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The Untold Truth Of The Youngest Chef To Earn A Michelin Star Bloomberg/Getty Images By Pauli Poisuo/April 27, 2021 5:25 am EST The Michelin stars have long been the gold standard of culinary finesse. Many top-level chefs have put in countless hours of effort to earn even one star, let alone the ever-elusive three – the seal of quality for the best of the best. As one can expect, it’s pretty arduous business, and some chefs have even decided to return their Michelin stars because they feel they’re far too demanding to maintain....

The Untold Truth Of Zoë François Facebook By Ralph Schwartz/July 20, 2021 2:07 pm EST Celebrity chefs often break into TV first, then decide to expand their relationship with their audience by publishing cookbooks. Giada De Laurentiis’ first cookbook, for example, was named after her TV show “Everyday Italian” (via Food Network). Richard Blais parlayed his win on “Top Chef: All Stars” into a cookbook deal (via Books About Food). Zoë François, on the other hand, is following the footsteps of Julia Child....

These Foods Will Give You Similar Health Benefits To Kombucha Shutterstock By Jen Peng/May 21, 2021 9:48 am EST Kombucha is a fermented and fizzy tea beverage that’s been around for thousands of years, originating in Asia. In recent years, it’s become incredibly popular, expanding from $1 million in sales in 2014 to $1.8 billion in sales in 2019 (via Market Watch Mag). A big part of kombucha’s popularity is due to its perceived status as a superfood and “health” drink (via Forbes), with claims that it can improve diabetes and digestion, help detox the body, strengthen the immune system, and reduce blood pressure (via The New York Times)....

This Is How Much Noodles And Company Employees Really Make Instagram By Boshika Gupta/March 24, 2021 12:48 pm EST Noodles & Company is a fast food brand that prides itself on offering comfort food options to its customers and serving up a plethora of options including main dishes, salads, side dishes, and desserts. A description on the brand’s website reads, “We’re all about Noodles and the company that makes them all that much more enjoyable....

This Is The Best Sauce To Serve With Crab Cakes Shutterstock By Emily Weaver/March 9, 2021 6:45 am EST A delicacy of sorts, crab cakes have been around since as early as 1930, according to Box Hill Crabcakes. Originally dubbed the “Baltimore Crab Cake,” by cookbook author Crosby Gaige, crab cakes got their start in Maryland, the home of other legendary seafood dishes like clam chowder and lobster roll sandwiches....

This Is The Real Difference Between Skyr And Greek Yogurt Shutterstock By Mirtle Pena-Calderon/Feb. 6, 2021 3:57 pm EST Whether you’re enjoying it for breakfast, lunch, or an after dinner snack, there is no denying that yogurt’s creaminess has the immense capability to hit just the right notes. Regardless of what you eat it with — topped with fresh fruit, nuts, or whipped cream — you probably have your go-to brand and type of yogurt that you gravitate toward....

Unfortunate Ways The Trump Administration Has Affected American Food Pool/Getty Images By Felix Behr/Jan. 21, 2021 3:28 pm EST Four years after the inauguration of former President Donald Trump, issues in the food industry, many of which were either created or enhanced by the administration, have thrived. The effect most consumers are likely to notice is the increase in food prices. As CNN reported in August 2020, the pandemic caused disruptions in the food supply line at a point when more people than ever were opting to cook food at home, which raised the price for groceries....

What Is Tsuyu And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Michael La Corte/Updated: Aug. 6, 2021 10:55 am EST Mentsuyu — also called tsuyu — is a ubiquitous and super versatile product used throughout Japanese cooking. It acts as both condiment and sauce, sometimes interchangeably. It’s sometimes served cold and sometimes served hot. It’s sometimes a dipping sauce, sometimes a base for soup … the list goes on and on....

Why You Should Think Twice Before Ordering A Draft Beer Shutterstock By Rachel Pasche/July 24, 2021 12:00 pm EST Like soda out of a soda gun, many people hold the belief that beer tastes better from a tap, and there’s nothing better than a glass of draft beer after a long day. Some people swear that there’s a difference in flavor between a beer that comes from a bottle, a can, and a tap, and in some instances, they may be correct....

You Can Toast Nuts In A Microwave. Here’s How Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Feb. 1, 2021 10:21 am EST Toasting nuts can take your favorite snack from plain to a pleasantly savory and crunchy food. Pretty much any time you’re looking to up the texture and taste of a dish or baked good, you can rely on toasted nuts to amplify the flavor, too, whether it’s in cookies, salads, homemade granola. But toasting nuts can be a real hassle....

