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Costco’s 3-Pack Butter Pound Cake Is Turning Heads Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/April 14, 2021 12:47 pm EST It looks like Costco has done it again, according to an Instagram post by Costco superfan, @costco__doesitagain. On April 13, 2021, the Costco-obsessed Instagrammer with nearly 10,000 rapt followers posted to their feed that not only are three-packs of Costco’s famous, crowd-pleasing butter pound cake back on Costco warehouse shelves, but they are also back for the super-reasonable price of $7....

Curtis Stone Remembers How It Felt To Get His First Michelin Star - Exclusive Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Molly Harris/June 2, 2021 11:06 am EST Even if earning a Michelin star can be stressful for some chefs, it’s a form of recognition that many hope to achieve. Restaurants that earn and maintain a Michelin star become quite rightly distinguished within the culinary world. So when Mashed caught up with Australian chef Curtis Stone for an exclusive interview, we had to know what it was like when he was awarded his first Michelin star....

Jack In The Box Has Good News For Fans Of Its Donut Holes Shutterstock By Mirtle Pena-Calderon/March 8, 2021 4:31 pm EST People love donuts (or doughnuts, depending on who you ask). According to Smithsonian Magazine, the humble donut has a bit of a complicated past that involves a wide variety of interesting characters. The publication cites that some form of the donut has been linked back to the prehistoric times of early Native American communities....

Martha Stewart Just Shared A Post-Surgery Update With Fans Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/July 29, 2021 1:00 pm EST Martha Stewart is on the move once again. The chef and personality took to her Instagram this week to share with fans that she was finally able to head back into the office nearly one month after undergoing surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon that left her bedridden for two weeks. “My first visit to my office in NYC since the two tendon transplant in my Achilles’ tendon,” the homemaker captioned a series of photos shared to her page....

National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day 2021: Where To Get The Best Food Freebies And Deals Shutterstock By Gillie Houston/Updated: Aug. 30, 2021 8:32 am EST When it comes to comfort food, nothing can beat the warm, nostalgic, and undeniably delicious chocolate chip cookie. Whether you prefer chocolate chunks or chips, a chewy or crispy texture, dark chocolate or milk, one thing just about everyone can agree on is the best kind of chocolate chip cookie is a free one....

Some Krispy Kreme Fans Can’t Buy The New Xbox Donut. Here’s Why Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/July 28, 2021 3:37 pm EST Limited-edition treats and menu items always seem to capture the public’s attention, and any gaming fans that also love to indulge in a tasty donut or two have a new variety to try, thanks to Krispy Kreme. The donut chain has released a special “Nexus Level” donut in collaboration with Microsoft (via The Verge)....

Taco Bell Is Testing Its Popular Nacho Fries With This Spicy New Ingredient Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/Aug. 3, 2021 5:46 pm EST While it’s true that Taco Bell has eliminated some fan favorites from its menu in the past year and also continues dealing with supply chain issues that may, at times, leave its customers forlornly “suffering” through withdrawals of their preferred menu picks, it’s not all bad news for fans of the Mexican food eatery....

Things Customers Do That Annoy Chefs Shutterstock By DB Kelly/Updated: June 13, 2021 6:17 pm EST When you go out to eat, you expect certain things from the staff. You expect a pleasant experience, nice interactions, good service, and good food. Right? Well, let’s flip that around. Every time customers walk in, the chef, kitchen, and wait staff are hoping they’re not the kind that will ruin the entire day. Let’s talk about some of the things customers do — sometimes unknowingly — that make a chef’s life more difficult....

This Is Burger King’s Most Underrated Menu Item Facebook By Heather Clark/Updated: Feb. 2, 2021 6:54 pm EST If you’re like most people, you probably know your go-to order at any given fast food restaurant and rarely bother looking at the menu outside of a cursory glance to see if anything new catches your eye. While this is an understandable process (hey, you’re likely not getting fast food because you have a ton of time to spare), you might be missing some of the best items by not considering all your options....

This Simple Ingredient Swap Makes Kreplach A Snap Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/Feb. 19, 2021 12:09 pm EST While your Jewish grandmother might have a special recipe for the perfect kreplach, one simple ingredient swap can make this recipe easier to make. If you are wondering what kreplach is, don’t feel that you have missed out on a new food trend. According to The Spruce Eats, kreplach is a type of dumpling and an Ashkenazi specialty....

