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Here’s Why You Should Be Warming Your Cream For Drop Biscuits Shutterstock By Melissa Campana/May 18, 2021 9:58 am EST It was probably Shakespeare who first posited that now-classic conundrum: Would you risk it for a biscuit? The Bard knew that biscuits were mischievous kitchen bedfellows; tricksters of the pastry world, whose moniker alone has been known to cause befuddlement. In the U.K. and Ireland, “biscuit” is the word one uses to refer to what Americans would call a “cookie,” while the soft, dense, baseball-sized baked good that America calls a “biscuit” is recognized as a savory scone by most of the rest of the world (via BBC Good Food)....

How Anthony Bourdain Really Felt About Ina Garten Emma Mcintyre/Getty Images By Owen Duff/April 21, 2021 10:29 am EST If he hadn’t gone into cooking, Anthony Bourdain would have made a great insult comic. In his nearly two-decade career as a food journalist and documentarian, Bourdain tossed off many memorable one-liners — often targeting other beloved celebrity chefs. All told, Bourdain roasted just about every major chef on the Food Network roster (via E!...

How Beyond Meat’s CEO Really Feels About Working With McDonald’s Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/July 13, 2021 11:11 pm EST Beyond Meat was founded in 2009, according to Product Timeline, and made its market debut in 2012 in the form of “Chicken-Free Strips,” which CNBC states were somewhat accepted but not well-praised to put it nicely. It wasn’t until 2015 that it introduced its deliciously beefy products to the market, and since then, it’s gained steam as a steady competitor to the like-minded Impossible Foods....

How Bobby Flay And Ex-Wife Kate Connelly Met Ben Gabbe/Getty Images By Savanna Swain-Wilson/May 7, 2021 12:15 pm EST Since breaking out on the television scene in the 1990s, celebrity chef, cookbook author, and restaurateur Bobby Flay has been involved in several relationships, three of which lead to marriages and eventual divorces. But of all his romances, the one with arguably the most obvious, lasting impact on his personal life was his 1995 marriage to his second wife, former Food Network television presenter Kate Connelly....

How Global Warming Could Make Food Less Safe To Eat George Rose/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/March 24, 2021 2:55 pm EST Climate change is a complex beast. Sometimes people refer to it as “global warming” — an overall increase in temperatures around the planet that will change living conditions for humans and all other living things, in ways we can’t foresee. But warming is only part of the story when it comes to climate change....

How Prescription Drugs Ended Up In A McDonald’s Happy Meal Shutterstock By Molly Harris/July 8, 2021 12:27 pm EST While you might worry about the preservatives in your McDonald’s order, it’s likely that you’ve never worried about prescription drugs being tossed in with your cheeseburger and fries. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what accidentally happened at a McDonald’s location in Auburn, Maine (via WHSV). Apparently a mom of an 11-year-old, Shirlee Marchesseault, was looking for her son’s Happy Meal toy in the box when instead she found two packets of Suboxone....

Is Iced Coffee Really Illegal In Canada? Shutterstock By Olivia Bria/May 27, 2021 11:43 am EST Another day, another rumor thanks to TikTok. Let’s be real: The app continues to hold an influence on its users, whether it’s convincing people to buy leggings or try out the viral feta pasta recipe. While a lot of the tips and tricks on the social media platform can be extremely helpful and mind-blowing, some should be taken with a grain of salt....

Olive Garden Is Doing Well Despite Old Rumors Of Closing Forever Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Updated: June 25, 2021 11:09 am EST There has been some chatter on the internet spreading the word that the popular Italian chain restaurant Olive Garden may soon be closing their doors for good. Understandably, this rumor has upset fans of their affordable prices, generous portions, and of course, their unlimited salad and breadsticks deal. Luckily, the rumor, which started as the result of an online advertisement that ran in December of 2020, seems to be unfounded — meaning Olive Garden is (as far as we know) here to stay....

Space Jam Fans Won’t Want To Miss McDonald’s New Happy Meal Toys McDonald’s By Owen Duff/July 7, 2021 3:41 pm EST Space Jam fans just got served an alley-oop: McDonald’s has launched their “Space Jam: A New Legacy” Happy Meal toys, available for a limited time at participating locations, as reported by QSR Magazine. The whole Tune Squad is represented in the new Happy Meal collection (even King James) and was released on July 6....

The Biggest Mistake You’re Making With Beignets Shutterstock By Sophie Putka/Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 4:38 pm EST Beignets combine the holy trinity of dough, sugar, and hot oil to make little powdered puffs of heaven. They’re like donuts, only French, which – like many things involving dough – makes them that much better. Lucky residents of New Orleans can have them any time they like, 7 days a week, and 24 hours a day, at the granddaddy of all beignet cafes: Cafe du Monde (via the Cafe du Monde website)....

