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The Reason You Should Slurp When You Drink Tea Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Aug. 13, 2021 10:31 am EST Most of us were probably taught growing up that slurping our drinks is rude. However, while that is the case in many instances, it turns out that avoiding slurping out of politeness may have been limiting our enjoyment of certain leaf-infused beverages this whole time. According to tea connoisseurs, lightly slurping a cup of the beverage can help boost the flavor and enhance the entire tea-drinking experience....

The Store-Bought Cookies Ina Garten Swears By Andy Kropa/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/April 27, 2021 10:57 am EST Because we love all-things Ina Garten, there are more than a few of us who would jump through hoops to find out just what ingredients and food items might sit in the Barefoot Contessa’s pantry (and whether these ingredients might give our dishes a magic touch). Fortunately for us, Garten does have an online shop that features items that have the Barefoot Contessa seal of approval, and one of those is Tate’s Chocolate Chip Cookies....

The Surprising Ingredient In Ina Garten’s Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes Michael Loccisano/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/May 10, 2021 2:37 pm EST If you are looking for a good chocolate cake recipe, most bloggers and cooking sites say you need not go any further than Ina Garten’s Beatty’s chocolate cake, which is widely shared (and re-shared) online. The cake is named after the grandmother of Michael Grim, a regular on Garten’s “Barefoot Contessa” and calls for the use of what Garten calls “good cocoa powder” and “good semisweet chocolate” — which is where her go-to brand, Callebaut, comes in (via Chewing the Fat)....

The Truth About Godiva’s Kosher Chocolate Sue Rae Edmondson/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Aug. 26, 2021 10:06 am EST Chocolate is a classic dessert option that you can opt for anytime, anywhere. It’s a definite crowd pleaser if you think about it. One of the most well-known brands in this category is Godiva, a Belgian company that was first created in 1926 by Pierre Draps (via Insider). The brand has an impressive presence around the globe, with outlets in over 100 countries....

The Truth About Proffee Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/June 24, 2021 2:44 pm EST Protein and caffeine are two things that lots of people consider critical in their everyday lives. Both are a source of energy, with protein increasing levels of the YY peptide, which creates a feeling of fullness (via Healthline) and caffeine being a stimulant, keeping the body and mind alert (via American Academy of Sleep Medicine). As lots of people are incorporating these two items into their daily routines, we’ve seen the rising popularity of coffee protein shakes, cold brew protein oatmeal, and even protein tiramisu....

The Truth About The Brothers Who Started Pizza Hut Shutterstock By Alexandra Cass/April 19, 2021 2:12 pm EST Pizza Hut is an American success story if there ever was one. It started out as a business dream shared by two young brothers in the late 1950s — a time when many Americans barely knew what pizza was (via The Hustle). Within just over a decade it became the number one pizza chain in the world....

These Are The Best Breakfast Foods Coming To Aldi In February 2021 Matthew Horwood/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Updated: Feb. 2, 2021 7:20 am EST Aldi’s innumerable food options are hard to turn down. The speciality shop has definitely managed to get things right when it comes to offering a plethora of products that appeal to a wide customer base. The brand does especially well when it comes to its collection of breakfast food items....

This Great Celebrity Bake Off Star Just Earned The Paul Hollywood Handshake Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images By Pauli Poisuo/March 25, 2021 3:10 pm EST The Great British Baking Show (or The Great British Bake Off, as it’s known on its home soil) is a reliably entertaining take on the cooking contest format. Its particular angle is that it focuses extensively on making barbecue sauces … no, of course, it’s all about baking....

This Is The Best Way To Reheat Hot Dogs Shutterstock By Audrey Michels/Updated: April 26, 2021 12:43 pm EST If you look at the “pre-cooked” label on your favorite hot dogs and interpret that to mean “go ahead and eat this cold,” you could be making a dangerous mistake. According to the USDA, not heating up hot dogs to the point of steaming puts consumers at risk of listeriosis. Listeriosis is a foodborne illness that primarily affects people with weakened immune systems like pregnant women and older people (via CDC)....

This Partnership Is The Secret Behind Chick-Fil-A Lemonade Shutterstock By Owen Duff/June 11, 2021 2:40 pm EST Chick-fil-A’s lemonade came under national scrutiny late last year when an employee posted a TikTok video revealing the beverage’s high sugar content, and it soon went viral, according to In The Know. The clip quickly received more than 2 million views and prompted a number of customers to swear off the drink for good....

