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The Abuses Andrew Zimmern Says He’s Seen In The Food Industry Getty Images/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/Jan. 22, 2021 9:30 pm EST Andrew Zimmern has seen it all, and not all of it is good. While traveling the world for his entertaining Bizarre Foods shows, he was able to enlighten his audience about unique cultures and cuisines. But as Zimmern pointed out on Twitter on January 22, he has also seen the dark side of the global food experience – the exploitation of farmworkers, who are often immigrants....

The Biden Administration Just Teamed Up With Anheuser-Busch To Promise Free Beer. Here’s Why Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/June 7, 2021 11:55 am EST If you enjoy sipping on beer and are particularly thrilled at the prospect of a free pint or two, you’ll want to sit up and take notice of this update. As reported by CNN, the Biden administration has exciting news in store for Americans. President Joe Biden recently spoke about the importance of getting as many Americans vaccinated as possible and said that his administration’s current goal is to get around 70% of the population vaccinated by early July with at least one shot....

The Cheap Beer Brand 25% Of People Would Never Drink Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/July 16, 2021 1:54 pm EST While some people are such beer aficionados that they wouldn’t dream of consuming anything but a craft brew, the fact is, macrobrews (aka draughts from a large national or international brewery) still sell in the millions. According to Just Beer, to even have this name means the plant is producing 6 million barrels of beer every year....

The Creators Of South Park Are Trying To Buy The Real Casa Bonita Restaurant Shutterstock By Gillie Houston/July 30, 2021 12:38 pm EST Complete with pirate sword fights, mariachi bands, cliff divers, arcade games, a mysterious meandering cave, a massive waterfall, and free unlimited sopapillas for all, it’s no wonder that Casa Bonita — a sprawling restaurant located in a nondescript strip mall in Lakewood, Colorado — has been a must-visit destination for Denver-area families since its opening in 1974....

The Difference Between Starbucks’ Healthiest And Least Healthy Breakfast Sandwich Facebook By Heather Clark/Updated: Aug. 23, 2021 11:20 am EST Many people grow up hearing the phrase “breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” but, according to the BBC, nearly one-quarter of all Americans and one-third of adults living in the United Kingdom skip the meal entirely. This is not great for our health, as dietician Sarah Elder explains that eating a healthy, balanced breakfast helps the body regain energy, protein, and calcium lost during the night....

The Massive Number Of Pets Martha Stewart Owns Shutterstock By Hanna Claeson/May 19, 2021 5:23 pm EST If her friendship with Snoop Dog doesn’t work out, and “Martha Knows Best” hits the dust, and her upcoming 99th cookbook (via Fox News) doesn’t sell, perhaps Martha Stewart could apply to be the next Dr. Doolittle? Stewart, herself, once wrote that she had her own mini “ark.” She copped to having owned, throughout her life, “at least 20 cats, 25 dogs, 10 chinchillas … scores of canaries and parakeets … two ponies, three donkeys, 10 horses, many sheep and goats … hundreds of chickens, geese, turkeys, guinea fowl, quail, peacocks, and homing pigeons....

The Reason Chef Eric Greenspan Doesn’t Like Tomatoes On His Burger Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Jan. 31, 2021 2:01 pm EST Eric Greenspan (whom you may recall from his exploits on the McDonald’s Hot Apple Pie black market) is an old-timer in the world of food. According to his official website, before he decided to pursue his dreams of being a chef, he pursued a degree in business administration at UC Berkeley....

The Trick To Avoiding Taste Fatigue Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/June 7, 2021 2:14 pm EST We are real creatures of habit when it comes to food. According to SWNS Digital, a 2020 study of 2,000 people showed that “eight in 10 adults” eat practically the same breakfast every day. According to the study, they also found most people tend to watch the clock to eat dinner at the same time each day too, and they eat at the same restaurants with which they’re accustomed....

The Unexpected Reason People Can’t Stop Talking About Chrissy Teigen’s New French Fry Movie Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/Aug. 11, 2021 12:58 pm EST “Our delicious letter of love has arrived on @peacocktv!!,” Chrissy Teigen posted on Instagram on August 10, barely able to contain her excitement about the release that day of “Fries! The Movie,” a documentary by Anthony Bourdain’s production company, Zero Point Zero, in collaboration with Teigen’s Huntley Productions (via Variety)....