The Challenge El Pollo Loco Holds Annually For Its Employees Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/May 30, 2021 3:09 pm EST El Pollo Loco houses not only delicious chicken and tortillas, but many secrets and newsworthy information. For instance, did you know it originated not in the US as its franchises would indicate, but in Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico? Their website also notes that they have a family marinade recipe passed down through generations (which Top Secret Recipes thinks they’ve figured out) that caught the attention of Guasave residents before being brought to L....

The Difference Between Vanilla Powder And Vanilla Paste Shutterstock By Mirtle Pena-Calderon/Feb. 3, 2021 10:20 am EST Everyone loves dessert — especially desserts with vanilla in them. People love it even more when said desserts are laden with vanilla bean specks all throughout, the same way that crème brûlée custard does. According to Epicurious, regardless of the form, vanilla bean has become a pantry staple in many homes across the United States....

The Internet Is Obsessed With This Cajun Fry Tinder Pickup Line Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/March 25, 2021 11:13 am EST The way to at least one woman’s heart might be through a plate of Cajun fries. As reported by Washintongian, Tinder user Collier Fernekes and her subsequent viral tweet had many people invested in a clever food pickup line. Shared on Fernekes Twitter account, swiping right on John’s profile came with a plethora of potato wooing....

The Mustard Brand Ted Allen Swears By Jason Kempin/Getty Images By Ceara Milligan/Updated: April 12, 2021 7:14 am EST Mustard is among the most popular condiments in the world. The spice’s origins date back to 3,000 BC in ancient Rome, according to The Spruce Eats. Many countries and regions have their own twist on the yellow spread, and there are seemingly countless different varieties of mustard that range in mildness levels to color and texture....

The Real Difference Between A McFlurry And A Sonic Blast Brett Hondow/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Aug. 26, 2021 8:57 am EST There’s a lot of things in the world of fast food that go out of their way to try and beat the band with flashy advertisements and catchy names, but in the end, they all just seem to be the same old song-and-dance. How many advertisements for chicken sandwiches have you seen today scrolling through your Twitter feed?...

The Real Reason Burger King Is Falling Behind Competitors In Popularity Shutterstock By Katherine Mclaughlin/July 21, 2021 12:47 pm EST Options for fast food are endless these days. McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Arby’s, Wendy’s, KFC, Chick-fil-A — the list goes on and on. When customers are in need of a quick, easy, and cheap meal, fast food chains offer familiar and predictable options guaranteed to check off all of the requirements. But recent data from Statista that shows the worldwide brand value of quick service restaurants highlights that not every major fast food chain is satisfying customers like they used to in the past....

The Real Reason Chili’s Is Struggling Corey Coyle/Wikipedia By Dani Barrow/Updated: April 1, 2021 1:57 am EST Out of all the popular American bar and grill chains, perhaps Chili’s is the one with the most noticeable presence in our cultural zeitgeist. The “Baby Back Ribs” jingle was so ubiquitous in the early 21st century, even boy band N*SYNC grabbed a piece of the action. The burger and ribs joint was also known as being the favorite rendezvous point for everyone’s not-so-favorite boss Michael Scott from The Office....

The Reason Some Think Balut Can Cure A Hangover Shutterstock By Emily Alexander/May 11, 2021 1:32 pm EST If you find yourself hungover in the Philippines, the Travel Channel has a suggestion: balut. What is balut? It’s boiled, fertilized duck embryo, and it’s traditionally used in the Philippines to fix what ails you after a big night on the town. The taste isn’t all that different from that of a chicken egg, but its texture ranges from creamy to crunchy, depending on how long the embryo is allowed to develop (via Culture Trip)....

The Reason You Should Reconsider Ordering The Arby’s Reuben Sandwich Arby’s By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 11:42 am EST Some food is so good, it can’t be bad. You may have heard the expression, “There’s no such thing as bad pizza.” The Reuben should be right up there with pizza. The sandwich — corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing (or sometimes Thousand Island) on grilled rye — manages to blend complex flavors perfectly (via Element 29 Deli)....

The Truth About The Father Of Juicing Facebook By Laura Williams Bustos, MSEd/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:33 pm EST John “Jay” Kordich, “The Father of Juicing,” earned his nickname after rising to fame for a series of infomercials promoting the Juiceman juicer in the 1990s for JM Marketing. His passion for the concept of juicing — extracting nutrients in liquid form from fruits and vegetables — and his own anecdotal history of the power of the practice, together fueled his abilities as a salesman....