The Fruit Hack Aldi Fans Say Is Like A Boozy Capri Sun Facebook By Kate Hagan Gallup/May 20, 2021 9:42 am EST Capri Sun pouch drinks were a standard part of childhood for kids growing up in the ’80s and ’90s, as they are for many children today. We love the different options available now that include reduced sugar and all-natural varieties, and enjoy them in both liquid and slushy style....
The Surprising Amount Of Money Cracker Barrel Makes From Its Gift Shop Bloomberg/Getty Images By Laine Doss/March 6, 2021 1:27 pm EST For many travelers in the United States, Cracker Barrel is a welcome stop for food while on the road. The restaurant chain was founded in 1969 by Dave Evins, who worked in the family’s gasoline business. Evins wanted to open an eatery that would offer a good, hearty meal to people on the go, instead of the fast food restaurants he noticed popping up....
The Surprising Mushroom Rule It’s Okay To Break Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/April 5, 2021 4:30 pm EST As with cilantro and durian, mushrooms seem to be one of those love-them-or-hate-them foods, with some diners shunning their slippery texture and others reveling in their meaty umami flavor. Count us in the latter camp: we love these fantastic fungi, often cooking them up at home to pile atop burgers or tuck inside omelets....
The Surprising Reason These Chocolate Covered Pistachios At Costco Were Recalled Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/June 24, 2021 1:25 pm EST Food recalls are often a cause for some concern, since they usually mean there is something potentially seriously wrong with the item that can harm people’s health if consumed. Items are frequently recalled if there is a fear they have been exposed to harmful bacteria that can make people sick (like salmonella), foreign objects (i....
The Truth About Bar Rescue’s Most Expensive Rescue Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Feb. 9, 2021 12:26 pm EST Bar Rescue is one of the most unconventional shows on television. Why? Well, it can be attributed to the fact that the show is one of its kind, with its sole focus on rescuing bars struggling to stay afloat in an industry that is highly competitive and constantly evolving. Businessman, TV personality, and nightlife legend Jon Taffer hosts the show and assists bar owners as they focus on saving bars from shutdowns and closures....
The Vampire Starbucks Drink You Can’t Get In The U.S. Nathan Stirk/Getty Images By Joe Nasta/Aug. 25, 2021 12:49 pm EST If there’s one thing we can always count on at Starbucks, it’s a delicious seasonal beverage that graces their menu and our taste buds for a limited time each year. Fall’s most-hyped treat, by far, is the Pumpkin Spice Latte. The drink is more than a coffee beverage at this point; it’s a cultural moment that leads the autumn craze for all things pumpkin-flavored, tinglingly warm, and cozy....
These Aldi August 2021 Snacks Are Perfect For Lunchboxes Facebook By Boshika Gupta/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 9:27 am EST Aldi is truly a versatile store that caters to everyone’s needs, no matter what they’re looking for. If you’re always searching for ideas to make your kids’ lunches more interesting and exciting, it’s likely that you’ve found some hidden gems at the supermarket. According to the store’s blog, there are plenty of ideas worth exploring for your children’s meals like overnight oats, easy-to-eat snacks such as fresh fruits, string cheese, crunchy trail mixes, and so much more....
These Ben & Jerry’s Flavors Have Been Around The Longest Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/Aug. 5, 2021 10:52 am EST Chances are, if you’re an ice cream lover, you’ve probably tried a few different Ben & Jerry’s flavors in your lifetime. The brand started with just two guys and an ice cream shop in Burlington, Vermont way back in 1978, and has served up countless innovative flavors in the decades since then, both from their scoop shops and from grocery stores stocking their treats (via Ben & Jerry’s)....
This Is The Only Type Of Nonstick Pan You Should Be Using Shutterstock By Robin Miller/May 6, 2021 12:23 pm EST A light and fluffy omelet; delicate, paper thin crêpes; buttery rainbow trout — all cooked flawlessly, thanks to your nonstick pan. Of course, that’s assuming you have a good quality pan that’s free of warps, scratches, dings, and discoloration. Reader’s Digest explains that nonstick pans aren’t actually meant to last forever, and signs of aging could indicate that harmful chemicals are leaching into your food....
This Massive Wild Animal Surprised One Australian Supermarket Shopper Dr. Victor Wong/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 11:27 am EST It’s been said that “all PR is good PR.” But we don’t think Woolworths — one of Australia’s leading grocery chains (via Woolworths Group) — had this type of PR in mind when it made global news this week. The grocery store had one surprising visitor which decided to play peek-a-boo with a fellow shopper in the spice aisle....
