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What Is A Garlic Clove Really And How Do You Use It? Shutterstock By Erica Buehler/Aug. 3, 2021 3:16 pm EST Ah, garlic. The six-letter word for love. A beautiful white bundle of flavor and fragrance just waiting to supercharge your next dish. Garlic (Allium sativum) is one of those staple ingredients that can be found in almost any kitchen — good luck, vampires! But many of us use who use garlic regularly still don’t know where it comes from or what other magic it holds besides its taste and smell....

What It Probably Means If You Get A Blank Cup At Chick-Fil-A Shutterstock By Savanna Swain-Wilson/Updated: May 5, 2021 3:03 pm EST For many Chick-Fil-A fans, the brand’s cups are more than just your typical fast food container — they’re a symbol of comfort, grade-A food, and the promise of free refills (via Reddit). For serious superfans, the cups could even be considered a multipurpose tool, as some ingenious Chick-fil-A devotees figured out that the cups are actually the perfect shape to become an impromptu nugget stand when combined with the chain’s boxes....

What You Didn’t Know About The Jack In The Box Founder Bloomberg/Getty Images By Lauren David/March 4, 2021 1:29 pm EST Robert Oscar Peterson is the man behind the hamburger fast food chain Jack in the Box, the very franchise that has had somewhat creepy commercials with questionable and strange marketing tactics — although to be fair, this was long after the founder left the company. Born to a father who worked as a milk and ice cream salesman, Peterson initially followed in his dad’s footsteps, peddling milkshake machines (via Los Angeles Times)....

Yelp Will Now Share Restaurant Vaccine Requirements Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/Aug. 6, 2021 3:03 pm EST Earlier this year, Yelp decided to make a change in their popular app to show whether restaurants and businesses were following safe COVID-19 protocols, and now they’re making another change that will allow Yelp users to see vaccine requirements before they head to a restaurant and sit down for a meal. Through an announcement on their website August 5, Yelp wrote, “To help consumers understand how a business is currently operating as pandemic guidelines continue to evolve, today, Yelp is announcing two new, free attributes — “proof of vaccination required” and “all staff fully vaccinated....

5-Ingredient Chewy Granola Bar Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/July 26, 2021 1:40 pm EST Changing up your meals to include new and healthier recipes can be really exciting. Finding nutritious alternatives to tried and tested favorite breakfasts, lunches, and dinners are pretty easy and can lead you to find some new awesome ingredients. However, snacks can pose more of a challenge. This chewy granola bar recipe developed by Miriam Hahn from You Care Self Care is super tasty, will satisfy the need for something sweet, and will take you no time at all to make....

Bizarre Ramen Flavors You’ll Either Love Or Hate Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:47 pm EST Although that Top Ramen might be convenient, these bizarre ramen flavors have foodies thinking outside of the bowl. While ramen might seem like just noodles in a broth, the flavor combinations can be far more adventurous than anyone could expect. According to Serious Eats, a few options might have people surprised with that next slurp....

Costco Anxiety: It’s Real And You’re Not Alone Justin Sullivan/Getty Images By Lauren Cahn/Updated: Aug. 21, 2021 8:09 am EST There is no question that shopping at Costco can save you money on your groceries, if not your furniture, electronics, t-shirts, towels, pharmaceutical needs, travel arrangements, etc. And that, in theory, should feel good and make you eager to go there. But therein also lies a very real catch-22. With so many departments to shop in, so many choices in each, and so much in the way of bulk offerings, there is also no question that the thought of a trip to Costco could bring up feelings of anxiety and dread....

Costco Fans Can’t Stop Talking About This Gluten-Free Edamame Pasta Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Aug. 9, 2021 3:51 pm EST Soybeans offer some great health benefits, and whole, immature soybeans known as edamame (via Healthline) stand in a league of their own. These beans have high protein counts, have the potential to lower cholesterol, and could even reduce the risk of breast cancer. While these health claims appear monumental, finding ways to enjoy edamame might prove a bit more difficult....

Desserts For People Who Don’t Like Sweets Shutterstock By Andrew Sheldon/April 13, 2021 2:48 pm EST We’re firm believers that everybody deserves to have dessert. Unfortunately, not all of us were born with a sweet tooth. And let’s be honest, that’s sort of a requirement these as most desserts are jam-packed with sugar, sugar, and more sugar. It can be enough to send even the most diehard dessert aficionado over the sugary edge....

Dolly Parton’s New Ice Cream Was So Popular It Crashed The Jeni’s Website Shutterstock By Kate Hagan Gallup/April 9, 2021 9:34 pm EST Dolly Parton has a new ice cream and we ALL need it. Sharing on her Instagram just 2 weeks ago, Parton revealed that April 8th was go-day for fans (both of Dolly and ice cream): “I’ve teamed up with @JenisIceCreams to create my very own flavor in support of @imaginationlibrary!...

