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The Truth About Dry-Aged Steaks Shutterstock By Jessica Merritt/April 14, 2021 12:21 pm EST You may have seen dry-aged steaks on a menu at a steakhouse, or in your local butcher shop. With a higher price tag than fresh steaks, you might wonder what’s so special about them and if they’re worth the hype. The truth is they’re usually just regular cuts of quality beef selected to be taken to a higher level with aging that’s similar to the aging process for a good cheese....

The Truth About Vanessa Hudgens’ New Beverage Line, Caliwater Shutterstock By Molly Harris/May 10, 2021 12:44 pm EST If you haven’t heard much from the “High School Musical” star since her controversial comments that made light of the coronavirus pandemic, then it’s about time for an update from Vanessa Hudgens (via USA Today). As it turns out, Hudgens is re-launching a beverage line called Caliwater (via Delish). Together with her friend, actor Oliver Trevena, as the brand’s Instagram page states, the line of cactus water is making a new splash among the drink industry....

The Untold Truth Of P.F. Chang’s Getty Images By Christine-Marie Liwag Dixon/Updated: Feb. 27, 2021 12:04 pm EST Love it or hate it, P.F. Chang’s has a strong foothold in the culinary world. The Chinese-American restaurant has opened hundreds of locations across the world since being founded in 1993. It’s much more than a place to get a good meal, though. It has also played an influential role in shaping modern cuisine....

The Untold Truth Of Super Coffee Instagram By Boshika Gupta/Updated: July 20, 2021 9:34 am EST Super Coffee — bottled coffee on the go — was founded by three brothers who were also entrepreneurs — Jim, Jake and Jordan DeCicco — in a bid to come up with bottled coffee that could be healthier than most of what was then on the market. According to Forbes, the brothers knew that they were taking a huge risk by getting into the industry without knowing much about it....

The Waste Saving Cooking Tip Giada De Laurentiis Learned From Her Mom Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images By Holly Riddle/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 4:12 pm EST All home cooks know the feeling. You look into your fridge, searching and hoping for some leftovers that will make an easy meal and all you find are half-eaten portions of the last week’s dinners — nothing that’s enough to make an entire meal. But stop before you go emptying your Tupperware into the trash because Giada De Laurentiis has revealed an excellent waste-saving cooking tip that she learned from her mom: Take all that leftover grub and turn it into a tasty frittata (via Giadzy)....

These Boozy Easter Treats Are Filled With Baileys Carroll’s Irish Gifts By Molly Harris/Updated: April 26, 2021 8:42 am EST This year, it’s clear that parents, adults, and kids-at-heart deserve a well-stocked Easter basket alongside the actual kids too. Lucky for everyone of legal drinking age, Baileys is on it to satisfy and delight with a number of holiday surprises. From drinks to sweet treats, no adult will go displeased with their chocolate eggs this year....

This Is What It Was Like For Chef Ming Tsai To Cook Against Bobby Flay - Exclusive DFree/Shutterstock By Steven John/Aug. 25, 2021 11:02 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Chef Ming Tsai didn’t get where he is in life — including his award-winning restaurants, long-running TV shows, five cookbooks, his own line of cookware, and Mings Bings, the chef’s line of vegan patties (via Mings Bings) — without being a pretty competitive guy....

This TikTok Spoon Hack Makes The Perfect Egg Sandwich Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 3:00 pm EST The incredible, versatile egg. There are literally dozens of ways to cook an egg, and we don’t doubt that there’s a TikTok hack for most of them. One recent TikTok trend says you can crack an egg perfectly simply by dropping it into the pan. (It doesn’t always work, as @good.food.gang learned....

This Viral TikTok Exposed What Paychecks In The Restaurant Industry Really Look Like Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Aug. 5, 2021 11:53 am EST Before the pandemic — before food service workers had to worry about mass unemployment or patrons who resist the mask mandates — there was still the issue with tipping. At the end of January 2020, Aaliyah Cortez, a bartender in Texas, showed TikTok that the 70 hours she worked only earned her $9....

Wendy’s Is Giving Out Free 6-Piece Chicken Nuggets. Here’s How To Get Them Facebook/Wendy’s By Felix Behr/Updated: Aug. 23, 2021 9:31 am EST Yesterday, two chances to get yourself free chicken nuggets from Wendy’s emerged. The first, which was pointed out by Lifehacker, says that until August 31, any purchase made with the Wendy’s app will also snag you one free six-piece order of chicken nuggets. This offer can be used weekly, allowing you to get at least two free servings of nuggets....

