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Ramps Vs. Scallions: What’s The Difference? Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/March 9, 2021 1:33 pm EST Thanks to their long history and widespread availability, most of us have seen and tasted scallions. These green and white alliums have a spicy, onion-like taste that make them great for garnishes, stir-fries, and even grilling and eating them on their own (via Bon Appetit). Additionally, you can find scallions year-round in a variety of cooking cultures and can easily identify them thanks to their signature green cylindrical tops and round white bases capped off with a few dangling roots (via The Kitchn)....

Starbucks Has Good News For Fans Of Its Cold Pressed Espresso Starbucks By Ralph Schwartz/March 17, 2021 8:02 pm EST What’s better than a fresh, hot espresso drink to start your day? Apparently, a fresh, cold espresso drink. Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson told CNBC on March 17 that cold beverages now account for more than half the sales at the coffee chain. Younger customers, it turns out, generally like their coffee cold....

The Hilarious Story Behind Tony Stark’s Avengers Snacking Habit Shutterstock By Kalea Martin/Aug. 11, 2021 3:24 pm EST If there’s anything we’ve learned from Tony Stark, it’s that there’s always time for a cheeseburger, even if you’re moments away from saving the world. There’s no other character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that has an appetite quite like his, and he’s seen eating and drinking so often that it’s become a part of his character trope and the subject of countless fan edits (via YouTube)....

The Real Reason The Spring Baking Championship Uses Tents, According To Duff Goldman Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Hannah Cole/Feb. 28, 2021 1:47 pm EST If you’ve ever been fortunate enough to enjoy an episode of The Great British Baking Show, then you know the allure of The Baking Tent. Each episode of the show takes place in a tent outdoors rather than a standard indoor kitchen, with the elements making the science of baking a whole lot harder....

The Reason You Should Be Buying Dried Beans Instead Of Canned Ones Shutterstock By Laine Doss/Updated: June 10, 2021 4:25 pm EST Beans are truly a magical food. Not only are they high in protein, fiber, iron, and other vitamins (per Medical News Today), but they are also affordable and versatile. Beans can be stewed, whipped into a delicious hummus or dip, sprinkled into a salad, or used as a meat alternative to make fritters, burgers, and other hearty meals....

The Ridiculous Price One McDonald’s Pokémon Card Sold For Nathan Stirk/Getty Images By Felix Behr/March 1, 2021 4:31 pm EST On February 25, a single non-holographic Pikachu card from the 25th anniversary Pokémon Happy Meal set sold on eBay for $500. Why’d this McDonald’s Pokémon card sell for so much? Game Rant explains that the card was cut with diagonal edges instead of curved ones. This gave the Pokémon card a unique identity and a higher price point, even though it lacked the holographic background that tends to command more money....

The Truth About How Many Burgers McDonald’s Has Sold Getty Images By Joel Stice/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 11:52 am EST “I put the hamburger on the assembly line” — Ray Kroc. Those words from Ray Kroc ring shockingly true when you take a moment to think about just how popular McDonald’s is around the world. McDonald’s may not be picking up a ton of accolades for having the best burger in the world, but they certainly make up for it with quantity....

The Turbulent History Behind World Nutella Day Shutterstock By Felix Behr/May 21, 2021 2:24 pm EST A jar of Nutella is sold every 2.5 seconds, according to The Boar. In 2018, French supermarkets even grew chaotic due to a price reduction of 70 percent in the dessert treat. People clearly love this hazelnut spread, which is why it’s not surprising there’s a World Nutella Day that honors the sweet mix. An American blogger, Sara Rosso, initiated World Nutella Day after falling in love with the nutty flavor after visiting Italy in 2000....

This Restaurant Offered A Discount For Your Best Macho Man Randy Savage Impression Frank Micelotta/Getty Images By Maria Scinto/March 19, 2021 2:11 pm EST Anyone who was a fan of Macho Man Randy Savage back in his wrestling days, is no doubt familiar with some of his best-known catchphrases: “Too hot to handle, too cold to hold!,” “The tower of power! Too sweet to be sour,” “Bow down to the kingdom of the Madness!...

This Seemingly Useless Item Can Save Your Baked Goods Shutterstock By Rachel Pasche/July 8, 2021 12:59 pm EST We’ve all been there before — working for hours to create a delicious baked good item, meticulously following recipes and measurements, shaping, rolling, frosting, and baking. When it’s finally finished, we enjoy the fresh cookie, cinnamon roll, or cupcake, maybe pass around a few more to be enjoyed and then store the rest....

