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The Truth About Brittanny Anderson From Top Chef Season 18 YouTube By Amy Hamblen/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 8:36 am EST There are sure to be some nuances in the newest season of Top Chef. For one, Season 18 is taking place in Portland, Oregon this time around, and appropriately, Portlandia’s comedic stars Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein are even going to be part of the entertainment (via Food & Wine). (No word yet if the contestants will be cooking Portland Organic chicken, like in one of the outlandish sketches you can watch on Youtube)....

The Truth About Guy Fieri’s Chicken Guy! Facebook By Alexandra Cass/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:02 pm EST If you’ve been following Guy Fieri across America for the past 36 seasons of “Diner’s, Drive-ins and Dives” then you know that the man knows good chicken. The self-proclaimed mayor of Flavortown has had more than his fair share of delicious, scratch-made fried chicken, in so many glorious forms, all across the country over the past 15 years....

The Untold Truth Of KC Masterpiece Barbecue Sauce Facebook By Megan Scott/Updated: July 20, 2021 1:25 pm EST Barbecue sauce can be a very personal, polarizing condiment. Do you prefer yours sweet and tangy? Spicy and tart? Tomato or mustard-based? Eater explains the flavor profile of a barbecue sauce is inextricably linked to its geographical place of origin. They say styles of American barbecue sauce fall into six categories: Eastern North Carolina, Piedmont, South Carolina, Texas, Kansas City, and Alabama....

The Untold Truth Of Lemons Shutterstock By DB Kelly/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:18 pm EST There are few fruits that are as versatile as lemons. They work in sweet and savory dishes, in drinks, desserts, and especially over fish. And they’ve been around for a long, long time. According to National Geographic, researchers have used the DNA of today’s citrus fruits to trace them back to some time in the late Miocene epoch… but what the heck does that mean?...

These New Pop-Tart Flavors Are Inspired By Your Favorite Pies Andrew Burton/Getty Images By Audrey Michels/March 26, 2021 10:56 am EST As fans of Pop-Tarts already know, the flavor makes all the difference. No one is stocking up on the toaster pastries for the pastry itself; it’s all about the filling and the icing on top. So, if you’re getting a little tired of your staple flavor, whether that be Brown Sugar Cinnamon, S’mores, or Strawberry, you’re in luck!...

This Is The True Origin Of Buffalo Wings Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/Updated: June 7, 2021 1:19 pm EST When it comes to crowd-pleasing, all-American game day comfort cuisine, Buffalo wings are at the top of the list. Whether you prefer them baked or fried, dry-rubbed in savory seasonings or spun in succulent sauces, dunked in ranch or bleu cheese dressing, bone-in or boneless, or in the shape of flappers or drumsticks, wings pretty much always hit the spot....

Tortilla Featuring Dishes Your Family Will Love Ksenia Prints/Mashed By Jenny Kellerhals/March 19, 2021 12:20 pm EST The simple tortilla. So ubiquitous, and so versatile. Some people reach for tortillas to conveniently keep their wrap or burrito together on the go, while others adore it as the perfect vehicle for spiced meats and veggies in taco form. Wraps and tortilla-based foods aren’t just for quick lunches though. You can rely on this hardworking ingredient for fulfilling breakfasts and dinners too....

What Armie Hammer Typically Eats In A Day John Sciulli/Getty Images By Maria Scinto/Jan. 21, 2021 3:01 pm EST Poor Armie Hammer. He was once best known as an actor who became a household name long before his acting career ever took off … a household cleaning product name, at least. And it turns out that’s no accident, since his great-grandfather was Armand Hammer, although the name on that yellow baking soda box in nearly everybody’s pantry was established before Great Grandfather was born....

What You Didn’t Know About Blaze Pizza’s Head Chef Facebook By Boshika Gupta/Updated: Aug. 5, 2021 2:10 pm EST One of the most interesting brands in the pizza space, Blaze Pizza, believes in showing extra commitment to its customers and the environment. It does this by focusing on things like sourcing real ingredients, avoiding harmful additives, using eco-friendly options to pack pizza and never compromising on quality. In fact, as the brand’s website explains, Blaze Pizza takes its stuff pretty seriously....

Why Burger King Was Once Sued Over Its Croissan’wich Matthew Horwood/Getty Images By James Lewis/May 14, 2021 3:24 pm EST It would be interesting to learn how many people pray for something to be wrong with the food they buy. Even though slugs chomping through lettuces and fingernails found in packets of chips are revolting horrors to suffer, the opportunities to exploit the misfortune of businesses are vast. Not only does social media lap up such disgusting events faster than a dog licking up splattered ice creams on a blistering sunny day, but the cash registers of lawyers up and down the country begin to trill incessantly with the excitement of a juicy lawsuit....

