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How Hardee’s Once Tried To Compete With KFC Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/June 15, 2021 6:28 pm EST As fast food brands, Hardee’s and Kentucky Fried Chicken are both heavyweights in the restaurant industry that have an impressive fan following. KFC began in 1930 in a small location in Corbin, Kentucky as a service station catered to famished travelers. It expanded impressively over the years and gained popularity, expanding to over 145 countries and serving delicious fried chicken to its customers....

Michael Mina Reveals What It’s Like To Cook For The President - Exclusive Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/July 21, 2021 3:02 pm EST When it comes to dishing out some of the best meals that could ever grace your table, no one does it like Michael Mina. As a Michelin-ranked chef, Mina built a restaurant empire after helming San Francisco’s AQUA, received accolades from Bon Appétit and the James Beard Foundation, and has found his way onto the “Today Show” and Food Network (via Michael Mina)....

Of All Giada De Laurentiis’ Television Appearances, This Was The Most Awkward Shutterstock By Laine Doss AND Maria Scinto/Updated: Aug. 16, 2021 5:03 pm EST Giada De Laurentiis is a seasoned television celebrity with dozens of appearances and credits to her name. The Food Network celebrity is best known for her show “Everyday Italian,” where for 12 seasons, she showed viewers how to recreate the dishes she grew up with at home....

Popular Coffee Creamer Brands Ranked Worst To Best Shutterstock By Samantha Maxwell/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 9:20 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Everyone likes to start off the day with a hot cup of Joe. But if you’re tired of brewing your coffee at home, you may be tempted to go out to your favorite coffee shop to pick up some of the good stuff....

Popular Gas Station Foods Ranked Worst To Best Joni Hanebutt/Shutterstock By Kaley Roberts/Aug. 23, 2021 12:33 pm EST The cornerstone of any good road trip is not the journey or the destination. It’s the snacks. We’ve all been there: just about at that one hour into the drive mark, and someone inevitably either has to go to the bathroom or needs some water. You swerve into the nearest gas station, throw the car into park, and very suddenly realize you’re hungry....

Popular Starbucks Menu Items, Ranked Worst To Best Shutterstock By Samantha Maxwell/Updated: Sept. 2, 2021 9:08 am EST Starbucks is surely one of the most beloved chains in the world. While some fast food restaurants are becoming less and less popular by the day, Starbucks still seems to have what customers want. From fancy coffee drinks that you can’t find anywhere else to food that’s perfect for a pick-me-up without making you feel heavy and tired, this chain coffee spot is the place to be....

Read This Before Buying Sam’s Club Member’s Mark Products Scott Olson/Getty Images By Felix Behr/Feb. 8, 2021 4:51 am EST In 2017, Sam’s Club finished bundling its various in-store brands under one name: Member’s Mark. Efforts began in 2015 when Talk Business & Politics reported on plans to reduce Sam’s Club’s 15 private labels to two. It seems to have been needed. The reinvention of Member’s Mark, however, proved more radical than a simple relabelling....

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Are Getting An Interesting New Easter Shape Shutterstock By Molly Harris/March 17, 2021 1:48 pm EST Easter is right around the corner and that usually means one thing: egg-shaped Reese’s. It’s no secret that tons of Reese’s fans have a particular fondness for the holiday shapes. While the reasons for loving the treats might vary from enjoying the peanut butter filling to the novelty of the shapes, it’s certainly something most of the chocolate brand’s fans can agree on....

Signs You’re Buying The Right Type Of Chicken At The Grocery Store Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/April 5, 2021 12:53 pm EST While the American Egg Board may have come up with the slogan “the incredible edible egg” (via YouTube), those same adjectives could be used to describe eggs in their more grown-up version. Chicken meat is usually pretty budget-friendly, and it’s undeniably versatile. Chicken can be cooked in every way imaginable, and chicken dishes seem to feature prominently in cuisines from every continent....

Starbucks Officially Announced The 2021 Return Of Its Pumpkin Spice Latte Manu Padilla/Shutterstock By Emily Weaver/Aug. 24, 2021 1:28 pm EST You may remember earlier this month when we reported on speculation as to when Starbucks’s Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) would be making its coveted return to stores. Well, the rumors were true. As of August 24, PSL season is officially here! According to Food & Wine magazine, the coffeehouse chain has sold over 500 million PSLs since it originated in 2003, making it one of the most — if not the very most — successful holiday beverages the company has ever created....