Trader Joe’s Fans Are So Excited For Its New Sweet & Spicy Pickle Chips Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/July 22, 2021 12:30 pm EST From that charcuterie board to the hamburger off the grill, these Sweet & Spicy Pickle Chips from Trader Joe’s are a must buy. According to @traderjoeslist on Instagram, these pickles are similar to a bread and butter pickle, but slightly more sweet and with a touch of onion....

What You Need To Know About The New Warheads Hard Seltzer Collab Instagram By Sara Cagle/April 12, 2021 12:53 pm EST If you were a kid in the 90’s whose favorite pastimes included torturing your taste buds with multiple Warheads at once, this sour-candy news is for you. The hard candy brand, developed in Taiwan in the 70’s and brought to the U.S. in the early 90’s (via Pennsylvania State University), can now truly say it has “grown up” along with its Millennial customer base....

You’ve Been Grilling Burgers All Wrong, According To Chef David Rose - Exclusive Omaha Steaks By Gene Gerrard/Updated: Aug. 24, 2021 2:03 pm EST Chef David Rose is the Executive Chef for Omaha Steaks, and he knows a thing or two about grilling. In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Rose told us about his time on “Food Network Star” when he competed against the grill master himself, Bobby Flay. “I was cooking head to head with Bobby Flay and I lost to Bobby....

You’ve Been Lining Your Baking Pan With Aluminum Foil All Wrong Shutterstock By Holly Riddle/June 9, 2021 10:49 am EST Whether you’re cooking up a pan of brownies or a lasagna, if you’re trying to ensure your food doesn’t end up stuck all over your pan, you only have a few options. You could spray a layer of your pan with cooking spray, but that’s not always 100% reliable and you can end up with a baking pan covered in gross, baked-on nonstick spray....

Alton Brown’s Hilarious Response To This Unfortunate Hot Sauce Delivery Noam Galai/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/Aug. 25, 2021 6:55 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Somebody had gone to the trouble of wrapping the Scorned Woman in a thick layer of bubble wrap. Even through all the packaging, however, you can see from the photo that the bottle had broken and the hot sauce had soaked the inside of the bubble wrap....

Alton Brown’s Secret To Better Scrambled Eggs Isn’t What You Think Paras Griffin/Getty Images By Hannah Cole/Updated: March 5, 2021 4:39 am EST The internet loves eggs — whether it’s how to cook the fluffiest scramble, how to expertly fold a pepper and onion omelette, or how to flawlessly poach an egg for a Benedict-inspired breakfast, the internet just. Loves. Eggs. That being said, there are a whole lot of tips out there, ranging from professional chefs’ preferred ingredient lists to secret stovetop methods (the kind that only a stereotypical dad who cooks Sunday breakfast for the kids might know)....

Dessert Recipes That Are Perfect For Chocolate Lovers Mark Beahm By Joel Burrows/March 10, 2021 11:46 am EST Is there any dish on this planet more easily satisfying than dessert? Well, for a whack of folks, it depends on the dessert itself. For some of these people, only a freshly baked piece of dessert will do. And on that note, another group of humans would provide an even more detailed response to this question: They’d argue that the best fresh dessert in this world is any treat that contains the word “chocolate....

Eleanor Roosevelt Couldn’t Get Enough Of This Dessert Harry Todd/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 7:38 am EST First Ladies fall under a lot of scrutiny. From what they wear, to the causes they take up, to what foods they choose to serve at a casual or formal White House meal, First Ladies can be the catalyst for a lot of public conversations and opinions. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, the wife to President Franklin Roosevelt, found herself at the center of many of these, especially when it came to the White House kitchen....

Here’s Why Your Garlic Shouldn’t Smell Like Garlic Shutterstock By Audrey Michels/March 31, 2021 10:36 am EST There’s nothing worse than starting a delicious recipe, only to realize part-way through that you’re out of garlic, or that your garlic has gone soft, moldy, or started sprouting little green shoots. Luckily, you can postpone this eventuality for as long as possible by choosing the freshest garlic on offer and storing it properly, which starts with a simple sniff....

How Burger King Breakfast Looks In Different Parts Of The World Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/May 12, 2021 1:08 pm EST Burger King has been known to grill up some Whoppers over the years, so to speak. And when the chain introduced their breakfast menu in 1983 (a full four years after they had actually started trying to develop their breakfast menu, The Balance Small Business notes), they fully jumped into the game McDonald’s had been a player in since 1971....