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The Real Reason Your Water Tastes Like Metal Shutterstock By Felix Behr/May 29, 2021 1:09 pm EST “There may be a number of reasons why your water has a metallic taste,” Water Logic, a company that makes water dispensers and filters, noted in its blog-styled response to a hypothetical worried water drinker. “The most likely reason is the presence of actual metal content.” Before we rupture anything with our eye rolls, the company continues to list minerals that could be the cause of the metal tasting water....

The Reason Gordon Ramsay’s Children Won’t Inherit His Money Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/Aug. 6, 2021 3:29 pm EST Chef Gordon Ramsay has built quite the empire over the course of his decades in the culinary industry. In addition to the countless television shows he’s been a part of, whether judging on cooking competition shows or revamping restaurants in need of help, he has also opened numerous restaurants, and currently owns approximately 35 spots worldwide, according to Insider....

The Secret Method For Perfect Poached Eggs Shutterstock By Hanna Claeson/Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 3:51 pm EST The search for the perfect poached eggs: a challenge to some only slightly less difficult than Frodo destroying the One Ring. Gordon Ramsay runs a MasterClass on it, literally (via MasterClass). But even the celebrity chef’s explanation has, disappointingly, only received three out of five stars. To master Jamie Oliver’s hack, you’ll need plastic wrap (via Insider)....

The Surprising History Of Philadelphia Cream Cheese Shutterstock By Michael La Corte/Updated: Feb. 9, 2021 11:29 am EST Let’s get this out of the way right off the bat: Philadelphia Cream Cheese was not invented in Philadelphia. Or anywhere else in Pennsylvania, for that manner. Today says that the creation of Philadelphia Cream Cheese was a happy accident. William Lawrence, a dairyman from Chester, New York, came up with it in an attempt to re-create Neufchâtel cheese, “a tangy, crumblier cheese product that was popular in Europe at the time....

The Trick To Keeping Red Meat Nutritious Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/May 15, 2021 3:25 pm EST In the world of culinary nutrition, red meat tends to get a bad rep. According to Heart.org, red meat tends to be filled with more saturated fat (i.e. the bad kind), than protein from rivals chicken, fish, and vegetables. According to Healthline, while red meat does have benefits, many studies have shown its relation to “a greater risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and death” as well as diabetes....

The Truth About Christina Fitzgerald From BBQ Brawl Season 2 Instagram By Boshika Gupta/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 4:04 pm EST The popular show, “BBQ Brawl” is back with a brand new season, much to the delight of its fans. This season looks like an interesting watch. It features a talented bunch of contestants who are determined to prove their skills in what promises to be a heated competition. One of the participants in this edition is chef Christina Fitzgerald from St....

The Truth About Jayaun Smith From Hell’s Kitchen: Young Guns Season 1 Instagram By Ralph Schwartz/May 24, 2021 6:12 pm EST Chef Jayaun Smith may only be 25 years old, but he’s quickly building a food empire in Kansas City. At 22, Smith became the first executive chef at Ruby Jean’s Kitchen and Juicery (via Startland News). The following year, Smith was named “Best Chef” in The Pitch’s 2018 Best of Kansas City issue....

This Is Why Five Guys’ Burgers Are So Delicious Facebook By Eve Vawter/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 4:48 pm EST Unless you’re a vegetarian or a total jerk, there are few foods that cause as intense a craving as a really good burger. If you want a burger — a big, fat, juicy burger — you aren’t going to be sated by a salad or a bowl of cereal or even a pizza....

This Japanese Airline Is Using Grounded Planes For Pricy Dining Pop-Ups Bloomberg/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/April 6, 2021 10:39 am EST If you find normal dining establishments boring and want to take eating out to the next level, you surprisingly have a good amount of options available. According to Thrillist, a wide variety of quirky restaurants dot the globe, ranging from an underwater restaurant in the Maldives with glass windows so you can dine with the fish, all the way to a cathedral-themed Tokyo cafe with menus shaped like coffins....

Trader Joe’s Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner Bill Tompkins/Getty Images By Samantha Maxwell/Updated: April 27, 2021 9:43 am EST It’s hard to think of another grocery store with as loyal a cult following as Trader Joe’s. We get it: The chain has a ton of high-quality products that you won’t find in other stores, including ingredients and frozen meals from all over the world. The quirky, laidback aesthetic and the well-organized store shelves are a big plus too....

