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Giada De Laurentiis’ Strategy For Moderating Her Caffeine Intake Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/June 10, 2021 8:59 am EST For some, “afternoon coffee” is synonymous with staying productive — not to mention awake — throughout the entirety of the 9-to-5 slog. The term is recognized well enough to have an entry in the Urban Dictionary, which means the crowdsourced dictionary’s online store will sell you an “afternoon coffee” coffee mug. As it turns out, stating the obvious on your coffee mug might be the least of your problems — that is, if you are inclined to listen to Giada Di Laurentiis’ advice....

In Rachael Ray’s Career, One Recipe Stands Above The Rest Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/Aug. 25, 2021 3:47 pm EST In an interview with ABC News in 2006, Rachael Ray referred to herself as a “hick from the sticks,” but she certainly is no longer. The 52-year-old super chef, has built up her own culinary empire and skyrocketed to stardom. The modest TV personality constantly says that she is “not a chef, but a cook” (via CBS News)....

Instagram Isn’t Impressed With Andrew Zimmern’s Cavatelli Cindy Ord/Getty Images By Maria Faller/July 26, 2021 3:02 am EST Andrew Zimmern is well known for trying every kind of food, edible creation, delicacy, and dessert … even if it is way out of his comfort zone. Although the popular host and producer of the Travel Channels “Bizarre Foods” franchise has eaten some pretty outlandish foods, from dung beetles to sheep heads, he has also tasted some of the most decadent treats of the world (The Daily Meal)....

Is Too Much Caffeine Bad For You? Shutterstock By Gillie Houston/July 21, 2021 1:12 pm EST While caffeine is considered a necessary part of most people’s morning routine — and occasionally afternoon and evening, too — there are some health impacts to keep in mind before downing those daily espressos. Caffeine is a naturally occurring compound found in ingredients such as nuts, seeds, and other plants. It is one of the world’s oldest natural stimulants, dating as far back as brewed teas in 2737 B....

McDonald’s Iced Coffee: What To Know Before Ordering Instagram By Naomi Kennedy/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 1:47 pm EST Mornings look different for everybody. Some start their day with a quick workout while others head straight into the kitchen to begin putting together a delicious breakfast spread. Whether you’ve adopted either of those two routines or have a wildly different one of your own, there’s one thing that brings us all together in those early hours of the day: coffee....

Original Fast Food Locations You Can Still Eat At Today Instagram By Malcolm Bedell/Updated: Aug. 23, 2021 5:20 pm EST As a fully functioning, red-blooded member of the human race, you’ve probably hunkered down on a two-piece box of craggy, pressure-fried chicken from KFC at least dozens, if not hundreds of times. But while you were marveling over the secrets of that original recipe of 11 herbs and spices, lazily mixing your instant gravy into your powdered mashed potatoes, or wondering just how any human hand could possibly manage to get the cabbage pieces in your slaw so incredibly tiny, did you ever stop to think about the FIRST outpost of one of your fast food favorites?...

Rosé Fans Are Demanding A New ‘Pink Wine’ Emoji Change.org By Ceara Milligan/Updated: July 1, 2021 4:02 pm EST Love ’em or hate ’em, emojis are the miniature keyboard illustrations of everyday objects, animals, faces, foods and drinks, and universal symbols that have essentially become a language all their own. For many digital device users, they certainly come in handy when cheekily conveying emotions and activities via text message, or even crafting the perfect Instagram caption....

Scandals Waffle House Can Never Live Down Bloomberg/Getty Images By Andrew Sheldon/Aug. 4, 2021 4:08 pm EST The late, great Anthony Bourdain once described Waffle House as “an irony-free zone where everything is beautiful and nothing hurts. Where everybody, regardless of race, creed, color, or degree of inebriation is welcomed. Its warm yellow glow, a beacon of hope and salvation, inviting the hungry, the lost, the seriously hammered, all across the South, to come inside....

The Alex Guarnaschelli Chicken Tip Fans Call Life-Changing Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/July 15, 2021 9:32 am EST Celebrity chef Alex Guarnaschelli is a culinary star. Luckily, for her fans, she doesn’t really hold back from sharing cooking hacks to make life a lot easier for home cooks. Per POPSUGAR, Guarnaschelli is a big fan of sauces because she thinks that they can really transform a dish. “I’m a really big sauce person,” she said....

The Biggest Mistake You’re Making With Grain Bowls Shutterstock By Sophie Putka/Feb. 22, 2021 10:23 am EST Grain bowls tend to get lumped into the same category as the salads, avocado toasts, and fermented veggies of the world — often deemed as “health foods” reserved for the young and wellness obsessed. Even though they’re more run-of-the-mill now, they can easily go sad and wilty. You don’t want a sad grain bowl for lunch, do you?...

