What Is A Turnip And Is It Nutritious? Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Aug. 11, 2021 3:07 pm EST Vegetables are good for you. This is simply hard to dispute considering all the overwhelming evidence that supports the idea that your plate should be as colorful as possible in order for you to reap the maximum health benefits. When it comes to vegetables, it’s a good idea to remember that you shouldn’t feel restricted to a couple of popular choices....
What Is Caul Fat And How Do You Cook With It? Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/May 24, 2021 3:12 pm EST Have you ever heard of caul fat? It’s an unappetizing name perhaps, but this type of fat is a secret weapon used by many chefs to bring flavor and moistness to meat dishes such as sausages and cured meats (via The Spruce Eats). An excellent example of nose-to-tail eating, caul fat — also known as lace fat, fat netting, or crépine in French — is the thin membrane that surrounds the digestive organs of animals including pigs, sheep, and cows....
What Is Potato Starch And How Do You Use It? Shutterstock By Holly Riddle/March 11, 2021 4:38 pm EST You may be familiar with cornstarch, but fewer home cooks and bakers are familiar with potato starch. Similar in powdery appearance, and only derived from potatoes, potato starch is used in sauces and soups as a thickening agent, as a dredge for some fried and baked goods, and also as a necessary addition to many gluten-free baking projects (via Bakerpedia)....
What Is Tomato Powder And When Do You Use It? Shutterstock By Keira Wingate/April 15, 2021 4:05 pm EST You’ve all heard of tomato paste and tomato sauce, but have you heard of tomato powder? Tomato powder is similar to paste since it can be used as a replacement for real tomatoes in a recipe. Tomato powder is nothing but — you guessed it — 100% dehydrated tomatoes that last almost endlessly in the fridge....
Why Alamo Drafthouse’s Bankruptcy Filing Shouldn’t Worry Fans Bloomberg/Getty Images By Hannah Cole/March 4, 2021 3:56 am EST Just on the cusp of a potential reopening, it appears at first glance that the coronavirus pandemic may have led to the demise of yet another popular chain. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema recently announced that due to struggling business after nearly a year of temporary on-and-off closures, the chain has been forced to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection (via USA Today)....
Why Foodies Should Watch Netflix’s Show Taco Chronicles Netflix By Amy Hamblen/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 3:37 pm EST If you’re not already hooked after simply hearing the name of the docuseries, then let’s jump right into why you should watch Netflix’s show “Taco Chronicles.” First off, just the sight and sound of sizzling taco meat is especially satisfying, and close-ups of saucy, savory stews will surely have you reaching for your phone to find your nearest taco spot....
Why You Should Heat Your Metal Spatula In Oil Before Frying Eggs Shutterstock By Amy Hamblen/Feb. 18, 2021 12:18 pm EST If you like your eggs sunny side up or over easy, then you know just how soul-crushing a broken yolk can be. You cook the egg just long enough to achieve a gorgeous-but-precarious orb ensphering all the runny goodness of the yolk, only to hoist your masterpiece in the air and have an oozy, yellow waterfall ruin your breakfast dreams....
10 Best Substitutes For Brown Sugar Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Aug. 7, 2021 9:57 am EST When you see a great new recipe, it’s natural to want to try it right away. But it can be frustrating to find that you’re out of one of the pantry staples you need, like brown sugar. Luckily there are some substitutes you can use in place of brown sugar, but it’s important to understand which is best....
Baked Salmon Sushi Recipe Ksenia Prints/Mashed By Ksenia Prints/June 8, 2021 3:27 pm EST Baked salmon sushi is the gateway drug to making sushi at home — made of entirely cooked, easy-to-find ingredients, these delicious sushi rolls truly showcase the variety of freshly made sushi. Cooked sushi often gets a bad rep in the sushi world, food blogger and photographer Ksenia Prints of At the Immigrant’s Table tells us. While everyone knows raw tuna and salmon make for great sushi rolls, few people dare mess with those ingredients at home....
Burger King UK Is Facing Backlash For Its Controversial International Women’s Day Statement Naomi Baker/Getty Images By Felix Behr/March 8, 2021 1:04 pm EST To celebrate International Women’s Day, Burger King UK took to Twitter. To the puzzlement of many, the account tweeted, “Women belong in the kitchen” (via Twitter). There was immediate backlash, with many reacting to the controversial statement: “Somebody working at Burger King really looked at this and thought it was a good idea” wrote @chopggs, while @kfcgaming posted a meme of a teacher with the text “The best time to delete this post was immediately after posting it....
