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Chrissy Teigen’s Easter Chocolate ‘Masterpiece’ Only Lasted A Few Minutes Frazer Harrison/Getty Images By Molly Harris/March 24, 2021 2:29 pm EST Anyone who has ever worked hard on a culinary feat — from a multi-tiered cake to delicate homemade chocolates — can likely understand the big disappointment that comes after things suddenly go awry. Unfortunately, Chrissy Teigen had her own brush with culinary disappointment over the past few days. In an Instagram post she shared on Sunday, March 21st, Teigen was working away on a stack of chocolate ducks and a chocolate egg during a chocolate session she and her husband John Legend had at Kollar Chocolates in Yountville, California (via Instagram)....

Church’s Chicken Has Great News For Fans Of Its Chicken Tenders Church’s Chicken By Hanna Claeson/Jan. 28, 2021 9:35 am EST Listen, you doubters. Church’s Chicken has some hardcore fans. Fans that would prefer to be sworn into the presidency on top of a box of Church’s Chicken instead of a bible (via Twitter). Fans that are willing to nix their travel plans if no Church’s Chickens are on the route....

Costco’s Frozen Orange Chicken Is Turning Heads Instagram By Olivia Bria AND Erich Barganier/Updated: June 23, 2021 12:29 pm EST When you go to Costco, it’s never just a quick grocery trip, it’s a whole event. From in-store samples to buying in bulk, the store has everything you didn’t even realize you needed — and the brand is always introducing new products that leave fans coming back for more. This time, it’s a delicious Asian specialty dish that the ’net is raving over....

Everything You Need To Know About Capsaicin Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/Updated: Feb. 16, 2021 9:31 am EST Most of us are familiar with the sensorial differences between eating spicy and mild foods — a plate of tomato sauce coated pasta doesn’t quite have the same punch as a Vindaloo curry, after all! But have you ever stopped to think about what makes certain foods difficult or even downright painful to eat?...

Fans Are Loving Joanna Gaines’ Video Of Summer Fun With Family Cindy Ord/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Aug. 9, 2021 9:47 am EST Popular TV personalities and restaurateurs Chip and Joanna Gaines recently made a breakthrough when they launched their dream project, the Magnolia Network, in New York City. As per Page Six, the couple is best known for their successful TV show together titled “Fixer Upper.” They’re now fairly influential with an impressive empire of their own that includes stores, restaurants, books, luxury rentals, and so much more....

Here’s How Long Your Steak Should Rest Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Aug. 12, 2021 4:19 pm EST The rich smell of garlic butter simmering against cast iron and the light brown crust of a juicy prime rib shimmering with its own juices. A filet mignon wrapped in between the folds of thick-cut bacon that is so tender that a part of you almost wants to tear it apart with your fingers. It’s tempting to dig in to a steak that’s fresh off the pan or the grill....

Nutrition Expert Has A Warning About TikTok’s Frozen Honey Trend TikTok By Lauren Cahn/Aug. 4, 2021 12:58 pm EST “TikTok and food trends go together like honey and a freezer,” TikTok said in a not-at-all-biased statement on its community blog. They noted that “with the #frozenhoney trend, creators share a new delicious honey hack.” This latest viral TikTok trend involves pouring honey into a bottle that can be squeezed (such as a plastic water bottle, as shown above), and then placing it in the freezer overnight....

Over 50% Of People Prefer This Ice Cream Topping To All Others Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/March 3, 2021 12:06 pm EST American musician and legendary frozen food businessman Jimmy Dean once said, “When I was a kid, I used to think, ‘Man, if I could ever afford all the ice cream I want to eat, that’s as rich as I ever want to be,’” (via Brainy Quote). Who can argue with the guy?...

People Can’t Believe What This Aldi Shopper Found In Their Lettuce Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/April 15, 2021 1:57 pm EST Aldi is one of the most popular retailers across the U.S., known for offering unique grocery products at great prices. That said, despite being such a popular brand, Aldi has faced its share of controversies in the past. For example, the company reportedly received criticism after being accused of mistreating its employees....

People Can’t Stand These Rachael Ray Catchphrases Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images By Brooks Halliday/Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 7:05 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. She might be as divisive as cilantro, but that hasn’t stopped Rachael Ray from becoming a power player in the world of food media. From humble beginnings scooping ice cream at Howard Johnson (or “HoJo”) to the launch of her wildly successful Food Network show, “30 Minute Meals” in 2001, to her present-day media empire, the chef and TV personality has enjoyed a rocket ride to success....

