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The Real Reason Your Honey Could Be Radioactive Shutterstock By Felix Behr/April 26, 2021 1:08 pm EST When Jim Kaste, an associate professor of geology at William & Mary, was teaching a seminar on how radioactive materials could affect people downwind from a nuclear site, he asked his students to bring local foods back with them as they returned from spring break. His point, as a 2020 press release from the college explained, was to show how traces of cesium-137, a radioactive isotope produced by nuclear bombs, can show up everywhere....

The Surprising Restaurant Chain Guy Fieri Is Operating Ghost Kitchens Out Of Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images By Pauli Poisuo/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 11:42 am EST The term “Guy Fieri’s ghost kitchen” may conjure up images of tormented spirit chefs, cursed to spend all eternity in a limbo known as Flavortown. The reality, of course, is much less ominous — America’s tireless, frost-tipped food industry hero is simply riding the wave of a hot food trend for 2021....

This Could Be Why Your Grilled Meat Tastes Funny Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 4:25 pm EST Cooking on the stove or in the oven is great, but when summertime rolls around and the temperatures warm up, there’s nothing better than taking your dinner-making outside. Grilling is a (literal) hot hobby during the warmer months, as many of us gather around for backyard BBQs and juicy burgers and dogs slathered in ketchup and mustard....

This Is Andrew Zimmern’s Favorite Cut Of Steak - Exclusive Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images By Molly Allen/Aug. 6, 2021 10:58 am EST When you hear the name Andrew Zimmern, especially in the food world, it’s recognizable right off the bat. A chef, restauranter, restaurant activist, philanthropist, and television guru, he’s accomplished a lot throughout his career. But even with all of that under his belt, he’s most well-known for his shows “Bizarre Foods” and “The Zimmern List....

This Surprising Pantry Staple Is About To Get A Lot More Expensive Shutterstock By Sophie Putka/Updated: Feb. 3, 2021 3:41 pm EST When you think about expensive oil, chances are your mind jumps to some version of an extra-virgin olive oil, a finishing oil like truffle or even walnut. But if you’re going to fry up a heap of fries or cook pancakes without changing its flavor, your go-to might be canola oil....

Vaccinated Panera Fans Won’t Want To Miss This Freebie Shutterstock By Sydney Rende/June 23, 2021 1:51 pm EST Panera Bread fans, rejoice! The moment you’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived. Panera Bread is giving out free freshly baked bagels. Well, the moment has almost arrived. According to Chew Boom, from July 2 through July 4, Panera Bread will be giving out free bagels for as long as supplies last....

Wendy’s Manager Exposed For Disturbing Behavior By Employee Video Shutterstock By Courtney Iseman/Updated: Aug. 3, 2021 2:59 pm EST Recently, one Wendy’s employee posted a video to TikTok that caused an uproar. According to TMZ, Sophia Cargill recorded her boss (an assistant manager named Michael), catching the tail end of a minutes-long tirade. In the video, Michael calls Cargill a “b****” and “f**king lazy,” along with using plenty of other unacceptable workplace language....

What Is Herring And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Amy Hamblen/July 4, 2021 11:57 am EST If you fancy yourself a world history buff, then you no doubt are familiar with the herring’s role in the downfall of one important medieval alliance, the Hanseatic League. According to World History, this powerful league was a federation formed to facilitate trade and protect the interests of German towns and cities in the 12th century....

What MasterChef Winner Shaun O’Neale Is Doing Now Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images By Hannah Cole/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 5:05 pm EST Gordon Ramsay’s FOX hit MasterChef has certainly made an impact on the culinary world over the years, introducing little-known self-taught cooks to an entire world of possibility. Hopefuls who audition for the show cannot have any professional cooking experience, making the competition a serious one with the possibility to change each contestant’s life....

What We Know About The Most Recent Dippin’ Dots Facility Explosion Shutterstock By Hanna Claeson/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:11 pm EST In a hauntingly similar event to the 2019 Dippin’ Dots factory explosion, 10 people were injured in an explosion at a Dippin’ Dots facility on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Dippin’ Dots opened the $3.2 million, 6,000-square-foot factory in question just last year, in order to take advantage of its patented cryogenics technology to produce products for third parties (via Food Business News)....

