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The Costco Hack That Will Get You Through The Checkout Faster Bloomberg/Getty Images By Rachel Pasche/April 5, 2021 5:39 pm EST Costco is a place of epic proportions. Where else can you buy massive packs of astonishingly good cookies, cheap healthy goods like almond butter, plus inexpensive wine and spirits … not to mention visit a food court that’s affordable and actually good? Nowhere is the answer. Which is why, in 2020, this bulk food and merchandise chain claimed more than 105 million members (via Statista), and frankly we’re not surprised by that number given all of the store’s positive attributes....

The Dangerous Reason 52,000 Pounds Of Chicken Salad Was Just Recalled Charles Brutlag/Shutterstock By Kalea Martin/Aug. 26, 2021 1:38 pm EST When you hear the words “chicken” and “recall” in the same sentence, you automatically think “salmonella.” It’s happened before, and unfortunately it’ll probably happen again, but that’s not why 52,000 pounds of chicken salad were just recalled. In this case, it was due to possible plastic contamination. TODAY reports that after receiving a consumer complaint, Willow Tree Poultry Farm, a manufacturer of chicken-based products, was forced to recall all chicken salads and chicken dips produced between August 10 and August 13....

The Real Reason Bobby Flay Is Closing Mesa Grill Vegas By Felix Behr/Updated: April 12, 2021 9:34 am EST Bobby Flay’s Mesa Grill is set to open for its final time on Saturday, November 14. However, as the press release given by Caesars Palace makes clear, Las Vegas is not about to lose one of its brilliant chefs. Rather, in spring 2021, a new restaurant owned by Bobby Flay will launch in the vacancy: Amalfi....

The Real Reason People Eat Marzipan Pigs During The Holidays Shutterstock By Audrey Michels/Updated: April 12, 2021 9:15 am EST The tradition of eating marzipan pigs at the holidays is actually much older than you might think. It comes from the German phrase “Schwein gehabt,” or “having a pig,” which means to be lucky, since back in medieval times, the farmer who had plenty of swine was indeed quite fortunate (via Vice)....

The Surprising Amount Of Time It Really Takes To Make Jägermeister Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Feb. 3, 2021 3:57 am EST The popular liquor Jägermeister was invented in the German town of Wolfenbüttel in 1935. Curt Mast, the son of a vinegar maker, was both an avid hunter, keen outdoorsman, and a creative drink enthusiast, according to Jägermeister. He came up with the recipe for the Kräuterlikör, or herbal liquor, after taking over his father’s vinegar factory in his thirties....

The Surprising Ingredient Chef Akwasi Brenya-Mensa Adds To Scrambled Eggs Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/Aug. 9, 2021 6:14 pm EST When it comes to common kitchen ingredients, there are some that are more versatile than others. Take bread, for example, which can be made into French toast, croutons, breadcrumbs, and many other staples. As another example, tomatoes can be turned into marinara, as well as a sauce for Indian butter chicken, gazpacho, pico de gallo, and so much more....

The Surprising Reason Wheat Thins Are Banned In Other Countries Bloomberg/Getty Images By Rachel Pasche/Aug. 3, 2021 2:39 pm EST America loves its snack foods, from crunchy and salty to sweet and creamy, there is no shortage of things to munch on whenever you want a little something between meals. Strangely, though, a lot of our favorite snack foods are banned in other countries due to the inclusion of some ingredients that other countries have been prohibited from using in their food products....

The Truth About Bologna Meat Joe Raedle/Getty Images By Eve Vawter/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 12:17 pm EST For many people bologna is a nostalgia food, like Campbell’s chicken noodle soup, Spaghetti-Os, or the bright blue box of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese you remember from your childhood and still occasionally enjoy today. More than likely, bologna sandwiches were a non-negotiable part of summer time, and also a major part of school lunches....

The Truth About Travis Scott’s CACTI Spiked Seltzer Twitter By Matt Meltzer/Updated: Aug. 12, 2021 3:01 pm EST There was a meme going around a little while ago of the famous dude with a sign saying something along the lines of “Not every alcohol brand needs a seltzer.” And while the validity of that statement might be debatable, the fact is no segment of the beverage industry is getting crowded faster in 2021 than spiked seltzer....

The Unique Way Giada De Laurentiis Reheats Pasta Shutterstock By Emily Weaver/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 3:40 pm EST If anyone knows how to cook the perfect batch of pasta, it’s Giada De Laurentiis. The Italian chef has turned her love and passion for food into a successful empire with cooking shows, cookbooks, cookware, restaurants, and more under the same umbrella (via Giada De Laurentiis). That being said, she knows how to reheat pasta the correct way....

