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Gavin Jobe: What This Famous Chopped Winner Is Doing Now Facebook By Hanna Claeson/Updated: Sept. 3, 2021 11:30 pm EST Were you cheering for him in October 2017, when Gavin Jobe won his episode of Chopped by making an Asian noodle bowl, a Sauce Gribiche, and plum ice cream and moist microwave cake (via The Advocate)? The then co-owner of Pelican House House Bar and Tap Room (in Baton Rouge, LA) and Meribo (an Italian restaurant in Covington, LA) did not go on to win the grand finale of “Chopped: Alton’s Challenge....

Here’s Why Purple M&M’s No Longer Exist Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Updated: April 2, 2021 9:19 am EST According to the company website, M&M’s have been around since the 1940s. A classic bag of these candies contains little chocolate discs coated in red, orange, green, blue, yellow, and dark brown candy shells (via Two Sisters Crafting), but have you ever wondered why there are not purple M&M’s in this seeming rainbow mix of colors?...

How Anthony Bourdain Really Felt About Instagram Food Pics Shutterstock By Emily Cappiello/July 13, 2021 4:12 pm EST You would be hard-pressed to hit social media nowadays and not see a food photo. Restaurants use the medium to boost their brand; home cooks, bakers, and cocktail lovers show off their efforts; diners report on where they’ve eaten; food and beverage photographers try to grab more attention to their portfolios. But, the late Anthony Bourdain had some pretty solid feelings about the Instagramming of food....

Meet The Pets Who Inspired Paula Deen’s Dog Food Line Tara Ziemba/Getty Images By Katherine Mclaughlin/Aug. 19, 2021 4:06 pm EST Paula Deen may be known for her Southern cooking, but she’s never let that totally define her. Back in 2015, the chef personality announced she was putting her culinary skills to use to do something a bit different — that is, to create a line of pet food. In a blog post on her website, Deen writes, “What a pet offers to us is unconditional love no matter what, and I love them back just as much....

Mistakes Everyone Makes When Cracking Eggs Shutterstock By Aly Walansky/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:44 pm EST It’s no secret that eggs are not only delicious, but they’re also quite possibly one of the world’s most versatile foods. They’re also affordable and easy to find at basically any grocery store or corner bodega. Eggs are perfect for eating on the go or for any meal of the day, whether you want your breakfast to kick the day off with protein and omegas, a fried egg sandwich for lunch or even poached eggs over quinoa or greens for dinner....

Read This Before Eating Another Cashew Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/April 5, 2021 11:36 am EST Nutrition is at once incredibly basic and overwhelmingly complex. We need food to survive, yet there are endless options when it comes to choosing what to include in our diets. Mashed spoke with Registered Dietitian Sue Heikkinen, the in-house RD for the nutrition app MyNetDiary. Programs that track food consumption and fitness can be helpful to get a better understanding of the net effects on your weight and energy levels....

Subway Meatball Marinara Sub Copycat Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Aug. 2, 2021 8:20 am EST There are a lot of great comfort foods out there, and given the subjectivity of what constitutes the ideal comfort food, it’s impossible to call any one option the best. But if your go-to choice is the Subway Meatball Marinara Sub sandwich, then you are surely far from alone. The elegant simplicity of meatballs, sauce, cheese, and bread is a combination that’s hard to beat....

The Big Problem Aldi Shoppers Have With Its Clancy’s Chip Bags Melica/Shutterstock Images By Lucy Maddox/July 22, 2021 3:39 pm EST Salty, crunchy, and irresistible. There’s nothing like ripping open a bag of potato chips, munching on this devilishly delicious snack, and licking your fingers as you go (hey, we all do it!). There’s a reason you can never have just one — when it comes to satisfying indulgences, this salty snack checks all of the boxes....

The Biggest Mistake You’re Making With Easter Lamb Cake Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/March 31, 2021 2:37 pm EST One of America’s most under-the-radar Easter dinner traditions is that of the Easter lamb cake. Brought to the U.S. primarily by German immigrants (via Northeast News) and, to some extent, immigrants from Eastern Europe (via the National Czech & Slovak Museum and Library (NCSML), Easter lamb cake is made with a sweet cake batter that gets baked into the shape of a three-dimensional lamb using a two-piece cake mold....

The Bizarre Food Experiments Guy Fieri Says Were Total Failures Robin Marchant/Getty Images By Cristine Struble/March 9, 2021 11:56 am EST As the mayor of Flavortown, Guy Fieri has created some creative dishes that might not be part of grandma’s recipe collection. While many people marvel at his Trash Can Nachos or slather Donkey Sauce on everything, these popular dishes are the successful food mash-ups. During a recent interview with Seth Meyers, Fieri revealed some food combinations weren’t worthy of the Fieri stamp of approval....

