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Survey: People Think This Restaurant’s Quality Has Gone Down The Most Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/March 17, 2021 4:57 pm EST Dining out, as we know it, has changed in unprecedented ways on account of the coronavirus pandemic. Health and safety concerns are widespread, but restaurants are slowly getting back on their feet, opening their doors to customers while taking all the necessary precautions. Some fast food chains and restaurants are doing pretty well despite the pandemic while others are struggling to stay afloat....

The Cinnamon Roll Tip Great British Baking Show Champ Sophie Faldo Swears By Jeff Spicer/Getty Images By Molly Harris/May 6, 2021 10:27 am EST Few foods evoke the idea of a long, leisurely breakfast over a pot of coffee like a pan of freshly baked cinnamon rolls. Perhaps it is because making them is a leisurely process, too. The dough can often be made ahead to allow the rolls to rest and rise in the fridge overnight....

The Irish Potato Dish You Should Have For Dinner ASAP Shutterstock By Hanna Claeson/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:37 pm EST In 1844, the average Irish adult normally ate about 13 pounds of potatoes in a single day (via Slate). That comes out to roughly 65 potatoes every 24 hours. All of that’s to say, trust the Irish to have come up with what are hands down the best potato dishes around....

The Italian Red Wine Giada De Laurentiis Swears By Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 10:09 am EST Giada De Laurentiis definitely enjoys a glass of wine from time to time, but maybe not as frequently as she used to. During an interview with “Milk Street Radio’s” Christopher Kimball, the co-host of the Discovery+ limited series, “Bobby and Giada in Italy” explained, “I mean, if you ask a lot of women at my age, they will tell you that alcohol is very difficult to break down anymore....

The Real Difference Between Espresso And Black Coffee Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/April 26, 2021 10:09 am EST While many people enjoy a nice hot cup of energizing coffee in the morning, not everyone is aware of the many different types of coffee out there. From dark Italian blends to lighter beans with a sweeter, fruity note, the world of coffee is full of variety. But flavor is only one of the ways in which coffee beverages differ from one another....

The Real Reason Pickle Cravings Are So Powerful EQRoy/Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 3:23 pm EST Just in case there were any doubts — and it’s challenging for us to imagine why there would be — pickle cravings are real. Just about anyone who’s ever experienced a pickle craving can attest to the fact that they are not solely a phenomenon among pregnant people. So, we asked holistic health and nutrition expert Piper Gibson of Regenerating Health to please explain to us, once and for all, what is the deal with pickle cravings, and why are they so gosh darn powerful?...

The Surprising Reason Alex Guarnaschelli Identifies With This Animal Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images By Ashley Steinberg/Aug. 6, 2021 4:52 pm EST Chef Alex Guarnaschelli is a beast in the kitchen. She is known for her prowess on “Iron Chef,” where she took down many an esteemed chef in their own right (via her website). She is also a former Michelin-starred restaurant runner and current restaurant owner, host of her own prime time series “Supermarket Stakeout” on Food Network, and a recurring guest on “The Kitchen” and “Chopped....

The Surprising Way Bulgaria Is Using Hot Dog Trucks To Combat COVID-19 Noam Galai/Getty Images By Aimee Lamoureux/Updated: Jan. 29, 2021 4:10 pm EST Recently, Bulgaria received their first 9,750 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines. While this is welcome news for a country that has been one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus in the EU, with more than 204,080 confirmed cases and 7,835 COVID-related deaths as of this writing, per Johns Hopkins, their unusual choice of transportation for the vaccine might belie its serious nature....

The Tips Ted Allen Recommends For Keeping Herbs Fresh Jason Kempin/Getty Images By Naomi Kennedy/May 12, 2021 6:33 pm EST Keeping produce fresh can be somewhat of a tricky thing, especially when it comes to herbs. Whether you’ve picked up a bundle of cilantro to add to your dinner later or it’s for a recipe you want to try over the weekend, the sprigs always seem to be a little droopy and wilted when you pull them out of the refrigerator for use, making you question your purchase of the garnishes in the first place....

The Untold Truth Of Esther Choi Instagram By Ralph Schwartz/June 11, 2021 3:36 pm EST Like most successful chefs, Esther Choi discovered her true love at a young age: food. She got her first restaurant job at the age of 14 while growing up in Egg Harbor, New Jersey, according to her biography on the Institute of Culinary Education website. “Over the years I realized that it was not just a job anymore; my love and passion for food grew every day,” Choi said....

