West Coast Fast Food Chains We Wish Were Everywhere Shutterstock By David Klein/Updated: July 30, 2021 10:55 am EST It’s been said that the West Coast is the best coast, and that’s for good reason. First of all, it rhymes, and that’s a lot of fun. Plus you’ve got the sun and the surf — unparalleled in the lower 48 — along with the music, the movies, the multiple sports championships, not to mention the House of Mouse....
What Is Neufchâtel And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Michael La Corte/Updated: April 2, 2021 4:03 pm EST Neufchâtel is much more than just a fun name — it’s also absolutely delicious. Creamy, intensely smooth, and mildly flavored, it is an exceptional addition to tons of recipes, both savory and sweet. It is spreadable, rich, and has a slight tang. It is very similar to — and often conflated with — cream cheese, and it also shares some flavor profiles in common with mascarpone, crème fraîche, and fromage blanc, but its closest “relative” is actually brie....
Why A Cute Photo Of Jamie Oliver’s Son On Instagram Led To A Parenting Debate John Lamparski/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/Aug. 2, 2021 8:49 pm EST You know what parents really love? When other adults tell them how to parent. Okay, so that was sarcasm. Jools Oliver, the wife of British TV chef and cookbook author Jamie Oliver, posted a photo of their 4-year-old son on Instagram (via Hello!). The image was one of those tossed-off things parents will post when they think their child is looking especially cute....
Why You Should Think Twice About Getting An Item With Bacon At Wendy’s Neilson Barnard/Getty Images By Holly Riddle/March 29, 2021 3:55 pm EST Whenever you’re dining, well, really anywhere, it’s usually safe to assume that anything with bacon is a good pick off the menu. Bacon cheese fries, bacon cheeseburgers, bacon on your baked potato, bacon on your salad — bacon is typically good any way you slice it. Unfortunately, though, bacon is one of the few things that you should reconsider ordering when you’re at Wendy’s (and it’s not just because the bacon at Wendy’s is a little lower in quality than you might want)....
Aldi Shoppers Are Loving This Watermelon Mint Lemonade Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 3:40 pm EST Aldi is super reliable when it comes to tracking down good products at a reasonable price. Whether you’re looking to stock up on essentials or want something more specific, it’s likely that Aldi has you covered. The grocer has given shoppers some definite cult favorites that have managed to stay popular for a long time....
Aldi UK Just Rolled Out This Massive Sushi In Honor Of The Olympics Matthew Horwood/Getty Images By Felix Behr/July 27, 2021 2:09 pm EST In case you have not noticed, the Olympics are currently underway. To break through the current news gridlock, Aldi U.K. turned to stunts themed after the Tokyo Olympics by presenting a footlong sushi roll as part of its to-go offerings. According to Seafood Source, the roll has two six inch sections — one features smoked salmon, cream cheese, and mixed sesame seeds and the other has katsu chicken, sesame seeds, and crispy onions....
What is the release date of Bake Squad? Shutterstock According to Netflix’s YouTube Channel, where you can see the official “Bake Squad” trailer, the first episode of the series will debut on Wednesday, August 11. In a 2018 interview with Variety, long before “Bake Squad” was a done deal, Tosi hinted that she had more she wanted to accomplish in television. Asked if she ever wanted to create a show of her very own, she said that after doing an episode of Netflix’s Emmy-nominated “Chef’s Table” she asked herself, “Am I putting enough of myself out there on a daily basis?...
Baskin-Robbins Has Good News For Dairy-Free Fans Shutterstock By Erica Gerald Mason/April 28, 2021 4:07 pm EST If you’re dairy-free, this is your time to live. The mainstream move to alternative milk options only continues to grow, coming as a welcome change for those that avoid dairy products due to food allergies or sensitivities, or have a preference towards plant-based eating. Whereas soy milk used to be one of the only non-dairy milk alternatives, choices now include hazelnut, almond, pistachio, macadamia, coconut, rice, oat, and cashew milks....
California Pizza Kitchen Has Exciting News For Gluten-Free Pizza Fans Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/June 22, 2021 12:35 pm EST Although California Pizza Kitchen didn’t originally set out to make pizza at all (pasta was the original idea), it’s quickly become the staple dish of the brand. The restaurant chain is always trying out something new — for example, they were the first large dining establishment to add barbecue pizza to their menus....
Copycat Chili’s Southwest Egg Rolls Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/July 28, 2021 2:08 pm EST If you haven’t had one already, then you should know that Chili’s Southwest egg rolls aren’t what you’d find in a typical Chinese-American-style egg roll. For one, the fast-casual Tex-Mex chain’s spin on the classic egg roll uses flour tortillas instead of egg roll wrappers. In keeping with that theme, it’s also filled with corn, jalapeño peppers, beans, chicken, and cheese....
