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The Untold Truth Of Vernors Ginger Ale Shutterstock By Lauren David/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 11:24 am EST Having a favorite soda brand might be based on your palate or simply where you live and where you were raised. For anyone who grew up in the state of Michigan, or even the Midwest, for that matter, drinking Vernors Ginger Ale is a tradition and represents this region. Many can remember their grandparents serving them Vernors when they had an upset stomach, cooking with the soda, or even making a special dessert, known as the Boston Cooler....

The Vegetable Andrew Zimmern Could Eat For Almost Every Meal Kevin Mazur/Getty Images By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Updated: April 12, 2021 10:15 am EST When you think of a favorite vegetable, standards like carrots, green beans, or even broccoli might come to mind — but for Andrew Zimmern, it’s the artichoke. In fact, it sounds as though these strange-looking plants rank not only among Zimmern’s favorite vegetables, but his favorite foods as well....

The Vegetable Gordon Ramsay Uses To Make A Vegan ‘Steak’ Dinner Shutterstock By Melissa Campana/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 10:26 am EST There are several alarming things about the video Gordon Ramsay posted on Twitter last month. First and foremost, the red meat-loving Brit suggests that, after 30 years in the kitchen, he is making a major lifestyle choice and “turning vegan.” He goes on to replace a thick, marbled steak with a vegetable stand-in before showing the audience how to make a vegan “steak” dinner, complete with a gorgeous spice rub, vegan mashed potatoes, and mushrooms in a red wine sauce....

The Weird Way People Are Using Aldi’s Pie Crust Facebook By Kate Hagan Gallup/June 19, 2021 12:59 pm EST Aldi’s wide array of products has long inspired creativity, and now the new Aldi muse is their pre-made pie crust. You can find Bakehouse Pie Crust at your local Aldi. The item featuring 15 oz of pre-made crust in two portions (via Aldi). Prices are listed as varying by store, but if we know anything about Aldi, the final amount will be affordable....

This Is Alex Guarnaschelli’s Favorite Cookbook Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images By Mirtle Pena-Calderon/Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 9:14 am EST Cookbooks can be seen as gateways into the culinary world. Whether you’re trying to replicate all of Ina Garten’s delicious and savory recipes or looking to learn the basics of French cooking from Julia Child, cookbooks can open up a world of flavors for anyone looking to dive into them. A quick scroll down a Google search will have you seeing cookbooks that range from vegan cuisine to Middle Eastern cuisine (and everything in-between)....

This Is Alton Brown’s Favorite Pan To Cook With Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images By Lauren Cahn/March 24, 2021 5:27 am EST Alton Brown’s website bio is shockingly sparse and simple for a chef with major accomplishments and such strong opinions. The ever-popular host of the Food Network show Good Eats is a lovable food “nerd” who’s passionate about cooking (via Biography), though he says he has “never fetishized the food,” which he mentioned in an interview with the Television Academy Foundation....

This Is The Biggest Marinara Sauce Mistake You’re Making Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/May 12, 2021 10:19 am EST There’s one simple dish that’s an old standby for us in the kitchen, something we whip up about once a week: tomato sauce. From spicy arrabiata to briny puttanesca to meaty amatriciana, there are seemingly endless variations on tomato sauce, making it easy to serve up plenty of types of pastas, pizzas, and even meat dishes like Sunday gravy....

TikTok’s Baked Feta Pasta Is Healthier Than You Thought Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/Feb. 25, 2021 11:39 am EST TikTok has introduced an endless variety of content to the world. Aside from some pretty cringe-worthy choreographed dance moves, the platform has also blessed its users with adorable pet videos, celebrity gossip, useful skincare hacks, and of course, plenty of tasty recipes. Recently, a TikTok trend featuring a now-famous baked feta pasta casserole made its way to phone screens around the globe....

Trader Joe’s Peanut Satay Noodles Have People Divided Instagram By Aimee Lamoureux/Jan. 26, 2021 1:12 pm EST Many people flock to Trader Joe’s for their friendly customer service, great deals, and popular products that can’t be found anywhere else. Trader Joe’s is the home to many packaged food items that customers love, from their Joe-Joe’s cookies to their Joe’s O’s cereal. They have just expanded their packaged offerings even further with their new Peanut Satay Thai Noodles, which are selling for just $2....

Trader Joe’s Shoppers Are So Disappointed By Its New Tangy Turtles Gummies Instagram By Cristine Struble/June 8, 2021 12:12 pm EST Trader Joe’s is usually the place where cult favorites are made, but it’s not always the case, especially with its latest candy offering. Based on shoppers’ reactions, Trader Joe’s Tangy Turtles might need to go back under the sea. While some were hoping that these fun-shaped gummies would be the perfect summer staple, it appears the new tart and sweet treat did not live up to expectations....