Stephanie Izard Dishes On Being The First Woman To Win Top Chef - Exclusive John Lamparski/Getty Images By David Klein/Aug. 13, 2021 1:19 pm EST The fourth season of “Top Chef” is generally regarded as one of the best in the show’s history (via Primetimer). The cooking competition was at its highest level thanks to an especially deep roster of exceptional chefs that included Richard Blais, Dale Talde, Antonia Lofaso, Lisa Fernandes, Spike Mendelsohn, and fan-favorite Stephanie Izard, who ultimately won....

The Big Problem Aldi Fans Have With Its Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/June 2, 2021 4:00 pm EST If you love solid dips, Aldi always has your back. Certain items like the brand’s tzatziki or hummus can entice anyone to come back for seconds, while offering up great snack options for any occasion. For anyone looking for a hearty snack, Aldi also carries Park Street Deli’s cranberry almond chicken salad at select locations in 16 ounce containers....

The Meaning Behind Anthony Bourdain’s Tattoos Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images By Anthony Mastroianni/May 6, 2021 11:18 am EST Tattoos are pretty common in the chef game; they almost seem as common as burns on a sous chef’s arm. That isn’t to say every chef is tatted up, or even that those who are have profound meanings behind their ink — but it’s safe to say that anything that Anthony Bourdain would permanently have designed on his body is bound to have a special meaning....

The Sauce Flavor Fans Wish Chick-Fil-A Would Sell By The Bottle Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/June 17, 2021 9:28 am EST Chick-fil-A is a fast-food legend. According to the brand’s website, it works hard to get things right: from coming up with menu items that are suitable for kids to focusing on serving fresh food to their customers. Chick-fil-A has a unique selling point that sets it apart from other brands — the sauces....

These 2 Popular Brands Formed A Sweet Dream Team For National S’mores Day Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Aug. 10, 2021 6:52 am EST When you’re looking to have something that’s utterly satisfying and irresistible, s’mores are an amazing treat filled with the goodness of sugar, chocolate, graham crackers, and marshmallows. According to Real Simple, this dessert has been around since 1927 and was often found around campfires when people got together to enjoy the sweet treat under the stars....

This Common Trick Doesn’t Actually Make Hard Boiled Eggs Easier To Peel Shutterstock By Ashley Ortiz/April 6, 2021 11:15 am EST Whole eggs are the “healthiest food on the planet” according to Healthline, as they are jam-packed with vitamins and all nine essential amino acids our bodies need for optimal functioning but do not produce naturally, making them a complete protein source. Of all the ways you could prepare an egg, one of the healthiest methods is to hard boil, as no butter or oil is needed (via Cooking Light)....

This Cutthroat Kitchen Champ Released A Set Of Spices Honoring The Biden Administration Instagram By Felix Behr/March 5, 2021 1:22 pm EST As part of the launch for her new spice store Just Savor, Chef Huda Mu’min, winner of Cutthroat Kitchen’s episode S’mortal Combat, introduced two limited edition products to celebrate President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris (via Just Savor). The Biden Beau Monde features, among other spices, allspice, nutmeg, mace, and celery seed with a suggested use for roasts....

This Genius McDonald’s TikTok Hack Combines Two Desserts For One Sweet Treat TikTok user foodwithmichel By Savanna Swain-Wilson/Updated: July 20, 2021 4:51 pm EST Let’s face it: Ice cream makes everything better. But of all the tasty desserts out there, few go hand in hand with a scoop of luscious vanilla ice cream like a warm, flaky apple pie. And while you could totally go to a sit-down restaurant and order a plate of this iconic dessert (or make it your own if you dare), TikTok has a suggestion that’s probably a lot easier on your kitchen and your wallet: Hit up your local McDonald’s....

This Georgia Hot Dog Is So Messy Some People Eat It With A Spoon Instagram By Chase Shustack/Aug. 19, 2021 4:23 pm EST There are plenty of ways to enjoy a hot dog. Whether you love them slathered in hot meaty chili or prefer them plain with a picturesque drizzle of mustard, there’s no wrong customization for a plump and juicy frank. (Although, the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council does say that putting ketchup on a hot dog is a childish faux pas....

This Is How Ray Kroc Put The McDonald Brothers Out Of Business Tim Boyle/Getty Images By Kate Hagan Gallup/Updated: April 9, 2021 4:17 pm EST McDonald’s family-friendly image sits atop a history of ruthless business that sometimes undercuts its affordable hamburgers. McDonald’s was originally run by brothers Dick and Mac McDonald (via Entrepreneur) who founded the company in 1940, but the reason you might recognize the golden arches today is for the practices of traveling salesman Ray Kroc....