This Alfredo Sauce At Costco Has Shoppers Divided Mario Tama/Getty Images By Molly Harris/March 3, 2021 1:51 pm EST Alfredo sauce is something that people tend to have very strong feelings about. Whether they want it thick and creamy or they’re searching for a vegan version of alfredo, there are a lot of demands for different versions of the pasta sauce. However, authentic Alfredo sauce doesn’t even call for cream (via Curious Cuisiniere)....
This Big Change Is Coming To KFC’s Packaging Shutterstock By Owen Duff/May 12, 2021 4:15 pm EST Half the fun of fast food is the packaging — but half the fun of fast food packaging is watching it evolve. According to CNN, KFC will be updating its entire packaging suite, just in time for the summer. The makeover, which doubles down on the minimalist layout of the KFC bucket, aims for a “more modern take” on the brand’s current look, per the chain....
This Is Rachael Ray’s Favorite Type Of Chicken Eggs John Lamparski/Getty Images By Holly Riddle/June 4, 2021 1:50 pm EST An egg is an egg is an egg … right? Not quite, and your favorite celebrity chefs often have preferred eggs that they’ll pick over any other when they’re available. As for Rachael Ray, while her range of television shows and line of cookbooks may convince you that she’s all about the convenient and affordable, she’s actually pretty picky about her morning eggs....
This Is The Trick To Making Meringue, According To Ina Garten Michael Loccisano/Getty Images By Kalea Martin/May 17, 2021 6:51 pm EST Considering they’re only held together by egg whites, sugar, and air, it makes sense why meringues are hard to master. Add too much of one ingredient or not quite enough of another, and you could have yourself a baking disaster. But according to celebrity chef and cookbook author Ina Garten, that’s only half of the challenge (via Barefoot Contessa)....
This Storage Mistake Can Make Your Butter Taste Strange Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/May 4, 2021 1:31 pm EST If you’ve ever wondered why a favorite butter cookie recipe tastes more like leftover pad Thai, you’re not alone. The fact is, if butter is not stored correctly, it can taste less and less like the creamy, luscious dairy goodness that adds to certain recipes and more like last night’s dinner. Because butter is a fat, it can absorb odors....
This Swedish Start-Up Will Hypnotize You Into Plant-Based Eating For Free Shutterstock By Mirtle Pena-Calderon/July 2, 2021 9:43 am EST Eating healthy has always been a concern for folks. A very early diet book, “Letter of Corpulence,” was published in 1864. It was written by an overweight undertaker named William Banting, according to The Conversation. In it, Banting revealed how by switching things like sugar and carbohydrates for more things like animal proteins and vegetables could be attributed to the success he experienced....
Walmart Statistics You Need To See To Believe Joe Raedle/Getty Images By Molly Harris/Jan. 22, 2021 10:32 am EST There are a couple of things you might already know about Walmart, such as the fierce competition it represents or how well-known it is globally thanks to its low prices (via Capital Counselor). While you might think you have a good grasp on how big the retail giant actually is, it turns out you really can’t imagine just how mammoth Walmart is until you put it in hard numbers....
Why Are So Many Brits Eating American Candy? Ana Iacob Photography/Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Aug. 25, 2021 6:46 am EST It is no secret that the British aren’t known for loving American chocolate. Some have claimed there are definitely differences in taste and the way the chocolate is made that warrant the aversion. Business Insider contributor Dina Spector noted that some British colleagues called American chocolate “powdery” or “too sweet.” The writer further asserted that U....
You Should Think Twice About Eating Reese’s Puffs. Here’s Why Instagram By Amanda Tarlton/Feb. 14, 2021 11:54 pm EST When Reese’s Puffs first hit grocery store shelves back in 1994, kids — and adults, if we are being honest — everywhere were thrilled. Finally! A perfectly acceptable way to essentially eat candy for breakfast. After all, as the name implies, the cereal is made to taste just like one of the most popular candies in America: Reese’s peanut butter cups....
3 New Fall-Inspired Drinks Are Coming To Dunkin' Shutterstock By Gillie Houston/Updated: Aug. 11, 2021 1:50 pm EST Pumpkin lovers, rejoice! Dunkin’ is looking ahead to cooler temperatures with a new lineup of fall-themed drinks perfect for sweater weather sipping. In a press release sent to Mashed, the East coast institution unveiled this year’s limited-time fall lineup, including some new offerings that are sure to pique the interest of apple cider aficionados and pumpkin devotees alike....
