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These Pastries Were The First Foods Paul Hollywood Ever Baked Anthony Harvey/Getty Images By Karen Hart/May 19, 2021 10:29 am EST Paul Hollywood is a British celebrity baker who gained attention in the baking world for his doughy savoir faire and his piercing blue eyes. Hollywood grew up in a kitchen, in a home where you could probably always smell something baking in the oven, especially when you consider his family’s apartment was above his dad’s bakery according to NPR....

This Is Andrew Zimmern’s Favorite Japanese Snack Cindy Ord/Getty Images By Hanna Claeson/Aug. 4, 2021 4:04 pm EST Andrew Zimmern really likes Japanese cuisine, truly. For example, Zimmern might rage against U.S. American breakfasts, but he’ll start his morning off with a Japanese meal of rice, pickles, broth, and leftover broiled fish any day (via Life Hacker). The celebrity chef always has chopsticks, miso, dashi, soy sauce, yuzu, rice vinegar, sake, and several other Japanese condiments stocked in his kitchen so that he can prepare his favorite Japanese dishes at home (via Food & Wine)....

This Is What Pork Rinds Are Called In The UK Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/April 9, 2021 3:20 pm EST Pork rinds are a crunchy, savory snack traditionally made from deep-fried, dehydrated pig skin. As it turns out, pork rinds are a super tasty indulgence that have been experiencing a major moment on the global snacking scene. Each airy, crispy bite melts in your mouth and tastes even more incredible washed down with a sip of light beer or fruity wine....

This Scary Ingredient May Be Lurking In Your Burger Wrapper Shutterstock By James Lewis/May 28, 2021 1:56 pm EST With all the fat, sugar, and calories that it contains, it’s no wonder that fast food has such a dire reputation (via National Center for Health Research). Sure, it tastes especially nice after a few drinks, but those greasy cravings strike terror through every internal component of our bodies. There’s also the packaging to consider....

What Ina Garten’s Husband Jeffrey Wishes People Would Stop Doing Sonia Moskowitz/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/May 17, 2021 3:56 pm EST Veteran chef Ina Garten shares a great relationship with her husband, Jeffrey. According to Insider, the pair have been together for over 50 years and he is regularly featured on her popular show, “Barefoot Contessa.” Early in her culinary career, Garten’s husband encouraged her to chase her dreams instead of giving in to self-doubt....

Why Robert Irvine Still Gets Emotional On Restaurant: Impossible Gary Gershoff/Getty Images By Courtney Iseman/Updated: May 12, 2021 11:28 am EST Celebrity chef Robert Irvine cuts a formidable figure. For all of his cooking talent, the author and television personality is also still devoted to the military after serving in his youth, and he places fitness at the top of his priority list, per Robert Irvine Foundation. On his Food Network show “Restaurant: Impossible,” Irvine has developed a reputation for tough love and even a fair bit of yelling....

Why Twitter Is Blowing Up Over Joe Biden’s Ice Cream Comment Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/May 27, 2021 6:38 pm EST If you can’t find President Joe Biden at the White House, you might check the ice cream shop. Whether performing his old duties as vice president or out on the campaign trail, Biden usually finds time to stop at a scoop shop (via E!). Biden (or his handlers) always know the best ice cream shop to visit, no matter what city he’s in....

Why You Shouldn’t Put Too Many Ingredients In Your Wok Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/April 12, 2021 10:50 am EST If you’re anything like us, your wok is one of your most cherished pieces of cooking equipment, reliably turning out spicy stir-frys, crispy spring rolls, and juicy dumplings. When used correctly, a well-seasoned wok can be an incredibly versatile pan which can handle steaming and deep-frying in addition to sautéing and searing....

Aldi Shoppers Have Mixed Feelings About These Cookie Melts Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/May 11, 2021 12:57 pm EST Aldi never has a shortage of snacks on sale, and it is once again adding to its offering of sweet treats with the reappearance of its Benton’s cookie melts. The packages are on sale now for $1.79 per box, which comes with six cookies each, according to Aldi Reviewer. This special find is available in chocolate, hazelnut, and peanut butter flavors and will only be on shelves for a limited time....

Authentic Fried Pork Gyoza Recipe Cecilia Ryu/Mashed By Cecilia Ryu AND Mashed Staff/July 20, 2021 3:58 pm EST Gyoza is one of the most famous Japanese appetizers around, and whether you like it steamed or fried, it’s always a hit. According to Ejji Ramen, there are a few different takes on just how this delicious dish came to be. Many believe that Chinese practitioner Zhang Zhongjing made gyoza a medicine to treat ears with frostbite....

