Don’t Believe This Scary LaCroix Myth Shutterstock By Steven John/July 20, 2021 3:20 pm EST Yes, it is perfectly safe to drink LaCroix seltzer water. The beloved bubbly drink is as safe as any other seltzer water or sparkling water on the market today, and that means it’s a hydrating, refreshing drink without any appreciable side effects other than perhaps a bit of gassiness and an almost negligible effect on the enamel of your teeth....
Easy Apple Dessert Pizza Recipe Molly Allen/Mashed By Molly Allen/July 9, 2021 2:50 pm EST There’s always the right time and place for an elaborate cake or some sort of ridiculously delicious pastry with an incredible number of layers. Beautiful, intricate desserts are certainly always welcome as far as we’re concerned. But what about when you want a dessert that’s just quick, simple, and fun? This easy apple dessert pizza is sure to fit the bill....
Giada De Laurentiis Adds This Meat To Her Cacio E Pepe Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Mirtle Pena-Calderon/Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 5:54 pm EST When people think of Italy, many think about the rolling hills of the Tuscan region, the iconic Roman Colosseum, and the always divinely decadent Italian cuisine. Thanks to the Italians, the world over now gets to enjoy things like pizza, lasagna, polenta, risotto, osso bucco, and pasta, according to Walks of Italy....
Goldfish Crackers Vs. The Aldi Brand: We Finally Determined A Winner Jenny Kellerhals/Mashed By Jenny Kellerhals/Aug. 16, 2021 2:26 pm EST Goldfish Baked Cheddar Crackers have been a beloved cheddar cracker snack since 1962. According to the Pepperidge Farm website, the cracker recipe is based on a recipe that founder, Margaret Rudkin found while traveling in Switzerland. Since then, the line of fish-shaped crackers has expanded to include at least 27 cracker flavors and specialty shapes....
Guy Fieri’s Bacon Rule You Should Never Break Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 2:24 pm EST The rule of three is prevalent in pretty much everything we do. If you aren’t familiar with it, give it a Google. We are pretty sure you will see a pattern: the Greek fates, the holy trinity, The Three Little Pigs, and Goldilocks and the Three Bears. And don’t forget, there is the rule of three for survival (via Backcountry Chronicles) and the rule of three when a celebrity — actor, musician, comedian, or athlete — dies (via Observer)....
How Rich Is The Outback Steakhouse CEO And What’s The Average Pay Of Its Employees? Shutterstock By Ni’Kesia Pannell/May 14, 2021 12:04 pm EST Known as a favorite amongst steak lovers, Outback Steakhouse has built a reputation for providing tasty and budget-friendly meals for the entire family. Serving up what the website calls “unbeatable steak cuts,” the Australian-inspired steakhouse prides itself on “emphasizing consistently high quality delicious food delivering a warm, welcoming environment....
Popular Halo Top Flavors, Ranked Worst To Best Shutterstock By Kaley Roberts/May 13, 2021 11:31 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When Halo Top hit shelves in 2012, the ice cream scene froze over. Suddenly, between industry giants (hello, Ben and Jerry), there was a sleek newcomer with a design-forward logo and a signature gold top. But the most startling difference between the ice creams of the past and this new ice cream, which appeared to be from the future, was not the color of its top....
Slow Cooker Greek Chicken And Potatoes Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/June 14, 2021 2:12 pm EST The traditional Mediterranean seasonings of lemon, parsley, garlic, and oregano come together to make this chicken flavorful and full of zest. Oregano, which grows in the mountainsides of Greece, was thought to bring luck, health, and happiness in ancient times, and it’s still a prominent part of Greek cooking, according to Greek Reporter....
The Anthony Bourdain Far Cry Cameo You Probably Didn’t Know About Michael Loccisano/Getty Images By Felix Behr/May 12, 2021 10:40 am EST Typically, when a person appears in a cameo in a film or television program, we often assume the famous person has agreed to appear in this project. Think Anthony Bourdain’s appearance in “The Big Short,” which you can watch on YouTube. In it, Bourdain is explicitly introduced as himself to explain the concept of collateralized debt obligation via the metaphor of unsold halibuts....
The Biggest Step You’re Skipping When Making Soup, According To Andrew Zimmern Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images By Mirtle Pena-Calderon/Updated: Feb. 12, 2021 10:20 am EST From under-seasoning or over-seasoning food to undercooking or overcooking it, there are quite a few things that could make or break whatever dish you are making. Of all the things that could possibly go wrong while making a soup, the biggest disaster is making a soup that tastes disastrous....
