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Why Massachusetts Might Soon Experience An Egg Shortage Kartinkin77/Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/Aug. 21, 2021 2:30 pm EST The Boston Globe is calling it “egg-mageddon,” although “egg-pocalypse” works, too. Don’t worry — despite the Biblical language, the world isn’t ending when the calendar turns to 2022. (Climate scientists are giving us a little more time than that.) But a voter-approved law is scheduled to go into effect on January 1 in Massachusetts that could make eggs scarce and much more expensive in that state....

Why You May Want To Think Twice Before Drinking A Moscow Mule From A Copper Mug Shutterstock By Neala Broderick/April 6, 2021 12:22 am EST The popular Moscow Mule cocktail has been gracing bar menus since 1941, according to NY Times. The refreshing flavors of lime juice and ginger beer mixed with vodka make for a tasty beverage, but there is another factor of this cocktail that catches people’s attention — the vessel....

Why You Might Want To Rethink Boiling Your Vegetables Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 8:23 am EST When it comes to getting the best nutritional bang for your buck, it feels like you have your work cut out for you. Certain cooking methods can end up doing more harm than good, especially when it comes to locking in the nutrients of your ingredients. According to Health Digest, shorter cooking times lead to food maintaining more of its vitamins and minerals....

You Should Start Eating More Borscht. Here’s Why Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Updated: March 2, 2021 11:16 am EST You might never have guessed it, but the origin of borscht has started a small culture war. According to BBC, both Ukraine and Russia have claimed this iconic soup as part of each country’s respective cultural history, making it a matter of national pride. And with a soup that tastes this good, it’s no wonder it has started a fight....

45% Of People Said This Was The First Dish They Learned How To Cook Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/March 11, 2021 2:12 pm EST Close your eyes and think back to your first time making a dish. Maybe it was when you were really young or perhaps you just learned how to cook during quarantine. However, don’t feel bad if you still haven’t become a cooking expert. With our increasingly busy schedules a lot of us tend to order takeout, instead of making the meal ourselves....

Adam Richman Really Wants To Host This Classic TV Show Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/June 14, 2021 2:13 pm EST TV show host Adam Richman has made a definite impact on the food industry with his appearances on the legendary show, “Man v. Food.” As per The Guardian, Richman has eaten nearly everything possible on the show: from a burrito that weighed seven pounds to a cheeseburger with 12 patties. Phew....

Aldi Fans Are In Love With These Dark Chocolate Thins Instagram By Molly Harris/Feb. 9, 2021 8:53 am EST There’s never a bad time for chocolate, and Aldi just gave shoppers a whole new product to try. Apparently Specially Selected Dark Chocolate Thins just hit the shelves, and they’re a total steal. Aldi fan Instagram account @aldi.mademedoit spotted the bags on Saturday, Feb. 6, and since sharing the photo, their followers have been going wild for the new confection....

Baristas Wish You Would Stop Adding This To Your Cold Drinks Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/March 25, 2021 10:22 am EST Step one: Order your grande cold brew (unsweetened, please) from the barista at the Starbucks counter, somehow managing to avoid the siren song of the fresh-baked cookies in the display case. Step two: Wait for your name to be called out — most likely it will be spelled wrong. Step three: Carry your drink over to the cream and sugar station to doctor it to your liking....

Chrissy Teigen Always Keeps This Pickled Ingredient In Her Fridge Frazer Harrison/Getty Images By Karen Hart/April 9, 2021 5:00 am EST Chrissy Teigen is a supermodel and foodie who’s never afraid to express her thoughts and share recipes with her fans. Teigen revealed to SELF that what started as an inexpensive way to “wine and dine” her then-future husband, turned into one of her biggest passions. These days, Teigen is always cooking up a storm, and has her own website called Cravings, as well as two cookbooks, where you can find everything from her favorite kid-friendly meals to her hubby’s favorite breakfast sandwich....

Costco Shoppers Are So Excited For This Stone Mortar And Pestle Instagram By Aimee Lamoureux/April 26, 2021 12:34 pm EST Costco is perhaps best known for their reasonable prices on food and household items, but their great deals do not stop with just the basics like paper towels. They sell everything from appliances and dishware, to cutlery and kitchen gadgets, and their newest culinary tool has caught the attention of Costco shoppers everywhere....

