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The Most Popular Cocktail Worldwide May Surprise You Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/July 29, 2021 2:02 pm EST It’s always five o’clock somewhere, right? During a long grueling day in the office, daydreaming about happy hour can often help get you through a hard day. But a cocktail is about so much more than what’s inside the glass. Drinking a dirty martini in a speakeasy can transport you back in time to the roaring ’20s, and drinking a classic Aperol Spritz can make you feel like you are sitting at a sea-side café in Italy, even if you are nowhere near the beach....

The Quarantine Cooking Habit Giada De Laurentiis Picked Back Up Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/June 14, 2021 5:40 pm EST Have you wondered how celebrity chefs responded to the COVID-19 pandemic? They had to follow the same stay-at-home orders as the rest of us, and some of their favorite eateries were temporarily (but hopefully not permanently) shuttered. Giada De Laurentiis, for one, did what a lot of us did. She started baking bread....

The Real Reason Guy Fieri Wasn’t A Fan Of Anthony Bourdain John Lamparski/Getty Images By Pauli Poisuo/April 25, 2021 8:59 pm EST From the land of loud shirts, louder hair, and loudest attitude, it’s Guy Fieri! The Food Network mainstay has made a name for himself by targeting the kind of delicious roadside cafe fare that will make the Heartland weep tears of joy and your actual heart weep for a whole host of other reasons....

The Surprising Grocery Shortage Happening At Costco Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/July 23, 2021 11:07 am EST Costco is a huge store that is a go-to option for many loyal customers across the country, who depend on the brand for their everyday essentials. However, for many stores like Costco, the pandemic has been really tough to deal with. For example, the supply chain for beef was impacted in a major way last year across the country that ultimately to big losses for the industry as a whole (via National Geographic....

The Time Gordon Ramsay Was Held At Gunpoint While Filming Shutterstock By Olivia Bria/July 27, 2021 5:35 am EST Gordon Ramsay has recently come under fire for his television series, “Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted,” due to accusations of cultural appropriation. Yet, this is not the first time Ramsay has been under the gun – literally. The chef revealed that he was once held at gunpoint while working on a different television show....

The Truth About Opening A Waffle House Franchise Bloomberg/Getty Images By Lauren David/March 9, 2021 10:15 am EST The iconic yet unassuming bright yellow sign with black tiled letters makes it easy to spot a Waffle House: A chain that specializes in breakfasts around the clock. This diner-style fast food restaurant all started in 1955, when two neighbors, Joe Rogers Sr. and Tom Forkner, opened what would become the very first Waffle House in Georgia....

The Untold Truth Of Mimi’s Bistro + Bakery Shutterstock By Lauren David/July 20, 2021 1:46 pm EST If you want a cozy diner where you can enjoy a delicious brunch anytime of day, a healthy lunch, or a celebratory dinner with friends or family, Mimi’s Bistro + Bakery checks all the boxes. Launched in 1978 as Mimi’s Cafe in Anaheim in Southern California, today you’ll find an array of affordable options for breakfast, lunch, or dinner or for appetizers with favorites, such as eggs Benedict, quiche Lorraine, or croque monsieur....

The Untold Truth Of Restaurant: Impossible Getty Images By Jake Vigliotti/Updated: June 1, 2021 9:27 am EST If everything you know about British chefs you learned from reality shows, you’d think that all of them yell and scream a lot and some of them like to work out even more. Robert Irvine, the aforementioned beefcake, does his fair share of yelling but also displays a softer side; as seen on his hit show Restaurant: Impossible....

When You Eat A Lot Of Calcium Every Day, This Is What Happens To Your Body Shutterstock By Emily Weaver/March 19, 2021 4:18 pm EST As a kid, you’re told two things: an apple a day keeps the doctor away and if you drink your milk, you’ll have strong bones like Superman. While the former is more of an old wives’ tale, the latter is true. According to Trista Best, a registered dietitian at Balance One Supplements, eating lots of calcium-rich foods — such as chia seeds, cheese, or yogurt — can have tons of nutritional benefits....

Why Aldi Shoppers Have Mixed Feelings About These Frozen Calzones John Keeble/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/March 11, 2021 6:10 am EST Aldi is one of those fan-favorite shopping destinations that is able to think up some pretty delectable offerings. For instance, as Thrillist’s Jessica Kelly points out, if you’re in the mood for frozen food that can keep you satiated on incredibly busy days, you can’t go wrong with options like the Casa Mamita Taquitos, Fremont Fish Market Cod Fillets, or the Earth Grown Vegan Meatballs....

