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The Worst Thing You Can Do When Cooking Steak, According To Anthony Bourdain Michael Loccisano/Getty Images By Melissa Campana AND Ralph Schwartz/Updated: July 14, 2021 2:53 pm EST Searing and grilling steak, if you’ll pardon the pun, is a high-stakes endeavor. One wrong move and that beautiful, tender fillet you brought home from the butcher could be instantly transformed into a rubbery, gray chew toy. Sadly, scientists have yet to figure out how to turn back time and remedy an overcooked steak....

Think Twice Before Buying This Shake At McDonald’s McDonald’s By Kate Hagan Gallup/March 30, 2021 11:16 am EST Icey Coke, sundaes, and apple pies. While there are a number of tasty ways to end a meal at McDonald’s, according to Dr. Nicole Avena, a research neuroscientist, you should probably skip the shake. As an expert in the fields of nutrition, diet, and addiction, and author of What to Feed Your Baby and Toddler, Dr....

This Is The Hardest Challenge On Supermarket Stakeout, According To Alex Guarnaschelli Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images By Ashley Steinberg/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 4:29 pm EST “Supermarket Stakeout,” as IMDB puts it, is a show hosted by Alex Guarnaschelli in which “four chefs square off in a competitive pop-up kitchen outside a grocery store” with themes they have to consider for each round. They have to confront shoppers in grocery stores, making assumptions about what’s in their bags and negotiating to retrieve them to cook with....

This Might Be The Oldest Bar In Europe Jag_cz/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Aug. 21, 2021 1:35 pm EST Most of the world’s oldest pubs (that you can still drink at, of course) are located in Europe (via Oldest). From The Bingley Arms (953) in the British islands to Gasthaus zum Riesen (1150) in Germany, most claim to have been around for far longer than the other and have a history more colorful and a list of clientele more famous than any other pub....

What Is The Shelf Life Of Half-And-Half? Bloomberg/Getty Images By Amanda Tarlton/April 29, 2021 9:49 am EST Unless you’re someone who drinks their coffee black — or someone who hits up the Starbucks drive-thru every morning — you likely have a carton of half-and-half in your refrigerator at all times, just waiting to be poured into your daily cup of joe. Half-and-half, as the name suggests, is a mixture of half milk and half heavy cream....

What You Don’t Know About Alex Guarnaschelli - Exclusive Michael Loccisano/Getty Images By Lauren Cahn/March 17, 2021 1:55 pm EST Foodies of America have been watching Food Network star and award-winning chef, Alex Guarnaschelli light up their TV screens since 2006. For her first network appearance, the executive chef of New York City’s Butter restaurant competed on Food Network Challenge against three other professional chefs to see who could whip up the best Thanksgiving dinner in a mere five hours, according to Food Network....

Who Are The Actors In The Dr Pepper & Cream Soda Commercial? Bloomberg/Getty Images By Liz Barrett Foster/Jan. 29, 2021 4:46 am EST Have you seen the Dr Pepper & Cream Soda commercial and wondered who the actors were? In the commercial, the duet of Lil’ Sweet and The Doctor sing a spoof of the song “Sister Christian” by Night Ranger. The Dr Pepper song features lyrics such as, “Two flavors making music on your lips,” and “Pour it in a glass of ice,” (via YouTube)....

Why People Think Rockstar Might Soon Launch A Hard Seltzer Line Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/June 24, 2021 9:53 am EST Everyone and their cousin are getting into hard seltzers. White Claw and Truly might dominate with a combined 70% of that market (via The New York Times), but they have a lot of company. Seeking to snag a share of a quickly growing revenue pie, beer giant Anheuser-Busch puts out at least five seltzers, including Cacti, which also carries the name of celebrity hip-hop artist Travis Scott (via Forbes)....

Why You Should Always Eat Using Your Right Hand In India Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Aug. 10, 2021 6:47 pm EST It can be an exciting and fulfilling experience to travel around the world, especially when it involves trying different international cuisines. But it’s important to note that not every culture approaches mealtime the same way. For example, as per Travel + Leisure, when you’re eating in China or Japan, you must refrain from talking too much....

30% Agree This Is The Best Pringles Flavor Mehaniq/Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/Aug. 17, 2021 12:16 pm EST We’re all familiar with the feeling of disappointment that sets in after opening a bag of our favorite chips, only to find it’s half-filled with air. It makes you question the validity of your purchase and whether or not it was truly worth it, and might even have you furious enough to ditch the snack entirely....

