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The Biggest Scandals In Cracker Barrel History Facebook By DB Kelly/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 5:30 pm EST Most restaurant chains come with at least a few scandals, whether it’s something like a massive food poisoning outbreak or a David vs. Goliath battle against the little guys. But Cracker Barrel has had an almost shocking number of scandals, lawsuits, and accusations leveled at them, especially considering they’re a relatively new chain… in the grand scheme of things, at least....

The Interesting Way Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Created Two New Burgers Bloomberg/Getty Images By Amanda Tarlton/Feb. 22, 2021 10:23 am EST Since the first Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen opened in Arlington, Texas in 1979, the national chain has been serving — as the name suggests — made-from-scratch American cuisine to thousands of hungry diners at its 170 locations across the country. More commonly known as Cheddar’s, it’s most famous for its massive portion sizes and “just like Mama made it” cooking....

The Olive Oil Jessica Alba Swears By Shutterstock By Kalea Martin/June 23, 2021 11:56 am EST If you’re picky about olive oil, you have something in common with Jessica Alba. As the founder of The Honest Company, Alba doesn’t mess around when it comes to anything and everything related to wellness and everyday living. When she can’t find a product she’s happy with, she just creates it on her own — that’s precisely how The Honest Company started....

The Real Reason Kobe Beef Cows Are Sometimes Given Beer Shutterstock By Holly Riddle/April 28, 2021 11:50 am EST In the culinary world, Kobe beef — originating in Japan and only gaining popularity fairly recently — is widely considered to be the creme de la creme of the beef industry. A subsection of Wagyu beef, which comes with its own luxurious reputation, Kobe is a bit of a legend, known only to those lucky enough to taste its rich flavors....

The Real Reason Pepsi Bought Taco Bell Shutterstock By Owen Duff/April 19, 2021 10:54 am EST If you can’t beat ’em, buy ’em. That’s exactly what PepsiCo did on Feb. 13, 1978, when they bought Taco Bell for $125 million (via The New York Times). At the time of the sale, Taco Bell was a mid-size, mostly regional operation of fewer than 900 restaurants. Within five years of Pepsi’s acquisition, however, the chain nearly doubled in size, expanding its network to 1,600 stores across 47 states (per Encyclopedia)....

The Real Reason Some Chefs Return Their Michelin Stars Shutterstock By Jen Peng/April 20, 2021 3:39 am EST Many chefs aspire and strive to win a prestigious Michelin star (or two or three), as BBC explains. But for many chefs, it can also be a big deal to lose a Michelin star. In an interview on Norwegian television, Gordon Ramsay explained that when he lost a Michelin star he began to cry, “It’s a very emotional thing for any chef,” (via CheatSheet)....

The Real Reason You Can’t Get Fired For Going Out Drinking On A Sick Day In The UK Shutterstock By Emily Weaver/June 11, 2021 12:50 pm EST Realistically speaking, sick days should be called freebie days. Whether you’re actually sick, need a mental health day, have a family emergency, or honestly just need a break from work, what you do on your “sick day” really shouldn’t be anyone else’s business. Generally, there’s no difference between paid time off (PTO), vacation time, and sick time....

The Surprising Way Auntie Anne’s Pretzel Dough Recipe Came To Be Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/Feb. 2, 2021 11:20 pm EST There are few greater pleasures in life than sinking your teeth into a salty, chewy, soft pretzel. (And when it’s generously dipped in creamy, zesty cheese sauce? Even better!) The taste, texture, and smell of soft pretzels are heartwarming, taste bud-satisfying, and nostalgia-inducing. Anyone who has ever strolled in a shopping mall or jogged through an airport knows the all-too-familiar enchanting scent of Auntie Anne’s freshly baked soft pretzels....

The Untold Truth Of The Taco Bell Doritos Locos Tacos Joshua Blanchard/Getty Images By Felix Behr/Aug. 24, 2021 12:36 pm EST It is an idea that smacks of inebriation: a taco with Doritos chips for a shell. Unlike some other ideas born from a cocktail of gimmickry and the need to market something, the Doritos Locos Tacos became a hit, showing the power of collaboration. Covering the later release of the Fiery Hot Doritos Locos Tacos for Slate, Matthew Yglesias wrote, “the slightly odd mouthfeel of Doritos blends quite nicely with the equally odd mouthfeel of Taco Bell ground beef....

