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This One Thing Could Have A Huge Impact On Your Tea’s Flavor Shutterstock By Joe Nasta/June 21, 2021 10:58 am EST Nothing’s more calming than a freshly brewed cup of hot tea. In the summer, popping it in the fridge and serving it over ice can be even more refreshing. Whether it’s loose-leaf or prepackaged tea bags, a steaming cup from the cafe or a cold ready-to-drink bottle from the corner store, tea is more popular than ever before....

Topo Chico Has Good News For Fans Of Its Hard Seltzers Topo Chico By Cristine Struble/March 19, 2021 12:17 pm EST Move over White Claw, Topo Chico hard seltzers have an official launch date, according to Delish. Starting on March 29th, the highly anticipated Topo Chico hard seltzers will be available in nine states and six metro areas, as reported by Molson Coors. If you don’t live in Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma, California, New Mexico, Arizona, Oregon, Georgia, or Florida, it might be time for a spring break road trip to grab a 12-pack....

Tournament Of Champions: What You Need To Know About Guy Fieri’s New Show Roger Kisby/Getty Images By Sara Ryan/Updated: March 17, 2021 11:45 pm EST Guy Fieri is living the celebrity chef dream. With restaurants ranging from barbecue to burritos in 20 cities throughout the world, a sizable cruise ship presence, dozens of television appearances, numerous television shows of his own, and a wild haircut only Guy could pull off, why not add another bullet point to his impressive resume?...

Traditional German Brötchen Recipe Mark Beahm/Mashed By Mark Beahm AND Mashed Staff/June 15, 2021 11:54 am EST Brötchen is a staple in Germany, where it’s one of their most well-known types of bread. According to food etymologist Dan Woeller, brötchen is “the ancestor of our American burger bun,” and it’s been around for quite some time. It’s a smaller bread with a hard shell on the outside and a beautiful, fluffy, soft inside....

What Is Star Anise And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Courtney Iseman/Updated: June 2, 2021 5:06 pm EST For many of us, star anise conjures up aromas and flavors of licorice and fennel seed. What dishes we associate with star anise, however, all depends on what we like to cook or grew up cooking. This spice is incredibly versatile, used in everything from savory dishes to liqueurs and desserts....

When It Comes To Bacon, This Brand Stands Above The Rest Shutterstock By James Lewis AND Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 4:30 pm EST It goes without saying that the best cooking comes from adventurous people trying something totally different. For example, humans may have started out just drinking alcohol, but someone eventually took it a step further and dipped fish and grilled cheese in beer batter. What about the genius idea of the molten chocolate lava cake, with chocolate oozing out of the center?...

Why People Are Refusing To Use KFC’s Gravy Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: July 21, 2021 10:41 am EST Do we really want to know how the sausage is made? And by sausage, we mean anything that you can get off a fast food menu. A viral TikTok video showing an employee making Chick-fil-A’s lemonade over the summer caused people to swear off the drink after they saw how much sugar went into it....

Why Some Food Network Fans Think Beat Bobby Flay Is Rigged Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/May 4, 2021 1:18 pm EST Celebrity chef Bobby Flay clearly loves what he does for a living. On his website, the chef highlights his love for food and everything related to it. “First and foremost, my most comfortable place is in my kitchens — at my restaurants or at home,” he wrote. “The apron I tie on is inevitably battle-stained with remnants of my creations — both the good and the works in progress....

You Should Keep Aloe Vera In Your Kitchen. Here’s Why Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/May 6, 2021 10:43 am EST When it comes to keeping plants in the kitchen, you might think of little herb gardens by the window, regrowing vegetable scraps, or even just as decor to keep your kitchen green and lively. One plant you should always keep close by all your appliances is aloe vera. Aloe vera is largely known for its use to soothe sunburns, and, similarly, you can use aloe vera to treat mild burns that happen in the kitchen as well, according to Food Network....

You’ve Been Cutting Bell Peppers Wrong Your Entire Life Shutterstock By Hannah Cole/April 7, 2021 8:55 am EST When people think food waste, they typically think of things like leftover takeout gone bad or a head of lettuce that sat in your produce drawer for a bit too long. But there’s likely a whole lot more food waste occurring in the everyday kitchen, starting the second you get to cooking. According to the 2021 Food Waste Guide from RTS, an upwards of 40 percent of food supply in the U....

