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Why ‘Cage-Free’ Doesn’t Mean What You Think Shutterstock By Michael La Corte/March 25, 2021 5:36 am EST It can be challenging to keep track of terms like cage-free, free-range, all-natural, pasture-raised, and the like. Furthermore, some have stringent requirements, whereas others are more a generic, catchall term. As noted by New Republic, eight states have gone “cage-free” recently, and Utah’s governor has signed a bill committing that all egg-producing chickens are cage-free by 2025....

Why Most Aldis Don’t Have Baskets Bloomberg/Getty Images By Maria Scinto/April 6, 2021 11:44 am EST Aldi shoppers all know the drill with the renta-carts – BYO quarter or go without. There are times, though, when you just want to grab a quart of milk and a loaf of bread, and you really don’t want to have to go through the whole deal with unchaining the cart, swapping it out at the register, etc....

Why The Fat On Your Steak Is So Important Shutterstock By Robin Miller/June 24, 2021 3:18 pm EST Few things rival the mouth-watering experience of a buttery steak. Choose wisely, and each juicy bite will melt on your tongue and coat your palate with umami goodness. On the other hand, opt for a super lean cut of meat, or one without fat or marbling, and the culinary game may change entirely....

Air Fryer Croutons Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/June 22, 2021 9:27 am EST If you’ve ever thought your meal needed a bit of a crunch, then you’ve probably eaten croutons at some point. According to Taste Atlas, the origins of these tiny pieces of baked or sautéed bread cubes are a mystery. As recorded in the Oxford Companion to Food (via foodtimeline.org), some people believe they were inspired by longstanding baked goods like Italian biscotti....

Aldi Shoppers Are Confused About These Marinara Sauce Jars Reddit By Erich Barganier/March 17, 2021 1:21 pm EST Marinara has truly earned its time-tested reputation. According to Paesana, the sauce originated in Southern Italy sometime after explorers brought tomatoes back from the Americas in the 16th century. The sauce’s name even reflects the spirit of adventure that brought the tomatoes to Italy, as Marinara generally translates to “seafaring.” The sauce has maintained its popularity through the years, thanks to its simple yet tasty ingredients — San Marzano tomatoes, garlic, basil, extra virgin olive oil, salt, onions oregano and other herbs, fresh black pepper, and red pepper flakes....

Aldi Shoppers Are Raving About This Sesame Oil Instagram By Aimee Lamoureux/Feb. 5, 2021 2:45 pm EST Aldi has great news for home cooks who like to kick their dishes up a notch with specialty ingredients. The supermarket is now selling bottles of Carlini toasted sesame oil, which is a flavorful and versatile addition to your cooking oils. Instagram user @theamazingaldi posted about the find: “Be sure to pick up the toasted sesame oil while it’s on Aldi shelves....

Don’t give Chris Santos a bahn mi Amanda Edwards/Getty Images Alex Guarnaschelli also warned “Chopped” fans and potential contestants, “General note also: don’t give @SantosCooks a Banh mi. #chopped @FoodNetwork” (via Twitter). Should viewers take that to mean Chef Santos hates banh mi sandwiches? In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Sharing in an interview with Parade, Santos was asked about his favorite food. “Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches, although a serious burger also gets me every time,” he said....

Andrew Zimmern Just Revealed The Latest Weird Thing He’s Eaten Sergi Alexander/Getty Images By Hanna Claeson/March 1, 2021 9:44 pm EST Things that Andrew Zimmern has eaten, according to his personal website: coral worms in Samoa, tarantulas in Cambodia, giraffe beetles in Madagascar, and fermented shark in Iceland. Don’t be fooled by the tame mushroom dishes or comforting Midwestern fried fish dinners the chef shows on Twitter or YouTube. The bar is high....

Costco Shoppers Are Loving These Whole-Leaf Tea Packs Instagram By Erich Barganier/May 3, 2021 1:13 pm EST If you love a good cup of tea, you can’t go wrong with the whole-leaf variety. According to The Spruce Eats, the typical tea bag features a mix of smaller bits of tea dust and fannings wrapped into a submersible sack. Due to the greater amount of surface area in this typical variety of tea, essential oils dissipate much faster, leading to a duller cup of tea compared to a mug made with whole-leaf tea....

Easy Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 12, 2021 8:31 am EST It doesn’t have to be fall to make up easy pumpkin pancakes, but they certainly hit the spot in the cooler months. These pumpkin pancakes are delicious all year round, and they are great for kids and adults alike. Seriously, who doesn’t like a little pumpkin spice and everything nice, ya know? The great part about this recipe is that it requires just a few ingredients, and it’s easy for anyone to make....

