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Morgan Neville Reveals The Inspiration Behind Roadrunner - Exclusive Shutterstock By Molly Harris/July 19, 2021 11:08 am EST Anthony Bourdain challenged the perceptions of his viewers and fans so frequently that it was part of the reason they were attracted to him. That was certainly the case for “Roadrunner” director Morgan Neville. Recently, Neville joined Mashed for an exclusive interview in which he detailed what inspired his new documentary about the lauded chef and host....

Mr. Chocolate, Jacques Torres, Says These Are The Biggest Mistakes Bakers Are Making With Chocolate - Exclusive Rob Kim/Getty Images By Alexandra Cass/April 6, 2021 11:23 am EST While we’re always down to eat chocolate in any form we can get it in, figuring out how to bake with the ingredient isn’t quite as simple as it seems. Chocolate comes in many different flavors and a variety of forms — from powder, to nibs, to bars, and more....

People Are Comparing Trader Joe’s New Spicy Honey Sauce To Mike’s Hot Honey Shutterstock By Felix Behr/June 11, 2021 12:50 pm EST Instagram account @traderjoeslist, recently shared with their followers a post featuring Trader Joe’s new Organic Spicy Honey Sauce. Generally, those devoted to the grocery chain gushed with excitement. One even described it as like Mike’s Hot Honey, but from Trader Joe’s. The two honey sauces are indeed that similar....

Read This Before Throwing Away Your Banana Peels Shutterstock By Hannah Twietmeyer/Aug. 17, 2021 11:15 am EST Low waste efforts in the kitchen are trendy, sure, but the intention far surpasses any mainstream craze. At-home efforts like composting have become a popular way to introduce sustainability into many people’s lifestyles, and for good reason — we have a serious food waste problem. Every year, according to a Food Loss and Waste report from the U....

Robert Irvine Has Five Steps For Perfect Brisket Cindy Ord/Getty Images By Emily Weaver/April 6, 2021 4:29 am EST Brisket is a sunny day, picnic or backyard barbecue staple. The slab of meat tastes delicious with pretty much any side dish imaginable whether you choose to go the laid-back route of mac and cheese, fries, coleslaw, and baked beans or a more upscale approach with garlic mashed potatoes, greens, and creamed corn....

So You Got An Air Fryer. Now What? Ika Rahma H/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Updated: Aug. 27, 2021 4:19 pm EST In a world that seems to be growing increasingly fast-paced, you want the prep time of your snacks and meals to be just as fast. Who wants to wait for your oven to heat up, both itself and your home, for some mozzarella sticks you’re not even hungry for anymore? And the idea of living off frozen dinners can make you want to eat the plastic they came in....

The Adorable Way Maneet Chauhan’s Children Reacted To Her Surprise Tournament Of Champions Win Paul Morigi/Getty Images By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 3:30 pm EST Food Network’s first season of “Tournament of Champions” in 2020 was a huge hit, so it’s no surprise that the channel decided to bring back the Guy Fieri-hosted show for a second helping this spring. Competing in Season 2 (a.k.a “TOC II”) was inaugural winner and reigning champ Brooke Williamson (per Foodsided), co-owner of Playa Provisions in Los Angeles....

The Best Cauliflower Recipes To Try This Week Shutterstock By Emily Monaco/April 5, 2021 4:54 pm EST After years of languishing behind trendier brassicas like kale and Brussels sprouts, cauliflower is finally getting its day in the sun, and if you ask us, its rise to fame is well overdue. Not only does cauliflower boast many of the same health benefits as its cousins — rich in fiber to help with digestion, high in brain-boosting choline, a great source of immune-boosting vitamin C, and low in calories to boot — but this veggie also boasts a mild, nutty sweetness that marries well with a host of ingredients without ever overpowering any of them....

The Most Interesting Thing Joey Chestnut Has Devoured Steven Ferdman/Getty Images By Anthony Mastroianni/April 14, 2021 4:25 pm EST If the name Joey Chestnut means anything to you, it’s likely because you’ve seen his insane feats of throwing back Nathan’s Hot Dogs like they are popcorn. While competitive eating in general — let alone scarfing down 75 hot dogs in 10 minutes (via New York Times) — may not be everyone’s cup of tea, champion Joey “Jaws” Chestnut has thrown down with far worse than just frankfurters....

The Real Difference Between Root Beer And Sarsaparilla Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Updated: Feb. 2, 2021 11:05 pm EST Sarsaparilla and root beer can both trace their origins to the early Americas, where Native Americans used the indigenous sarsaparilla and sassafras plants to create the distinctive beverages. Native Americans valued these plants for their nutritional value and medicinal qualities. Wild sarsaparilla roots can be boiled into a tonic or steeped into a tea to help treat ailments like stomach problems, respiratory issues, and coughs, according to Livestrong....

