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Guy Fieri Hilariously Crashed This Chef’s Set At The South Beach Wine & Food Festival Robert Reiners/Getty Images By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 3:31 pm EST The 2021 South Beach Wine & Food Festival took place the weekend of May 20, facing criticism from outlets such as the Miami Herald (which described the event organizer’s much-publicized precautions and safety measures as “mostly theater”). The festival is a “who’s who” of the food world....

Guy Fieri’s Secret To Finding The Best Restaurants While Traveling John Lamparski/Getty Images By Erica Buehler/April 16, 2021 11:09 am EST Foodies don’t quit while traveling, and that adventurous spirit bodes well in new places. In fact, many culinary connoisseurs will pass by the big, well-known restaurant names when on the road in search of the hidden gems that all the locals love. After all, you can have a meal at a chain restaurant practically any time, anywhere, but the unique and somewhat secret dining spots in a town or city are truly one-in-a-million....

How Chipotle’s Free Burrito Deal Completely Backfired Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/July 10, 2021 10:55 am EST As part of the national effort to help encourage people to get vaccinated, the popular fast food chain Chipotle decided to do their part by offering a BOGO deal — a buy-one-get-one-free entree to all customers in support of National Month of Action for Vaccinations, for one day only. Chipotle announced their promotion on their website on June 30, saying that “the offer will support the White House’s ongoing initiative to get more Americans vaccinated this summer....

How Many Blenders Did Paris Hilton Break During Cooking With Paris? Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/Aug. 12, 2021 4:38 pm EST Paris Hilton didn’t necessarily gain fame with her cooking skills. However, she did recently land her very own cooking show, “Cooking with Paris,” on Netflix. Still, her lack of a culinary background might explain why a few appliances “died” in the midst of filming the series. According to Forbes, not one, but two blenders were broken during production....

Is There A Difference Between An Omelette And Tamagoyaki? Shutterstock By Mirtle Pena-Calderon/March 26, 2021 8:01 am EST Everyone loves breakfast food (why else would folks love to eat breakfast for dinner?). Breakfast can be as simple or as complex as you’d like. From easy-to-make fluffy pancakes to a wide and extensive spread of fruits, carbs, and sweet treats that would make French royalty blush, there is no wrong way to do breakfast....

Only 19% Of People Consider This Their Favorite Summer Drink Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/April 12, 2021 10:26 am EST Summer is…well, not exactly almost here, unless you’re really, really optimistic, or else you live in one of those southern or southwestern states where it’s already 90 degrees in late March. Even if you reside in a more northerly climate, however, chances are you’re so done with winter that you’re already starting to Google lighter spring and summer recipes....

Salt And Pepper Tofu Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 24, 2021 10:23 am EST Judging by how much Americans embraced tofu in the 1970s (via Love=Food), you might think it was “new” in the U.S. However, there’s evidence tofu has been in use here – or at least on the radar – at least as far back as the 1770s (via Founders.gov). That was when founding father, Benjamin Franklin, while writing from London to his friend, John Bartram in the new world (via Smithsonian), referenced this “curdled” cheese-like soybean preparation that came from China....

The Real Reason Your Cake Is Soggy Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/March 29, 2021 10:44 am EST You absolutely can have your cake and eat it, too — if you’re willing to put in the time and effort to bake it yourself. There are so many rules to follow and things to keep in mind when baking a cake at home, though, that it can be tricky to know exactly what you’re supposed to do....

This Is The One Food Ludacris Actually Knows How To Cook Marcus Ingram/Getty Images By Ceara Milligan/Feb. 27, 2021 8:41 pm EST Christopher Brian Bridges, better known and loved as Ludacris (or Luda for short), is a mega-talented American rapper and actor who has been dazzling millions of hearts, minds, and eardrums since the ’90s. He also has restaurateur listed on his résumé, as he is the owner of Chicken + Beer, an Atlanta-based joint named after his chart-topping 2003 album Chicken-n-Beer, per the restaurant’s website....

This Is What Happens To Leftover Food When Filming The Pioneer Woman David Livingston/Getty Images By Lauren Cahn/Updated: March 31, 2021 10:16 am EST Did you know that an estimated 17 percent of all food intended for consumers ends up in trash bins, according to the UN’s Food Waste Index Report 2021? According to Roni Neff, a professor and program director at Bloomberg School of Public Health’s Center for a Livable Future, one reason for all the waste may be the “foodie culture fostered by celebrity chefs and cooking programs that has convinced many to seek only perfect, unblemished food” (via Johns Hopkins Magazine)....