Why Israel Is A Great Culinary Destination, According To Erez Komarovsky - Exclusive Asya Nurullina/Shutterstock By Jorie Mark/Aug. 30, 2021 9:32 am EST Many people think of Israel as a place to travel to for spiritual reasons — after all, this is a destination that’s a sacred land to Jews, Christians, and Muslims (per TripSavvy). Even if you have no plans to visit the Western Wall, or have no interest in dipping your toes in the Sea of Galilee, you might still want to book yourself a ticket to Tel Aviv....

Why One Of Anthony Bourdain’s Best Friends Defaced One Of His Memorials Donaldson Collection/Getty Images By Molly Harris/July 16, 2021 10:33 am EST When Anthony Bourdain passed away, it was an incredible loss for so many people including his friends and family. That much is evident in their interviews for director Morgan Neville’s latest documentary, “Roadrunner.” However, some of those that knew Bourdain better than almost anyone else — his closest and best friends — mourned his death in long-held and unexpected ways....

You Don’t Want To Miss This Trader Joe’s Customer Favorite Vegan Meat Noam Galai/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 4:30 pm EST If you’re someone who likes to follow a vegan diet, you’re probably constantly hunting for the highest quality and tastiest vegan food options out there, especially if you’re shopping at a speciality store like Trader Joe’s. According to Buzzfeed, there are scores of high-quality vegan products to choose from at TJ’s, from their delicious Cashew Fiesta Dip, to the Yellow Jackfruit Curry with Jasmine Rice, the Beef-less Ground Beef, and their fan-tested Cauliflower Gnocchi....

Aldi Fans Can’t Get Enough Of These Colorful Mini Waffle Makers Instagram By Aimee Lamoureux/March 26, 2021 11:42 am EST Aldi has great news for fans of breakfast, bright colors, and all things cute and delicious. They have just released a new Ambiano mini waffle maker that is as adorable as it is functional. The mini waffle maker boasts a 4-inch nonstick surface that can make everything from the classic waffle breakfast to more creative meals like savory sandwiches, meats, mini pizzas, and even dessert....

Chefs Tell Us The One Item In Their Kitchens They Can’t Live Without Shutterstock By Daniela Uslan/Updated: March 23, 2021 10:03 pm EST Have you ever daydreamed about having a real chef’s kitchen, with all the fancy appliances and gadgets of the pros? A beautiful kitchen like that is any home cook’s dream — and what do we have without our dreams? You may not be able to pull off that super fancy kitchen, but you can start living like your favorite chefs by stocking up on the items pro chefs rely on every single day....

Costco’s Korean Chicken Dumplings Have People Excited YouTube By Felix Behr/Feb. 18, 2021 12:58 pm EST Until the end of February, you can buy BiBiGo’s chicken and vegetable dumplings on sale from Costco. On the @costcodeals Instagram account, they announced that the previously $11.99 box of 36 fully cooked dumplings are now on sale for only $7.49. Everyone who commented on the news professed love for the product, though one commenter noted that despite the fact the dumplings never appear on the plate as they do in the picture, they taste really good....

Dunkin’ Is Officially Releasing Two New Matcha Products. Here’s What You Need To Know Dunkin’ By Brittany Gibson/Feb. 23, 2021 1:10 am EST Remember that time we predicted some new products might be coming to Dunkin’ in spring 2021? (Well, maybe we had some help from a Reddit user who leaked it – but still.) Now, we’re officially confirming it: Dunkin’ is upgrading their matcha game. Yep, in case America didn’t already “run on Dunkin’,” you can expect to see this energizing coffee alternative taking up some extra room on the menu at participating restaurants nationwide starting February 24....

Easy Apple Bruschetta Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 1, 2021 2:24 pm EST Traditional bruschetta is one of the finest appetizers out there. Made using toasted slices of bread (ideally, a French-style baguette) rubbed with garlic and topped with chopped tomatoes and olive oil, it’s a perfect finger food, making it an ideal light snack that allows you (or your guests) to still enjoy that multi-course feast coming later....

Here’s How Much Coca-Cola’s CEO Really Makes Shutterstock By James Lewis/Aug. 14, 2021 10:28 pm EST Leading a massive corporation may seem like a dream to many, but with great power comes great responsibility. Huge decisions inevitably have huge consequences, so even one word entered carelessly into a computer could bring reputation and profits crashing down in an instant. Of course, the stress of industry titans is likely to be considerably offset by the big bucks that executives are known to earn....

Here’s How Much Sunny Anderson Is Really Worth Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images By Hanna Claeson/Feb. 27, 2021 12:08 pm EST Sunny Anderson didn’t grow up rich, but because she was a military brat, she got grew up sampling world cuisine. “When we moved to Germany, my mom would master German food,” Anderson told Miami New Times, “Then we moved to Texas shortly thereafter, and right across the street we had a Vietnamese family....