The Untold Truth Of Vegenaise Facebook By Emily Alexander/March 5, 2021 1:11 pm EST Vegenaise is a vegan mayonnaise product made by the brand Follow Your Heart, but thanks to its widespread popularity, it’s become an all-encompassing term for egg-free mayo. As one of the first vegan condiments available — and one of the best — it deserves ownership of this common nomenclature. Despite the popularity of Vegenaise, you probably didn’t know that the brand was started by a group of friends in Southern California in the ’70s — or that it’s grown beyond any of their wildest dreams....

This Recipe Took Ina Garten 6 Years To Get Right Instagram By Amanda Tarlton/Feb. 5, 2021 4:57 pm EST You might know her as Ina Garten, you might know her as the Barefoot Contessa. And if you’ve ever seen The Food Network star whip up the perfect roasted chicken dinner or effortlessly put together a decadent chocolate cake, it’s easy to assume she’s never struggled through a new recipe or cooked a dish that’s anything less than five-star-worthy....

Trader Joe’s Shoppers Say Its Jalapeno Limeade Is Perfect For Margaritas Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/May 5, 2021 3:41 pm EST Since Trader Joe’s has now helped streamline your shopping experience by rolling out its website’s cool new “Shopping List” feature, we thought we’d make a suggestion as to one product that should definitely be at the top of your own TJ’s shopping list this week: Trader Joe’s Jalapeño Limeade. This seasonal jalapeño-infused sweetened lime juice isn’t a new product, but it’s back on shelves just as customers were clamoring for it – and just in time for “Margarita Season” (which obviously begins on Cinco de Mayo, hello!...

What Is Chinese Cabbage And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Aug. 13, 2021 4:40 pm EST Vegetables are superfoods for several reasons. They’re great for your body and offer several long-term health benefits. They’re certainly versatile, lending themselves to both main courses and tantalizing sides. You can prepare a delicious salad or cook a wholesome veggie curry for a satisfying meal. And according to the Taste of Home, one of the veggies that often gets ignored compared to its peers is Chinese cabbage....

When You Eat Flaxseeds Every Day, This Is What Happens To Your Body Shutterstock By Anthony Mastroianni/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 4:17 pm EST What do King Charlemagne, Babylon, and flaxseed have to do with each other? Quite a lot. Nourish by WebMD says that, during Charlemagne’s years of power, the 8th-century creator of the Holy Roman Empire actually made it a law for people under his rule to consume flaxseed because he considered the health benefits to be so incredibly important....

Why Oats Might Not Be As Gluten-Free As You Think Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/April 13, 2021 4:46 pm EST If you suffer from gluten intolerance or celiac disease, the influx of gluten-free foods that have come to market in the past several years might be a relief. However, an increase in new products brandishing this label has also led to some confusion. On the one hand, it has brought to light hidden sources of gluten such as soy sauce, hot dogs, and even some medications according to Everyday Health....

You Should Start Eating More Nectarines. Here’s Why Shutterstock By Lisa Curran Matte/May 12, 2021 2:26 pm EST Contrary to common lore, nectarines are not a cross between a peach and a plum. They’re actually straight-up peaches without fuzz, genetically identical except for one gene that’s either dominant in fuzzy peaches or recessive in smooth-skinned nectarines (via Martha Stewart). Aesthetics aside, Organic Facts says nectarines are packed with nutrients and antioxidants believed to benefit cardiovascular and digestive health....

Bobby Flay’s New Project Is Inspired By His Cat Nacho Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images By Hanna Claeson/Updated: April 13, 2021 5:00 pm EST “Meow” said Bobby Flay’s Maine Coon cat, Nacho, on Instagram. It seems that the celebrity chef’s pet got bored of just being Flay’s virtual arm candy. Instead of getting lovingly photographed in sun-spotted windowsills, next to succulent indoor plants, and on plush green armchairs, Nacho has rolled up his sleeves and is trying something new....

Can You Really Eat Avocado Pits? Shutterstock By Shea Swenson/May 12, 2021 2:15 pm EST Did you know avocado pits are technically edible? Clearly, taking a bite out of a rock-hard avocado pit would be ill-advised. We would not recommend it. But that doesn’t mean that the brown pit in the middle of an avocado is inedible. There is, in fact, a way to prepare the pits that make them suitable for eating....

Costco Shoppers Are Loving These Cheesy Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeños Instagram By Erich Barganier/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 9:18 am EST It’s hard not to love jalapeño poppers. This unique dish originated in Texas around 1972, and many believe this appetizer stakes its origins as a chef’s take on the Mexican chile relleno (via Pitco). These cheese-filled peppers had the power to win over anyone who tasted them and immediately took the US by storm....