Who Really Invented The Sandwich? Shutterstock By James Lewis/May 30, 2021 6:56 pm EST Purposeful controversy is the cornerstone of the internet. After all, where would social media be without endless arguments about holidays, bands, and politics? One debate that doesn’t quite grab as much attention as the deeply unoriginal scandal regarding pineapple on pizzas should, perhaps, be an obvious one: What constitutes a sandwich? From white to whole grain bread and baguettes to buns, there are so many confusing combinations of sandwiches to consider....

Why Everyone’s Talking About The ‘Black Girls In Trader Joe’s’ Instagram Account Instagram By Hanna Claeson/Updated: May 3, 2021 8:40 am EST This story starts on May 14, 2020, when Mercedes Davis and Lauren Light (who is no longer involved in the project) began the Instagram page, Black Girls in Trader Joe’s (via Today). “Yes, this is for you, Sis. We are #BlackGirlsInTraderJoes! Showing you our latest finds, staples & recipes!...

You May Want To Reconsider Buying Your Snacks At The Dollar Store Joe Raedle/Getty Images By Emily Weaver/Updated: June 15, 2021 2:18 pm EST Whether you are in a pinch for last-minute party decorations or in need of a cheap snack for the road, dollar stores have you covered. Plus, there are so many of them — Dollar Tree, 99 Cents Only Stores, Family Dollar, and Dollar General. While most of their products are cheap — figuratively and literally — they get the job done....

You Should Be Using This Ingredient For Crispy Roast Chicken Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/Updated: May 3, 2021 6:08 pm EST Mmm… roast chicken. This popular poultry dish is the perfect protein element to so many meals, no matter if it’s the star of the plate or a flavor-boosting embellishment. There is so much you can do with a juicy, crispy rotisserie chicken. For example, you can enjoy it sliced up for lunch or dinner with a side of veggies, pair it with fluffy waffles and syrup for a hearty breakfast, plop some pieces in your soup, or mix it into a wholesome salad....

You’ve Been Closing Bread Bags Wrong Your Entire Life Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/Updated: April 7, 2021 4:10 pm EST If you are tired of searching for the last twist-tie, this TikTok hack might be your kitchen savior. As reported by Taste of Home, it is time to start closing bread bags in a more efficient way. According to a video by TikTok user @goldilocks.bears.x, the easiest way to close a bread bag is to use the bag itself to seal it....

Aldi Shoppers Are Loving These Pokémon Sugar Cookies Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/May 12, 2021 1:28 pm EST From Pokémon cereal to Pokémon cards with McDonald’s Happy Meals, it’s always fun to see pop culture and cartoons come into the food world. Now, Pillsbury has hopped on the Pokémon train. The company’s classic cut-out sugar cookies are such an easy treat — all you need to do is pop them in the oven....

Andrew Zimmern’s Extreme New ‘Stache Is Turning Heads Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images By Maria Faller/Updated: July 11, 2021 4:20 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. As one of the Travel Channel’s most interesting food shows, “Bizarre Foods” has its fans talking about more than how cows brains and coconut tree grubs taste. The show’s famous host Andrew Zimmern, food critic, producer, and all around happy guy, has just changed up his look in a big way....

Chicken Nuggets Might Be Returning To Popeyes. Here’s What You Need To Know Popeyes By Ralph Schwartz/Feb. 8, 2021 9:50 pm EST Popeyes might just be dropping another bomb on the fast-food landscape. The Louisiana-style chicken chain changed the game in 2019 when it reinvented Chick-fil-A’s chicken sandwich, creating a war with its clean-cut cousin and spawning even more imitation sandwiches. McDonald’s should be introducing a Chick-fil-A/Popeyes copycat chicken sandwich later this month (via Business Insider)....

Here’s What You Can Substitute For Harissa Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/April 26, 2021 11:09 am EST Have you ever gone to the pantry only to see that an important recipe ingredient, like harissa, is missing? Instead of running to the store or placing an Instacart order, the pantry could hold a substitute for harissa. By thinking outside of the pre-packaged tube, that flavor can be made from scratch or another ingredient can be swapped....

Homemade White Bread Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/July 20, 2021 9:31 am EST It’s hard to think of a more welcoming aroma than the smell of freshly baked bread wafting through your home. If you’ve only yet experienced it walking into a bakery, it’s definitely time to roll up your sleeves, tie your apron, and get to work. While some bread recipes are unnecessarily complicated, Miriam Hahn, recipe developer and owner of YouCare-Selfcare, has created a straightforward recipe for homemade white bread so that you can have a fresh, warm loaf within a handful of hours....