Are Jon Favreau’s Tattoos In Chef Real? DFree/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 4:00 pm EST When “Chef” hit the theaters in 2014, a film Jon Favreau had written, directed, and starred in himself, the triple-threat probably did not anticipate it to one day be listed alongside food film classics, such as “Babette’s Feast” and “Eat Drink Man Woman” (via Variety). A huge part of the film’s success can perhaps be attributed to how far Favreau went to make his role as a chef look as authentic as possible....

Best Roast Beef Hash Recipe Michelle McGlinn/Mashed By Michelle McGlinn AND Mashed Staff/July 13, 2021 3:22 pm EST Roast beef makes for a delicious dinner on its own. You could argue, though, that roast beef really shines the next morning as an unexpected but welcome addition to your breakfast. Because last night’s roast can enjoy a second life as this morning’s roast beef hash. All you really need is an egg and some potatoes, and you can whip up a pretty delicious, hearty, loaded breakfast that will start your day off right....

Every Casserole Needs These 5 Basic Ingredients Shutterstock By Holly Riddle/April 6, 2021 3:53 pm EST A casserole might not be the fanciest or most impressive food you could whip up for dinner, but there’s no denying how delicious a well-made casserole can be — not to mention comforting, easy to make, and rib-sticking. From tuna casserole to green bean casserole to hamburger casserole, everyone has a favorite. But what exactly is a casserole?...

Everything We Know About Martha Stewart’s Newest Cookbook Shutterstock By Molly Harris/April 23, 2021 12:27 pm EST Martha Stewart fans have a lot to be excited about. The home guru and celebrity chef just launched her 99th cookbook, which is quite an accomplishment to celebrate (via Delish). The official Instagram account, @marthastewart, recently shared a photo of her latest cookbook that received nearly 5,400 likes within a day. It seems her beloved followers cannot wait to add this one to their bookshelves and try out some new recipes....

Fast Food Employees Reveal The One Item You Need To Order Shutterstock By Justina Huddleston/Updated: May 19, 2021 4:45 am EST Nothing beats a home-cooked meal, but a close second is anything that comes from your favorite fast food restaurant. Hey, we’re no snobs, and if you need a satisfying meal that won’t break the bank, fast food joins and fast casual chains are the ticket. But with such extensive menus, it can become second nature to just order your regular and never explore what else they’re cooking....

Glass Vs. Metal: Which Is Better For Baking? Shutterstock By Molly Harris/March 29, 2021 9:54 am EST If you are someone who really enjoys baking and seem to be whipping up treats like cake, muffins, and cookies often, it might be time to consider investing in better tools. However, the many options of bakeware available can be confusing and make it harder to identify what’s best. This is especially true if you are concerned with the material’s conduction of heat so that the baked good cooks evenly....

Grownup Versions Of Your Favorite Childhood Foods Shutterstock By Jennifer En/Updated: July 26, 2021 10:50 am EST My childhood was defined by the foods I loved. Busy school mornings meant grabbing cherry Pop-Tarts as I ran out of the house. Afternoons included their fair share of microwaveable pizza pockets. In between the snack foods there were the dishes that I craved often and that brought me comfort. Whether I was digging into a bowl of warm mac and cheese, stuffing too many fries into my mouth at once, or dipping fish sticks into copious amounts of lumpy white tartar sauce, I was in my happy place....

Guy Fieri Never Leaves The Grocery Store Without Two Of These Cassidy Sparrow/Getty Images By Karen Hart/May 3, 2021 9:10 am EST Guy Fieri is one of our favorite celebrity chefs. He’s also a man with a lot of culinary philosophy to impart on his fans. The cookbook author and host of Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” is well known for his rule of three when it comes to bacon....

Here’s Another Reason Not To Throw Away Orange Peels Shutterstock By Lauren David/June 14, 2021 2:49 pm EST Oranges and other citrus fruits, such as tangerines, clementines, and blood oranges, are a great go-to snack because they are portable and easy to travel with, thanks to their protective peel. Unlike the soft outsides of bananas or other fruits that bruise too easily. These delicious citrus picks are often eaten in slices or squeezed for fresh juice, and the peels are naturally tossed into the compost bin or trash can....

Here’s How Guy Fieri Got His Big Break John Lamparski/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/July 19, 2021 11:16 am EST Guy Fieri is quite the modern-day culinary superstar. Known for many TV shows such as “Guy’s Grocery Games,” “Diners, Drive Ins & Dives,” “Tournament of Champions,” and more, the chef is loved and respected for his work. He has also been responsible for many eateries, including the intriguing Flavortown Kitchen. According to his website, the virtual brand is present in 175 locations around the globe....