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The True Story Behind The Hard Rock Cafe Logo Shutterstock By Lauren David/July 7, 2021 2:44 pm EST The Hard Rock Cafe logo is easy to spot no matter where you are in the world, whether it’s at one of their many restaurant locations, or perhaps even more ubiquitous, on people wearing T-shirts emblazoned with the famous icon. Like most brands and restaurant chains, coming up with the name and logo is something that is contemplated and carefully thought of until making a final decision....

These 90 Day Fiance Stars Will Be Featured In A Food-Themed Spinoff Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/April 27, 2021 8:04 am EST Reality shows like “90-Day Fiancé” can be a great escape for most of us when we’re down and out. This is especially true when we consider programs that explore some of the things that delight us the most: food, love, relationships, and more. Shows such as “90-Day Fiancé” are wildly popular for a reason: fans love getting a glimpse into the struggles international couples have to go through in the U....

These Chicken Meatballs At Costco Are A Total Steal Bloomberg/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/March 4, 2021 3:43 pm EST Costco is one of those brands that’s perfect for you if you’re looking for good deals on high-quality products. According to the brand’s website,, Costco does a really good job of stocking up on products beforehand and offers unique products that are good value for money. In fact, ithe store has enough supplies to get you through a particularly tough situation....

Trader Joe’s Most Popular Cheeses In 2020 Might Surprise You Shutterstock By Erica Andrews/Updated: May 4, 2021 4:13 pm EST There’s a lot of reasons to love cheese. Not only does it taste delicious by itself, it pairs well with a lot of mouthwatering things. Who doesn’t love creamy macaroni and cheese with fresh cheddar or flavorful parmesan sprinkled on your favorite pasta dish? Just thinking about it makes us crave it and we’re apparently not the only ones....

What Does The Michelin Green Star Really Mean? Shutterstock By Molly Harris/April 19, 2021 3:55 pm EST Those that closely follow the Michelin Guide might have noticed that a new symbol was added last year. While most everyone is very familiar with Michelin stars and the restaurants that receive them, there are other symbols worth following. The guide’s symbols tend to be fairly straightforward, such as grapes for excellently curated wine lists or an umbrella for outdoor or terrace seating (via Food & Wine)....

What You Can Always Expect From Chick-Fil-A Food Raymond Boyd/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Jan. 25, 2021 6:25 am EST Chick-fil-A is one of those legendary brand names that remains well-known almost all part in thanks to its comfort food options. According to Entrepreneur, the brand is often linked to the popularity of its chicken sandwiches in the U.S. There’s good reason for this, too. Chick-fil-A takes it food items rather seriously, and you’re not going to get a soggy or freezer burnt chicken patty on your sandwich....

Why This Popular New Panda Express Item Might Be Hard To Find Ken Wolter/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Aug. 22, 2021 8:36 am EST It seems like till a few years ago, plant-based meats were almost unheard of. The best plant-based protein that you could get at a restaurant was probably tofu, maybe a bit of soy here and there. But that changed in 2019. Vox reports that thanks to Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat — two leading brands of plant-based meats in America — the proportion of Americans who’ve tried plant-based meats shot up to about 40% by the following year....

You’ve Been Storing Vermouth All Wrong Shutterstock By Molly Harris/April 30, 2021 11:18 am EST Vermouth is one of those ingredients you buy to stock your bar with and tend to only use on occasion, like when making martinis or Negronis. But apart from those classic cocktails, vermouth tends to go neglected, simply taking up space at the back of your bar. Fortunately, vermouth is really making a comeback in many drinks, and you might find yourself reaching for it more often....

Burger King Just Brought Back This Fan Favorite Plus A Decadent New Shake Shutterstock By Joe Nasta/July 29, 2021 11:41 am EST A classic Burger King meal always includes a dash of nostalgia. Whether you’re picking up your favorite order from the drive-through or stopping in and ordering from the counter, as soon as you bite into your burger, sandwich, or side of choice, you’ll be reminded of all the fond memories you have of the fast food restaurant....

Costco’s Flavorful Ranch Variety Pack Is Turning Heads Instagram By Olivia Bria/June 3, 2021 11:11 am EST Costco is at it again with some big news and some big snack dips. If you love ranch dressing, then this is definitely the product for you. This ranch variety pack, created by Litehouse Foods, consists of three unique flavors that will cater to anyone’s taste preferences. Litehouse Foods creates “quality, fresh products made by real families making food for real families,” according to their Instagram....

