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This Used To Be The Only Place You Could Get Chick-Fil-A Noam Galai/Getty Images By Aimee Lamoureux/Feb. 1, 2021 12:37 pm EST For the past half-century, customers have flocked to Chick-fil-A. Fans enjoy its friendly customer service, flavorful sides, and of course, its trademark chicken sandwich that’s served with two pickles on a buttered bun. These popular sandwiches have delighted Americans ever since 1967, when the very first Chick-fil-A opened in the Greenbriar Mall, a new shopping mall in a suburb of Atlanta, Ga....

What Is Tapioca Syrup Actually Made Of? Shutterstock By Tracy Morin/Updated: May 19, 2021 10:40 pm EST As the hunt for healthier sweeteners continues, tapioca syrup has gained in popularity as a replacement for both highly-processed options, like sugar and corn syrup, as well as more natural alternatives, such as honey and maple syrup (via Sweet Additions). According to Healthy Beginnings, tapioca syrup is also highly versatile, used to add “sweetness, binding or texture” to everything from beverages to baked goods, processed meats to pie fillings, and sauces to soups....

Why Andrew Zimmern Never Buys Seasoned Bread Crumbs Steven Ferdman/Getty Images By Amy Hamblen/March 4, 2021 6:51 am EST If you know Andrew Zimmern from the Travel Channel show Bizarre Foods, you might be guessing his aversion to seasoned bread crumbs has something to do with some lingering trauma from a past gross-out experience. After all, the man has eaten coconut tree grubs, rotten tomato ketchup, and even staked rat before (gag!...

Why Montreal Has The Best Bagels, According To Gail Simmons - Exclusive Tadge McWilliams/Shutterstock By David Klein/Aug. 27, 2021 11:07 am EST New York has long been the presumptive bagel capital of the world but it has some competition both stateside and abroad. Back in March, The New York Times went rogue when it bestowed the “best bagels” title upon California, singing the praises of spots such as Berkeley’s Boichick and Pop’s in Los Angeles for slinging superlative vessels for lox and a schmear....

Why You Should Never Toast Nuts In A Pan, According To Alex Guarnaschelli Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/April 1, 2021 10:26 am EST Adding nuts like pecans, pistachios, or walnuts to a dish provides a helping of healthy fats, some protein, and an assortment of important vitamins and nutrients (via Healthline). And, of course, some much-needed crunch, if you’re tossing them in a leafy salad or sprinkling them on top of a cheesy casserole....

Could Yerba Mate Be The New Hard Seltzer? Shutterstock By Gillie Houston/July 28, 2021 1:49 pm EST In recent years, hard seltzer has taken over the adult beverage world as the refreshingly carbonated drink of choice for many summertime imbibers. But a new variety of hard beverage with age-old roots is angling to make a dent in hard seltzer’s market one can at a time. Recently, two brands of hard yerba mate have made their way into the carbonated beverage market with an aim to offer a new kind of canned booze with a healthful and energetic twist....

Curtis Stone Dishes On Crime Scene Kitchen - Exclusive Interview Shutterstock By Molly Harris/May 26, 2021 1:41 pm EST Fans of Curtis Stone likely know him from his previous television shows such as “Take Home Chef” or “Top Chef Masters,” but his latest television show, “Crime Scene Kitchen,” is just around the corner. Set to premiere on May 26, the latest baking show to hit Fox is garnering a lot of attention from his fans and bakers alike....

Easy Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Pork Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/June 18, 2021 12:29 pm EST When it comes to making delicious family dinners, it’s easy to run into some issues. First, it can be hard to choose a dish that pleases everyone. Second, it’s hard to find the time, especially after a busy day! If you’ve ever struggled to find a tasty, simple, crowd-pleasing meal for the family, you aren’t alone....

Everything You Need To Know About Restaurant Recovery Instagram By Lauren Cahn/March 24, 2021 4:24 pm EST The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the restaurant industry, forcing 110,000 American restaurants to close, according to a March 11th press release from the National Restaurant Association that announced the newly passed Restaurant Revitalization Fund. Notwithstanding the pandemic, Todd Graves’ Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is “one of the fastest growing restaurant companies in the U....

Giada De Laurentiis’ Tips For Picking Out The Perfect Artichoke Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 10:30 am EST If you’re an artichoke fan who has stuck to jarred or canned versions simply because you’re not sure how to tell when a fresh artichoke is good, listen up — chef and Food Network personality Giada De Laurentiis has a few tips to pick the perfect artichokes. One primary thing to keep in mind is what the leaves look like....

