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The Big Issue Some People Have With Competition Baking Shows Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/July 23, 2021 1:20 pm EST Baking shows are quite a popular option among viewers who enjoy watching talented chefs compete against each other as they prepare the most delectable treats. There’s a lot that goes into making these shows. Consider the “Great British Baking Show,” for example. The competition is intense and participants hardly have any time to breathe, according to Mental Floss....

The Kitchen Staple Scientists Can Turn Into Diamonds Shutterstock By James Lewis/July 20, 2021 3:10 pm EST Blog writing, video making, and podcast production are seen by Forbes as quick and simple ways to acquire pockets bursting with money. Quite how straightforward those options would be is unclear, especially since they rely on huge followings to achieve any chance of stardom. Something more reliable and less time-consuming is, therefore, the more desirable option – eating food, for example....

The One Drink Coke Wishes You Forgot Shutterstock By A. C. Grimes/Updated: March 22, 2021 8:08 am EST At first blush, one might assume that New Coke, the brand’s best-known gold medalist in the Epic Fail Olympics, would be the drink that leaves Coke so red-faced that it wishes you had selective amnesia. After all, a massive backlash, complete with protests and petitions, drove the company to abandon New Coke after a meager three months – technically 79 days, according to CNBC....

The Ramen Hack You’ll Wish You’d Known Sooner Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 4:41 pm EST When you think ramen noodles, you probably think college and cheap dinner or late night final munchies. However, it might surprise you to learn that ramen has not always been considered an economical food. Per Insider, when Japanese markets first started selling these convenience noodles, they cost six times the amount of fresh noodles....

The Truth About Byron Gomez From Top Chef Season 18 Instagram By Boshika Gupta/March 30, 2021 3:07 pm EST The popular TV show Top Chef is back for its 18th season. According to an article by The Oregonian, this time around, the show will focus on Portland, Oregon. As highlighted by the piece, the pandemic has been particularly damaging to the hospitality industry, and the show’s return offers a much-needed respite during these unprecedented times as viewers search for ways to distract themselves and stay entertained at home....

The Truth About Jahmal Dailey From Spring Baking Championship, Season 7 Food Network By Boshika Gupta/Feb. 24, 2021 9:48 am EST Reality TV shows such as Spring Baking Championship are incredibly fun to watch. Intense cook-offs, delicious recipes, extreme emotions and a dash of drama — what’s not to like? On that note, the Food Network show has returned with its seventh edition and 11 fierce competitors who are determined to win the top prize....

The Untold Truth Of Oreo O’s Cereal Shutterstock By Kalea Martin/Aug. 11, 2021 11:25 am EST Even if you don’t buy Oreos all that regularly, you probably still notice that every time you’re in the cookie aisle, there’s always something different going on with the Oreos. Whether it’s a brand new flavor or another limited edition one, Oreo is always adding to their ever-growing list of products. And it’s not just cookies either....

Was Someone Really Attacked Over Chick-Fil-A Sauce? Shutterstock By Holly Riddle/June 26, 2021 11:37 am EST It’s no secret that Chick-fil-A sauce boasts a pretty dedicated fanbase — one might even say a cult following — so when the restaurant chain decided to offer this signature sauce as well as its Polynesian sauce in grocery stores (via The Chicken Wire), the people rejoiced. Starting in early 2021, fans could buy 16-ounce bottles of both sauces at regional and national retailers around the United States....

What Is Lychee And How Do You Eat It? Shutterstock By Tracy Morin AND Hope Ngo/Updated: Aug. 17, 2021 11:17 am EST There are many reasons to thank the food gods for modern shipping and refrigeration. One such reason is because it gives us access to fruit that we would have been otherwise unable to see, taste, or enjoy in the comforts of our own home. It’s how many of us can enjoy the lychee....

19% Of People Agree That This Is The Most Underrated Burger At Wendy’s Joe Raedle/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Feb. 8, 2021 11:41 am EST Wendy’s is one of the most popular fast food chains in the country thanks to the fact that is an old and trusted name in the business. The brand has a plethora of food options for its customers including burgers, sandwiches, salads, fries, baked potatoes, and Frostys....