Easy Palak Paneer Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/July 19, 2021 4:10 pm EST It’s definitely fun to experiment with new recipes drawn from around the world, but it can also be intimidating when the list of ingredients is completely unknown to you. Take Indian cuisine, which is widely beloved for rich and satisfying dishes layered with complex flavors. Many traditional Indian meals require laboring in the kitchen all day long, so it’s always satisfying to come across a unique recipe that can be easily and quickly made with many of the same delicious results....

Everything We Know About ‘The Great Food Truck Race: All-Stars’ Facebook By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/May 3, 2021 3:42 pm EST Cooking competition fans will be happy to know that the Food Network will debut an all-stars version of its popular show, “The Great Food Truck Race,” on June 6, 2021. According to a press release from the Food Network, the special, six-episode series brings back seven winning teams from past seasons of the show to determine the ultimate Food Truck Race champion....

How Coca-Cola Launched Tyrese Gibson’s Career Bennett Raglin/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/June 2, 2021 2:59 pm EST As a beverage company, Coca-Cola is in a league of its own. Its history goes back to 1886, according to the Coca-Cola website, when the first-ever beverage was prepared by the brand’s founder, Dr. John Pemberton. The brand continued to make waves over the years, launching several products for its consumers. As the company states, “We are passionate about beverages around the world, with around 200 brands — from Coca-Cola, to Smartwater, to Costa coffee....

Jacques Torres Talks Nailed It!, His Best Baking Advice, And What We All Need To Know About Chocolate - Exclusive Interview Erik Voake/Getty Images By Alexandra Cass/April 16, 2021 8:08 am EST Chocolate is for all of us. Enjoyed in its various forms by people of all ages and cultures, if there is a universal love language that exists, it has to be chocolate. And perhaps no one can speak that language better than Jacques Torres....

Nearly 22% Agree This Is The Best Dish At Olive Garden Bloomberg/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Updated: July 19, 2021 10:56 am EST As a renowned chain of restaurants, Olive Garden always intended to aim high. According to The Daily Meal, even early on its founders envisioned Olive Garden ending up as a successful chain in the US, a dream that did come true as the brand was greeted enthusiastically by customers pretty quickly when it made its debut in Orlando, Florida in the ’80s....

Rachael Ray’s Pork Chop Sauce Uses Three Surprising Ingredients John Lamparski/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 4:42 pm EST Rachael Ray is all about keeping things unpretentious. The ease of the recipes and simplicity of ingredients are why many of us love to watch her Food Network show Rachael Ray’s 30 Minute Meals. Even when she makes pork chops, there is an effortlessness to her methods. And it’s clear Ray likes to use this cut of meat because she cooks pork chops a lot....

Read This Before Eating ‘Mad Honey’ Subbotina Anna/Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/Aug. 20, 2021 4:42 pm EST Who doesn’t love honey? From thick and creamy to thin and runny, there are literally hundreds of varieties of honey to choose from, each influenced by many different factors, including the types of flowers honey bees have pollinated and local weather conditions (via Dabur Honey). No matter what honey you chose, the ingredient can add sweetness and depth to your morning tea, afternoon toast, and evening desserts (such as baklava)....

Red Lobster Just Added Wagyu Beef To Its Menu Bloomberg/Getty Images By Sara Cagle/March 23, 2021 7:18 pm EST You might want to save that third Cheddar Bay Biscuit for later. Red Lobster has added a Wagyu beef cheeseburger to its menu, and it might be hard not to finish in one sitting. White cheddar melts on top of the burger patty, which is served inside of a toasted brioche bun with crispy bacon, crunchy lettuce, and juicy tomato (via the Red Lobster website)....

The Bizarre Reason Quaker Oats Was Once Sued Shutterstock By Felix Behr/April 13, 2021 5:41 am EST On January 8, 1998, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) announced that it and the Quaker Oats company would pay $1.85 million as part of an out of court settlement with some of the children of the Walter E. Fernald State School, a publicly-funded institution for children with developmental disabilities and those abandoned by their parents (via The Tech)....

The Real Reason Starbucks Employees Have To Stand In One Place Shutterstock By Katherine Mclaughlin/July 23, 2021 1:02 pm EST If you’ve ever walked into a Starbucks, you may have noticed something peculiar about the employees: They all stand in designated places. Called “planted positions,” it might seem strange as to why Starbucks employees do this, but it’s no accident, and employees are actually trained to do this. It all comes down to one thing: efficiency....