Wendy’s Fans Think This Cryptic Tweet May Be Aimed At McDonald’s Ken Wolter/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Aug. 24, 2021 4:38 pm EST Over the years, Wendy’s Twitter account has gained its own sort of celebrity status. With 3.8 million followers, the brand has become well-known for the witty tweets, sassy comebacks, and clever roasts that it delivers on its social media page. Fans have come to expect a cheeky tone from the chain, which is why a recent series of cryptic tweets about chicken nuggets has led some to assume that they were issuing some thinly-veiled criticism of one of their biggest competitors, McDonald’s....

What Aldi Employees Want You To Know Before Shopping Without A Cart Shutterstock By Hanna Claeson/June 16, 2021 5:10 pm EST Listen up, Aldi shoppers. Aldi employees are on Reddit and they’ve got a lot of tips/pet peeves/requests for you. It’s true: as one surprised Aldi customer noted after reading through the subreddit, there are a lot of unspoken rules. This one, however, is worth filing away. Yes, you need a quarter to use a cart at the discount grocery chain....

What Does A Tequila’s NOM Mean And Why Does It Matter? Shutterstock By Keira Wingate/Updated: Aug. 30, 2021 8:35 am EST Have you ever picked up your favorite bottle of tequila and wondered “what is this date on the bottle?” Well, Mashed can confidently say that your bottle was not made in 1492, but the code is just as important. VinePair says this four-digit code is the right way to locate the bottle that is perfect for you....

What Really Happened To McDonaldland? Nathan Stirk/Getty Images By Brooks Halliday/Feb. 4, 2021 12:30 pm EST If you were a child in America sometime between the mid-1970s and 1990s, odds are 1) McNuggets and mysterious “orange drink” (via Facebook) hold deep sentimental appeal, and 2) you remember the fast food-fueled funhouse known as McDonaldland (via TV Tropes). A bold marketing endeavor born in 1971, McDonaldland aimed to sell food to kids by capitalizing on their fascination with playful TV characters....

Why Adam Richman Is So Embarrassed About Not Knowing This Popcorn Shortcut Theo Wargo/Getty Images By Brittany Gibson/Feb. 18, 2021 4:17 pm EST Adam Richman is probably best-known for his time as the host of Man v. Food from 2008 to 2012. You know, that reality TV show where Richman introduced us to the wild world of food challenges and competitive eating. Since its premiere, the Travel Channel show has gained some serious traction and made its way to being a worldwide sensation....

Why Some People Prefer Flagels To Bagels Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/July 8, 2021 1:03 pm EST The traditional way to make a bagel is by kneading and shaping bagel dough into that telltale bagel shape, letting it rise, boiling it, and then finishing the cooking in a hot oven. Since the mid-1990s, a flattened bagel variation known as a “flagel” (a portmanteau of “flat” and “bagel” and pronounced as such) has been available at certain bagel stores....

Aldi Shoppers Are Loving These Fudge Dipped Vanilla Wafers John Keeble/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/March 23, 2021 1:08 pm EST When you want to grab a bag of great cookies at a great price, Aldi won’t let you down. According to Business Insider, the brand’s caramel coconut fudge cookies and maple-leaf cookies could bring any dessert lover to their knees and the brand’s latest offering plans to top these fan favorites....

Can You Really Use Baking Powder To Thicken Sauces? Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/April 20, 2021 3:36 pm EST Baking powder is a mixture of baking soda and cream of tartar. It works as a leavening agent in baking because the baking soda and cream of tartar create a “bubbling” reaction that can give your baked goods a “rise.” Although baking powder contains baking soda, it’s not necessarily a good substitute for baking soda in baked goods because the cream of tartar can imbue the finished product with unwanted flavor notes, according to Sally’s Baking Addiction....

Dairy Queen Just Brought Back A Holiday Fan Favorite Instagram By Clara Olshansky/Updated: Feb. 22, 2021 8:09 am EST Looking for a tasty, festive treat to celebrate the holidays? You’re officially in luck: Dairy Queen’s got you covered with a returning seasonal favorite. The Peppermint Hot Cocoa Blizzard, which debuted last year, is available at participating locations around the U.S. as DQ’s featured Blizzard of the Month (via Best Products). According to Dairy Queen’s website, this frozen treat features “Peppermint candy cane pieces, choco chunks and cocoa fudge blended with our world-famous soft serve blended to Blizzard® perfection then topped with whipped topping and candy cane pieces....

Discontinued Foods That Have Made A Comeback Bryan Bedder/Getty Images By Cathryn Haight/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:53 pm EST There’s nothing more nostalgic than noshing on a favorite snack from your childhood. From savoring spoonfuls of sugary cereal on lazy weekend mornings enjoying cartoons like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to crunching and munching on chips and candy after you kick off your light-up sneakers after school each day, there’s no doubt that the ’80s, ’90s, and early 2000s were an iconic era for funky and junky foods....