This Is Where All The Apples For Angry Orchard Cider Really Come From - Exclusive Facebook By Molly Allen/June 1, 2021 12:59 pm EST Strolling the beverage aisle in the grocery store, there’s a huge variety of beer and wine choices, along with an incredible number of hard seltzer options popping up. Amongst the convenience drink category is also a growing selection of hard ciders — offering something refreshingly sippable for everyone....

Don’t add the oil to the pan first Shutterstock Most of us drizzle our oil into the pan or skillet while it’s heating up on the stove. After all, that’s what you’re supposed to do, right? Well, maybe not if you want to avoid oil splatters. Here’s a little science lesson: It isn’t the oil itself that spits and explodes out of the pan. Rather, it’s the moisture of whatever you’re cooking that interacts with the oil, Yummy explains....

TikTok’s Viral Measuring Technique Even Has Baking Pros Impressed Shutterstock By Courtney Iseman/Aug. 2, 2021 2:53 pm EST Bakers, hold onto your aprons because we have two words that are about to change your entire routine: reverse tare. Of course, a few of you already knew about the magic of reverse taring. According to a recent TikTok video that’s causing quite the stir among professional and hobby bakers alike, this is a little secret some have been keeping to themselves....

What Every Five Guys Shake Combined Apparently Tastes Like Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Aug. 8, 2021 12:03 pm EST It’s no surprise that Five Guys has a secret menu. And it’s not exactly a simple menu, either, consisting of nearly 250,000 options, says the chain, ranging from gooey patty melts, a Frankenstein-ian combination bacon cheeseburger and hot dog called the Artery Annihilator, “Well-Done” fries, and the radical “In-and-Out-Style-Animal Burger,” copping the creation of another chain....

What It’s Like Behind The Scenes Of Top Chef, According To Hosea Rosenberg - Exclusive Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images By Alexandra Cass/July 29, 2021 1:00 pm EST “Top Chef” Hosea Rosenberg will be the first one to tell you how much his life has changed since winning Season 5 of the hit cooking competition show on Bravo. “I didn’t even really know what I was getting myself into when I did the show....

What You Need To Know About The Classes Carlo’s Bakery Offers Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Updated: June 13, 2021 6:23 pm EST Buddy Valastro has more than earned the title of “Cake Boss.” A fourth-generation baker, the New Jersey chef started as a dishwasher in his father’s bake shop and worked his way up to becoming one of the most famous bakers in the country, and has been whipping up extravagant, over-the-top confections for years....

Why Doesn’t In-N-Out Burger Serve Bacon? Shutterstock By Holly Riddle/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 4:24 pm EST In-N-Out is known for its fresh, tasty burgers, served up with a variety of toppings, from grilled onions to chilis to Animal Style sauce, but there’s one topping you’ll never find on an In-N-Out burger, no matter how much you plead and beg. It’s simply not a possibility and you won’t find an ounce of it hiding back in the burger chain’s kitchen anywhere....

Why Duff Goldman Gets So Emotional During Kids Baking Championship Manny Carabel/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/April 6, 2021 11:59 am EST Celebrity chef and TV personality Duff Goldman is no stranger to the world of baking and television shows. As per the Food Network, the baking veteran has been remarkably impressed by the sheer amount of talent that he’s seen on the competitive show, Kids Baking Championship. He currently hosts the show with actress Valerie Bertinelli....

A Big Change Is Coming To Your Skittles Bag Yuriko Nakao/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/March 17, 2021 10:55 am EST Skittles have gone through a ton of changes over the years. The candy, which originated in England in 1974, notably switched its lime flavor to green apple and has evolved to include sour varieties, tropical flavors, and much more (via Snack History). Progress continues to march on, and now, this time-tested candy has a new feature that anyone can get behind....

Aldi Shoppers Are Obsessed With These Cuban Sandwich-Flavored Chips Instagram By Audrey Michels/Jan. 21, 2021 1:11 pm EST If recent events have taught us anything, it’s the importance of having good, affordable snacks (for instance, potato chips) on hand. So, obviously when Instagrammer @aldifavoritefinds posted a picture of two types of kettle chips, Nashville Hot Chicken and Cuban Sandwich flavored, people were interested (via Instagram). Luckily, it was more than just a glamour shot — it was also a mini-review of this Aldi offering....

Andrew Zimmern’s Super Bowl Sandwich Is A New Orleans Classic Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Jan. 28, 2021 12:55 pm EST With the 2021 Super Bowl less than two weeks away, the time has arrived to start planning our party spreads and game day feasts for the big day. According to The Daily Meal, chicken wings, buffalo chicken dip, and spinach artichoke dip rank as the top three most-popular snacks that we love to indulge in while watching the game....