The Food Rule Kim Kardashian Swears By Shutterstock By Laine Doss/May 3, 2021 5:46 pm EST Kim Kardashian is a reality TV celebrity, entrepreneur, and law student. Kardashian, who is officially a billionaire, according to Forbes, has earned much of her money through her KKW Beauty line and SKIMS shape wear line, along with her many endorsement deals and television show. Much of the celebrity’s image is based on appearance, with Vogue calling her a “fashion icon....

The Real Reason Cold Brew Is More Expensive Than Iced Coffee Shutterstock By Michael La Corte/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 10:34 am EST There may be no other recent “food fad” that has entered into the cultural zeitgeist as much as cold brew. Cold brew has become the coffee option that is almost impossible to ignore on a hot day — or any day, regardless of the weather. While the jolt of caffeine and the pure coffee flavor may be incomparable, your wallet may also take a real hit from the clear price hike....

The Real Reason Mead Is Becoming Popular Again Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/May 15, 2021 1:37 pm EST Craft brews and alcohol of all types are having more than a moment, as they appear to have taken over the entire millennium, or at least all 2+ decades of it that we’ve had so far. There are still certain types of drinks that people may be reluctant to try, however, due to bad experiences in the past....

The Real Reason Parmesan Cheese Isn’t Vegetarian Shutterstock By Rachel Pasche/May 25, 2021 1:17 pm EST If you’re a vegetarian, we’re guessing you’re probably a big fan of cheese. Most of us are, even if we still eat meat because cheese is just so darn good, but if you’ve given up meat, cheese is a good source of healthy proteins, fats, and of course, flavor (via Harvard). We aren’t trying to burst your bubble, but there are a few things you should know about certain cheeses that, sadly, aren’t technically vegetarian....

The Real Reason Why The Cheesecake Factory Is Struggling Getty Images By Joel Stice/Updated: March 12, 2021 4:23 pm EST When it comes to having your pick of cuisine and over a dozen varieties of cheesecake to choose from, there’s no place but the Cheesecake Factory. The restaurant with its over the top decor, vast array of cheesecakes, and equally bloated menu has grown from its California roots to spread throughout the United States and as far across the globe as Hong Kong and Dubai....

The Truth About This Viral McDonald’s Sheet Cake TikTok YouTube By Ralph Schwartz/Feb. 4, 2021 4:56 pm EST The McDonald’s sheet cake may be the biggest secret menu item in all of fast food, but the secret is out now, thanks to TikToker Kayleigh Weeks and a few others. Weeks posted a video to TikTok about a week ago that shows her cutting into a sheet cake with Ronald McDonald’s image on the icing....

These Are The Things Fast Food Employees Hate About Customers Bloomberg/Getty Images By Charlotte Grainger/Updated: March 9, 2021 11:23 am EST Convenient, delicious, and comforting — there’s a reason we are a nation of fast food lovers. On any given day, 36 percent of American adults consume a portion of the stuff. Whether you’re obsessed with tacos, relish a meaty burger, or love yourself some fries, we’ve all got our weaknesses....

This Artist Makes All The Illustrations For The Great British Baking Show YouTube By Shawna Cory/April 28, 2021 11:06 am EST Illustrator Tom Hovey has a distinct, recognizable style that features bold, rhythmic lines, vibrant colors, and lots of organic detail. As Hovey tells BBC, he had just moved to London when a friend helped the artist land a job working in editing on a new television show called “The Great British Bake Off” (now known in the U....

This Easy TikTok Hack Will Make Your Eggs More Flavorful Than Ever Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/May 6, 2021 11:48 am EST The humble mix of fresh basil, olive oil, parmesan cheese, and nuts is a pantry must-have for many households, thanks to its ability to hold its own as a pasta sauce, or as an ensemble player as a sauce or dip (via The New York Times). And while most of us wouldn’t need to think twice about consuming a jar of (commercial or home-made) pesto for lunch or dinner, we might need a bit of convincing to use pesto to prepare fried eggs for breakfast....

This Is Michael Symon’s Ultimate Secret Ingredient Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images By Ni’Kesia Pannell/June 20, 2021 12:44 pm EST It’s no secret that Michael Symon is a talented chef. Though as of late he’s gained a massive amount of popularity through his stint as one of the co-hosts of The Chew, the Cleveland native’s rise to fame started in 1998 when Food & Wine Magazine named him Best New Chef (MichaelSymon.com). Since then, he’s opened up a number of restaurants, appeared on “Iron Chef,” and authored six top-rated and award-winning cookbooks....