The Unusual Condiment In Giada De Laurentiis’ Italian Meatball Recipe Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images By Lauren Cahn/March 24, 2021 3:01 pm EST Giada De Laurentiis, one of the Food Network’s most prolific stars, is one celebrity chef who isn’t afraid of using old-school ingredients in novel ways. Luckily, the results usually end up being greater than the sum of their parts. Take, for example, her use of olive oil in oatmeal. Now the Italian-born, American-raised, cooking show host and friend of Bobby Flay, is turning to another old-school ingredient for the purpose of elevating a classic Italian dish, meatballs, to astonishing heights while keeping prep-time to a bare minimum of eight minutes (via Giadzy)....

This Is How Long Cabbage Actually Lasts In The Fridge Shutterstock By Olivia Bria/March 5, 2021 4:00 pm EST Let’s be real: Cabbage does not get the credit it deserves. It is one of those vegetables that is too often overlooked for other, trendier greens. Yet, those other greens tend to go rotten after a short period of time (via Cedar Circle Farm), leaving consumers frustrated after they are forced to throw away recently purchasing food....

This Is The Best Way To Use Eye Of Round Steak Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Jan. 20, 2021 10:22 am EST You’re standing at the butcher counter at the grocery store, when a “sale” sign catches your eye. Next thing you know, you’re walking out with a pound of eye of round roast in your bag. The only problem? You have no idea what exactly it is or what exactly you can (or should) use it for....

This Is The Only State To Have Its Own Official Meal Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/July 19, 2021 10:47 am EST If you are a resident of the United States, you more than likely know at least one of the official symbols of your state, perhaps its official bird, flower, or tree. But do you know what goes into your state’s official meal? Probably not — unless you live in Oklahoma, that is....

This Is Who Ina Garten’s Famous Chocolate Cake Is Really Named After Manny Carabel/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/May 10, 2021 9:57 pm EST If you are trawling the web in search of a new go-to chocolate cake recipe, you might want to wander in the direction of Ina Garten’s Beatty’s chocolate cake which, with five stars and 2,510 reviews on the Food Network’s site, could legitimately be considered one of the best recipes out there....

This Might Be The Easiest Way To Fill Tacos Shutterstock By Karen Hart/May 31, 2021 11:37 am EST Tacos are a staple in many households. Per Borracha Mexican Cantina, Americans eat more than 4.5 billion of these soft or hard shell babies every year — filled with our favorite meat and vegetable fillings — and it’s said that nearly half of the country visits a Taco Bell once every 11 days!...

TikTok Is Divided On This Watermelon And Mustard Combo Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/June 3, 2021 10:53 am EST When it comes to introducing the world to the next big food novelties, TikTok never fails to deliver. The social media app helped bring attention to overnight sensations like mini pancake cereal, baked feta pasta, the White Claw slushie, and much more. Sometimes these inventions don’t always hit their mark. For every hack that teaches you how to keep sugar fresh with bread or quickly peel garlic, the app steers users awry by suggesting you eat raw sweet potatoes or make Cheetos mac and cheese....

Trader Joe’s New Bbq Pulled Jackfruit Is Turning Heads Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/April 28, 2021 12:44 pm EST According to CNBC, there are a few reasons for the ongoing success of Trader Joe’s, including the great employees, cheaper yet high-quality food products, and last but not least the $5 bottles of wine. Trader Joe’s unique and delicious products are one of the major draws of the grocery chain. In fact, there are plenty of their branded items that now have cult followings, like the Everything but the Bagel Seasoning and Cauliflower Gnocchi....

Unique Pasta Recipes That Will Have Your Mouth Watering Shutterstock By Andrew Sheldon/March 15, 2021 10:50 am EST Whether it’s a quick weeknight dinner or a full-blown Sunday feast, classic spaghetti and meatballs or rich, creamy fettuccine alfredo, pasta is one versatile food. You need only stroll down the grocery aisle to witness firsthand just how diverse pasta’s shape and size offerings are. But we’re probably not giving pasta enough credit for its versatility....

Viral Food Recipes You’ve Seen Around The Internet Tara Rylie/Mashed By Katherine Peach/April 5, 2021 11:56 am EST With everyone close to home for over a year and not far from their kitchens, it’s easy to understand how certain culinary tricks and recipes have gotten incredibly popular, incredibly fast. Certain trends like baking bread, for instance, have arisen in response to filling the additional time, at least if you were lucky enough to find yeast at the grocery store....

What Geoffrey Zakarian Wants You To Know About Cooking Meat Roy Rochlin/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/Aug. 9, 2021 12:42 pm EST When you need some great advice about how to get the most flavor out of a cut of meat, you couldn’t ask for a better guide than Geoffrey Zakarian. The acclaimed chef has claimed over 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry, opened a variety of restaurants during the course of his career, and earned several Michelin stars for his prowess in the kitchen (via his personal website)....