This Jamba Juice Secret Menu Item Tastes Just Like Pink Starburst Shutterstock By Emily Weaver/Aug. 13, 2021 3:00 pm EST Jamba Juice is constantly reinventing the wheel when it comes to smoothie flavors and the company doesn’t shy away from making drinks off the secret menu. Just recently, Jamba Juice announced it would be offering two new beverages, Gotcha Matcha and Bold n’ Cold Brew. This may seem a little odd for a smoothie retailer, but it’s a prime example of how Jamba Juice is keeping up with the times....

This Vegan Ice Cream Line At Wegmans Has A Mediterranean Twist Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/April 20, 2021 12:16 pm EST As a supermarket chain, Wegmans does rather well for itself. Its outlets are located in different parts of the country including New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and Massachusetts. According to the brand’s website, Wegmans is one of the United States’ biggest private enterprises. As per Eat This, Not That!...

Trader Joe’s Shoppers Are Obsessed With Its Thai Tea Flavored Mochi Instagram By Molly Harris/April 6, 2021 12:45 pm EST Whether you’re a long-time mochi fan or you’re looking to try some after watching Waffles+Mochi, there’s a flavor at Trader Joe’s that shoppers are loving. For those who are new to mochi, it’s basically a tiny ice cream ball that’s wrapped in a thin layer of sticky rice dough, with the ice cream-free version dating all the way back to ancient Japan (via Taste of Home)....

Wendy’s Responded To Migos’ Free Cheeseburger Song Shutterstock By Hanna Claeson/June 17, 2021 5:35 pm EST If Wendy’s $5 Biggie Bag commercial and its DJ Khaled featuring Migos jingle have’t already worked their way through every nook and cranny of your waking and sleeping brain, you deserve a prize. A giant gold star or something. To quote one vexed Twitter user, “I’ve watched enough NBA playoff games that I’m now thoroughly mad whenever I see the Wendy’s MAJOR BAG ALERT commercial....

What You Should Know About Butcher Block Counters Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/April 6, 2021 5:52 am EST From marble to quartz to laminate, there are a wide variety of options available when it comes to choosing your kitchen countertops, and many individuals are drawn to the cozy vibe of butcher block counters, which have been quite trendy in the past couple of years. The material has both pros and cons to consider if you’re thinking of revamping your kitchen and are leaning towards replacing your old granite with butcher block counters....

Why Lent Is Big Business For Long John Silver’s Shutterstock By Felix Behr/June 20, 2021 3:32 pm EST Being a fast-food chain that features seafood, Long John Silver’s considers the period of Catholic Lent a special time of year. After all, those observing the fast cannot eat meat at any time and seafood only on Fridays. Naturally, then, Lent forms a focal point for the business. However, the centrality of it is best revealed in an exclusive James O’Reilly, CEO of Long John Silver’s, gave to SeafoodSource: “We are expecting a good Lent....

Why Losing A Michelin Star Can Be ‘Dangerous’ For Some Chefs Xavi Torrent/Getty Images By Molly Harris/March 17, 2021 3:31 pm EST Those familiar with Michelin star restaurants or those who have watched shows like Netflix’s Chef’s Table, are likely aware of the painstaking care chefs of such establishments take. While earning a star can be a sign of great achievement, it is also a massive burden, according to CNN. Though many chefs and their teams have worked diligently to earn stars, they must maintain that same level of work to maintain it — not to mention level it up if they want to gain more stars (via Truly Experiences)....

Cheeses You Should Try At Least Once In Your Life Shutterstock By Maria Cristina Lalonde/Updated: June 1, 2021 9:54 am EST Just as there are movies to see (e.g. Casablanca), places to visit (Paris), and life goals (invent a time-traveling machine) to cross off your bucket list before you die, there are cheeses you should try at least once in your life. The world is a treasure trove of exotic, unusual, and irresistible cheeses....

Copycat Subway Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki Recipe Angela Latimer/Mashed By Angela Latimer AND Mashed Staff/June 8, 2021 11:19 am EST Whether it’s a matter of ordering a standard menu item or requesting a unique combination of vegetables, sauces, and toppings, fast food franchises like Subway offer enough variety and flexibility to please just about anyone. Take their Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki sandwich and wrap, for example. Packed with flavor and texture (thanks also to those fresh, crunchy vegetables), there’s a good reason this sweet and tangy menu item is one of Subway’s most popular meals....

Future McDonald’s Locations Will Look A Lot Different. Here’s Why Matthew Horwood/Getty Images By Audrey Michels/Feb. 3, 2021 2:50 pm EST For all the technological advances that we’ve made in the last 10 years, our world still doesn’t look as markedly different as we might have imagined it would by now. However, one of the corporations that is doing its best to upgrade our restaurants along with our phones is McDonald’s....