Use Up Leftover Rotisserie Chicken With These Genius Tricks Shutterstock By Lindsay D. Mattison/Updated: June 18, 2021 12:35 pm EST Chicken is healthy, inexpensive, and easy to make, but let’s be real: Chicken leftovers can get pretty boring. After all, how many times can you eat chicken salad, chicken-filled nachos, or chicken fried rice before you’re over it? It’s too bad, really, because picking up rotisserie chicken is the best way to put dinner on the table for only $5....

Was Coca-Cola Really Considered Medicine? Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/Aug. 6, 2021 11:47 am EST There are few things more all-American than sipping on a tall, cool Coca-Cola. The iconic soda pop brand has been gracing refrigerators and grocery store shelves for 135 years and has hardly faltered in popularity. Arguably one of the most successful and famous brands of all time, Coca-Cola is well-loved all over the world by consumers of every socioeconomic status and generation....

What Queen Elizabeth Really Eats Getty Images By Chris Heasman/Updated: April 20, 2021 9:15 pm EST The Queen’s diet is a fascinating one — both in its peculiar mundanity and in its characteristic quirks which show up from time to time to remind you that, yeah, she is totally a queen. From her daily routine to her strict rules to her occasional indulges, these are the habits and manners of the world’s most famous woman....

Why Mellow Mushroom Is The Perfect Pizza Spot For Vegans Instagram By Emily Alexander/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 10:28 am EST It’s not easy finding good pizza as a vegan, or any pizza at all, really. To be fair, it makes sense that few pizza joints are willing to serve pies without as essential an ingredient as cheese, but that doesn’t make vegans’ lives any easier. But if you’re dairy-free and craving Mellow Mushroom pizza (or anything else on the menu, for that matter), you’re in luck....

You Should Be Making Your Waffles Yeasted. Here’s Why Shutterstock By Molly Harris/April 9, 2021 4:33 am EST There are tons of tips and tricks for making crispy waffles. According to Epicurious, spraying oil on your waffle maker instead of butter, filling it just to its capacity with batter, and cooking on high heat are all make-or-break components to the endeavor. However, there is one more crucial component to the batter that’ll ensure you’ll end up with crispy waffles every single time, and that’s a yeasted batter....

Chick-Fil-A Employees Can’t Believe This Disgusting Bun Toaster Bloomberg/Getty Images By Karen Hart/July 17, 2021 1:32 pm EST Chick-fil-A is, without a doubt, one of the most beloved fast food restaurants in the United States. According to USA Today, for the seventh year in a row, the “Eat Mor Chikin” quickservice eatery was at the top of the heap on the list of best fast food chains on the recently released American Customer Satisfaction Index....

Congress Is Opening An Investigation Into Meat Processing Plants. Here’s Why Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Feb. 3, 2021 12:44 pm EST Working in the meat processing industry is no walk in the park. In 2016, workers told NPR they were made to work rapidly and tirelessly in order to process hundreds of animals an hour, so carcasses would be ready for American consumers. Most of the workers are immigrants and resettled refugees, who work in close quarters, under very cold conditions....

Foods That Are Actually Great To Clean With Shutterstock By Krista Corrao/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 8:42 pm EST Cleaning doesn’t have to be a chore, and it certainly doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg to get your house squeaky clean, either. Whether you’re trying to save money or reduce the amount of chemicals you use in your home, the kitchen can be a resourceful place to find top-quality cleaning supplies....

Here’s How Chick-Fil-A’s Chicken Sandwich Was Invented Instagram By Amanda Tarlton/Jan. 28, 2021 11:52 am EST Chicken nuggets, waffle fries, fresh-squeezed lemonade and let’s not forget the milkshakes — there are plenty of delicious things to order the next time you’re at the Chick-fil-A drive-thru. But perhaps one of the most beloved is the OG chicken sandwich. A juicy breaded chicken patty on a fluffy toasted bun with two tangy dill pickle slices layered inside....

How Christine Ha’s Life Changed Since Winning MasterChef - Exclusive Julie Soefer Photography By Molly Allen/Aug. 12, 2021 1:55 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Throughout the long tenure of “MasterChef,” the show has certainly introduced the world to some truly incredible chefs. And while winning, of course, is the goal, just being highlighted on the show and having their food showcased on national television can open up so many doors and possibilities for contestants....