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Reddit Is Divided On This Oddly Satisfying Cake Decorating Ruth Black/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Aug. 23, 2021 2:32 pm EST Cake decorating is certainly an impressive skill that requires a lot of patience and time. Combining artistic ability with confectionery know-how, and making a cake look beautiful is basically an art in its own right. Understandably, many people appreciate the talent that it takes to craft an artful and visually pleasing cake....

Ree Drummond Says This Is Actually The Most Surprising Thing In Her Fridge Monica Schipper/Getty Images By Molly Harris/July 22, 2021 9:23 am EST The only thing worse than opening the fridge to look for a snack you know isn’t inside is a weird product that never seems to leave the fridge catching your eye instead. Whether it’s something you tried and really didn’t like but can’t seem to toss, or an unusual ingredient that has made its way to the back of your fridge, there can be some really odd things lurking inside....

The Aldi Finds Fans Need For Their 2021 4th Of July Celebration Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 1:12 pm EST German-based supermarket, Aldi, entered the U.S. supermarket game in 1976 — with its first outpost in Iowa, according to the brand, and while it steadily grew over the next 40 years, it finally started taking the U.S. by storm in 2017, according to RTÉ. That’s when it invested $3....

The Craziest Food Myths, Debunked Shutterstock By Karen Miner/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 1:34 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Thanks to the internet and its ability to spread information far and wide in a matter of minutes, our social media feeds and inboxes are chock full of dubious claims, and nothing seems to spread faster than horror stories about our favorite food and drinks. As unbelievable as these stories may seem, they gain steam as they get thousands of outraged “likes” and retweets, and since fact checking seems to have fallen out of favor these days, these urban legends live on....

The Interesting Things Found In Roy Choi’s Cooking Kit From The Chef Show Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images By Cassidy Dawn Graves/Jan. 23, 2021 4:06 pm EST There’s no shortage of cooking shows these days. Those looking for a competition show can choose from wholesome content like The Great British Baking Show or higher-stakes fare like Hell’s Kitchen. For a more casual dive into the world of food and restaurants, plus a healthy dose of travel and the occasional celebrity, look no further than Netflix’s The Chef Show....

The Real Reason Shake Shack Is Raising Its Prices Even Higher Shutterstock By Joe Nasta/Aug. 9, 2021 11:46 am EST Since starting as a humble single location food stand in New York’s Madison Square Park in 2001, Shake Shack has grown into a classic American success story over the past two decades. The original stand was only open during the summer for its first few years, but opened permanently year-round and began to expand beyond its urban origins (via Shake Shack)....

The Reason Giada De Laurentiis Practices Intermittent Fasting Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 10:04 am EST If you haven’t heard about intermittent fasting yet, then chances are you will at some point. It’s becoming the one of the latest and most popular trends in dieting and wellness. Now Food Network celebrity chef Giada de Laurentiis has joined the trend and recently shared why she likes the practice. She said, “think about how you feel when you work through a weekend or go too long without a vacation....

The Reason Martha Stewart Adds Mashed Potatoes To Her Cinnamon Rolls Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/July 25, 2021 10:41 am EST There’s truly something about breakfast that gets us excited to start our day in the most delicious way possible. One of the great things to love about breakfast foods is that they can be either sweet or savory — and the options in both fields are endless. In the mood for sweet stuff?...

The Sad Reason Japanese Parents Are Mailing Their Loved Ones Bags Of Rice Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Aug. 9, 2021 12:02 pm EST Japan has a long history associated with rice. Per Stanford, rice is considered to be a major part of the local diet and is found in numerous Japanese dishes. Here’s an intriguing fact: In the past, rice was perceived to be a symbol of wealth in Japan and was even used as “hard currency” while trading....

The Truth About Florida Georgia Line And Jason Aldean’s Whiskey Collaboration Rick Diamond/Getty Images By Emily Weaver/Updated: Feb. 27, 2021 6:35 pm EST There’s big news circulating in the country music world; in particular, for fans of Jason Aldean and Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley. And no, we aren’t talking about a new song (although we wouldn’t be against that!). The men of country music have partnered together to release what we think may be your new favorite happy hour liquor: Wolf Moon Bourbon, which launched on Feb....