3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Ice Cream Recipe Mackenzie Burgess/Mashed By Mackenzie Burgess/Aug. 12, 2021 8:36 am EST Craving some ice cream on a hot summer day but don’t have an ice cream maker? We’ve got you covered with this peanut butter “nice cream.” It looks and tastes like ice cream, but instead, it blends together three simple, better-for-you ingredients, including frozen bananas, peanut butter, and peanuts. Chances are, all of these ingredients are sitting on your counter and pantry waiting to be used....

Aldi Shoppers Are Comparing These Fries To McDonald’s Shutterstock By Pauli Poisuo/April 15, 2021 1:37 pm EST Well-made French fries are almost always delicious, but McDonald’s Fries elevate the forbidden trinity of starch, fat, and salt to near perfection. Mickey D’s famous fries are so delicious because of a multitude of reasons — after all, you don’t get to be the biggest player in the fast food business if your best-known side is a limp dud....

Costco Shoppers Are Skeptical About These Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Reddit By Boshika Gupta/Feb. 15, 2021 8:06 pm EST Costco’s large collection of products might seem ideal for every kind of customer. But while it’s undeniable that there are some great deals at the store, some products are better than others. For example, Eat This, Not That! recommends skipping avocados at Costco simply because it’s impractical to buy them in bulk and try to use them before they’re no longer suitable to eat....

Domino’s New Delivery Promo Is Surprising Customers With Free Food Justin Edmonds/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/Aug. 9, 2021 3:32 pm EST Sometimes it feels like pizza can sell itself, but that hasn’t stopped the big chains from breaking out the deals to try to get you to grab a pie (or three) for dinner. According to Thrillist, Pizza Hut currently has a promotion to get people to buy their stuffed crust pizza, while Ledo Pizza, as of this writing, plans to give away pies to anyone who has recently received their first COVID-19 vaccine dose....

Don’t Believe This PayDay Candy Bar Rumor Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Updated: June 21, 2021 1:24 pm EST Anyone who’s a fan of candy is probably familiar with PayDay, the delightful, caramel-flavored peanut bars from Hershey’s. According to the official website, the PayDay Peanut Caramel Bar has an interesting background and was created in 1932 by its founder, Frank Martoccio. It did not, however, became part of The Hershey Company until 1996....

Duff Goldman Shares The Biggest Baking Mistakes You’re Making At Home - Exclusive Shutterstock By Alexandra Cass/May 6, 2021 10:45 am EST Baking at home can be an adventurous, creative, and messy affair (plus a delicious one, too); but it can also quickly turn into disaster when with the slip of a single missed step or measurement. That’s one of the many things pastry chef and TV personality Duff Goldman is exploring in his new food science show, “Duff’s Happy Fun Bake Time,” streaming on discovery+....

Dunkin’s Iced Coffee Flavored Jelly Beans Are Turning Heads Dunkin’ Newsroom media file By Cristine Struble/Updated: March 24, 2021 8:05 pm EST While many people run to Dunkin’ for coffee, Dunkin’s iced coffee flavored jelly beans might have the Easter Bunny running to the store for a new jelly bean flavor. As shared by by Candy Hunting on Instagram, Dunkin’s iced coffee-flavored jelly beans are a “Walgreen exclusive.” Frankford Candy has licensed the Dunkin’ brand and each bag features five flavors of jelly beans, including “Toasted Coconut, French Vanilla, Hazelnut, Caramel Latte, and Butter Pecan....

Giada De Laurentiis’ ‘Chef’s Dream’ Kitchen Item Might Surprise You Mark Sagliocco/Getty Images By Molly Harris/Updated: Feb. 18, 2021 7:04 pm EST Apparently, Giada De Laurentiis is renovating her home, and she’s incredibly excited about getting to design her own kitchen. While home design and remodeling can be really taxing and a labor-intensive process, she seemed to be like a kid in a candy shop when she posted to her social media channels on Wednesday, February 17th....

Guy: Hawaiian Style: Release Date, Episodes, And More - What We Know So Far Steve Jennings/Getty Images By Erica Buehler/July 20, 2021 2:32 pm EST Obviously, we’re always on board for whatever new adventure Guy Fieri is chasing. We recently discovered some of the juicy details of his newest endeavor, a tropical miniseries titled “Guy: Hawaiian Style,” and to say we’re excited is an understatement. (Perhaps you caught a glimpse of what might be in store when Fieri’s interview with USA Today came out earlier this year, teasing an upcoming Hawaii trip for the mayor of Flavortown....

Here’s How Much Publix Employees Really Make Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/May 13, 2021 8:45 am EST As an established grocery chain, Publix is one of those names that’s instantly recognizable, thanks to its reputation in the industry. The first Publix store opened in 1930 and it quickly grew to become “the largest employee-owned grocery chain” in the country (via Publix). But what’s it like to be a part of the brand as an employee?...