Don’t Serve Mushroom Soup Without One Of These Side Dishes Shutterstock By Sophie Putka/Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 4:58 pm EST Forget hot chocolate and marshmallows for a second. Call us old school, but we’d rather cuddle up with a warm bowl of mushroom soup on any cold winter night by the fire (or, for some of us, a space heater). Mushroom soup is creamy, savory, filling, and even vegetarian or vegan, if you play your cards right....

Everything You Need To Know About Smashburger’s New Spicy Chicken Sandwich Smashburger By Erich Barganier/Updated: April 19, 2021 1:36 pm EST If you count yourself as a fried chicken lover, you can keep counting on getting great, new products thanks to the ongoing chicken sandwich wars that show no sign of stopping. Smashburger has stepped into the fray, offering up the brand new Scorchin’ Hot Crispy Chicken Sandwich in hopes that they can put an end to all the chicken sandwich hostility....

Here’s How The McFlurry Got Its Name Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 9:51 am EST Ah, the glorious McFlurry! If you have ever indulged in this chock-full-of-goodness, creamy, dreamy, famous fast food frozen treat, you can attest to the feeling of euphoria that strikes the moment the spoon hits your taste buds. Most of McDonald’s menu items are researched and developed at its corporate headquarters in Chicago, Illinois and in facilities throughout the U....

How Giada De Laurentiis Really Feels About Ramen Kevin Winter/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Aug. 4, 2021 1:10 pm EST Giada De Laurentiis has some serious feelings about certain food. The celebrity chef revealed to People that she has a strong repulsion for all things coconut – meaning no coconut pie, no coconut covered shrimp, and absolutely no milk or cream that contains this tropical ingredient. And she has a real prejudice when it comes to green peppers, saying, “I don’t like the flavor or the look....

How To Freeze Bread Mikayla Marin/Mashed By Mikayla Marin/Aug. 18, 2021 4:48 pm EST Whether you like to make your own bread or prefer to buy in bulk, learning how to freeze bread is a useful way to extend the freshness of any kind of loaf. Mikayla Marin, the recipe developer and photographer at The Flour Handprint, freezes her homemade bread all the time. Fresh loaves especially go stale faster than store-bought ones, given that they container fewer preservatives....

Ina Garten Just Shared Her Favorite Places To Visit In The Hamptons Noam Galai/Getty Images By Nancy Mock/Aug. 2, 2021 3:44 pm EST Just mention the Hamptons and you can’t help but think of Ina Garten. She’s as inextricably linked with the beach haven as is its reputation for being the getaway destination of choice for celebrities and wealthy alike. Garten first made her mark on the Hamptons in the late 70s, when on a whim she and her husband Jeffrey purchased a specialty foods shop (via Food Network)....

LaCroix Is Releasing Three Summery New Flavors. Here’s What We Know LaCroix By Erich Barganier/March 18, 2021 6:45 pm EST When you need a refreshing drink with no calories, nothing hits the spot like a can of LaCroix. According to Bon Appetit, the brand originated in Wisconsin during 1981 and over the next decades, took the sparkling water market by storm. Over the years, the beverage re-designed itself several times over to fit the image of what we want in sparkling water, while introducing us to a slew of different flavors that carry a ton of flavor without any sugar....

Outback Steakhouse’s New Appetizer Is Perfect For Dip Lovers Bruce Bennett/Getty Images By Cristine Struble/Aug. 2, 2021 11:08 am EST Move over Bloomin’ Onion, Outback Steakhouse’s new appetizer is going to be the star of the table. According to Brand Eating, Outback’s latest Dip Trio features Three Cheese Steak Dip, new Kickin’ Pimento Cheese Dip, and Spinach Dip. The three dips will be served with tortilla chips. According to the Outback menu, the Dip Trio is available with chips for around $14....

Popular Pocky Flavors, Ranked Worst To Best Shutterstock By Jenny Kellerhals/Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 9:44 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Pocky sticks have developed a massive fan following over the last five decades. Since launching in 1966, the original biscuit stick dipped in chocolate has spanned the globe. Different flavors have been developed for different countries, making Pocky fans eager to collect and taste all of them from around the world....

Popular Taco Bell Menu Items, Ranked Worst To Best Shutterstock By Samantha Maxwell/June 1, 2021 5:04 pm EST Getting hungry while you’re on the go? There’s one fast food chain that you’ll see popping up pretty much everywhere you look: Taco Bell. It’s one of the best-known fast food joints out there, and it’s known for having super cheap eats. Even if you’re on a strict budget, there’s a good chance that you’ll be able to grab something here without worrying too much about your wallet....