The Truth About Matthew Francis Johnson From Hell’s Kitchen: Young Guns Season 1 YouTube By Felix Behr/Updated: Aug. 9, 2021 2:10 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. “I know that you are now legal to drink, but were you drunk when you put this dish together?” Ramsay asks this in the promo video for the twentieth season of “Hell’s Kitchen” (via YouTube), which will premiere of May 31....

The Untold Truth Of Samoa Cookies Shutterstock By Karen Sims/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 3:14 pm EST Up there with Oreos and Chips Ahoy, Girl Scout Cookies are some of the most beloved cookies in the United States. While the most talked-about cookie might be the Thin Mint, the arguably most iconic of all is the sticky-sweet coconutty sensation known as the Samoa — or Caramel DeLite, depending on where you live....

These September 2021 Aldi Finds Will Help Get You Into The Fall Spirit Kevin Chen Images/Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/Aug. 27, 2021 1:55 pm EST Though it might not feel like fall just yet, stores are getting ready for cooler weather and bringing out new seasonal items. Before we know it, the leaves will be changing colors, and it’ll be time for all things apple and pumpkin. Hershey’s is already announcing the return of a Halloween candy, so it’s no surprise that grocery stores like Aldi are also joining in with the release of fall flavors....

This Is The Most Nutritious Way To Cook Fish Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/July 24, 2021 11:02 am EST Fish is a fantastic choice for anyone looking to get in some healthy protein. While every type of fish has different nutrients and a different flavor, in general, they tend to be low in saturated fat while remaining high in protein and omega-3 fatty acids (via Verywell Fit). However, that healthy fish can turn into a calorie-packed indulgence with just a few simple choices, such as breading the fish fillets, drowning them in a creamy, buttery sauce, or opting to cook them by frying....

What Dunkin’ Employees Wish Customers Understood About The Flavor Swirls Shutterstock By Lisa Curran Matte/May 15, 2021 11:51 am EST Long before shots, swirls, and froths were a thing, grabbing coffee on the run was a simple matter. You could saunter up to the counter and order “Cream, two sugars,” or “Black, no sugar,” and be on your way. At some Dunkin’ locations in New England, according to Boston.com, you can still utter just two words — “coffee regular”– and get a small, hot coffee with cream and sugar....

What Is Confectioners’ Sugar And How Do You Use It? Shutterstock By Nancy Mock/June 16, 2021 1:33 pm EST Confectioners’ sugar (aka powdered sugar) is a key cooking ingredient that should be stocked in every at home baker’s pantry — in all pantries, really! The fine, powdery sweetener can be mixed into recipes and also sprinkled over cakes and baked goods, with or without a stencil to create a delicate finish and pretty presentation....

What Is Grass Jelly And Is It Nutritious? Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Aug. 10, 2021 4:31 pm EST Grass jelly hails from Asian countries like China, Taiwan, and Singapore, according to Livestrong, and comes in two varieties — green and black. The Mesona palustris plant produces the key ingredient needed to make black grass jelly, while the Cyclea barbata Miers plant is required to make green grass jelly. Per Atlas Obscura, these plants are part of the mint family and are picked in the spring and left to dry....

What You Didn’t Know About Raspberries Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Jan. 19, 2021 2:59 pm EST Raspberries are one of the best fruits out there, period. While they did not come out on top of Mashed’s recent poll of favorite fruits, that’s probably because they weren’t included as one of the choices. Okay, so they do have a few drawbacks — they can be on the pricey side, and they also tend to spoil in next to no time in the fridge, either developing black spots or growing mushy and/or moldy....

Why You Should Think Twice Before Eating Honey Shutterstock By Robin Miller/Updated: Aug. 23, 2021 10:28 am EST A day without a friend is like a pot without a single drop of honey inside. - Winnie the Pooh Perhaps Pooh said it best – there’s a lot to love about honey. And boy do we love it; in 2018, the U.S. per capita consumption of honey was about 1.4 pounds (via Statista)....

You’ve Been Kneading Bread All Wrong This Whole Time Shutterstock By Ashley Ortiz/April 2, 2021 2:47 pm EST Bread is an ancient food that some historians believe could have originated as far as 22,000 years ago, when humans were grinding down barley grains to create “flat cakes,” according to Live Science. Ancient Egyptians evolved the bread-making process in 1000 B.C. by adding yeast to dough for the first time, which resulted in the first risen sourdough loaves....