The Untold Truth Of Hot Chocolate Bombs Twitter By Carly Caramanna/Updated: May 3, 2021 9:15 am EST It’s a blustery December day. Visions of sugarplums are dancing in your head. You’re stuck inside huddled around the fireplace in your winter’s finest, plaid pajamas. The kitchen beckons you for a warm, soul-soothing beverage. Are you reaching for a cup of coffee? No. The seasonal beverage of choice is, of course, hot chocolate....

The Untold Truth Of Saba Wahid Instagram By Boshika Gupta/May 19, 2021 11:28 am EST Chef and TV personality Saba Wahid had a surprise in store for her on Instagram when she was nudged by the producers from the popular TV show, “Chopped.” According to Eater, she was interested in being a part of the competitive show before, but was told that she simply didn’t have the restaurant background required to succeed....

The Unusual Breakfast Marilyn Monroe Had Every Day Baron/Getty Images By Ceara Milligan/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 1:46 pm EST Norma Jean Baker — more famously known by her stage name, Marilyn Monroe — was an award-winning actress who lit up the silver screen during the Golden Age of Hollywood. She was celebrated around the globe for her charm, wit, flirtatious roles, and of course, that iconic platinum blonde hair. Marilyn was born and grew up in Los Angeles....

This Classic Dunkaroos Flavor Is Finally Making A Comeback Twitter By Lauren Cahn/April 27, 2021 2:50 pm EST Betty Crocker Dunkaroos hit the snack foods market in 1992, according to its manufacturer, General Mills (via YouTube). Being the very first cookie that came with its own dippable frosting, Dunkaroos made a huge splash, especially among school-age kids. Children who were in school cafeterias in the 1990s and early 2000s are likely familiar with the crispy-cookie-with-smooth-frosting-goodness....

This Infamous Restaurant Anthony Bourdain Worked At Is Opening For A Limited Time Emma Mcintyre/Getty Images By Aimee Lamoureux/June 18, 2021 11:04 am EST The late chef Anthony Bourdain is set to be the subject of a new film exploring his life, work, and travels nearly three years after his passing. Focus Features will release a new documentary about the star, entitled “Roadrunner: A Film about Anthony Bourdain,” on July 16....

This Is The Classic Way To Prepare An Impossible Burger Bloomberg/Getty Images By Felix Behr/Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 2:59 pm EST As ever more people turn to meat substitutes, they run into the issue of actually cooking it. After all, it isn’t meat, so one may assume you cook it in a different manner. Fortunately, Impossible Foods considered this possibility and included a recipe for an Americana Impossible Burger from Chef J....

This TikTok Hack Will Help You Safely Blow Out Birthday Candles During The Pandemic Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/Jan. 19, 2021 7:28 pm EST Everyone is talking about the “new normal” after COVID-19 – ways our lives will change forever, thanks to the pandemic. This could include innovations such as contactless menus and payments at restaurants (via Restaurant Hospitality). Face masks may go from grim necessity to bold fashion statement (via Bloomberg)....

This Was The Hardest Part Of Filming No Reservations Shutterstock By Molly Harris/July 19, 2021 1:59 pm EST Though having a job like Anthony Bourdain may have sounded like a dream, it was actually quite hard. Just how difficult and heartbreaking it could be became incredibly clear for viewers in the recently released documentary about his life, “Roadrunner.” In the film, Oscar-winner and director Morgan Neville spoke to some of Bourdain’s closest friends and family and in those conversations, he learned about the hardest part of filming “No Reservations....

Trader Joe’s Has The Perfect Way To Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Your Dog Instagram By Erich Barganier/Jan. 26, 2021 12:49 pm EST With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, the time has come to begin planning on how to spend the day with that special someone. Even if you don’t have a romantic partner, you don’t have to feel left out from the celebrations. According to Cosmopolitan, you can celebrate Galentine’s Day on February 13th with your gal pals and show them how much you appreciate their friendship....

Trader Joe’s New Almond Butter Pretzel Nuggets Have People Talking Shutterstock By Molly Harris/April 15, 2021 1:38 pm EST Really and truly, the best things in life are simple. Sweet and salty always tastes so right together, and it doesn’t get any easier than some combination of pretzels with peanut butter and chocolate. That’s probably why there are so many versions of peanut butter pretzel bars out there from the likes of Taste of Home, Food Network, and more....