This Raising Cane’s TikTok Hack Will Change The Way You Eat Shutterstock By Erica Buehler/April 20, 2021 10:33 am EST For those lucky enough to live in a place where Raising Cane’s exists, you know the sweet pleasure of its crispy fried chicken fingers, fluffy Texas toast, and one-of-a-kind Cane’s sauce for dipping. But TikTokers and internet users everywhere were pleasantly surprised to find that there are hacks to make your Raising Cane’s experience even more incredible....

Trader Joe’s Shoppers Are So Excited For Its New Coconut Creamer Instagram By Joe Nasta/Aug. 13, 2021 2:28 pm EST For coffee lovers who are conscious about purchasing nutritious products to include in their diet, finding the perfect coffee creamer to add to your steaming cup of joe can be a challenge. Luckily there are options for anyone who can’t drink dairy-based heavy cream or half-and-half or wants to avoid denser coffee creamer options....

Walmart Will Now Cover 100% Of Employee’s Books And College Tuition, But There’s A Catch Shutterstock By Molly Harris/July 28, 2021 1:59 pm EST If you’re not very familiar with Walmart’s benefits, then you likely didn’t realize that the retailer started a policy in 2018 that allowed its employees to improve their education (via CNN). For $1 per day, employees at Walmart could earn a college degree or, for free, complete their high school education or learn a new language (via Walmart)....

What Are Garlic Scapes And How Do You Use Them? Shutterstock By Emily Alexander/May 5, 2021 2:17 pm EST If you’re the kind of person who substitutes two to three garlic cloves for every one in the recipe, garlic scapes are your new go-to allium. Garlic scapes are similar to scallions, but they contain a subtle garlicky taste rather than the sharp onion flavor of scallions. According to Bon Appétit, garlic scapes are part of the garlic plant — just not the part we’re used to seeing at the grocery store....

What Is Aleppo Pepper And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Updated: May 28, 2021 4:45 pm EST When you need to add a spicy kick to your favorite meals, nothing does the trick like some crushed, spicy pepper flakes. Yet, while this add-on can elevate any meal it touches, trying to find the right kind of pepper flakes for your cuisine can prove more challenging than you might expect....

What Is Kohlrabi And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Nancy Mock/April 2, 2021 7:01 am EST A hardy vegetable that can be eaten raw or cooked, and is versatile enough to be used in all kinds of recipes, should logically be one popular piece of produce. And yet, many people see kohlrabi at the store, farmers market, or in their CSA delivery and have no idea what to do with it....

What Is Pecorino Romano Cheese And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Sara Cagle/April 20, 2021 1:59 pm EST Pecorino Romano is one of Italy’s most beloved cheeses — only slightly lower in popularity after mozzarella and Parmigiano-Reggiano, according to Statista. Sharp, crumbly, and ideal on a cheese plate or grated onto savory dishes, it’s best known for being an essential ingredient in all four of Rome’s famous pasta sauces: cacio e pepe, Amatriciana, gricia, and carbonara (via The Extraordinary Italian Taste)....

What Is Striped Bass And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Lisa Curran Matte/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 7:26 pm EST You’d be hard-pressed to find a cooking method that doesn’t suit the striped bass (aka Morone saxatilis). The fish is popular grilled, poached, smoked, sautéed, broiled, fried — you name it. There’s even a school of believers who swear that boiling the mild-tasting, white-fleshed fish results in a consistency that’s perfect for creating a mock lobster salad that On the Water describes as a cross between tuna and lobster, in a good way....

Why People Confuse Pesto And Chimichurri Shutterstock By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 10:39 am EST Although they look similar, pesto and chimichurri sauces are actually very different. Both are green, distinctively herbal, and require no cooking, which makes them easy to mix up before you need them and store them in your refrigerator (via Chowhound). However, smelling, seeing, and certainly tasting the two quickly reveals their differences. Visually, you’ll notice that chimichurri is chunkier and has more separated solids and liquids than pesto, which more closely resembles a paste....

Why Some Chefs Finish Their Dishes With A Drizzle Of Olive Oil Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/July 28, 2021 1:40 pm EST When it comes to home cooking, there are many tips and tricks that we can learn from the professionals. Chefs have a way with food that can finesse flavor, texture, and presentation that us home cooks might not know about — unless we pick up what we can from the pros....