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The Real Reason The Pioneer Woman Doesn’t Film At Her Home Kitchen Monica Schipper/Getty Images By Molly Harris/Updated: March 10, 2021 12:19 pm EST When it comes to your favorite cooking shows, you might be surprised by those who don’t film or cook in their actual home’s kitchens. Ina Garten even has a complete replica of her actual kitchen in what she calls “the barn.” While it might not be a total replica, Ree Drummond of The Pioneer Woman certainly has a spare kitchen that she uses like an office in what her family refers to as “the lodge” (via Parade)....

The Real Reason Tony Bennett Regrets Complaining About His Mother’s Cooking Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/May 3, 2021 10:05 am EST Celebrated singer Tony Bennett is a huge foodie. In an interview with Taste of Home, the singer once spoke about his family’s love for food. Bennett said, “My family would come to our house every Sunday for a meal. The reason they always came was to support my mother after my father passed away tragically when I was 10 years old....

The Real Reason You Don’t Need To Keep Soy Sauce In The Fridge Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/May 3, 2021 10:32 am EST As avid cooks, you’d think that by now we’d have figured out which ingredients live in the fridge, which live in the freezer, and which are best kept at room temperature — but we’ve got to admit we haven’t. We’ve got the basics down, of course — it’s not like we’re storing a gallon of milk in the pantry and wondering why it’s going bad — but there are finer gradations that still confuse us sometimes, and we’re willing to bet you feel the same way....

The Real Reason You Should Be Saving Your Cucumber Skins Shutterstock By Anna Kang/Updated: May 3, 2021 12:06 pm EST Many people love cucumbers for their refreshing qualities — both as food and as a little TLC for those dark circles under your eyes. But not a lot of people are fans of the cucumber skin, and it’s often peeled off and thrown away. If you’ve always done that to your cucumbers, then it turns out you’ve been missing out....

The Surprising Reason Kit Kat Almost Never Has Unique Flavors In The US Shutterstock By Rachel Pasche/April 21, 2021 12:10 pm EST If you’re a Kit Kat fan (and you should be) you’ve probably experienced the indignation that many Americans have also felt at the lack of fun and unique flavors in the U.S. We have to stand idly by and watch as other countries like Canada, Australia, and most notably, Japan, enjoy a whole slew of delicious and zany Kit Kat creations that seem too tantalizing to be true....

The Truth About Matthew McConaughey’s Friendship With Guy Fieri Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images By Melissa Campana/June 22, 2021 11:10 am EST When Guy Fieri is ready to appoint a new mayor of Flavortown, don’t be surprised if he names good pal and number-one fan Matthew McConaughey as his successor. The actor and New York Times best-selling author would no doubt bring character to the office, provided Flavortown constituents could get on board with McConaughey’s bongo playing and staunchly anti-shirt agenda....

The Untold Truth Of Bakers Square Shutterstock By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/June 4, 2021 1:12 pm EST Bakers Square restaurants were once very easy to find in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as California (via the company’s Corporate Office HQ). Unfortunately, the chain fell on hard times not once but twice in its 40-year history, and now operates just a handful of restaurants. Bakers Square began as an independent restaurant in Des Moines, Iowa in the early 1970s....

This Country Didn’t Classify Beer As Alcohol Until 2011 Shutterstock By Molly Harris/May 20, 2021 10:19 am EST Chances are you know drinking too much alcohol is bad for you, and that obviously includes beer. According to Livestrong, consuming too much beer can cause your blood sugar to quickly rise and fall. Drinking beer also stresses your body, such as your liver or pancreas, when there’s too much of it in your system....

This Is The Best Way To Defrost Fish Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/May 15, 2021 4:53 pm EST Frozen fish is a fantastic staple to have in your freezer at all times. It cooks quickly, and provides the perfect protein base for a huge variety of dishes. Additionally, it takes far less time to defrost a couple filets of fish than it does to thaw out a huge piece of beef or even a few chicken breasts....

This Is The Perfect Fruit To Infuse Into Olive Oil Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/July 24, 2021 11:47 am EST If you have only ever tried regular oil and view it as simply an ingredient to help with cooking rather than a flavor of its own, and have never sampled an oil that has had some type of herb, spice, or other flavor infused into it, you’re missing out. Infusing oil gives the simple fat a whole new flavor profile, and can easily elevate a dish....

Trader Joe’s Festive New Snack Mix Has Fans Divided Instagram By Andrea Beck/Updated: May 3, 2021 8:33 am EST Trader Joe’s is the ultimate destination for snacks; before a road trip or any get-together, a snack run at Trader Joe’s is a must to stock up on kettle corn, chips, dip, trail mix, and Bamba. The store’s seasonal items are usually even more popular, with fans flocking to the aisles to snag their favorite once-a-year treats....