Copycat McDonald’s Sweet Tea Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/June 15, 2021 9:33 am EST When most people think of great items on McDonald’s menu, solid food usually comes to mind. The Big Mac and French fries are two of the most popular sellers at the fast-food giant, but they also happen to have a lot of great drinks as well. Sweet tea is one of the top menu items that isn’t soda, but it’s still got that little extra bit of sweetness to curb any sugar cravings....
Good News For Fans Of Popeyes’ Butterfly Shrimp Tackle Box Joe Raedle/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/March 31, 2021 12:20 pm EST Popeyes is a popular fast food retailer that’s managed to appeal to scores of fans over the years, thanks to its delicious food offerings. As highlighted by Money Inc., the restaurant offers a plethora of products such as fried chicken, jambalaya, red beans, and rice among others. One of the best things about the brand?...
Guy Fieri Lights Up Instagram With A Photo Of His ‘Blinged Up’ Chihuahua Steve Jennings/Getty Images By Felix Behr/Updated: Aug. 23, 2021 10:21 am EST Two days ago, Guy Fieri took some time off from featuring himself on his Instagram page and instead showed the world a picture of, as he put it, “Smokey Dawg!” Smokey, a chihuahua, stares out towards the camera wearing a glitzy golden collar with an “S” pendant dangling....
Here’s What Fans Think About This Surprising Spring Baking Championship Decision Instagram By Ralph Schwartz/April 2, 2021 5:50 am EST Viewers following the current season of Spring Baking Championship on Food Network tuned in Monday, March 29 fully expecting to find out who would make it to the final five. Instead, the judges decided to keep all six remaining contestants. This surprising result at the end of the sixth episode of season seven left fans on Reddit scratching their heads....
Here’s Why You Should Be Adding Soy Sauce To Your Popcorn Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/May 24, 2021 4:29 pm EST Making the perfect bowl of popcorn at home may seem like an unachievable dream. Hard as you try, nothing seems to compare to the oversized tub of the stuff that you pay way too much for at the movie theater. Or, at least, that’s what you’ve thought up until now....
How Snacking On Seaweed Helps Marine Ecosystems Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/July 13, 2021 2:17 pm EST Aquafarming is usually a labor-intensive process that usually isn’t the best for the environment, according to NPR. Whether that’s through breeding fish or algaculture, marine farming reportedly dispels large amounts of toxic waste into natural ecosystems, potentially harming the surrounding wildlife, per the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). Yet, the snack company 12 Tides has found a way to make the process of harvesting seaweed beneficial to the habitats it is grown in....
IHOP Is Throwing A Milkshake Monday In Honor Of Adam Sandler. Here’s What You Need To Know Shutterstock By Hanna Claeson/May 7, 2021 3:42 pm EST In this week’s episode of “So … That Just Happened,” Adam Sandler left an IHOP in Manhasset, Long Island, NY without eating, after a hostess announced a 30 minute wait time, after which the hostess realized it was Adam Sandler, after which she posted a TikTok video begging him to come back, after which the video went viral, after which Adam Sandler tweeted about the whole thing....
Ingredients You’d Be Surprised Are In The Chicken You’re Eating Moses Robinson/Getty Images By Laura Williams Bustos, MSEd/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 7:30 pm EST Whether cooked at home or served up at a restaurant or fast-food joint, chicken has been a popular source of protein for years. In fact, according to 2017 statistics reported by the North American Meat Institute, the United States processed nine billion chickens that year, adding up to 42....
Rachael Ray Officially Reached Her ‘Life Goal’ With New Home In Tuscany Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images By Cristine Struble/Updated: Aug. 11, 2021 11:07 am EST While she might have started with “30 Minute Meals,” Rachael Ray has reached a new goal that will have her living her food fantasy for a long time. In a recent article published by People, Ray revealed that she achieved her “life goal.” As she enjoys her new home in Tuscany, the celebrated food personality explains that living her best life is about more than the lap of luxury....
Restaurants That Won’t Let You Inside Due To Coronavirus Alex Wong/Getty Images By Maria Scinto/Updated: June 13, 2021 4:49 pm EST As coronavirus continues to spread throughout the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are recommending that all gatherings of 50 people or more be canceled until May and USA Today reports that states including California, Illinois, and Massachusetts will be closing restaurants and bars. While there is as yet no nationwide mandate for restaurants to shut their doors (stay tuned, since the entire situation is changing fast), several fast-food chains have decided to get proactive about making sure that their own employees, as well as their customers, are protected from catching or spreading the virus....
