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The Real Meaning Behind Duff Goldman’s Hilarious Tattoos Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Alia Hoyt/Aug. 19, 2021 4:04 pm EST Celebrity baker Duff Goldman stands out from the pack thanks to his over-the-top personality and devil-may-care persona. However, it is his liberal sprinkling of tattoos that have caught the attention of many, especially his loyal fans and followers on social media. Plenty of people love tattoos and get them for all types of reasons....

The Real Reason All McDonald’s Soft Drinks Are Only $1 Mario Tama/Getty Images By Molly Harris/Updated: June 29, 2021 2:53 pm EST Fast-food enthusiasts know that McDonald’s has a corner on the best-tasting soda fountain Coca-Cola of any chain. So, it’s no surprise if you’ve ever stopped by a location to get a medium Coke — and maybe an order of fries, too. It turns out McDonald’s and Coca-Cola go way back to the very beginning of the burger chain....

The Real Reason People Are Praising Jill Biden For Her Coffee Habits Johnny Louis/Getty Images By Felix Behr/March 2, 2021 2:26 pm EST The visit of First Lady Dr. Jill Biden to Brewer’s Cafe, an award-winning coffee shop in Richmond, Virginia, has drawn enough attention to warrant news articles announcing the fact. As The Seattle Times notes, the attention is due to the fact that Biden appears to have chosen either Black-owned or immigrant-owned small businesses to publicly patronize in the last few weeks....

The Real Reason Vending Machine Snacks Are More Expensive Than Ever Shutterstock By Joe Nasta/July 15, 2021 11:12 am EST Perfect when you are thirsty, but in a rush, zooming through a bus station or airport and craving some sugary carbonation, or when you have a hankering for a cheap and easy salty snack on your break from work — the vending machine. Most of us have memories of feeding coins and dollar bills into one of these machine’s hungry mouths, picking out the alphanumeric identifier for our soda or single-serve package of chips or cookies, pressing the buttons, and watching the mechanism release system drop our prize behind the pickup flap....

The Real Reason Your Bread Dough Didn’t Rise Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Updated: April 6, 2021 7:12 pm EST We all know that practice makes perfect, especially with something as temperamental as baking. As LifeHacker (along with many other outlets) can attest, baking can be considered both a science and an art, so it stands to reason that some who consider themselves acceptable cooks may have a little trouble with exact precision needed when first trying their hands at baking....

The Surprising Way Nyesha Arrington Used Shrimp Shells In Tournament Of Champions Lars Niki/Getty Images By Sara Cagle/March 9, 2021 1:06 pm EST Save your shrimp shells! Save your shrimp shells! Save your shrimp shells! And if you’ve successfully said that sentence three times out loud, here’s how to use those leftover shrimp shells: You could make a stock, fry the heads and tails for a beer-time snack, or take a tip from Los Angeles-based chef Nyesha Arrington and turn them into a creamy, shellfish-scented hollandaise....

This Bizarre Raisin Trick Keeps Champagne Bubbly Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/May 7, 2021 12:20 pm EST When you want to celebrate a significant occasion, nothing makes the moment special like a flute of champagne. The tradition of marking special events with champagne stems from the royal courts of Europe, where nobility toasted with this status symbol (via Live Science). Royalty’s love of the beverage trickled down to the common folk, and ever since, any special occasion requires a bottle of champagne....

This Is Damaris Phillips’ Favorite Southern Meal Santiago Felipe/Getty Images By Emily Weaver/April 6, 2021 11:39 am EST Between her creamy grits, bourbon cherry jam, and green apple, smoked cheddar, and chives biscuits, Damaris Phillips is known for her mouth-watering, comfort-style Southern food (via Phillips’ website). The Southern Girl Meets Vegetarian cookbook author has made a career out of teaching at-home chefs how to cook via her cookbook and a litany of TV appearances on Food Network, which is where she got her start in 2013....

This Is The Biggest Disadvantage To Braising Vegetables Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/June 21, 2021 10:23 am EST Everyone knows that vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet. And there are a lot of ways to prepare the antioxidant-packed produce. You can roast them, boil them, steam them, fry them, or mash them. You can also eat most of them raw, chop them up into a salad or casserole, or, in the case of some, mash them into a savory puree....

This Is What Lunch Looks Like In Brazil Shutterstock By Lisa Curran Matte/July 21, 2021 9:46 am EST In the U.S. we’re likely to grab a slice of pizza for lunch. In England, soup and salad is the usual choice. The French opt for sliced ham in a baguette. And in Brazil, feijoada — bean stew with beef and pork — is the order of the day. Generalizations? Of course. But the results of a survey by British office supply company, Viking, provide a jumping-off point for an exploration into the traditions, foods, and culture of lunch in Brazil....

