The Real Reason Applebee’s Is Bringing Back Its Oreo Shake Saknarong Butsabong/Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Aug. 25, 2021 11:51 am EST Applebee’s fans will be happy to know that the casual restaurant chain is bringing back its Oreo shake for the first time since the pandemic started, CNN reports. Originally, the dessert was removed as part of an effort for the chain to pare down its menu during the height of the novel coronavirus....
The Real Reason You’ll Probably Never See Frankie Celenza On Chopped Jason Mendez/Getty Images By Ashley Steinberg/Updated: July 20, 2021 5:18 pm EST Frankie Celenza is an NYU Tisch grad, who has garnered so much success since his 2009 graduation that they’ve immortalized him on their site. According to their overview, he is a “mastermind” and “star of the New York Emmy Award-Winning series ‘Frankie Cooks’” who got his start in cooking while reconnecting with old family during college and hosting dinner parties for his classmates....
The Store-Bought Potato Chip Hack Bobby Flay Swears By Shutterstock By Molly Harris/April 8, 2021 1:24 pm EST There’s a lot to love about homemade potato chips. They can be seasoned as much or as little as you prefer, and they often have a heartier crunch and snap than other chips. However, actually making homemade potato chips isn’t something most people want to do any time soon — not even Bobby Flay....
The Truth About Diego Fernandez From Chopped: Alton’s Maniacal Baskets Facebook By Felix Behr/June 22, 2021 12:05 pm EST Although Food Network is correct in listing “Chopped: Alton’s Maniacal Baskets” competitor Diego Fernandez’s hometown as Dallas, it fails to deliver an accurate representation of how he ended up there. When Diego Fernandez arrived in Dallas in April 2019, it was because he had been offered the job of executive chef at the tasting menu restaurant Fauna by its founder, the chef and restaurateur Stephen Pyles....
This Classic Sushi Roll Isn’t Actually From California Instagram By Amanda Tarlton/Feb. 10, 2021 11:05 am EST Every sushi fan has their favorite roll, whether it’s the classic spicy tuna roll, the OG Philadelphia roll, or the vegetarian cucumber roll. But according to a DoorDash survey, there’s one roll that has earned the title of the most popular (a.k.a. the most ordered) sushi roll in America: the California roll. Traditionally stuffed with avocado, cucumber, crab meat, and rolled in seaweed and sushi rice, the roll is beloved by raw fish newbies and veterans alike....
This Is How Mountain Dew Gets Its Color Shutterstock By Felix Behr/May 17, 2021 3:58 pm EST The sheer unnaturalness of Mountain Dew’s colors prompt skepticism at best and rumors of testicular shrinkage and sterility at its most famously worst. Fortunately for many, the latter has been disproven time and time again. Snopes and Live Science both belabor the point that Yellow No. 5, the dye that appears in the original Mountain Dew (and is also known as tartrazine) will not, in Snopes’s words, “[have] nasty effects on one’s manhood....
This Is The Easiest Way To Make Coffee Without A Grinder Shutterstock By Karen Hart/April 7, 2021 11:36 am EST It is probably fair to say that a majority of people need a little caffeine kick-start to get their day going. In fact, if you are a coffee drinker, and according to Disturb Me Not, that encompasses 64 percent of adults in the United States, you also might fall in the 79 percent of coffee drinkers who brew their morning pick-me-up at home....
This Is Why Most Reese’s Pieces Are Orange Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/June 6, 2021 11:10 pm EST The candy aisle at your local gas station is lined with dozens of colorful bags and boxes of delicious treats — which one do you choose when your sweet tooth starts calling? If it’s the amalgamation of Reese’s peanut butter and Hershey’s chocolate that gets your mouth salivating, you are not alone. As it turns out, Reese’s reigns supreme as one of the best candy bars available, though this should come as no surprise....
This Kid’s Birthday Cake Hack Saves Time, According To The Pioneer Woman Shutterstock By Molly Harris/April 21, 2021 11:24 am EST If you’ve ever tried to throw a birthday party for a friend or even your kids without outsourcing the cake to somewhere like Walmart, then you likely know how tricky it can actually get. Between trying to clean and decorate your home, as well as provide activities, snacks, and drinks, it’s a lot to get together before the big day arrives....
This Retro McDonald’s Is Straight Out Of The ’80s Apple Maps By Cristine Struble/Feb. 8, 2021 11:49 am EST The well-known phrase, what is old, is new again could apply to this retro McDonald’s location. As seen in Snopes, a particular McDonald’s location in Beaverton, Ore., has the outer appearance that is different from many current restaurants. At this retro burger chain’s location, it appears that every day is “Throwback Thursday....
