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This Dramatic McDonald’s Drive-Thru Sign Is Turning Heads Shutterstock By Sara Cagle/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:18 pm EST “We are closed because I am quitting and I hate this job,” a former McDonald’s employee typed matter-of-factly on a sheet of paper, which they taped to the drive-thru monitor before finishing their final night shift and closing the restaurant early. A customer saw the sign the next day while on his way to buy a BTS meal at the Louisville, Kentucky, McDonald’s location, and his photo of it went viral on Twitter....

This Is The Worst Cilantro Mistake You’re Making Shutterstock By Holly Riddle/June 4, 2021 12:31 pm EST There’s nothing quite so disappointing as buying a bundle of fresh cilantro during your weekly grocery run and then, when you’re all ready to make up a batch of awesome tacos or a bowl of guacamole, you’re met with a limp, slimy pile of greenery in the bottom of your produce drawer. Unfortunately, it’s just the case that most leafy herbs will be well on the road to death by the time you toss them in your fridge, but there are a few precautions you can take to slow the process....

This Simple Trick Makes Stuffed Crust Pizza A Snap Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/July 7, 2021 12:59 pm EST One of the best things about pizza — besides the obvious fact that it’s delicious — is that there are so many ways to customize it based on your personal preferences. You can choose the style like wafer-thin New York-style, Chicago deep dish, or Detroit-style pan pizza. Then you can choose the sauce like basic tomato, creamy Alfredo, barbecue, ranch, or pesto, to name a few....

What Is Doodh Soda And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/Updated: April 22, 2021 10:21 am EST While doodh soda might not be sold in some American grocery stores, the beverage is made from two beverages that might be sitting in your refrigerator — and even though those beverages share space, some people might not have combined them in the same glass. The name provides a hint to one ingredient, since doodh means milk in Hindi....

Why Most Cooking Shows Have A Secret Kitchen Jason Davis/Getty Images By Rachel Pasche/Aug. 25, 2021 12:59 pm EST If you’re anything like us, you’ve spent hours of your life watching the Food Network, whether you’re sweating along with “Chopped” contestants as they battle their baskets or taking notes during “The Pioneer Woman.” During a lot of these shows, the people cooking make everything look incredibly easy, from the prep to the cleanup....

Why You Should Think Twice Before Ordering Gyros From Arby’s Shutterstock By A. C. Grimes/Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 4:43 pm EST The gyro and its culinary cousin, the shawarma, are the scrumptious descendants of the Turkish Döner kebab, per Spoon University. The dish is made up of meat that’s prepared and cooked on a vertical spit. After thinly slicing this meat, it’s then served within a pita or flatbread and dressed up with various fresh toppings (via BBC Travel)....

Will The Face Mask Mandate Be Coming Back To Restaurants? Shutterstock By Felix Behr/July 20, 2021 12:25 pm EST Los Angeles County has reinstated the mask requirement. According to Restaurant Business, everyone, regardless of their vaccination status, must wear a face mask when in restaurants and other public areas, such as a store. SFGate writes that the mandate is in response to a spike in COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles County, which has seen over 1,000 reported daily infections for 10 days straight....

You’ll Regret Eating Great Value Peanut Butter. Here’s Why Shutterstock By Clara Olshansky/Updated: April 20, 2021 11:17 pm EST When you’re deciding which peanut butter you’re going to buy, it might be tempting to go with Walmart’s store brand, Great Value. After all, it can seem like just that — a great value. It is cheaper than the name brand products, and all peanut butter is basically the same, right? Not so much....

You Should Be Eating More Canned Anchovies. Here’s Why Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/May 15, 2021 4:43 pm EST While the accidental presence of anchovies on your pizza might be irksome, the tiny fish has numerous benefits and deserves a chance. Though it might not yet be a staple in your kitchen, the fish is native to the Mediterranean and Black Seas and is regularly found in the local recipes there, according to The Spruce Eats....

You Should Think Twice About Eating At Bonanza Steakhouse. Here’s Why Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Updated: June 22, 2021 3:30 pm EST The chain of buffet eating outlets, Ponderosa Steakhouse and Bonanza Steakhouse, provide a variety of steaks, chicken appetizers, seafood, and more for visitors looking for something homey and simple. As per the official website, patrons can expect to embrace the “spirit of the Old West” at the Bonanza Steakhouse through its nostalgic offerings....