The Real Reason Subway Employees Make Food In Front Of Customers Bloomberg/Getty Images By Cassidy Dawn Graves/Feb. 17, 2021 12:10 pm EST Subway currently ranks sixth in Restaurant Business’s list of highest-grossing chain restaurants. That’s impressive on its own, but it isn’t the sandwich spot’s only honor. As Eat This, Not That reports, Subway has the most locations out of any fast food restaurant chain. Not just in America, but across the world....

The Ridiculous Amount Of Eggs Waffle House Makes Every Year Shutterstock By James Lewis/July 21, 2021 7:44 am EST Even though they have an incredibly annoying habit of plummeting to the ground and splattering into thousands of gooey pieces, eggs are very well adapted to helping us stay well-nourished. According to the NHS, eggs are a vital part of a balanced diet because they are crammed full of protein, folate, iodine, and vitamins A, B, and D....

The Romance Novel You Never Knew Sandra Lee Authored Jean Baptiste Lacroix/Getty Images By Anthony Mastroianni/May 5, 2021 4:58 pm EST Lifestyle guru, cookbook author, and television foodie personality Sandra Lee is surely known for a lot of things, both inside and out of the kitchen. But who knew this author of cookbooks actually penned a romance novel? In a piece by Delish, they not only give a basic idea of her 2013 novel, “The Recipe Box”, but go on a limb as to who the two protagonists may actually be based on....

The Truth About Universal Studio’s Wizarding Word Of Harry Potter Butterbeer Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Updated: Aug. 16, 2021 4:40 pm EST In May 2021, fans of the “Harry Potter” franchise received some seriously magical news. Food & Wine reported that officially sanctioned Butterbeer, once only sold at Universal Studios, would also become available in New York City at its newly launched “Harry Potter” store — and not just that. The report also revealed that the drink would come with a limited edition label created by “Harry Potter” design team MinaLima and inspired by the Magical Congress of the United States of America from the “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” film....

The Unexpected Sport Gordon Ramsay Uses To Stay In Shape David M. Benett/Getty Images By Hanna Claeson/March 16, 2021 3:40 pm EST When Gordon Ramsay isn’t managing a restaurant or telling hapless reality TV contestants that “There’s enough garlic in [their dishes] to kill every vampire in Europe,” he’s probably working out (via Parade). The 54-year-old celebrity chef has been playing sports all of his life. By the time he was 15, the Scottish professional soccer club, Rangers, had offered him a trial....

The Untold Truth Of Budweiser Instagram By Joanna Fantozzi/Updated: April 13, 2021 11:26 am EST Country music. Apple pie. John Deere tractors. Budweiser beer. There are certain things that are just quintessentially American. Despite the growing craft beer movement in this country, we still associate drinking Budweiser beer with one of the most familiar icons of Americana. We know what it tastes like (light, fizzy, unmemorable), and we cheer on their successful marketing campaigns — especially during the Super Bowl — with those adorable puppies and beautiful horses....

These Are Barack Obama’s Three Best Dishes, According To Michelle Drew Angerer/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/Updated: April 1, 2021 11:22 am EST You may not expect it, but U.S. presidents have a long history of cooking. According to Politico, a wide variety of American heads of state have shown off their fondness for barbecue, and grillers regarded President Dwight D. Eisenhower as a good authority when it came to cooking steak (via Cook’s Info)....

This Is The Least Nutritious Breakfast You Can Order From McDonald’s Justin Sullivan/Getty Images By Holly Riddle/July 2, 2021 3:35 pm EST No one really expects to go to McDonald’s and chow down on a nutritious, good-for-you meal, but you might not expect your breakfast combo to be higher in calories, fat, trans fat, carbs, and sodium than your fast-food dinner. Sure, there are pretty “okay” breakfast items on the McDonald’s menu, and even a few items that are borderline nutritious, but that’s not what you get when you order the least nutritious breakfast meal on the menu: the Big Breakfast with Hotcakes....

This Restaurant Offers A $1,000 Sundae Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/July 22, 2021 4:14 pm EST Fine dining can feel like the right thing to do when you’re looking to pamper yourself with something that is different from what you usually get to eat on a regular basis. However, a question worth asking yourself is this: how much is too much? How much are you willing to spend on a luxurious dining experience?...

This Was The World’s First McDonald’s PlayPlace YouTube By Felix Behr/March 24, 2021 12:28 pm EST In one of the odder video media examples of the ’70s, a little boy wanders off as his father waxes on about how the only thing McDonald’s is missing is a space for children to play in. During his wandering, he stumbles down a yellow road and discovers a statue of Ronald McDonald, as pictured above, who without moving his mouth informs the boy that he has entered McDonaldland....