The Person Ludacris Said Inspired Him To Cook Paras Griffin/Getty Images By Amy Hamblen/Feb. 28, 2021 3:03 pm EST With the debut of Ludacris’ new discovery+ feature, Luda Can’t Cook, we’ve learned a little more about his cooking skills, or rather what he needed to learn about cooking. Another thing we learned about the Atlanta-based rapper and actor is that someone near and dear to him has inspired him to cook....
The Real Difference Between White Rice And Sticky Rice Shutterstock By Amy Hamblen/April 8, 2021 12:25 pm EST If you thought sticky rice was just the gummy gunk left clinging to your pot after making a big batch of stir fry, there’s actually more to it. (Although, that stuff is an absolute nightmare to clean out!) Sticky rice, in truth, is a different grain altogether. According to HuffPost, sticky rice (or more formally, glutinous rice) is a short-grain style grown in South East Asia....
The Real Reason You Don’t See These Food Mascots Anymore Ben Hider/Getty Images By Gene Gerrard/Updated: June 3, 2021 3:27 pm EST In the food world, mascots were once one of the most effective marketing gimmicks. In the early 20th century, these mascots — which were usually cartoon drawings —were often seen as amusing and endearing. Think: Tony the Tiger and the Keebler Elves. Sometimes, though, they were just plain creepy, like Quizno’s Spongmonkeys, Burger King’s lasciviously grinning king, or many of McDonald’s horrifying mascots (and, for many people, that includes Ronald McDonald)....
The Reason One Airline Is Now Selling Plates And Glasses Matthew Horwood/Getty Images By Felix Behr/Updated: Aug. 5, 2021 11:05 am EST As of November 23, you could fill your crockery and china used by British Airways on whatabuy.co.uk. The Guardian reported that since COVID has halted almost all airline traffic, British Airways (BA) now has too much in-flight crockery after originally ordering a number that took into account breakages associated with the bumps of normal air travel....
The Secret Ingredient You Should Be Adding To Your Philly Cheesesteak Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 4:59 pm EST On any list of America’s most iconic sandwiches, as well as its best regional specialties, you better bet that the Philly cheesesteak would be right at the top. Thin-sliced beef, sauteed onions, and gooey melted cheese on a thick, hearty bread roll… what’s not to love? If you haven’t been to Philadelphia, you may have had various ersatz cheesesteaks at fast-food restaurants like Subway or even Arby’s, but these knockoffs are nothing like the real deal....
The Surprising Tool You Can Use To Make Bad Beer Taste Better Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/July 8, 2021 2:55 pm EST Can beer and wine go bad? Many are content with leaving their preferred spirits and cocktails on the bar cart as they slowly make their way through them. But just how long is too long when it comes to the quality and taste of opened liquor? According to Healthline, alcohol doesn’t expire to the point where you may need to visit the hospital after consumption....
The Truth About Sara Hauman From Top Chef Season 18 Instagram By Ralph Schwartz/April 1, 2021 2:14 pm EST Viewers in Portland, Ore., will have two local chefs to root for as they watch season 18 of Top Chef. The 15 “cheftestants” competing for the $250,000 prize include Portland chefs Gabriel Pascuzzi and Sara Hauman, who lives in Portland and works as head chef at Soter Vineyards, according to Food & Wine....
This Is The Best Type Of Oil To Make Hash Browns With Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Jan. 26, 2021 9:42 am EST Depending on who you ask, there are some very different answers as to what kind of oil is best for frying up hash browns. Of course, you should try a variety out to find which you like best, but there are some things to consider if you branch out. Though it isn’t an oil, Blue Apron says butter is another good choice to try, too, while Food Routes suggests ghee, which eliminates the need to clarify butter if you so choose to use it....
Walmart Has Good News For Waffles + Mochi Fans Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/May 6, 2021 12:13 pm EST Walmart has just announced a new partnership that is sure to excite fans of Michelle Obama’s children’s cooking show “Waffles + Mochi.” They are teaming up with the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) and Higher Ground Productions to release exclusive interactive content based on the popular Netflix show, per Delish. Customers can access “The Hidden World of Waffles + Mochi” online at Walmart....
What Are Hojas De Aguacate And How Do You Use Them? Shutterstock By Joe Nasta/Aug. 15, 2021 12:39 pm EST Ah, the ever-popular avocado. The uses for the fleshy green fruit of the Persea americana plant grown in the US and Persea drymifolia grown in Mexico have skyrocketed over the past several decades, and today people can’t get enough of the many products made from it. Enjoy the fruit on its own, make it into creamy guacamole, or cook it into a range of dishes — it’s always delectable....