This Was The Real Inspiration For IKEA’s Chocolate Cake Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/April 21, 2021 5:28 pm EST IKEA may be a furniture and home goods store first and foremost, but the food court is another tempting reason to regularly shop at this beloved import. IKEA’s claim to fame is arguably their Swedish meatballs (no one ever regretted taking home a frozen bag of them!). However, there are so many other rich and filling dishes to try while taking a break from shopping, including the unreal chocolate cake....
Whole Foods Has A Mindful Eating Series. Here’s What You Need To Know Noam Galai/Getty Images By Ashley Ortiz/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 6:56 pm EST In an article about ways to improve wellness during the pandemic, UT Southwestern Medical Center says that one of the most important steps that may boost your immune system and lead to optimal health is to “eat and cook well.” Doing so not only encourages the consumption of healthy foods, they say, but also inspires people to learn how to enjoy the process of cooking them as well....
Why American-Style Pizza Cheese Browns More Than Italian-Style Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/June 9, 2021 2:18 pm EST Sometimes the big questions simply keep us up at night. Sleep is elusive, we toss and turn, the sheets get sweaty as we ponder, why are we here? What is the purpose of life? How did the universe begin, and where does it end? How did the dinosaurs go extinct? And one of the most pressing questions of them all: Why do American pizzas get those browned blisters on top, while Italian pizzas remain milky white across their cheesy surface?...
You Should Be Adding Coconut Water Ice Cubes To Your Rum. Here’s Why Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/June 7, 2021 4:30 pm EST Hard seltzer may be getting all the attention as we wind our way into summer 2021, but according to industry experts, The Spirit Business, there’s a new-but-old drink in town that promises to give hard seltzer a run for its money. Just like hard seltzer, it can boast that it’s made from sugar, as opposed to grain....
You Should Start Eating More Parsnips. Here’s Why Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/April 2, 2021 4:41 pm EST No, they’re not pale carrots devoid of beta-carotene. They’re their own thing: parsnips. Botanically, the root vegetable is a member of the parsley family, which includes carrots, celery, and fennel, among others (via Britannica). According to Harvesting History, parsnips have been around for centuries, originating from Eurasia in ancient times. While on the outside they look like white carrots, if you were to blind taste the two, you would be quick to identify them....
1 In 4 People Believe This Restaurant Has The Best Mozzarella Sticks Shutterstock By Felix Behr/March 23, 2021 9:47 am EST Mozzarella sticks, along with buffalo wings, are iconic game night appetizers. So, Mashed conducted a survey asking which chain restaurant offers the best mozzarella sticks. 504 Americans answered. 25 percent of all respondents pointed to Applebee’s as the purveyor of mozzarella sticks par excellence. This is certainly more than the 8....
20 Popular Golden Corral Menu Items, Ranked Worst To Best Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock By Samantha Maxwell/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 11:34 am EST Golden Corral: It may not have the best reputation in the world, what with its stuffed buffet packed with simple, oftentimes dubious-looking foods, but you’d be surprised at how many people it pulls in. It’s a favorite for school field trips, grandparents, and when you have to get off the highway on a trip to get something to eat....
Andrew Zimmern Swears By These 2 Dried Pasta Brands Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images By Laine Doss/July 20, 2021 5:59 pm EST Andrew Zimmern is best known for exploring the world on his Travel Channel show, “Bizarre Foods.” Zimmern gained popularity by eating foods like fried stewed lamb brains and fried tarantulas on a stick while exploring the cultures of various countries and breaking bread with newfound friends. For his efforts, Zimmern has won numerous awards including several James Beard awards, which are considered the Academy Awards of food....
Cajun Smoked Sausage Pasta Recipe Christina Musgrave/Mashed By Christina Musgrave AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 2, 2021 10:53 am EST There’s something so satisfying about enjoying your main course in one dish. When all of the food groups make it into a recipe, take it as a sign that your meal will hit the spot. Christina Musgrave from Tasting with Tina is a food blogger, recipe developer, and food photographer. You can bet that everything she creates is packed with gourmet flavors, yet simple enough to whip up on a weeknight....
Fast Food Spicy Chicken Sandwiches Ranked From Worst To Best Shutterstock By Carly Caramanna/Updated: March 22, 2021 4:02 pm EST The fast food chicken sandwich war has gotten a bit crowded and, shall we say, heated, recently. Wendy’s may have started it all back in 1996 when they introduced their long-standing spicy chicken sandwich, but now the competition is quite fierce. Flash forward to 2021, and nearly every fast food chain throughout the country is in the game — sparking heated arguments from passionate poultry lovers....
