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This Is What Makes Texas Barbecue So Unique Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Updated: April 26, 2021 9:22 am EST Chili may be the state food of Texas, but barbecue is where the love is. If you’re a Texan or even a transplant, you quickly learn this event is more than just a meal – it’s an experience that brings friends and family together. All you have to do is consider all of the incredible barbecue joints that lead to road-tripping just to enjoy the succulent, authentic meats cooked up by some of the greatest pitmasters there are....

TikTok Can’t Believe This Official Ritz Cracker Reveal Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/July 6, 2021 2:33 pm EST We’re guessing we may be going out on a limb here, but we reckon there are a few among us who have stared down a Ritz cracker before devouring it. Perhaps you’ve wondered why the treat is round and how it got those iconic scalloped edges. Well, even if you have never spared a thought for the cracker’s serrated edges until now, Ritz’s social media handlers have taken the initiative to explain why....

What Is Pu-Erh Tea And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Rachel Pasche/June 2, 2021 1:25 pm EST If you enjoy a cup of tea every now and then, you probably stick mainly to green, black, and herbal varieties — the more popular blends that occupy the shelves of grocery stores and markets. If you drink tea often, you may dabble in oolong, rooibos, or white teas. Pu-erh tea, however, is in an entirely new league....

Why Bobby Flay Likes To Use Skin On All-Dark Meat For Grilling Chicken Bobby Bank/Getty Images By Lauren Rothman/April 15, 2021 8:11 am EST If there’s anyone who knows his way around a grill, it’s Bobby Flay; after all, this is the man who hosted the television series Hot Off the Grill, Grillin’ & Chillin’, Grill It!, and Boy Meets Grill. Clearly this is someone we can trust when it comes to giving the very best advice on grilling tips and tricks....

Why Chris Hemsworth’s Recent Trip To KFC Has People Talking Shutterstock By Laine Doss/July 20, 2021 11:07 am EST One of the highest paid stars in Hollywood, Forbes reports that Australian movie star Chris Hemsworth commands more than $15 million plus a share of profits every time he wields Thor’s mighty hammer. Of course, that means Hemsworth needs to stay fit and maintain that godly figure. While filming his Marvel movies Hemsworth eats six to eight times a day, according to his trainer Luke Zocchi, who told Page Six the star eats a few big meals with foods like fish, sweet potatoes, and brown rice, and then smaller, protein heavy meals throughout the day to keep him energized....

Why Your Chick-Fil-A Might Have Boxes Stacked In The Dining Area Tada Images/Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/Aug. 25, 2021 8:24 pm EST Customer service is always priority No. 1 at Chick-fil-A, as proven by the chain’s seven-year run atop the American Customer Satisfaction Index’s rankings. Interior decoration? Not so important — at least not according to the ever-vigilant Chick-fil-A customers on Reddit. A Redditor posted a photo of a row of boxes stacked more than six feet high, in a not-too-conspicuous but still visible part of the dining room....

10 Best Substitutes For Red Wine Vinegar Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/May 25, 2021 2:32 pm EST Determining which bottles of vinegar belong in your pantry can be a slightly overwhelming task. There seems to be an endless number of varieties available, and while they’re all similar in that they have a potent smell that can quickly fill a room, each type has a distinct flavor that can be a crucial component in a recipe....

Aldi’s Sweet Heart-Shaped Pretzels Are Perfect For Valentine’s Day Instagram By Molly Harris/Feb. 10, 2021 12:03 pm EST Valentine’s Day is practically upon us, and Aldi has just the thing to spoil yourself or your loved ones with a perfectly sweet and salty treat. It’s hard to beat chocolate-covered pretzels when it comes to their fabulous combo of sweet and salty, but the ones Aldi released just might. According to the Aldi fan Instagram account,@theamazingaldi, the budget-friendly store has stocked heart-shaped chocolate covered pretzels on its shelves, and they’re not something you want to miss out on....

Aldi Shoppers Can’t Get Enough Of These Zesty Seasoning Blends Instagram By Erich Barganier/April 14, 2021 1:25 pm EST When you need to spice up your summer, Aldi has just the ticket. According to Reader’s Digest, Aldi sells a variety of spices that not only hold their own against any other products from competitors, but clock in at a much lower price. When you want a great value for quality products, Aldi’s spice blends can take your meals to new flavor destinations we could only dream of....

Cloud Eggs Are The Breakfast Miracle You’ve Been Looking For Shutterstock By Melissa Campana/March 8, 2021 10:04 am EST When the pandemic has got you down, and the monotony of the everyday threatens to crush you, sometimes you just need a few eggs in the shape of a cloud to turn everything around. Cloud eggs aren’t going to cure diseases or help Helen figure out where the mute button on your work Zoom call is, but they sure will put you in a better mood as you deal with both traumas....