Trader Joe’s Shoppers Are Loving Its New Organic Jasmine Rice Lori Butcher/Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/Aug. 23, 2021 12:38 pm EST Rice is one of the most versatile foods out there, having the ability to take on the role of a main course, side dish, and even a dessert for the end of your meal. White rice is one of the more common varieties that probably has a permanent spot in your pantry, but if you’re a Trader Joe’s shopper, you may want to clear a little more space for a second type of the grain....

Vanilla Flavoring Might Soon Be Made Of Plastic Bottles. Here’s How Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/June 22, 2021 10:19 am EST There might soon be another reason to love vanilla. While the mild, pleasing flavor makes everything from ice cream and cake to pudding and even coffee taste sweet and delicious, scientists may have found a way to make it great for the environment as well as for our taste buds. According to Food and Wine, researchers at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland may have just found a way to turn plastic waste into vanillin using genetically modified E....

What Is Camembert Cheese And What Does It Taste Like? Bloomberg/Getty Images By Savanna Swain-Wilson/May 21, 2021 4:34 pm EST Shall I compare thee to a French cheese? Perhaps that’s what famed composer Cole Porter thought when he decided to name drop Camembert in his show tune classic “You’re The Top,” a duet in which two lovers compliment each other through comparisons to the most incredible things in life (via Genius)....

What It’s Really Like To Be A Guest On Restaurant: Impossible John Lamparski/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Aug. 7, 2021 2:35 pm EST Everybody likes a show that focuses on the underdogs, rooting for them as they figure out ways to overcome a series of roadblocks and challenges. “Restaurant: Impossible,” has been successfully doing exactly that since 2011. Although it was canceled in 2016, it came back in 2019. Throughout its history, the show has been ambitious in its approach: celebrity chef Robert Irvine (above) and his team work with a failing business to relaunch the eatery in just two days on a budget of $10,000....

What You Didn’t Know About Jose Cuervo’s Hard Seltzer Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/April 6, 2021 3:43 pm EST The beverage category “hard seltzer” has enjoyed a “meteoric rise” of late, according to VinePair. Hard seltzer is, as it sounds, “seltzer spiked with alcohol,” according to Wine Enthusiast. Most hard seltzers are made with carbonated water, alcohol and flavoring, with many brands using fermented sugar to bring the alcohol content to somewhere between four and six percent alcohol by volume....

What You Need To Know About Subway’s New Baller Subs Bloomberg/Getty Images By Sara Cagle/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 12:11 pm EST Stuck on your Subway order? Consider one of the sandwich chain’s new Baller Subs, inspired by NBA players Draymond Green and Jayson Tatum. Both meaty Footlongs are available for a limited time at participating locations, Chew Boom reports, and may or may not boost your athletic performance. According to Subway, the DrayPotle Steak is the Footlong of choice for Golden State Warriors player Green, a three-time NBA Champion and three-time NBA All-Star (via NBA)....

Whipped Lemonade Is TikTok’s Newest Summer Obsession Shutterstock By Molly Harris/July 13, 2021 12:05 pm EST Even if you aren’t on TikTok, chances are you’ve heard about the whipped coffee craze. Now there’s a new whipped drink that’s sweeping the social media app, and people are loving it. Whipped lemonade has quickly become the summer obsession of influencers and regular folk alike, and there appears to be no slowing this trend down....

Why You Should Box Your Leftovers Yourself At A Restaurant Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/June 20, 2021 12:12 pm EST Unless you are eating at a fine dining establishment where you are served a single stalk of asparagus as your appetizer, most restaurant portions are anything but small. If you have ever ordered a massive bowl of pasta at Olive Garden or a Cheesecake Factory salad that could easily feed five people, you know the struggle....

You Should Never Put Meat On A Cold Grill. Here’s Why Shutterstock By Rachel Pasche/May 6, 2021 2:55 pm EST When you think “steak night”, surely you conjure up images of rich red wine, roasted potatoes, and deliciously seared meat. Whether you’re a novice steak griller hoping to try your hand at the craft or a seasoned veteran at your grill, there are a few tips to improve how you’re grilling steak and any other kind of meat that go a long way....

You Should Rub Stainless Steel After Cutting Garlic. Here’s Why Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/July 26, 2021 11:52 am EST There’s no denying that garlic is an absolutely essential ingredient in just about everyone’s kitchen. Simply adding a minced clove or two (or, let’s be honest, six) to a dish can add a huge burst of flavor, and as with many seasoning ingredients, it’s so much better to use fresh garlic than powdered or dried versions....