People Can’t Stop Talking About Toll House’s New Glittery Chocolate Chips Walmart By Hope Ngo/Feb. 23, 2021 12:03 pm EST If you bake and/or you have a sweet tooth, then we’ll just assume that you’ll almost always have a stash of chocolate morsels at home to bake into cookies, cakes, breads, muffins, or to mix into whatever gets you through the night. But even if you have a Costco-sized bag of chocolate chips on standby, we’re hooked on a feeling that you won’t want to miss Toll House’s latest semi-sweet offer, which pays tribute to the 1970s with a Disco-ball themed bag of morsels....

The Difference Between Braciole And Involtini, According To Giada De Laurentiis Shutterstock By Kalea Martin/June 8, 2021 2:41 pm EST Some call it soda, while others refer to it as a soft drink, and it’s often called pop in the Midwest. Depending on where you are in the U.S., it goes by a different name, and according to celebrity chef and restaurateur Giada De Laurentiis, the same applies to braciole and involtini in Italy (via Giadzy)....

The Hidden Meaning Behind The Color Of Butter Shutterstock By Hanna Claeson/Updated: April 26, 2021 3:56 pm EST In 2017, Jean Smith (who The Daily Beast called a “modern-day bootlegger”) made headlines for smuggling bricks of Kerrygold Irish butter from Nebraska to Wisconsin, where the sale of Kerrygold was banned. “It’s creamier, it doesn’t have any waxy taste and it’s a richer yellow,” Smith told AP News at the time. Smith’s frustration led her and other butter lovers to file a lawsuit, challenging a law dating back to the 1950s which prohibited the sale of non-rated and unlicensed butter, and punished lawbreakers with up to six months jail time and a fine of up to $1,000 dollars....

The Misha Collins Cookbook You Probably Never Knew About Gary Gershoff/Getty Images By Adrianna MacPherson/Aug. 24, 2021 2:31 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Many television fans likely recognize actor Misha Collins from his role on the long-running show “Supernatural,” in which he plays an angel, Castiel. However, foodie fans will be thrilled to know that he found time to pen a cookbook as well, although the particular niche of it means you may have missed hearing about it when it first came out back in November 2019....

The Real Reason You Should Be Eating More Lentils Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/April 23, 2021 2:35 pm EST Staying on top of the latest superfood trends can be exhausting, not to mention expensive. It seems like so many foods deemed superior are exported from other countries as powders or supplements. What about real food that’s also good for you? Welcome the humble lentil, an edible seed belonging to the legume family (via Organic Facts)....

The Rock And Roll Legend Robert Irvine Dressed As For Dinner: Impossible Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images By Hannah Cole/April 1, 2021 6:27 am EST Robert Irvine has long been known for his eccentric take on what it means to be a cook. Even when he’s not challenging himself with a seemingly impossible cooking task (like whipping up a quick, definitely-not-casual meal for thousands of guests), Irvine is the kind of chef that likes to liven up the kitchen....

The Shocking Number Of Big Macs One Man Has Eaten S3studio/Getty Images By Naomi Kennedy/April 11, 2021 10:49 am EST More than 1.5 million Big Macs are sold every day in the United States (via Reference.com), and on most days, at least one of those goes to Don Gorske, a Wisconsin-native whom the Fond du Lac Reporter says has been indulging in the popular McDonald’s menu item on a daily basis for nearly 50 years....

The Surprising Way McDonald’s Really Makes Its Money Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/June 9, 2021 4:02 pm EST Ever since its founding in the mid-20th century, McDonald’s has been one of the most profitable companies in the world. The brand is so iconic, in fact, that its famous “Golden Arches” logo is one of the most recognizable symbols of all time, right up there with the crucifix and the Nike swoosh. We all know that McDonald’s is a fast food restaurant that sells affordable, convenient meals and treats to people across all socioeconomic statuses....

The Surprising Way The Cheesecake Factory Got Started Bruce Bennett/Getty Images By James Lewis/May 7, 2021 1:10 pm EST Cheesecake is one of the most heavenly substances ever invented. Sure, books and electricity are good and all, but they’re not quite a creamy cinnamon swirl piece of cheesecake. We might even go as far as saying that teaching children how to make this dessert would be far more beneficial than lecturing them about math....

The Truth About Chopped’s Bizarre Pilot Episode Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images By Courtney Iseman/Aug. 3, 2021 6:02 am EST Few cooking television shows are more instantly recognizable than Food Network’s “Chopped.” The program has been on since 2009, and each episode can take up to 12 hours to film, per Food Network. Millions of fans tune in to watch chefs prepare courses, as well as to see how the cooks thrive under the pressure of time constraints and when using a mystery basket of ingredients....