Best Chocolate Chip Mandel Bread Recipe Jessica Morone/Mashed By Jessica Morone AND Mashed Staff/July 20, 2021 9:33 am EST It’s mid-afternoon and after a long day of work, you need a sweet snack to keep you going for the hours you’ve got left. That’s when mandel bread comes in. This delicious recipe is perfect for all chocolate lovers who can never get enough of chocolate everything. Mandel bread gets its name from mandelbrot, which means almond bread in Yiddish and German (via ifood....
Creamy Cauliflower Potato Soup Recipe Alexandra Shytsman/Mashed By Alexandra Shytsman/July 6, 2021 11:11 am EST It seems that nearly every day, the humble cauliflower finds itself in new predicaments. It all started innocently enough with cauliflower “rice” and mashed “potatoes,” and eventually became quite elaborate, with the vegetable finding itself starring as pizza crust and buffalo cauliflower “chicken wings.” But with all these fancy transformations, let’s not forget to appreciate cauliflower in its original state....
False Facts Everyone Believes About Man V. Food Facebook By Maria Cristina Lalonde/Updated: Feb. 11, 2021 7:02 pm EST In an age when Snooki was fist pumping on Jersey Shore and the Kardashians were numbing us with the ridiculousness of their way of life on Keeping up with the Kardashians, there was one man who was a man among reality TV men. He polished off six-pound, 5,000-calorie burritos in record times....
Fans Of Starbucks Sous Vide Egg Bites Need To Try This New Vegan Alternative Eat Just, Inc. By Hope Ngo/Updated: Jan. 28, 2021 4:07 am EST There are many, many health and lifestyle reasons you might want to or need to give up eggs. You’re watching your cholesterol levels. You’ve got egg allergies. You’re vegan. But at the same time, the consequences that arise from making an impactful dietary decision like that can appear when you least expect it....
Healthy Quinoa Spanish Rice Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/July 21, 2021 12:32 pm EST Quinoa is all the rage right now, and for good reason! And if you find yourself craving a new meal drawing on this ever-popular replacement for more traditional carbs, whether you’ve had it before or not, wellness coach and recipe developer Miriam Hahn has you covered with a delicious quinoa Spanish rice recipe....
Here’s Where Bubblegum Flavor Really Comes From Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/June 2, 2021 11:18 am EST Bubblegum. The iconic, wildly sugary, pastel pink, elastic candy phenomenon with a taste, hue, and aroma all its own. Not only is it a popular flavor in sweets, but it’s also used to enrich cosmetics, sodas, medicines, even oral care products like toothpaste and mouthwashes. First, let’s start with a quick history lesson. Chewing gum — as either a product or a pastime — has been around for millennia....
Homemade Chai Tea Latte Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/July 26, 2021 9:53 am EST When you’re up for a cozy treat, there’s nothing quite like a warm chai tea latte. Considering the drink’s immense popularity, it’s safe to say that many people agree with that sentiment. Chai reported originated in India (via The Spruce Eats), and typically consists of black tea that is brewed with aromatic spices like cinnamon....
How Are Acai And Pitaya Different? Shutterstock By Ashley Ortiz/April 9, 2021 12:19 pm EST If you’ve ever reached for a vibrant, refreshing smoothie bowl on a sweltering day, you’re not alone. Since being introduced to the American market in the early 2000’s by brothers Ryan and Jeremy Black, smoothie bowls made with the dark purple açaí berry have become a hot commodity (via Yahoo). According to Self, smoothie bowls (typically a blend of fruits and nut milk) can be a nutritious powerhouse depending on the serving size and added ingredients....
The baby duck hatched after 29 days of incubation Facebook After less than a month of incubation, the egg began to show signs of hatching, as tiny little cracks began to appear in the shell. Just 48 hours later, a new baby duck finally emerged. Phillips described the experience, saying: “I continued the process of turning it 3-4 times a day, spraying it with water and bringing it to room temperature, and putting it back in for a few hours before repeating the turning…On day 27-ish he started to peck holes in the egg and I was so excited!...
How To Cut Green Onions Tara Rylie/Mashed By Tara Rylie/March 17, 2021 1:00 pm EST The process of cutting green onions is actually quite simple, especially when compared to some other herbs and vegetables. The greater question lies in the difference between scallions, green onions, and spring onions. Truth be told, they’re all the same thing—the only difference is the age at which they are harvested. Scallions are the youngest, and they have the thinnest bulb, often referred to as the “white part” or base....