Here’s What You Can Substitute For Gluten-Free Flour Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/March 15, 2021 1:36 pm EST According to the University of Maryland Center for Celiac Research, around 20 million people in the U.S. population have some form of gluten intolerance, ranging from gluten sensitivity to full-blown celiac disease (via Verywell Health). While those people have to follow a gluten-free diet because of autoimmune issues, many others choose to follow the trendy diet in hopes of improving their own health in some way....

Here’s Why Some People Can’t Eat Lamb During Passover Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 4:13 pm EST With Passover just around the corner, the time has arrived to start planning the traditional Seder spread. According to Huffington Post, no Passover celebration comes complete without certain staples like Charoset, a sweet mixture of honey, wine, or nuts, and the Z’roa, the roasted shank of a lamb that symbolizes the animal that the Jews slaughtered in the Temple of Jerusalem....

Here’s Why You Should Eat Yogurt Before Going To Sleep Shutterstock By Kirstie Bingham/April 20, 2021 3:12 pm EST Everyone has had a bad experience with a pre-bedtime snack before. Whether it’s weird cheese dreams from eating too much brie, a sugar high from that piece of pie that makes it hard to sleep, or fatty foods that sit in a lump in your stomach as you try to shut down for the night, eating the wrong foods before hitting the hay can make falling, and staying, asleep difficult....

Is There A Difference Between Japanese And American Ramen? Shutterstock By Felix Behr/March 7, 2021 6:20 pm EST In 2015, David Chang, the founder of the restaurant Momofuku Noodle Bar in New York City, which helped bring ramen to the notice of high-level dining, wrote a piece for the now defunct website Lucky Peach, bemoaning the state of American ramen. His complaint, as summarized by Grub Street, was that American ramen consisted of too many pork broth soups made by people who simply want to copy ramen recipes off of the internet....

Jamika Pessoa Thinks You’re Using Truffle Oil All Wrong Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Khyati Dand/July 10, 2021 4:47 pm EST It wasn’t too long ago when truffle oil took the culinary world by a storm. While real truffles are much sought-after by chefs and diners across the world, they tend to be extremely expensive. For one thing, white truffles are only found in certain regions of Northern Italy, and there’s a very short harvesting window, making it hard to get hands on them all year round (via Reader’s Digest)....

Nathan’s Famous Has Good News For Vegan Fans Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/June 7, 2021 1:18 pm EST Could Joey Chestnut be devouring a different Nathan’s Famous hot dog at the annual hot dog eating competition? While the iconic brand has been serving its famous hot dogs for over 100 years, some vegan hot dog cravings have gone unsatisfied. However, if you prefer meatless options, your wish has now been granted. According to Food & Wine, the company is releasing a “100-percent plant-based dog using Nathan’s 100-plus-year-old secret recipe,” which will be rolling out at select Nathan’s Famous locations....

The Newest Bernie Sanders Meme Pokes Fun At Pandemic Dining Twitter By Ralph Schwartz/Jan. 21, 2021 4:48 am EST The inauguration of President Joe Biden on Jan. 20, 2021, will go down in history for many reasons. Biden and other officials acknowledged the first female, Black, and South Asian vice president, and the outgoing president was a no-show at his successor’s swearing-in ceremony for the first time in 152 years (via Time)....

The Real Reason People Stopped Buying Fritos Chicken Enchilada Melt iSpot.TV By Kate Hagan Gallup/Updated: Aug. 23, 2021 9:02 am EST Twitter user @BringCrunchBack spent over two years sharing monthly requests to bring back the Fritos Chicken Enchilada Melt. Since 2018, this account was dedicated to nothing but this food quest (via Twitter). Posting back in February 2020, the account said, “Sometimes I can go an entire day without thinking about the #ChickenEnchiladaMelt....

The Real Reason Wendy’s Raises Money For Adoption Awareness Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/April 1, 2021 3:30 pm EST Wendy’s is a popular fast food chain that’s been catering to its fans for many years. The chain’s first restaurant was opened on November 15, 1969. As per the brand’s website, Wendy’s founder, Dave Thomas, opened the first location in Columbus, Ohio. It didn’t take long for customers to get excited about Wendy’s offerings that included burgers with distinctive square beef patties and delicious Frosty dessert options....

The Reason Intuitive Eating Might Be The Most Beneficial Diet Shutterstock By Jillian Hammell/Feb. 22, 2021 3:43 am EST If you’re on a wellness quest, food and drink restrictions might seem like a given. However, intuitive eating, an evidence-based approach to eating that was first introduced by two registered dietitians in the ’90s, encourages quite the contrary. According to Food Network, one of the main goals of this method is to cultivate trusting your own body and instincts....