Can You Put Kale In The Freezer? Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/March 30, 2021 11:16 am EST There was a time, not too long ago, when kale enjoyed a moment in the spotlight. From 2007 and on, it seemed like you couldn’t open a menu or enter a juice bar without encountering the leafy green. While still popular, it seems that kale’s popularity has fallen back to levels commensurate with, you know, other vegetables....
Cherry Vs. Grape Tomatoes: How Are They Different? Bloomberg/Getty Images By Ashley Steinberg/May 21, 2021 11:11 am EST If you’re one of those people who goes to a farmer’s market and gets overwhelmed by the choices, you are not alone. We all know apples have so many shapes, sizes and flavors they can make your head spin, but did you know tomatoes work the same way? Some of the most popular tomato flavors, according to Tomato Dirt, include the Better Boy, Big Beef, Celebrity, a slew of heirlooms, and of course, grape and cherry tomatoes....
Dunkin’ Is Giving Away Free Medium Coffees. Here’s How To Get One Bloomberg/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/Feb. 1, 2021 12:57 pm EST Nothing gets our day started like a cup of hot coffee. According to How Stuff Works, 107 million Americans grab at least one cup of coffee a day and these numbers don’t show any sign of slowing down. To help keep our day running smoothly, Dunkin’ Donuts has a special surprise that can put a smile on any coffee-drinker’s face....
Good News For Chick-Fil-A Fans In Hawaii Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/July 30, 2021 3:50 pm EST Chick-fil-A’s plans for world domination took another step forward on July 28. As Maui Now reported, that’s the day when the chicken-focused fast food chain broke ground on a new restaurant in Hawaii. Chick-fil-A has nearly 2,700 locations in the U.S. (via ScrapeHero), so what’s so newsworthy about one more? The Chick-fil-A coming to Kahului on the island of Maui is the chain’s first-ever in the Aloha State....
Here’s Why Starbucks Iced Tea Tastes Differently Than Before Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/June 9, 2021 1:48 pm EST Whether you’re looking to get your morning caffeine fix or you’re in need of an afternoon pick-me-up, there’s almost always a Starbucks around to help you get the energy boost you need. The Seattle-based coffeehouse has thousands of locations worldwide, all of which offer a wide variety of hot and iced coffee and espresso drinks that you can tailor to your liking....
How A Super Bowl Commercial Made This Multi-Million Dollar Coffee Company Facebook By Ralph Schwartz/Feb. 1, 2021 7:38 pm EST Have you ever wondered why almost all the commercials you see during a Super Bowl are hawking big-company brands such as Pringles and Bud Light? Of course you haven’t. You know that only giants such as Kellogg’s, which makes Pringles, and Anheuser-Busch can afford $5.5 million for 30 seconds of ad time (via CNBC)....
How Much It Really Costs To Open A Quiznos Justin Sullivan/Getty Images By Felix Behr/May 14, 2021 11:14 am EST In 2016, Quiznos initiated a New Deal program for its franchisees. In it, the Denver Business Journal reported, franchisees saw their royalty charges reduced from 7% of their revenue to 5%. Some would use the estimated $12,000 saved to purchase newer equipment. Others addressed labor costs. This reduction in royalties also served as a means for Quiznos to sell themselves as a good franchising opportunity during what was a troubled time for the chain, the Denver Business Journal notes....
Popular Pasta Brands Ranked Worst To Best Shutterstock By Samantha Maxwell/May 4, 2021 2:35 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are some foods that are so difficult to make at home that they’re almost always better to order from a restaurant — think sushi or a really incredible bowl of ramen. But luckily, pasta is not one of those foods. Pasta is one of the easiest things you can cook … even if you think you don’t have any cooking skills at all....
Saweetie Sends Twitter Into A Frenzy With ‘McDonald’s Nails’ Shutterstock By Kate Hagan Gallup/Aug. 7, 2021 5:50 pm EST Big Mac Mama also known as the artist Saweetie sent Twitter into a frenzy recently with a simple picture that asked, “true or false?” Born Diamonté Quiava Valentin Harper, the Icy Girl singer and talented actress shared the picture that involved a statement in the image that read, “The longer the nails, the easier to reach that one last fry....
The Best Store-Bought Tea Brands Ranked Shutterstock By Irene Hsu/Updated: Aug. 23, 2021 10:09 pm EST David Walliams, British author, once said “In Britain, a cup of tea is the answer to every problem.” We love the idea of solving problems with a hot cuppa and have to agree there’s something really soothing about curling up with a mug of tea after a long day. Though coffee is popular for getting you up and running, it’s undeniable that sipping on some tea is the perfect way to wind down and give yourself some much needed R&R....