Dairy Queen’s Returning Blizzard Is Perfect For Reese’s Fans Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/Updated: July 29, 2021 2:30 am EST While many fans of Dairy Queen’s Blizzards may already have their favorite flavor from the regular line-up, the fast-food chain often adds new limited-edition or seasonal offerings that may sway even the most devoted Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Blizzard or Oreo Cookie Blizzard lovers. For Reese’s fans, who once fell in love with the creamy, chocolate-y, peanut butter-packed flavor in the Reese’s Extreme Blizzard and then mourned when it was taken off the menu, there’s some good news — it’s back as the limited-edition Blizzard of the Month for August 2021 (via Chew Boom)....

Did Meryl Streep Actually Cook In Julie & Julia? Shutterstock By Alia Hoyt/Aug. 8, 2021 11:11 am EST Meryl Streep can do just about anything, and flawlessly so. The Oscar-winning actress can sing, dance, and deliver a withering glare that reaches down into the very soul, as we saw in “The Devil Wears Prada.” That said, the question remains, is one of the world’s most beloved thespians a master chef along the lines of Julia Child, who she played in the 2009 flick “Julie & Julia?...

Does The Bible Say It’s A Sin To Eat Meat? Nitr/Shutterstock By James Lewis/Aug. 26, 2021 4:06 pm EST Sales of plant-based foods are booming in the United States, achieving the incredible figure of $7 billion, according to Livekindly. And while that may be due, at least in part, to the many health benefits they offer (via Everyday Health), there is also internal conflict for some when it comes to the morality of eating meat....

Easy Recipes That Are Guaranteed To Have Leftovers Shutterstock By Amie Watson/March 2, 2021 11:36 am EST Sometimes you want to make a big meal, whether you’re feeding a large family or group of friends or just don’t want to have to cook for yourself for a few days. That’s when one-pot meals like risotto, chili, braised meats, beans, and casseroles come in handy. They’re often more affordable because they use economical pieces of meat, grains, and legumes....

Fancy Recipes That’ll Make You Look Like A Pro Chef Liz Capozzoli/Mashed By Alexa Mellardo/April 27, 2021 10:50 am EST Entertaining can be such a blast. There’s no better way to catch up with friends and show them just how special they are to you than by having them over for dinner. Anyone who cooks knows how much work is involved in preparing a tasty, aesthetically pleasing meal, and there’s so much more involved when you have guests coming over to your home....

Frank Sinatra Liked This Whiskey So Much He Was Buried With It Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images By Maria Scinto/Feb. 26, 2021 3:14 pm EST You can’t take it with you, is something they always say when it comes to death and dying. To what end, we’re not sure. To encourage us to go on one last spending binge before we leave this world? That could prove awkward if you don’t, in fact, die as scheduled and wind up outliving your resources....

Hacks To Make Boxed Cookie Mix Taste Homemade Shutterstock By Christine Hogg/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:20 pm EST Unlike cooking, baking is truly a science, and even the smallest tweak to a recipe can ruin a perfectly good dessert and render it inedible. There’s something about homemade cookies that evokes a warm, fuzzy feeling like no other. In fact, some realtors used to bake cookies prior to hosting an open house in a bid to make any future buyers feel right at home....

Here’s The Meal Plan Ciara Credits With Her Weight Loss Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images By Emily Weaver/July 3, 2021 1:47 pm EST Ciara just lost 39 pounds, and if you’ve been keeping up with her on Instagram, you know she did it without cutting out any of her (and our) favorite foods. That’s right, chicken fingers and ice cream. The “Level Up” singer took to her Instagram on June 15 to share with her followers that she is officially back to her pre-baby weight, and while it took a solid five weeks to lose those last 10 pounds, she’s “so proud” of herself....

How Ina Garten Color Coordinates Her Food With Her Plates Taylor Hill/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/May 21, 2021 10:35 am EST Ina Garten, also referred to as The Barefoot Contessa, is a highly accomplished chef who has helped out scores of fans over the years with her invaluable tips on cooking. She is refreshingly simple in her approach and is accessible to home cooks at all levels. The chef is also incredibly humble, and like us, there are many things she’s still trying to master....

How Rich Is The Five Guys CEO And What’s The Average Pay Of Its Employees? Edward Berthelot/Getty Images By James Lewis/May 13, 2021 4:48 pm EST Describing the fast food industry as competitive would be a considerable understatement. Aside from the market being packed with monoliths such as McDonald’s, Burger King, and KFC, individual takeouts can be found filling neighborhoods across the country. In fact, research by Reuters shows that fast food outlets account for 70% of all money spent while eating out, equating to $281....