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How Is A Tom Collins Cocktail Different From A John Collins? By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/April 19, 2021 12:01 pm EST We imagine hanging out with the Collins family would have been a pretty good time. There are, after all, at least 10 cocktails named after the fictitious bunch (via Difford’s Guide), and that sounds like a party we’d like to attend. Alas, the Collinses exist only in cocktail mythology. The first of the Collins gang, which would be Tom, of course, can be traced back to the late 19th century (via VinePair)....

More Than 50% Said This Grocery Store Has The Worst Customer Service Shutterstock By Savanna Swain-Wilson/Updated: Aug. 5, 2021 12:55 am EST Few things are as important to a grocery store’s reputation as its customer service. Being able to find what you need is great, but being able to find someone to process your return in a timely manner or help you reach that cereal box on the top shelf can impact your overall view of a business....

Postmates’ Don’t Cookbook wants you to do just that Postmates Postmates’ “Don’t Cookbook” has more than 200 un-recipes, each one consisting of artwork featuring the named food, usually in some kind of quirky setting: a cowboy-suited kid riding a taco, a poke bowl with a brachiosaurus, chicken wings flying through the sky. The recipes are, shall we say, less than helpful. The taco recipe calls for “Yee, Haw, Taco, Ride, and Smooth....

The Adorable Way Courtney Lapresi Reacted To Winning MasterChef Instagram By Boshika Gupta/March 26, 2021 10:02 am EST Masterchef is one of those classic cooking shows on television that fans can’t get enough of. The show has given viewers many priceless memories over the years, as well as a chance to witness an incredible amount of talent on air. One of the chefs who managed to dazzle viewers was Courtney Lapresi, who was a part of the program’s fifth season....

The Bestselling Cracker Barrel Menu Item Might Surprise You Shutterstock By Emily Cappiello/Aug. 12, 2021 12:45 am EST Cracker Barrel is one of those iconic American places to eat (and we heard that even Taylor Swift loves it, via Today, which makes it so much better). The porch with the rocking chairs. The welcoming Cracker Barrel General Store. That gigantic game of checkers that virtually everyone waiting for a seat in the restaurant takes turns playing....

The Detail You Missed On Alex Drummond’s Wedding Cake Grant Daniels By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 4:21 pm EST A wedding cake (especially one as special as the cake for Alex Drummond’s big day) isn’t just a dessert — but The Pioneer Woman wasn’t about to go to the nearest Oklahoma Costco for one of their sheet cakes, now was she? Ree Drummond shared the details about the spectacular cake on The Pioneer Woman blog, writing that Alex Drummond and new husband Mauricio Scott’s six-tier cake was created by Amy Cakes in Oklahoma — one of the 100 best cake designers in the U....

The Pioneer Woman’s Easter Eggs Have A Crispy Twist David Livingston/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 10:05 am EST When you need some Easter meal inspiration, no one comes to the rescue like The Pioneer Woman. Whether you need quick recipes for bunny cupcakes, the ultimate baked ham, or festive scones, you can’t go wrong with her springtime creations (via The Pioneer Woman). If you need something sweet, Ree Drummond has a special treat that can please any kid, not to mention the inner child in all of us....

The Unexpected Thing These Celeb Chefs Have In Common With Bobby Flay Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images By Ashley Steinberg/April 2, 2021 8:53 am EST What’s the unexpected thing celeb chefs have in common with Bobby Flay? And have you ever wondered what goes on in a chef’s life beyond his or her culinary prowess? The magical meals they make in the kitchen may be great, but what happens when they take off their aprons?...

This Is The Best Way To Freeze Alfredo Sauce Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Updated: April 8, 2021 12:22 pm EST Alfredo sauce is a quintessential pasta ingredient that can take your recipe to new heights and make your meal far more wholesome and delicious. According to Taste of Home, there are many ways to customize this sauce if you are making it at home, as you can tweak the recipe simply by adding milk to your mixture instead of cream....

This Might Be The Reason Your Gas Grill Won’t Light Shutterstock By Keira Wingate/April 23, 2021 9:42 pm EST The long-anticipated summer is almost here and we all know what that means: BBQ time. Groceries are bought, the grill is prepped, outdoor space is swept and people are arriving, it’s almost time to inhale the smoky aroma of steak and hamburgers charring away. The star of the show is, of course, the grill....