Blake Shelton And Gwen Stefani Declined A Free Meal At This Dallas Restaurant Kevin Mazur/Getty Images By Alia Hoyt/July 27, 2021 1:12 pm EST The Dallas, Texas neighborhood of Highland Park got a little more charming thanks to a recent visit by newlyweds Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani. The couple kept it casual while noshing on sushi at Shinsei, which local restaurateurs Lynae Fearing and Tracy Rathbun own, according to Eater Dallas....

Costco’s Chocolate Dream Dessert Collection Is Turning Heads CostcoBuys/Instagram By Cristine Struble/April 26, 2021 12:07 pm EST Need another excuse to eat dessert first? Just in time for Mother’s Day, this Chocolate Dream Italian dessert collection has been spotted by the Instagram account @CostcoBuys. Based on the picture and description, the package features individual servings of a layered dessert, similar to a parfait or a trifle. According to the post, the package of “six flutes of layered whipped cream, cocoa cookie, and chocolate cream” is just $9....

Costco Shoppers Are Obsessed With This Decadent S’mores Bark Instagram By Audrey Michels/April 20, 2021 11:01 am EST Summertime is right around the corner, and even if you aren’t planning any backpacking or camping trips yet, that doesn’t mean you can’t indulge in a s’more or two… or s’more. In fact, you don’t even need a flame or a microwave to introduce some scrumptious s’mores into your summer plans. According to Instagrammer @costcobuys, the Chuao Chocolatier brand Oh My S’mores bark is “AMAZING” and “has quickly become [their] new favorite snack!...

Duff Goldman Shared A Sweet Family Photo Of His New Baby Jerod Harris/Getty Images By Erica Andrews/Feb. 16, 2021 4:17 pm EST Celebrity chef, Duff Goldman, is known for his incredible baking skills and fun personality. But Goldman has recently taken on one of his most important roles to date — father to his new baby girl. The Food Network star and his wife, Johnna, recently welcomed a newborn into the world, per Delish....

Easy Baked Jojo Potatoes Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/June 24, 2021 1:47 pm EST Jojos are a cross between a french fry and a roasted potato, and they’re delicious. If you’ve ever had them, you already know, but if you’ve not yet experienced a jojo, prepare to fall in love. While we love to grab jojos from the grocery store deli or our favorite restaurant, there’s something satisfying about making them at home....

Everything You Need To Know About Smoking Cocktails Shutterstock By Rachel Pasche/May 17, 2021 12:31 pm EST Now that we’ve all had to become our own personal bartenders over the last year, we’ve had to really take our at-home cocktails to a new level, and an easy way to do that is smoking them. It may seem like a simple, perhaps even unnecessary thing to do, but we’re here to tell you that it makes a world of difference....

Here’s How To Get Cast On Chopped Amanda Edwards/Getty Images By Lisa Curran Matte/May 25, 2021 6:59 pm EST Go big or go home. That, in a nutshell, is the advice four-time “Chopped” winner Stephen Coe gives to contestant wannabes. Well, at least when it comes to personality. Coe, who currently has six “Chopped” competitions under his belt — in addition to a win against Bobby Flay — persevered for two years before he made the cut....

Here’s Why Honey And Truffles Are A Match Made In Heaven Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:06 pm EST Every once in awhile, you come across a food combination that is seemingly too good to be true. Whether it’s on purpose or by total accident, these momentous occasions typically occur when opposites attract. One such combination is honey and truffles — and the reasons are quite obvious. Mixing together sticky-sweet honey with savory, creamy truffles results in a medley that’s perfect for tasty, grilled sandwiches, fancy cheese boards, and eye-catching hors d’oeuvres platters....

How Aldi Is Encouraging Its Employees To Get Vaccinated Matthew Horwood/Getty Images By Hanna Claeson/Jan. 19, 2021 3:16 pm EST Last week, as the Wall Street Journal reported, Dollar General announced it would offer its employees four hours of pay for getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Trader Joe’s and Instacart are offering similar (if lesser) incentives, per Fox News. This week, Aldi is joining the ranks, promising up to four hours of compensation plus the cost of the vaccine to its employees who get vaccinated....

How Bobby Flay And His Cat Nacho Are Helping Out During National Adoption Week Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images By Joe Nasta/July 15, 2021 12:46 pm EST Bobby Flay has a special spot in his heart for cats, as evidenced by the unique relationship with his furry friends Stella and Nacho — their deep bond even led him to start the cat food company Made by Nacho. “While many know I am passionate about cooking, I am equally as passionate about the cats in my life … While I influence the recipes, Nacho does the hard work of creating the menu and paw-selecting every ingredient,” Flay said about the food brand (via Food Network)....