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Why The Actor In The DoorDash Sesame Street Ad Looks So Familiar Courtesy of DoorDash By Karen Hart/Feb. 3, 2021 4:35 am EST DoorDash has teamed up with some cute, furry, fuzzy, and fun characters to bring their Super Bowl ad to life this year. During the first quarter of the championship game that has Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs facing off against Tom Brady and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, keep your eyes out for your favorite friends from Sesame Street....

Why This Anti-Chick-Fil-A McDonald’s Sign Backfired Noam Galai/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/May 24, 2021 3:22 pm EST From a business standpoint, it seems odd that Chick-fil-A closes on Sundays. According to Insider, keeping the chain closed on Sundays has the potential to cost the business over $1 billion annually, despite giving owners and employees a chance to rest for a day a week, while creating a sense of urgency in consumers that gets them buying more chicken on Saturday....

Why You Never Want To Freeze Cooked Egg Whites Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Feb. 21, 2021 12:32 pm EST Eggs, especially egg whites, are an incredibly nutritious option for a meal that’s not too worrisome or stressful to make but delicious at the same time. According to Healthline, there are plenty of benefits associated with consuming eggs, including the potential to fight heart disease and reduce the risk of stroke. It also helps that eggs are a good source of protein, as well as other nutrients, such as Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, phosphorus, and more....

Wingstop Is Bringing Back 3 Fan Favorite Remix Flavors Wingstop By Cristine Struble/Feb. 11, 2021 1:18 pm EST Wingstop appreciates its customers and the company wants to show love to its fans. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Wingstop is putting three fan favorite remix flavors back on the menu, per a press release. The three flavors are Hot Lemon, Bayou BBQ and Lemon Garlic. The returning remixed flavors will be available with bone-in wings, boneless wings, and crispy tenders....

You’ve Probably Been Using The Wrong Type Of Mozzarella For Homemade Pizzas Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/June 7, 2021 11:08 am EST There’s a time and place for greasy carryout pizza a la Domino’s or Papa John’s, but there’s also a time and place for a homemade pie. It’s simple enough to make that even a total beginner can pull it off, it’s often healthier, and it’s totally customizable — you can choose everything from the type of crust you use to the sauce to the endless topping options....

10 Best Substitutes For Sake Shutterstock By Jen Peng/Aug. 13, 2021 2:17 pm EST Many people are likely familiar with sake – the traditional Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice. Sake is a staple in Japanese cuisine and is likewise enjoyed around the world. Not only is it a popular drink to sip on its own or while enjoying a meal, it’s also often used in cooking and has numerous uses and benefits given its slightly sweet, fruity, and nutty flavor....

Aldi Shoppers Can’t Believe How Cheap These Eggs Are Shutterstock By Jen Peng/Updated: Aug. 6, 2021 12:41 pm EST Eggs, along with many other grocery staples, increased in price during the pandemic (via NPR). Then in 2021, other factors, such as severe winter storms and rising feed prices, continued make eggs more expensive, part of an overall trend that’s expected to increase food prices in 2021, with egg prices expected to increase an additional 1....

Antonia Lofaso’s Advice For Starting A Business Amy Sussman/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Aug. 11, 2021 11:29 am EST Celebrity chef Antonia Lofaso has never restricted herself as far as her career is concerned. According to her website, she has worked really hard to achieve her present success. She wasn’t scared of putting in hard work and working with culinary legends like Wolfgang Puck, learning what she could and improving her skills....

Chef Reveals The Biggest Mistakes You’re Making With TikTok’s Viral Keto Cheese Bread Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/July 22, 2021 8:26 am EST Leave it to innovative home cooks to come up with hacks to make good food a lot more accessible. Even those who follow specific diets, such as the ketogenic diet, don’t need to despair because there are plenty of resources available online. Recently, a TikTok user decided to surprise other home cooks by sharing a delicious keto cheese bread recipe that tastes like a scrumptious slice of garlic bread....

Costco’s Street Corn Dip Has Shoppers Drooling Instagram By Aimee Lamoureux/April 16, 2021 2:10 pm EST Have you been craving Mexican food, but don’t know where to go to get real, authentic flavor? Well, look no further than your local Costco. The wholesale store has been delighting customers with the release of their new Rojo’s Mexican Style Street Corn Dip. It is made with a yogurt and mayonnaise base and spiced with corn, green chilis, and cheddar and cotija cheeses (via Instagram)....