Tomato Peach Burrata Salad Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/July 27, 2021 4:32 pm EST There’s nothing better than a dish filled with colorful, fresh, seasonal vegetables. Oh wait — top that dish with cheese, and it immediately gets an upgrade. This delicious tomato peach burrata salad by Kristen Carli, recipe developer, private practice registered dietitian, and owner of Camelback Nutrition & Wellness takes those elements to another level....

Walmart Just Teamed Up With Ibotta To Bring Even More Savings To Customers Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/June 30, 2021 9:54 am EST Are you a Walmart shopper who likes saving money? Wait — that’s redundant. Are you a Walmart customer who likes using apps to save money? Now, Walmart shoppers will have a reason to fall in love with Ibotta, thanks to a new partnership between the biggest retailer in the world and one of the top cash-back platforms in the United States....

What You Should Know About The Recipe For Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/May 5, 2021 10:46 am EST There are regular hot dogs and then there are Nathan’s Famous hot dogs. As the name suggests, the dogs are, well, famous for being juicy, meaty, and exactly what you want sandwiched on a fluffy bun and smothered in mustard and ketchup on a hot summer day. Nathan’s began as a stand on Coney Island in New York back in 1916, where people lined up for the iconic all-beef franks (which cost just a nickel at the time)....

Why Football Fans Need To Know About Pepsi’s Latest Giveaway Silver Wings SS/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Aug. 24, 2021 10:27 am EST With summer winding down, football fans can finally break out their favorite jerseys and game day snacks in anticipation of another exciting football season. This year, Pepsi has jumped into the fray, helping fans celebrate the return of their favorite sport by giving away up to $1 million worth of NFL merchandise, as well as some amazing prizes....

Why Ireland Was So Unhappy With McDonald’s Shamrock Shake Ad Shutterstock By Kalea Martin/June 17, 2021 3:10 pm EST Every year without fail, the Shamrock Shake returns to McDonald’s and is in high demand throughout its entire seasonal availability. Despite its unwavering popularity among Americans throughout February and March leading up to the St. Patrick’s Day holiday, the flavor of the milkshake isn’t anything special. According to Vox, it only contains three ingredients: reduced-fat vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and Shamrock Shake syrup, the latter of which has a recipe that has changed three times since the shake’s debut in 1970....

You Should Use Liners When Baking Cupcakes. Here’s Why Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/March 17, 2021 6:58 am EST Everyone has been in this situation. You’re grabbing all the ingredients needed for your favorite cupcakes, getting out your baking pans and bowls, ready to whip up a sweet treat, when you realize you forgot to buy the liners. It’s not a big deal right? Wrong — there are quite a few reasons why liners should be a required step in your cupcake baking process....

You’ve Been Deglazing Your Pan All Wrong Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Feb. 26, 2021 2:59 pm EST Deglazing a pan after cooking is, for many of us, something of an afterthought. For some of us, it’s not even a thought at all — just the kind of “blah blah whatever” that comes when we’re pretty much done with a recipe, like “serves six,” “sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired,” or the world’s perkiest imperative, “enjoy!...

10 Best Substitutes For Onion Powder Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/June 15, 2021 12:58 pm EST It may be an obvious solution to substitute onion powder with fresh onions when a recipe calls for the former and you run out. After all, the powder is made from dried, dehydrated, and ground onions. However, according to Bon Appétit, the powder stands all on its own and offers unique flavors that the fresh kind cannot wholly substitute....

Arby’s Is Keto-Friendly If You Avoid This Rick Diamond/Getty Images By Amanda Tarlton/Jan. 26, 2021 5:26 am EST At first glance, fast food and keto seem like they don’t belong in the same sentence. After all, between burgers piled on buns, mounds of salty fries, and gallons of sugary soda, most fast food joints are havens of carbs, carbs, and more carbs, meaning they’re hardly diet-friendly. This is especially if you’re trying to stick to the keto diet, which is a high-fat, low-carb way of eating that has grown in popularity lately, with many swearing by it for effective weight loss....

Beyond Meat’s CEO Just Teased The Possibility Of Hot Dogs Bloomberg/Getty Images By Felix Behr/July 13, 2021 11:00 am EST Recently, Ethan Brown, the CEO of Beyond Meat, initiated an AMA on the subreddit dedicated to the company. One question Reddit asked is whether the company had any intention to produce Beyond Hot Dogs. A few days later, a response came stating that the company works across the broad categories of beef, pork, and poultry....