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The Unexpected Test You Have To Pass To Make It On MasterChef YouTube By Felix Behr/Aug. 10, 2021 5:04 pm EST Intellectually, we know that cooking competitions like MasterChef are less a documentary about contestants than the curated world of reality television. Intellectually, we know this, but we still struggle to grapple with all the implications of what that means. For instance, contestants are psychologically profiled to fit into the plotlines we consume....

The Untold Truth Of Tipsy Scoop Twitter By Amy Hamblen/April 6, 2021 3:32 pm EST Thanks to Tipsy Scoop, there’s no longer a need to indulge in two of our favorite vices, devouring ice cream and drinking liquor, separately. The company has finally resolved this agelong inconvenience, making simultaneous consumption possible with their sinfully delicious liquor-infused ice cream. Now, that’s a reason to clink our dessert bowls! According to CNBC, Tipsy Scoop’s ice cream is five percent abv, which makes two scoops about the equivalent of one light beer....

These Are Guy Fieri’s Best Catchphrases, According To Fans John Lamparski/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Feb. 8, 2021 11:01 am EST Celebrity chef and popular TV personality, Guy Fieri, is one-of-a-kind. Known for his trademark locks, his unique persona and funky demeanor, Fieri is perhaps most popular for his reputation as the host of the show, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. As highlighted by the Food Network, Fieri almost always has something witty to offer on camera....

These Were Some Of Princess Diana’s Favorite Foods Georges De Keerle/Getty Images By Cristine Struble/July 1, 2021 2:12 pm EST While she may always be remembered as the “People’s Princess,” Princess Diana’s favorite foods might vary a little from what a commoner might serve for dinner. Although some people might think that a royal meal might be a grand affair like an episode of “The Crown,” the reality of the food served at the table might not be quite as elaborate....

This Fast Food Restaurant Still Has The Slowest Drive-Thru Shutterstock By Clara Olshansky/Updated: June 22, 2021 3:21 pm EST Usually, when someone gets called out for doing poorly at something, they’re going to want to fix it. If a teenager gets a bad grade on an algebra quiz, they’re probably going to study harder and do better next time. When you get a not-so-great performance review at work, you double your efforts and try to turn it around....

This State Has The Most Expensive Pizza On Average YesPhotographers/Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Aug. 19, 2021 1:36 pm EST Pizza is beloved by so many people with good reason. It has all of the components like salt, fat, and acid, that really make our taste buds sing according to Samin Nosrat. It’s also relatively inexpensive and is readily available throughout most of the day and even late into the night. However, for some unlucky people, the tomato pie can actually be pretty pricey....

This Trader Joe’s Tea Is Perfect For Cold Winter Mornings Shutterstock By Hanna Claeson/Updated: April 26, 2021 8:37 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. “‘Yes, that’s it!’ said the Hatter with a sigh, ‘It’s always tea time,’” Lewis Carroll once wrote. If what they say in “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” is right, and that old proverb that the path to heaven really does pass through a teapot is true, then we’re all well on our way....

Trader Joe’s Fans Can’t Stop Talking About Its Olive Wood Cutting & Serving Board Instagram By Emily Weaver/July 20, 2021 11:12 am EST Hear ye! Hear ye! Trader’s Joe’s customer-beloved Olive Wood Cutting and Serving Board is back, but only for a limited time. We first heard of the good news from Instagram account @TraderJoesList, who spotted the olive wood board at their neighborhood Trader Joe’s just a day or so ago....

Trader Joe’s Fans Can’t Stop Talking About This Spicy New Irish Cheddar Shutterstock By Emily Weaver/Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 1:50 pm EST There’s only one place you should be going when you’re grocery shopping for a charcuterie spread and that’s Trader Joe’s. The supermarket has a plethora of options when it comes to charcuterie and picnic finger foods such as fresh meats, crackers, olives, nuts, wine, and cheeses from all over the world....

What Bobby Flay Says You Can Swap Buttermilk With For Fried Chicken Denis Contreras/Getty Images By Adrianna MacPherson/April 22, 2021 3:05 pm EST In a recent appearance on “The Rachael Ray Show,” chef and television personality Bobby Flay took one of the set’s cameramen along with him on a grocery shopping trip. The mission: finding the best ingredients to craft a classic Southern fried chicken meal with collard greens and black-eyed peas....