34% Agree This Chain Restaurant Has The Best Quality Seafood Shutterstock By Sydney Rende/July 8, 2021 10:56 am EST When it comes to seafood, it’s safe to say fresh is always better than frozen. There’s nothing better than a local seafood market, serving up fresh caught filets, whole fish, and shellfish that are sourced from places you know and trust. On the other hand, if you’re ordering your seafood at chain restaurants, chances are it’s not the freshest on the market....

Christine Ha Opens Up About Her Most Difficult MasterChef Challenge - Exclusive Cindy Ord/Getty Images By Molly Allen/Aug. 17, 2021 11:03 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It’s been nine years since chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author Christine Ha took the winning title on “MasterChef.” Ha competed on the show’s third season in 2012, showcasing her incredible passion and talent for cooking great meals....

Everything You Need To Know About IPAs Shutterstock By Melissa Campana/May 24, 2021 11:10 am EST While IPAs can be daunting, don’t let them intimidate you; with a little education and some dedication, you will feel your confidence start to grow. In fact, it’s a good idea to give your IPA a call at the beginning of every tax season, before things start to get too busy and they get overwhelmed with requests…Wait, what?...

Gordon Ramsay Announced A New Location For His Restaurant Lucky Cat Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/July 20, 2021 10:54 am EST In a celebratory announcement on Twitter, Gordon Ramsay announced that a new location for his restaurant Lucky Cat will be opening up in South Beach, Miami in 2022. The tweet was accompanied by a video that was 25 seconds long and detailed the city’s bustling nightlife and the lavish ambiance of the restaurant....

Gordon Ramsay’s New Hamburger Comes With An Outrageous Price Tag Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: July 19, 2021 9:07 am EST Never mind the global pandemic and the blow it has struck to the U.K.’s restaurant industry. Gordon Ramsay is getting ready to sell you a hamburger for £80. (For our U.S. readers, that’s $107.) The pandemic has been brutal to England’s restaurants. Dozens of London restaurants have closed permanently (via Eater London)....

Gordon Ramsay’s Risotto With A Twist Sher Castellano/Mashed By Sher Castellano AND Mashed Staff/Updated: April 26, 2021 4:50 pm EST In America, risotto is often served as a main dish, something Italians would never do. In Italy, the rice dish actually a secondo small plate that reaches the table before a meaty entree. But risotto can make a hearty meal for dinner, and Gordon Ramsay’s recipe is intended for just that....

Here’s What Jeff Mauro Credits With His Weight Loss Rob Kim/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/April 1, 2021 3:00 pm EST Jeff Mauro is a hard-working chef who got noticed for his extraordinary skills on Food Network Star, where he managed to beat a bunch of talented contestants and stand out due to his culinary prowess. As per Food Network, the celebrity chef spent a lot of time and energy focusing on sandwiches and perfecting his recipes on the show, something that added to his unique persona onscreen....

Here’s What You Can Do To Spice Up Cabbage Soup Shutterstock By Karen Hart/March 4, 2021 10:40 am EST Cabbage soup or shchi has been intrinsically linked to Russia since the 10th century, according to The Moscow Times. The publication notes that cabbage flourished because of its hardy nature, easy storage, and its ability to be transformed. It could serve as a substantial substitute for meat, which was especially important when the Orthodox Christians were required to fast....

How CSK’s Champions Made The Ultimate Birthday Cake For Yolanda Gampp - Exclusive Gp Images/Getty Images By Molly Harris/Aug. 4, 2021 9:07 am EST Fans of Fox’s latest and greatest baking show, “Crime Scene Kitchen,” have likely seen that bakers Luis Flores and Natalie Collins-Fish won the birthday cake-off in the finals on July 21. During the last bake, the finalists were asked to make the ultimate birthday cake for judge and cake queen Yolanda Gampp....

How Salt And Pepper Became Paired With Each Other Shutterstock By Rachel Pasche/May 25, 2021 3:57 pm EST Salt and pepper are almost always found together: You buy salt and pepper shakers in sets, they’re fairly ubiquitous at restaurant tables, and they’re commonly added to practically every savory recipe under the sun. Why is this? Why are salt and pepper the most common of seasonings in Europe and North America, as opposed to, say, cinnamon and sage?...