Who Is Richer: Ina Garten Or Martha Stewart? Shutterstock By Laine Doss/Aug. 3, 2021 3:48 am EST Martha Stewart and Ina Garten are the two reigning queens of cuisine. These two women are more than celebrity chefs: they have both built lifestyle brands long before Instagram and influencers came along. Both women have loyal followings for their abilities to do everything from cook a meal to plant a garden. Garten is the author of the bestselling Barefoot Contessa series of books....

Why You Should Never Cook Canned Food This Way Shutterstock By Hannah Cole/May 13, 2021 10:25 am EST With campfire season kicking into full swing, let’s prevent any major hiccups before they happen: If you want your campsite or backyard to stay spotless for s’mores, you may want to skip cooking canned food over the flame. It’s a summer tradition for many, and for good reason — the convenience of cooking a can of food just can’t be beat....

You’ve Been Storing Your Wine Wrong, According To Winemaker Greg Brewer - Exclusive Facebook By Steven John/Aug. 10, 2021 3:02 pm EST Winemaker Greg Brewer wants you to know that while there’s a very good chance you’re storing your wine wrong, your biggest mistake probably isn’t a lack of a proper wood-lined cellar, temperature and humidity control system, or a dedicated wine refrigerator. Really, the biggest mistake you are making storing your wine is probably just overthinking things....

‘Pig’ Chef Gabriel Rucker Opens Up About Working With Nicolas Cage Shutterstock By Hanna Claeson/Updated: Aug. 11, 2021 8:50 pm EST Who better than Gabriel Rucker — two-time James Beard Award-winning chef and legend of the Portland, Oregon dining scene (via Oregon Live) — to train Nicolas Cage in the art of becoming a once-renowned Portland Chef-turned recluse and truffle hunter? That’s who Nicolas cage transformed into for his new movie, “Pig....

33% Agree This Grocery Store Has The Worst Quality Seafood Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Aug. 5, 2021 12:50 am EST Shopping for seafood can feel like a tough task because you want to ensure that you’re getting your money’s worth and investing in the right resources. Per Reader’s Digest, rather than choosing organic varieties — when it comes to seafood, the “organic” label is “legally meaningless,” according to Larry Olmstead, author of “Real Food, Fake Food” — you should instead focus on sustainable seafood when you’re shopping to be the most eco-friendly....

56% Of People Think This The Best Way To Cook A Pizza Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/March 19, 2021 2:42 pm EST The world needs pizza because it’s one of the best dishes to have ever existed. Right? When you’re digging into pizza, there’s so much to look forward to: dollops of cheese, a variety of toppings, meat, bread, and a major explosion of flavors in your mouth. Perfection. On the flip side, pizza isn’t exactly considered a health food, so you may not be turning to pizza often, especially if you’re ordering in or dining at a restaurant....

Aldi Fans Can’t Get Enough Of These Fruity Wines Instagram By Erich Barganier/March 12, 2021 10:40 am EST When you need to pick up an adult beverage for any occasion, Aldi covers all the bases. You not only have your pick of a wide selection of red, white, and rosé wines, you also have the option to grab fun hard seltzers, hard root beers, and much more at fantastic prices (via Aldi)....

Easy Onion Gravy Loco Moco Recipe Eric Ngo/Mashed By Eric Ngo AND Mashed Staff/June 10, 2021 9:35 am EST Loco moco is, quite possibly, one of the most underrated meals of all time. This dish consists of delicious brown gravy with onions and mushrooms surrounding a bed of rice that’s topped with a perfectly cooked juicy beef patty and a runny yolked egg. Underrated or not, pleasant smells and satisfied cravings are on the horizon!...

Everything You Didn’t Know About Chartreuse Shutterstock By Kirstie Bingham/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 1:23 pm EST Chartreuse is a liqueur produced by a group of monks called the Order of the Carthusians, first established in 1084. Their intention was to return to the solitary, austere lives of early Christian hermits, according to English Heritage. Settling in the Chartreuse Mountains outside of Grenoble, France, the Order is made up of both monks and nuns, who live their lives in prayerful contemplation, separate from the outside world....

Everything You Need To Know About Proofing Bread Shutterstock By James Lewis/April 7, 2021 10:58 am EST “Stress baking,” says The Guardian, is a common way for many people to relax. The peacefulness of kneading dough allows the mind to calm, focusing only on the actions of the hands and overlooking our worries of the past and future. For those finding the baking bug a closely held joy, an important step to create bread like an expert is following tried and true methods for proofing bread dough....