This Ridiculous Café Job Ad Has People Talking Spencer Platt/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/June 23, 2021 3:26 pm EST Can you carry three plates at once, or a tray full of glasses with one hand? Then a restaurant or café job opportunity in Melbourne, Australia posted to Reddit might be for you. Are you a student or actor, looking to make some decent cash at a restaurant until you can get your career started?...

Valentine’s Day 2021: Where To Get The Best Food Freebies And Deals Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Feb. 12, 2021 3:26 pm EST Valentine’s Day is right around the corner this weekend, and there are tons of freebies and deals you need to know about. From coffee and sweets to full-blow meals and last-minute gifts for your loved ones, there’s no shortage of deals this year. While you can always go the flowers and chocolates or cookies route, there are tons of other unexpected ways you can show someone (or yourself) how much you care this year....

Was Milky Way Really Supposed To Be Named 3 Musketeers? Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/July 20, 2021 5:10 pm EST Chocolate is a universal language. There is no question people love the sweet, creamy treat, especially on Halloween, Valentine’s Day, and Easter. According to a 2020 study conducted by the National Retail Federation (NRF), approximately 95% of men and women planned to buy candy as a tradition for the spooky holiday. GOBankingRates broke that percentage down even further, reporting that Americans were projected to spend $27....

What Alton Brown Really Eats Getty Images By Justina Huddleston/Updated: March 12, 2021 4:27 pm EST When Alton Brown’s show Good Eats premiered on Food Network in 1999, little did he know that it was the beginning of a career in food television that would span decades. After 14 seasons of Good Eats Brown retired the series, though it’s slated to make a comeback in 2018 with his reboot, aptly titled Return of the Eats....

Why You Should Try Adding Citrus To Your Caramel Sauce Shutterstock By Kalea Martin/July 6, 2021 5:25 pm EST There’s nothing worse than a caramel sauce that tastes bitter, gets burned, or seizes up after a little too long on the stovetop. For a recipe with such simple ingredients, caramel ironically isn’t foolproof. Once you get it right, however, it tastes delicious on practically any dessert, pairing just as well with both salty and sweet flavors....

21% Of People Agree That This Is The Worst Ice Cream Flavor Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/March 23, 2021 7:29 am EST It’s hard to go wrong when it comes to ice cream. The delectable and addictive treat has origins that date as far back as 618 AD, per Farmers Almanac, and to the 1700s in America specifically, where, as of January 2020, it was consumed at a rate of 20.8 liters per person per year (via World Atlas)....

54% Of People Say This Is Their Favorite Movie Snack Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Feb. 17, 2021 8:47 am EST One of the best feelings in the world is when Friday night rolls around and, after a long week of work, your only plans involve putting on your comfiest pair of pajamas, snuggling up on the couch, and searching for the perfect movie — or perfect show — to watch on your favorite streaming service....

A Look At Anthony Bourdain’s Love For Comic Books Shutterstock By Felix Behr/May 12, 2021 11:41 am EST Everyone knows Anthony Bourdain the celebrated food writer, and many also know the crime writer he intended to be before that. However, few know about the comic writer Bourdain wanted to be. “I wanted very badly to draw comic books for a lot of my childhood and early adolescence,” Bourdain told CNN when discussing the background for his 2012 co-written graphic novel “Get Jiro!...

Copycat Olive Garden Chicken And Shrimp Carbonara Recipe Ksenia Prints/Mashed By Ksenia Prints/July 26, 2021 2:21 pm EST Chicken and shrimp carbonara is a filling, hearty meal, says food blogger & photographer Ksenia Prints of At the Immigrant’s Table. It’s the kind of meal you’d serve to a person you are trying to woo, or to a bunch of hungry friends, or even one that you’d like to dig into after a day of skiing down some slopes or taking part in some other hearty outdoor adventure....

For Perfectly Flaky Scones, Don’t Skip This Crucial Step Shutterstock By Felix Behr/May 6, 2021 3:57 pm EST With the spring weather approximating the haze and greenery of “The Great British Baking Show,” the temptation to make scones grows ever stronger. However, with the rising temperatures comes a hidden trip up for aspiring scone makers. Namely, you might forget to chill your ingredients. The chilling is so important that The Kitchn effectively lists it twice in their list of five mistakes made when baking scones....