many cultures around the world, the rice that you think is ruined actually gives rise to a whole new dish....

What You Should Know Before Buying Another Cantaloupe Shutterstock By Audrey Michels/May 13, 2021 9:29 am EST Cantaloupe (or Cucumis melo) is a popular variation of muskmelon, and a part of the Cucurbitaceae plant family which also includes most other melons and squashes (via New World Encyclopedia). While it may be a basic breakfast or brunch staple in your home, cantaloupe is popular all over the world as a dessert, side dish, and snack, grown not only in China but also across the Middle East and Europe (via The Spruce Eats)....

Why Bagel Shop Cream Cheese Tastes Better Than Grocery Store Cream Cheese Bloomberg/Getty Images By Amanda Tarlton/June 13, 2021 2:36 pm EST There are a lot of ways to eat a bagel. You can eat it toasted with melted butter; as a hangover-approved breakfast sandwich piled high with bacon, egg, and cheese; or in pizza form, with tomato sauce and mozzarella. You can even just bite into it whole with no toppings whatsoever....

Why This Sushi Master Wishes You’d Turn Off Your Phone When Eating Crime Art/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Aug. 23, 2021 2:48 pm EST Imagine sitting at your favorite restaurant, ordering a meal that you have been looking forward to all week, and getting ready to enjoy the first bite — except someone sitting at the table next to you is talking obnoxiously on their cellphone. It can ruin your whole dining experience, can’t it?...

25% Of Fast Food Fans Say This Restaurant Has The Grossest Value Menu Burger Alex Edelman/Getty Images By Naomi Kennedy/April 13, 2021 9:54 pm EST If your refrigerator is empty when the pangs of hunger start calling but you’re not looking to break the bank on a meal, fast food might be the perfect answer to your situation. The glowing signs of Wendy’s, Burger King, or those infamous Golden Arches are only a few of the options available for a breakfast, lunch, or dinner that’s easy on the wallet, and these days, most chains offer a value menu with a wide variety of items that will help you save the most money when putting together your meal....

32% Of People Think Martha Stewart Is A Bad Person, According To A Recent Poll Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/July 19, 2021 3:11 pm EST Oh, Martha Stewart. If ever there were a complicated food personality — the domestic goddess and curator of “good things” such as fine wines, cold cocktails, golden pastries, and purebred chow-chows — fits the bill. The life of this longtime television host, cookbook author, and former model looks picture-perfect from the outside — her Instagram account aglow with images of gourmet plates, gardens bursting with flowers, and produce....

Aldi’s ‘Doggie Ice Cream’ Is Turning Heads Reddit By Ralph Schwartz/Aug. 5, 2021 7:22 pm EST Aldi is giving new meaning to “dog days of summer.” While humans love ice cream as a sweet and delicious way to beat the summer heat, we shouldn’t share our double-scoop cone with our canine best friend, according to the American Kennel Club. Dogs are lactose intolerant, and they really shouldn’t eat that much sugar....