Ben & Jerry’s Just Gave This Response To Their Critics On Twitter Shutterstock By Felix Behr/July 19, 2021 6:12 pm EST Earlier today, Ben & Jerry’s broke their radio silence on Twitter. “Ben & Jerry’s will end sales of our ice cream in the Occupied Palestinian Territory,” they tweeted with a link to a fuller statement. In the statement, Ben & Jerry’s explain that they consider that operating within the Occupied Palestinian Territory runs counter to the values of their brand....

Burger King Just Threw Shade At Chick-Fil-A With This Donation Pledge Shutterstock By Felix Behr/June 7, 2021 12:07 pm EST With its latest marketing move, Burger King has brought further attention to the recent story of Chick-fil-A’s connections with anti-LGBTQ charities. While Burger King did not name Chick-fil-A outright — and so can deny throwing any shade — it seems probable that the burger chain meant to do exactly this....

Chili Recipes That Are Perfect For A Cold Night Shutterstock By Alexandra Cass/March 2, 2021 12:41 pm EST No matter where you are in America, you can probably find a local restaurant serving up chili. But it will look and taste different depending on where you are. From Texas to Cincinnati and New Mexico (home of Chili Verde) to Kansas City, chili has a plethora of regional variations around the country (via Daily Meal)....

Costco Fans Are Divided On Its Caramel Tres Leches Bar Instagram By Audrey Michels/May 13, 2021 10:56 am EST Costco’s prepared food section definitely has a dedicated fan base, but if you think those fans agree on every item available, you are in for a rude awakening. Take the wholesale store’s caramel tres leches cake, for example. Instagrammer @costcodeals recently posted a photo of the cake with a caption notifying Costco shoppers about a deal on the sweet treat, and got some contrasting pushback on the caramel confection (via Instagram)....

Costco Fans In The US Are Jealous Of Canada’s New Chicken Sandwich Shuttershock By Courtney Iseman/Aug. 16, 2021 3:31 pm EST People take the Costco food court very seriously. When you think about it, the fact that Costco even has a food court is reason enough to get excited. When you go to the warehouse store, it’s really primarily for the purpose of nabbing the low prices on everything you could possibly need, often in bulk....

Costco’s Mini Pancakes Are Turning Heads Johnny Louis/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/March 1, 2021 1:38 pm EST When you need a quick snack or want the perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea or coffee, nothing hits the spot like a mini pancake. Even if you haven’t seen these treats on store shelves, don’t assume they don’t have a storied history. Pancakes have graced tables for generations, and mini pancakes trace their origin to Dutch poffertjes, a small pancake used as communion hosts in a Dutch abbey (via Perfect Poffertjes)....

Delivery Services May Not Be Doing As Well As You Think. Here’s Why Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/June 30, 2021 2:05 pm EST With restaurants closing their doors for sit-down dining because of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 (per Eater New York) and everyone being forced to turn to takeout when wanting to eat from their favorite local dining establishments, you would think that food delivery services would be thriving right now....

Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Recipe Erin Johnson/Mashed By Erin Johnson AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 26, 2021 10:35 am EST If you’re craving a filling, comforting, and savory dinner, then this chicken pot pie recipe has you covered. There are few other dishes that combine a bunch of healthy vegetables, hearty meat, and sauce into a convenient little package. Adding to the convenience is the fact that this specific recipe uses a slow cooker, meaning you won’t have to do much at all as far as prep work is concerned....

Everything We Know About Lisa Vanderpump’s New Las Vegas Restaurant Shutterstock By Gillie Houston/Aug. 4, 2021 4:22 pm EST Reality television personality and restaurateur Lisa Vanderpump has made a name for herself both as the star of Bravo hits “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” and “Vanderpump Rules,” and as the owner of a small empire of bars and restaurants. Now, Vanderpump is set to open a buzzy new Las Vegas spot that will bring a piece of the City of Lights to Sin City....

Froot Loops Interesting New Product Isn’t Cereal Shutterstock By Molly Harris/March 18, 2021 2:00 pm EST These days the cereal industry is doing a lot, and most of it isn’t cereal anymore. From snack packs that are nothing but Lucky Charms marshmallows or fruit-flavored Cap’n Crunch berry pieces to the latest fad, gummies, cereal lovers can enjoy their favorite cereal in quite a few other forms. In fact, gummies are just the thing that Froot Loops is releasing next, according to Best Products....