This Surprising Disaster Struck Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Special George Pimentel/Getty Images By Ashley Steinberg/Aug. 3, 2021 8:51 am EST In the world of kitchen nightmares, there are certain fears that are largely unavoidable. According to Tree Hugger, “FEMA reports that cooking equipment, most often a range or stovetop, is the leading cause of reported home fires and home fire injuries in the United States.” Other more normal concerns in the kitchen include burns, ranging from light to more serious, spills, falling or hurting yourself on counters, and cuts from improper use of knives....
This Viral TikTok Hack Makes Shredding Chicken A Snap Shutterstock By Sydney Rende/July 8, 2021 3:08 pm EST Shredding chicken just got a little bit easier. Yet, to be honest, it wasn’t that hard to begin with. But alas, the internet has once again made a simple task simpler. This new chicken-shredding method was first publicized on TikTok and has since picked up some steam in the world of cooking hacks....
Trader Joe’s Has A New Vegan Taco Salad Kit, And People Are Psyched Instagram By Clara Olshansky/Jan. 20, 2021 1:30 pm EST Exciting news for Trader Joe’s-shopping vegans — this new salad kit is an easy, tasty, and affordable option. Trader Joe’s-spotting Instagrammer Trader Joe’s List, the self-described “ORIGINAL page for Trader Joe’s finds,” recently posted a picture of the chain’s new Vegan Taco Salad Kit featuring chipotle seitan and a ranch-style dressing spiced up with jalapeño pepper (via Instagram)....
What Are King Cakes And When Do You Eat Them? Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Jan. 27, 2021 12:44 pm EST There’s something to be said for having pumpkin pie when it isn’t Thanksgiving, Easter chocolate long before (or after) Easter comes around, or even enjoying a slice of Christmas cake and eggnog during the height of summer. But for those of us who live for the time when you’re officially allowed to enjoy a seasonal treat, the time for king cakes is now....
What Is Tarragon And How Do You Use It? Shutterstock By Keira Wingate/May 28, 2021 12:37 pm EST Tarragon — also known as Artemisia dracunculus in the science world — tastes and smells just as pretty as it sounds. While it could be mistaken for the name of a dragon from “Game of Thrones,” it’s actually a useful herb that shows up in many different dishes. Usually known as French tarragon, there are Mexican and Russian tarragon varieties as well....
What Makes Detox Tea So Concerning Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 4:15 pm EST When you want to lose some weight, nothing feels as tempting as trying to speed up the process. One shortcut some dieters like to take comes in the form of detox tea, a type of drink that contains a slew of supplements that cause the ingester to quickly lose water weight (via Healthline). The drink, which contains strong herbs, laxatives, caffeine, medications, and occasionally illegal drugs, typically can’t help anyone lose weight effectively....
Why Some People Are Paid To Break Eggs Shutterstock By Karen Hart/July 22, 2021 9:44 am EST Do you dream of having a career in the culinary world, but you don’t know how to cook? Hey, not everyone can be Bobby Flay and grill burgers to perfection or go on Italian cooking excursions like Flay did with Giada De Laurentiis in “Bobby and Giada in Italy.” In fact, we think the job of eating that yummy food is equally important!...
You’ve Been Making Irish Coffee Wrong This Whole Time Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 10:28 am EST Whether you need a pick-me-up in the middle of a work day or you’re the kind of person who prefers to start your day with a steaming hot cup of java, coffee is one of those versatile drinks that’s good for a variety of occasions. The best part? You can choose to experiment with different types of coffee: black coffee, flavored coffee, coffee with a bit of whipped cream, and more....
Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe Catherine Brookes/Mashed By Catherine Brookes AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 24, 2021 9:17 am EST If you’re a fan of chocolate chip cookies (and let’s be honest, who isn’t?), then we have the perfect treat for you! Recipe developer Catherine Brookes came up with this delicious recipe for basic chocolate chip cookies, but instead of using plain flour, she opted to use almond flour. Pretty genius if you ask us!...
Bad News For Fans Of CiCis Pizza Facebook By Amy Hamblen/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 12:22 pm EST Is there any greater leveler than CiCis Pizza ? For less than $6, co-workers all across the country could shrug off their differences, belly up to the buffet, and enjoy fiendish amounts of unlimited salad and pizzas over their lunch breaks. Now that COVID-19 has changed the social landscape, for many of us, diversions like buffets and lunch with co-workers are starting to seem like memories from a very distant past....