What Is Orzo Actually Made Of? Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 4:23 pm EST Though orzo gets its name from the Italian word for barley, according to the Collins Dictionary, the versatile grain actually doesn’t contain any barley whatsoever. It’s made from wheat semolina flour, meaning that while it looks like rice, orzo actually tastes like pasta (via Verywell Fit). To make things even more complicated, Taste.com.au says it’s also sometimes referred to as risoni....

What Jenna Fischer Really Eats In A Day Roy Rochlin/Getty Images By Adrianna MacPherson/Aug. 5, 2021 4:30 pm EST Actress Jenna Fischer, who is best known for her role as Pam Beesly on “The Office,” is also known for her love of baking bread (via Buzzfeed). Fischer has invited fans into her kitchen as she documents various loaves and yeasty projects she’s whipping up in her cozy home. However, obviously she eats more than just homemade bread, serving up all kinds of meals for her family....

Why You Should Be Careful Using Liquid Sweetener In Nut Butter Recipes Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 1:44 pm EST It’s no denying that nut butters, particularly those meant to replace peanut butter, are on the rise, from almond and hazelnut butter to butters made from a blend of healthy nuts and seeds. Nut butters are beloved for their versatility; they can be used in everything from spreads to smoothies and boast various health benefits, including, as Healthline notes, a boost in protein, healthy fats, fiber, vitamins and minerals, and phytochemicals, depending on which nut is being used....

You Can Win A Year Supply Of Rice Krispies Treats. Here’s How To Enter Fascinadora/Shutterstock By Emily Weaver/Aug. 19, 2021 9:22 am EST Summer always comes with a bout of nostalgia. Memories of summer camps as a kid, family vacations, late-night bonfires, endless days on the water, and the infamous thrill of back-to-school season on the horizon. Rice Krispies Treats knows nothing can beat the excitement of picking out a new backpack, a colorful pack of pens, and your very own planner, but the company also knows how difficult the school season can be on both kids and parents....

Costco Fans Are Freaking Out About This Ice Cream Party Box Instagram By Cristine Struble/July 6, 2021 11:31 am EST Costco is celebrating National Ice Cream Month in a big way. As shared by @thecostcoconnoisseur on Instagram, the store is offering a special ice cream party box that has many people screaming for more, more, more! Although ice cream is not included (naturally it would melt), the party box does offer nearly everything needed for an overflowing ice cream bar....

Here’s How To Know When Your Carrots Are Ready To Harvest Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/May 6, 2021 3:25 pm EST Late spring is that time of year when even the brownest of thumbs starts to contemplate the idea, however foggy, of growing at least a few things in pots or in a garden plot. As foodies, we’ve often fantasized about rearing some fruits and veggies at home, only to be discouraged by the logistics....

Instant Pot Spiced Apple Cider Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 20, 2021 9:37 am EST Nothing screams fall quite as much as spiced apple cider because what better way to use the apples that you picked from the orchard? While there’s no doubt that apple cider always hits the spot, there’s just something so soothing about it in the fall when the leaves are changing colors and the air is crisp....

Jjigae Rules David Chang Says You Should Never Break Jason Mendez/Getty Images By Melissa Campana/April 5, 2021 11:54 am EST David Chang has opinions about things. The celebrity chef made a name for himself when he founded Momofuku Noodle Bar in New York in 2004, and his work in the public eye (see: Ugly Delicious on Netflix), his involvement with 15 restaurants worldwide, and the book he published last year all mean that he’s been handing out those opinions freely ever since (via Eater)....

Marcela Valladolid Talks Cooking Via Zoom, Authentic Mexican Food, And What It Was Like Filming Selena + Chef - Exclusive Interview Emma Mcintyre/Getty Images By Steven John/Feb. 18, 2021 2:27 pm EST For Chef Marcela Valladolid, the last year, pandemic year one, has been all about cooking with family. But that’s really nothing new for this former Food Network starring, cookbook-authoring, classically-trained chef: for Chef Marcela, cooking has always been all about bringing people together in the kitchen, and for her, family are the most important people of all....

On The Border Has Good News For Queso Fans Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/May 24, 2021 9:55 pm EST If there’s one thing that goes well with Mexican food, it’s queso. Like salsa’s more decadent cousin, the cheesy, spicy dip makes the perfect side for those who are looking to take their meal up notch. According to Spoon University, queso is made primarily of gooey melted cheese that is spiced up with a flavorful boost of tomatoes, chile peppers, garlic, onions, and even sometimes habanero peppers, jalapeños, or tabasco, which gives it a creamy, flavorful punch....