Here’s How Restaurants Can Lose Michelin Stars Shutterstock By Shea Swenson/March 20, 2021 5:21 am EST When it comes to losing a Michelin star, inconsistency is key. At least that’s what Michelin Guide director Michael Ellis told Bloomberg when it came to NYC’s Gordon Ramsey at the London, which went from holding two of the high-honor awards to zero, according to Truly. In an interview with Bloomberg, he said the location “had issues with consistency, and consistency is a huge thing for us....

Here’s How To Stop Artichokes From Turning Brown, According To Andrew Zimmern Kevin Mazur/Getty Images By Karen Hart/April 15, 2021 3:11 pm EST Artichoke season hits the United States twice a year, according to Ask the Food Geek, with prime time being March through June and September to October. This sometimes intimidating green bulbous thistle comes off as quite mythical in appearance, looking like a cross between a pine cone and an exotic flower....

Here’s What Music Does To Your Eating Habits Shutterstock By James Lewis/June 24, 2021 1:07 pm EST It is claimed that the music that animals listen to affects the way that they behave. The phenomenon is claimed to be especially prevalent with cows. According to ITV News, farmers have found that cows produce more milk when listening to music because it causes them to feel greatly relaxed. Despite there being no evidence to explain the scientific miracle, cows are alleged to be especially fond of jazz and reggae....

How Steak ‘N Shake Was Ahead Of Its Time Monica Schipper/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/Feb. 4, 2021 12:15 pm EST When you crave a classic burger experience, nothing hits the spot like Steak ’n Shake. This chain has a long history of pleasing crowds — according to Steak ’n Shake, the business opened in 1934 in Normal, Illinois to great fanfare. The restaurant excelled in serving only the highest quality steakburgers and handspun milkshakes and even took pride in the fact that the founder Gus Belt would grind the steak in the middle of the kitchen, which appeared in plain sight of customers....

How To Clean Shrimp Ksenia Prints/Mashed By Ksenia Prints/March 10, 2021 4:33 pm EST Cleaning shrimp may sound complicated, but when it’s the only thing standing before you and a plate of pristine, perfectly cooked shrimp, then it becomes a no-brainer, says food blogger & photographer Ksenia Prints of At the Immigrant’s Table. Cleaning shrimp simply means getting rid of the shrimp’s intestines. Like the digestive tracts of most of us, shrimp hold remnants of everything they eat in their intestines....

Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore Recipe Jamie Monkkonen/Mashed By Jamie Monkkonen AND Mashed Staff/July 15, 2021 1:49 pm EST Chicken cacciatore is the type of dish you order out. Making it at home may feel like biting off more than you can chew — pun intended. But now, Jamie Monkkonen, who blogs and shares recipes at Vibrantly G-Free, has created a recipe for an Instant Pot version of chicken cacciatore that transforms this fancy-feeling meal into an accessible dish anyone can cook up, and in well under an hour....

Mistakes People Make When Grilling Pizza Shutterstock By Aly Walansky/April 23, 2021 1:09 pm EST Pizza is one of the world’s most perfect foods. It’s easy to eat while you move, making it a great food on the go, but also a fun meal to share at a table with friends and family. This is a dish that can be enjoyed in many forms — from simple and rustic to fancy brick oven — but perhaps one of the least appreciated ways to enjoy a hot and sizzling pie of pizza is fresh off the grill....

People Have Mixed Feelings About This Viral Tik Tok Fried Egg Hack Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:33 pm EST Since TikTok entered the social media landscape, its users have uncovered some truly genius hacks, including this one for making snack-sized plastic bags out of larger bags (because who has the room to stock their kitchen with a variety of sizes of plastic bags?) and this one for keeping your salad crisp (because wilted salad is a hard pass, thank you very much)....

Popular Jersey Mike’s Menu Items, Ranked Worst To Best Shutterstock By Samantha Maxwell/July 28, 2021 12:38 pm EST There are some sub shops that get all the attention. Take Subway, for example. It’s probably the best-known spot to grab a sub pretty much anywhere in the country — and in several other countries as well. But just because a food company is massive doesn’t mean that they necessarily have the best meals around....

Survey: People Think This Is The Best Fast Food Restaurant Mascot Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/March 23, 2021 12:36 pm EST The debate over which fast food chain serves the best fries is an ongoing one — and don’t even ask about the best burger! Although there are a myriad of options in the fast food world, the best chains are known for their successful flavor combinations. And yet, debates continue to arise over which of these various options is the best, depending on what you’re looking for, of course, and how much you’re willing to pay....