Why Prince’s Personal Chef Sometimes Had To Buy Pre-Made Food Kevin Winter/Getty Images By Melissa Campana/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:47 pm EST Stories about the late, great artist formerly-and-then-once-again-known-as Prince are the stuff of legend. The singer was famous for his exceptional ping-pong skills, playing pickup basketball in platform shoes, and always smelling like lavender … in addition to being world-renowned (via GQ). And arguably one of the most brilliant musicians of his generation, of course....

Why This Person Ate The Entire Five Guys Menu In Less Than An Hour Shutterstock By Hanna Claeson/May 10, 2021 4:12 pm EST If you ask him what he’s been up to lately, Kyle Gibson might tell you that he’s coming down from a major sugar high after eating every single donut on Krispy Kreme’s menu just because … he was bored (via Instagram). Sugar challenges are particularly demanding for Gibson....

Why You Might Want To Think Twice About Trader Joe’s New Sparkling Lemonade Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Updated: July 11, 2021 2:35 pm EST As we will be immersed in Satan’s armpit for at least the next month and a half, many are turning to various refreshing drinks, such as Trader Joe’s sparkling lemonade. Labeled as perfect for heat waves, alfresco dining, and family-styled events, the page for the sparkling lemonade goes into great description about the product and the ways to best enjoy it....

Workers Reveal What It’s Really Like To Work At Trader Joe’s Joe Raedle/Getty Images By Courtney Giardina/Updated: May 19, 2021 10:44 pm EST You’d have to be living under a rock to have never had the distinct pleasure of shopping at Trader Joe’s. Despite the parking lot traffic and constant bob and weave you play with other people and their shopping carts, Trader Joe’s has a lot to offer. And they have a cult-like following of loyal shoppers to prove it....

You’ll Find These Items In Every Cracker Barrel Bloomberg/Getty Images By Ashley Steinberg/March 23, 2021 11:44 am EST Some stores are known for their customer service, others for their prices, but every store or restaurant seems to have its own thing. Trader Joe’s has its hidden lobsters. Whole Foods has its “sample anything” policy. The list could go on and on. This can also be true with gimmicky or themed restaurants, like Cracker Barrel....

30-Minute Chicken Ramen Recipe Ksenia Prints/Mashed By Ksenia Prints/Aug. 3, 2021 2:33 pm EST This chicken ramen recipe is so flavorful. Using a seasoned mix of three store-bought broths (chicken, fish, and beef), our 30-minute recipe uses quick-cooking noodles, rotisserie chicken, and shiitake mushrooms for flavor. It’s topped with scallions, julienned carrots, a soft boiled egg, and fresh jalapeño for spice, fooling all of your guests into thinking it took much longer to make....

Aldi’s Fans Are Psyched For Its New Birthday Cake Crispy Rice Treats Shutterstock By Molly Harris/July 9, 2021 11:51 am EST No matter what age you are, rice crispy treats are an indulgence that never gets old. While the treats are super cost-effective and easy to make at home, it can be so much easier to just buy them and avoid the sticky marshmallow pot. Now Aldi is rolling out a new spin on the classic that makes picking up a box all the more tempting....

Aldi Shoppers Can’t Get Enough Of These Keto Friendly Bagels Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Updated: Aug. 16, 2021 1:07 pm EST While many people who follow the keto diet swear by it for weight loss, it does mean that there are a number of popular foods that they are no longer able to eat like they once did. Keto followers eschew sugar and carbs in favor of a high-fat, moderate protein diet, which means that foods like nuts, avocados, and seafood are a great option, but carb-heavy foods like chips, breads, and bagels are off the table....

Burger King Crispy Chicken Sandwich: What To Know Before Ordering Instagram By James Lewis/Aug. 23, 2021 9:57 am EST While many wars require international mediation, U.N. peacekeepers have yet to be sent in to control the chaos caused by the chicken sandwich wars. Popeyes triggered the standoff when they launched a chicken sandwich so successful, it completely sold out within two weeks (via CNN Business). Following Popeyes’ success, restaurants like McDonald’s and KFC surged ahead with their twists on chicken sandwiches....

Cajun Chicken Salad Recipe Ting Dalton/Mashed By Ting Dalton AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 16, 2021 8:07 am EST Did you know that Cajun food is actually Canadian, by way of the deep south? Well, actually, as Culture Trip explains, many Cajun dishes have their roots in French peasant culinary traditions, and these old-world recipes came along with immigrants when they first settled in Canada’s Maritime Provinces. The Acadians, as they were called, made their way down south to the Louisiana Territory in the eighteenth century when they didn’t fancy becoming subjects of the British Crown....