What Is Cellulose And Why Is It In Cheese? Shutterstock By Felix Behr/June 3, 2021 2:42 pm EST If you’ve eaten shredded cheese or ice cream, you’ve almost certainly eaten cellulose. And despite the occasional uproar it causes in worried consumers, in small quantities, it’s perfectly safe to eat. “Basically anything with plant stuff in it,” is how Jeff Potter, author of Cooking for Geeks, explained cellulose to Bon Appétit. The panicked confusion that bubbles to the internet’s surface every other year or so is due to a conflation between the fact that you can derive cellulose from sawdust and the sawdust itself....

What Is Chicory And How Do You Use It? Shutterstock By Robin Miller/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:01 pm EST As you stand in the produce aisle, yearning for inspiration and, frankly, something to get you out of your broccoli rut, take note of the chicories. Yes, as in the plural of chicory, because there are many options that can easily invigorate tonight’s dinner. Chicory (Cichorium intybus) is a blue-flowered perennial plant of the Asteraceae family, a clan that includes lettuce, daisies, sunflowers, chrysanthemums, asters, dandelions, goldenrod, coneflowers, thistles, artichokes, sunflowers, dahlias, marigolds, zinnias, asters, chamomile, sage, tarragon, ragweed, thistle, sagebrush, and yarrow (per PBS)....

What Is Nutmeg And How Do You Use It? Shutterstock By Michael La Corte/March 20, 2021 2:39 pm EST Nowadays, nutmeg is rarely ever the star of the show. Often relegated to a supporting role — sometimes in conjunction with cinnamon, sometimes a part of pumpkin spice, and so on — the spice is not often singularly celebrated or highlighted. However, its unique, subtle flavor lends itself well to a myriad of dishes, both savory and sweet....

Why Andrew Zimmern Is So Emotional About 2021’s Disc Golf Championship Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/July 2, 2021 2:32 pm EST Celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern is a disc golf enthusiast who has often expressed his love for the sport. The chef spoke at length with Ultiworld Disc Golf about his passion and said that his story began in the 1990s when he had hit a low point, battling addiction and homelessness....

Zoodles Have Been Around Longer Than You Thought Shutterstock By Laine Doss/July 22, 2021 3:50 pm EST Zoodles are a popular alternative to pastas. Zucchini is spiral-cut to look like pasta noodles (hence the name “zoodles”) and is a great alternative to people trying to cut carbs. Zoodles can be boiled, sautéed, and used in a variety of ways. Most any sauce that can be out on pasta can be slathered on zoodles to create a more healthful version of a dish....

Aldi Fans Are Freaking Out Over These Cheesy Stuffed Nachos Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/Aug. 16, 2021 11:18 am EST Football season is just around the corner, meaning it’s time to start loading up on snacks to munch on as you cheer on your favorite team. Chicken wings are a definite must-have, as are potato skins and pigs in a blanket. We can’t forget about nachos either. Crispy tortilla chips topped with meat, cheese, and maybe a few other fixings like jalapeños and pico de gallo — a towering pile of nachos might just be the perfect meal for football Sunday....

Aldi Shoppers Are Excited For These Zany Pancake Pans Instagam By Aimee Lamoureux/March 16, 2021 3:22 pm EST Who doesn’t love having pancakes for breakfast? Sweet, fluffy, and covered in syrup and butter, the pancake breakfast is a classic treat that is tough to beat. But while pancakes may not be outdone, they can be improved upon, and Aldi is showing us how with their new assortment of Crofton pancake pans....

Can You Get Drunk Eating Vodka Sauce? Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/Aug. 17, 2021 2:52 pm EST We’ve all probably had pasta with vodka sauce growing up, but have you ever thought about how much you’d have to consume before feeling a little buzzed? Evidently, the answer lies not in how much sauce you consume, but in what percentage of the sauce you eat is composed of vodka. Most recipes for vodka sauce call for a very small serving of alcohol....

Can You Really Fry Garlic In The Microwave? Shutterstock By Neala Broderick/Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 4:37 pm EST Microwaves became all the rage when they first hit the stores in the late ’60s and ’70s, relieving home cooks from hours of oven duty (via Wired). Today, however, the home appliance often gets a bad reputation (for some not-so-valid reasons, according to Vice), and we’re not having it! If there are microwave hacks that save us hours in the kitchen, you better believe we’re taking full advantage — especially when it involves one of our favorite alliums: garlic....