Ali Khan Just Shared This Cute Spring Baking Championship Reunion Photo Facebook By Maria Scinto/July 13, 2021 12:54 pm EST Celebrity chef Ali Khan is sadly no relation to Aly Khan, the mid-century playboy prince who was once married to Hollywood legend Rita Hayworth, but he’s carved out quite the TV career for himself on “Cheap Eats,” “Best Thing I Ever Ate,” and “Spring Baking Championship.” It would seem that Khan is evidently nostalgic for this last-named show now that summer’s here, as he recently went on Twitter and posted a cute photo of himself posing with several other SBC alums....

Easy Matcha Latte Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/July 22, 2021 11:48 am EST Sure, a great warm and delicious café-style drink that’s a comfort to sip and that comes with enough caffeine to give you a perk to hit the morning running or keep on keeping on through the afternoon is great, but who has time to make one? Thus, we hurry on by the coffee shop on our way to work or between errands and shell out a handful of hard-earned dollars for that cup of tasty pick-me-up....

Family Dollar Spencer Platt/Getty Images Family Dollar is a discount grocery store retailer found all over North America. At least, it used to be. In 2019, CNBC reported the Dollar Tree closed up to 390 of its Family Dollar locations. As part of the massive transition, the company moved to open, close, and relocate hundreds of its stores in order to stay afloat. In just one quarter, the company lost $2....

Hearty Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe Your Guests Will Rave Over Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Updated: July 20, 2021 12:11 pm EST For your next get-together with friends, ditch the usual chips and dips, and go with a simple yet scrumptious appetizer: stuffed mushrooms. Given how easy it is to prepare this rather sophisticated-looking dish, you might want to pin the recipe up on your fridge. We’re not joking — this dish probably requires less work than deciding which restaurant to order your takeout from....

Here’s How Ina Garten Gets Inspiration For Her Recipes Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images By Erica Andrews/May 18, 2021 2:04 pm EST Celebrity chef, Ina Garten, always seems to look effortless in the kitchen. Whether she’s whipping up mouthwatering chicken piccata or decadent lobster corn chowder, the results always look perfect. However, the “Barefoot Contessa” star admitted during an interview with PBS that cooking hasn’t always been an easy thing for her to grasp, per Cheat Sheet....

Here’s How Long A Baked Ham Will Last Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/April 2, 2021 4:32 am EST Because many of us are used to seeing ham as a cured meat out of a deli packet, it might be difficult to imagine seeing ham as something that isn’t a semi-permanent resident in our fridges, the way its more processed siblings might be. There are many different ways to sell a ham. Hams can be lightly smoked and/or boiled....

How Martha Stewart Really Joined Forces With BurgerFi - Exclusive Roy Rochlin/Getty Images By Gene Gerrard/Updated: April 13, 2021 10:27 am EST On February 26, Martha Stewart announced to the world on Instagram: “I just joined the Board of Directors of BurgerFi.” While it may seem odd that Stewart is getting into the burger business, she’s always been undaunted in finding and trying out new “good things” for her own brand (like a line of CBD products!...

How Rich Is The Olive Garden CEO And What’s The Average Pay Of Its Employees? Bloomberg/Getty Images By Savanna Swain-Wilson/May 10, 2021 11:27 am EST With more than 800 locations and $4 billion in sales in 2020 alone (via Statista), Olive Garden is one of the most popular restaurant businesses in the United States. Given that level of success, it makes sense that Eugene Lee Jr., current CEO of Darden Restaurants (the parent company that owns Olive Garden) is one of the highest paid restaurant executives in the country (via Restaurant Business Online)....

Omaha Steaks Chef David Rose Reveals How To Cook The Perfect Steak - Exclusive Omaha Steaks By Gene Gerrard/Aug. 16, 2021 12:53 pm EST “If I could marry a steak or an inanimate object, a ribeye would be that,” chef David Rose, who’s the Executive Chef at Omaha Steaks, confessed. Omaha Steaks has a plethora of steaks to choose from, and Rose’s absolute favorite is the 48-ounce bone-in ribeye. “And it’s just the quintessential perfect cut of meat....

Simple Poached Egg And Avocado Toast Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/July 8, 2021 11:24 am EST Avocado toast is one of the trendiest breakfast dishes out there right now, and it also makes a great lunch, brunch, or dinner choice as well. A piece of crisp toast with fresh avocado smeared on top of it is quite literally a match made in heaven. Add a poached egg on top of it all, and now you have yourself a gourmet meal that not only looks picture-perfect, but also tastes fantastic....