The Bizarre Truth Behind These Super-Size Potatoes nednapa/Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/Aug. 25, 2021 9:56 am EST There are a lot of surprising things that scientists can do with food, whether it’s turning a kitchen staple into diamonds or making food out of water and electricity. Even more shocking, scientists have also taught spinach to send emails. Well, it might be a little more nuanced than that, but the plants can send signals that then push out the emails....

The Most Nutritious Type Of Rice Might Surprise You Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:41 pm EST Did you know that rice is an essential source of nutrition for more than 3.5 billion people around the world, according to Ricepedia? This humble grain comes in all shapes and sizes, and some have even been considered forbidden at a time. Forbidden rice — or black rice — got its name in ancient China when consumption was prohibited by anyone but the aristocracy (via MasterClass)....

The Serious Mistake Made On One Halloween Chopped Episode Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images By Adrianna MacPherson/Aug. 3, 2021 12:29 pm EST Cooking competition shows can be seriously stressful, whether you’re a home cook or a seasoned professional that is normally totally comfortable in the kitchen. Something about the combination of the ticking clock counting down the available time, the restrictions or parameters placed on particular challenges, and the camera’s constant presence in the kitchen or cooking space all create a certain pressure-packed atmosphere that leads even professional chefs to make serious errors from time to time....

The Shocking Reason One Panda Express Employee Is Suing The Company Instagram By Hope Ngo/March 10, 2021 10:30 pm EST Team building is definitely a thing for many companies around the world, but Panda Express appears to have gone a step too far, at least according to a lawsuit filed by a former employee at the Los Angeles County Superior court. The employee was made to take part in a four-day seminar which was described as resembling a “cult initiating ritual” in court filings....

The Truth About The Brothers Who Started Domino’s Shutterstock By Alexandra Cass/April 27, 2021 9:38 am EST There are few things so universally beloved in America like a hot, cheesy, pizza delivery. From birthday to office parties, study sessions to Sunday sports games, there are so many moments in our lives made complete with fresh boxes of pizza. And there’s a good chance those pizzas came from Domino’s. It’s the largest pizza company in the entire world based on retail sales, and operates nearly 18,000 locations....

The UK’s New Monopoly-Themed Restaurant Is Turning Heads urbanbuzz/Shutterstock By Lisa Curran Matte/Aug. 18, 2021 5:43 pm EST Roll the proverbial dice and make a beeline for The Top Hat. London’s much-anticipated Monopoly-themed restaurant opened this month, and you don’t have to be a money bag-toting highbrow to join in the fun. According to Food & Wine, the 70-seat dining venue features seating upholstered with fabrics reclaimed from trains on London’s Piccadilly and Northern Underground rail lines (a nod to two of the four trains stations showcased on the London-centric version of the iconic board game)....

The Unique Dunkin’ Donut Flavors You Can Only Get In China Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/July 20, 2021 8:27 pm EST While America may run on Dunkin’, Dunkin’ themselves are running all over the globe. According to the company website, Dunkin’ currently has locations in 36 different countries worldwide — about 3,200 international locations in all. Of course, Dunkin’ does not offer the same menu in each and every location. Like any global concern, the donut chain tailors their offerings to their local clientele, and many of their international offerings seem pretty exotic to those of us back in Dunkin’s ancestral homeland....

What Is Margarine Really Made Of? Shutterstock By Kate Hagan Gallup/May 18, 2021 11:49 am EST Margarine is a butter alternative that’s ebbed and flowed in popularity (and production, too) over time. Current margarines are typically a mix of water and oil, such as soybean, corn, palm, canola, or olive oils (via Healthline). While many margarines are plant-based due to these ingredients, other may still contain animal products. Popular non-vegan additives may include milk, lactose, whey, or casein, so it’s important to check your labels if you have dietary or allergy restrictions....

Al Pastor Tacos Recipe That Gives Pork A Turn To Shine Stephanie Rapone/Mashed By Stephanie Rapone AND Mashed Staff/Updated: June 15, 2021 11:41 am EST Kick off your taco Tuesday night by whipping up tacos al pastor, a very popular street food in Mexico. Its place of origin isn’t actually Mexico, but Lebanon (via Huffington Post). Al pastor is based on shawarma, the Middle Eastern dish of lamb that’s slow-roasted on a vertical spit....

Baked In Vermont’s Host Says These Are The Three Desserts To Master Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images By Maria Scinto/June 14, 2021 3:31 pm EST While the star of Food Network’s “Baked in Vermont” is a professional baker by trade, Gesine Bullock-Prado is also no stranger to the spotlight that comes along with TV stardom. Her mom was an opera singer, and her sister is Sandra Bullock. Before moving to Vermont to open her baking school Sugar Glider Kitchen, Bullock-Prado helped to produce a number of her sister’s films....