Costco Shoppers Are Loving These Treats For Mother’s Day Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/May 6, 2021 11:41 am EST With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, Costco has a few last-minute gift ideas that could keep that favorite child out of the dog house. Everyone knows that there is no excuse for forgetting a Mother’s Day gift. According to Instagram account @CostcoDeals, the warehouse stores have brought back hand-dipped strawberries for Mother’s Day, which certainly serves as a perfect sweet to bring over to Mom....

Dunkin’ Donuts Frozen Matcha Latte Copycat Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Aug. 2, 2021 8:18 am EST If you regularly make your way through the Dunkin’ drive-thru to satisfy your daily Frozen Matcha Latte cravings, guess what? You can now make a copycat recipe at home, with more room to personalize the recipe and make it more delicious than the fast food favorite. This is especially handy if you’re switching to a plant-based diet or if you have dairy allergies, as it’s easier to make sure your diet remains clean when you’re making your meals yourself....

Everyone Is Talking About This Couple Who Got Married At Dunkin' Bloomberg/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/Feb. 16, 2021 9:28 pm EST What’s your dream wedding? Maybe lots of pomp and tradition at a big church? Or maybe you want to fly your friends to Hawaii for a beach wedding. Some couples would be happy getting hitched at a drive-thru chapel in Las Vegas. But a drive-thru window at Dunkin’? For two New York couples on Friday, February 12, a Dunkin’ in the small town of Wallkill was the perfect place to say “I do” (via Times Herald-Record)....

Everything You Didn’t Know About Corned Beef And Cabbage Shutterstock By Kirstie Bingham/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 9:08 am EST Corned beef and cabbage is served on dinner tables across the United States on St. Patrick’s Day, and is considered by many to be the quintessential Irish meal. But is it really? Despite its popularity in the United States, corned beef and cabbage isn’t particularly popular in Ireland. Smithsonian Magazine notes that it’s not very commonly found there, even on St....

Here’s What It’s Really Like To Vacation With Bobby Flay, According To Giada De Laurentiis Robin Marchant/Getty Images By Courtney Iseman/April 22, 2021 12:52 pm EST If you thought “Bobby and Giada in Italy” looked like a dream vacation captured on film, then you may be right. Everything from the thrill of biting into Italian treats to the BFF chemistry between cohosts Bobby Flay and Giada De Laurentiis is 100% authentic....

How Aldi UK’s New Gin Flavor Is Combating Food Waste Instagram By Gillie Houston/Aug. 11, 2021 4:37 pm EST Gin-loving Aldi shoppers have something new to smile about — and sip on — with a limited-edition variety of gin hitting shelves across the United Kingdom. The supermarket giant will be adding to its beverage lineup by partnering with a liquor brand that aims to combat food waste one bottle at a time....

Instant Pot Homemade Strawberry Jam Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/June 28, 2021 11:04 am EST There’s nothing quite like a thick, flavorful layer of homemade strawberry jam smeared across the top of gooey peanut butter slathered on top of warm crunchy toast or a bagel. Even saltine crackers are pretty tasty with some bright red ooey-gooey strawberry jam spread across each one. Most of us gravitate toward the glass jars of jelly or jam found on grocery store shelves, but truly, nothing can compare to homemade jam....

Tender Grilled Spare Ribs Recipe Ting Dalton/Mashed By Ting Dalton AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 23, 2021 4:21 pm EST This recipe for tender grilled spare ribs is, as you will soon discover, such a great meal to whip up using just four ingredients. First and foremost, it’s delicious and virtually foolproof. As recipe developer Ting Dalton notes, this is “an easy ribs recipe to prepare and always a winner when we have BBQs....

The Big Problem DoorDash Drivers Are Facing Shutterstock By Alia Hoyt/Aug. 11, 2021 12:58 pm EST DoorDash drivers are just trying to make an honest living and provide customers with timely, tasty food at the same time. So why is everyone suddenly being so stingy with tipping them? Such is the topic of a Reddit thread where DoorDash drivers share tips, tricks, and frustrations. The online food ordering and delivery platform has never required gratuity for deliveries, but their drivers obviously rely on them to make a decent wage....

The Most Underrated MasterChef: Legends Contestant Fox By Neala Broderick/Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 4:09 pm EST Fans adore Gordon Ramsay’s popular Fox show “MasterChef” for giving aspiring chefs a chance at stardom. For its 11th season, the show was revamped as “MasterChef: Legends,” which gives the competing home cooks a chance to be mentored by a wide roster of celebrated food world stars, including Ramsay himself. With renowned guest judges such as Emeril Lagasse, Roy Choi, and Masaharu Morimoto stealing the show each episode, this season is more exciting than ever....