Dan Aykroyd’s Crystal Head Onyx Vodka Is Made With This Unusual Ingredient Crystal Head Vodka By Kate Hagan Gallup/Jan. 22, 2021 5:43 am EST Crystal Head Onyx marks Dan Aykroyd’s latest venture into the craft vodka market with a trademark skull bottle in a stunning new black, but it’s not the visual that makes this particular option stand out. Aykroyd’s brand is known for its unique filtration method which refines the vodka seven times and uses semi-precious crystals known as Herkimer diamonds....

Here’s How Much Princess Diana’s Wedding Cake Actually Cost Georges De Keerle/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Feb. 12, 2021 4:13 pm EST Few weddings have captured the public’s attention in the manner that Princess Diana’s big day did. According to the BBC, 750 million viewers in 74 countries tuned in to see the beautiful Lady Diana Spencer take her glass carriage ride to St. Paul’s Cathedral to walk down the aisle to become the Princess of Wales....

Here’s How To Get Cast On Worst Cooks In America Facebook By Boshika Gupta/May 24, 2021 1:45 pm EST “Worst Cooks in America” is quite an unusual television show that has managed to appeal to a wide audience since debuting in 2010 (via IMDB). The premise is exactly what it sounds like: Some of the least confident cooks in the country try to better their skills through a culinary bootcamp led by seasoned pros in a competitive format....

How PEZ Is Kind Of Responsible For The Invention Of eBay JHVEPhoto/Shutterstock By Katherine Mclaughlin/Aug. 19, 2021 12:43 pm EST In the world of comic books, every hero and villain has an origin story. It’s the whole back narrative that explains how an everyday person developed their superhuman powers and skills, turning them into the characters we love and hate. As it turns out, in the world of tech and the Internet, websites have origin stories, too....

Moe’s Is Testing Out Customizable Icee Drinks. Here’s Where To Try One Moe’s Southwest Grill By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Aug. 27, 2021 4:41 pm EST Moe’s Southwest Grill may seem like a Chipotle copycat, but it has always tried to set itself apart. Its oddness is apparent from the jump. For one thing, Moe’s is based in the Deep South, but it specializes in Southwest-inspired food, according to its website. And “Moe” isn’t a person; rather, it supposedly stands for “Musicians Outlaws and Entertainers....

Molson Coors Could Be Discontinuing Your Favorite Beer Shutterstock By Lisa Curran Matte/Aug. 3, 2021 12:23 pm EST Molson Coors aficionados take note: It may be time to stock up on your favorite adult beverage. The Chicago-based beverage company is discontinuing 11 brands, including Keystone Ice, Keylightful, ABV Icehouse Edge, Mickey’s Ice, Milwaukee’s Best Premium, Miller High Life Light, Hamm’s Special Light, Steel Reserve 211, Olde English HG 800, Magnum, and Henry Weinhard’s Private Reserve, according to Food & Wine....

Popular Lay’s Potato Chip Flavors Ranked Worst To Best Shutterstock By Kori Ellis/Feb. 23, 2021 11:30 am EST No country on planet Earth eats more potato chips than the United States. One study found that more than 85 percent of Americans enjoy potato chips, and although many brands of chips exist, no brand comes close to the popularity of Lay’s. Whether you want a light snack while you multitask or a pick-me-up after a long day at the office, varieties of Lay’s potato chips can often fit the bill....

Popular Mayonnaise Brands Ranked From Worst To Best Joe Raedle/Getty Images By Kori Ellis/Updated: Feb. 26, 2021 4:49 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. What’s the most popular condiment in the United States? It’s not ketchup or mustard. The correct answer is mayonnaise — and it’s not even a tight race. Each year, approximately $2 billion worth of mayonnaise is gobbled up in America. That makes the mayo industry more than twice as big as the ketchup industry and more than four times as large as the mustard industry....

Spicy Szechuan Green Beans Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 4, 2021 10:06 am EST Green beans are one of those vegetables that can look and taste a little bit drab. They’re typically not the most exciting side, but with just nine ingredients and 10 minutes of your time, you can whip up a green bean recipe that will completely change the way you look at the vegetable....

Summer Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe Cecilia Ryu/Mashed By Cecilia Ryu AND Mashed Staff/July 22, 2021 1:29 pm EST There are plenty of foods that we tend to enjoy mostly in the hot summer months, and pasta salad is definitely one of those things. While you might have your favorite go-to recipe when it comes to whipping up this quick and easy side, here’s the thing: A lot of those are incredibly heavy, and when you’re trying to eat healthy, a pasta salad coated in mayo may not be at the top of the list....